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The nightmare of network downtime: How to find the best monitoring solution for you
Paessler

The nightmare of network downtime: How to find the best monitoring solution for you

Why is it so important for businesses to monitor their systems? It's simple – if the systems don't work, bad things happen to the business.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017
Gartner asks: Do you have a ticking time-bomb in your network?
Hyperscale

Gartner asks: Do you have a ticking time-bomb in your network?

A growing number of network and security vendors have said that some product lines have an increasing likelihood of total system failure.

By Mark Fabbi • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Fight malware by spotting the top eight indicators of threat traffic in your network
Malware

Fight malware by spotting the top eight indicators of threat traffic in your network

There are eight main indicators that can help detect compromised networks. Here's how you can catch threat traffic before it cripples your systems.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
LogRhythm's Network Monitor Freemium an impressive winner when put to the test
Storage

LogRhythm's Network Monitor Freemium an impressive winner when put to the test

Not all security tools have to come with a price tag. The SANS Institute takes at a look at LogRhythm's NetMon Freemium Version 3.2.3.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Endace greets APAC region with new Melbourne office
Cybersecurity

Endace greets APAC region with new Melbourne office

Endace launches Melbourne hub to boost its APAC presence, eyeing regional growth and bolstering customer support.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Hands on: Paessler AG - PRTG Network Monitor
Paessler

Hands on: Paessler AG - PRTG Network Monitor

Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor surprises with boundless customisation and vast metrics coverage, transforming network analysis.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
IDC spotlight: Innovative start up vendors
Cloud Services

IDC spotlight: Innovative start up vendors

Innovative cloud-based network monitoring startups secure multi-million dollar investments, according to IDC report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Key to inline security success: 'Traffic inspection and detection', exec says
Data Analytics

Key to inline security success: 'Traffic inspection and detection', exec says

Balancing network performance and security is key, says Ixia. Successful security monitoring should enable traffic inspection without affecting availability.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Ipswitch's latest 'clever little tool' is a must-have for network admins
Network Infrastructure

Ipswitch's latest 'clever little tool' is a must-have for network admins

In 1991 Ipswitch launched its first product. It was a simple FTP client. It still sells the WSftp product to this day, but their focus is much bigger.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
LogRhythm's 'Freemium' - a free network monitoring solution
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm's 'Freemium' - a free network monitoring solution

LogRhythm offers free version of its Network Monitor solution, enabling advanced threat detection for IT security professionals.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions
Riverbed

The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions

The Rio Olympics are in the spotlights, and IT professionals across Australia have been preparing for the network strain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Double senior hire as Paessler AG bolsters APAC team
Application Performance Monitoring

Double senior hire as Paessler AG bolsters APAC team

The pair will collaborate closely on reinforcing the company's overall growth strategy to further expand its footprint across APAC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Paessler AG launches monitoring-as-a-service option for MSPs
Marketing Technologies

Paessler AG launches monitoring-as-a-service option for MSPs

Paessler AG has unveiled a new monitoring-as-a-service option for MSPs, making PRTG Network Monitor available to MSPs of all sizes.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator's challenge
Data Protection

Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator's challenge

The Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding - and its traffic is totally unlike anything that network operators have encountered.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Kiwi SMEs: Prepare for challenging times now
Data Analytics

Kiwi SMEs: Prepare for challenging times now

Kiwi SMEs urged by expert to boost marketing, strengthen networks and revamp hiring strategies in anticipation of economic downturns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitoring Tool
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Paessler PRTG Network Monitoring Tool

The solution seems ideally sized for the New Zealand market, with support for small organisations and scalability right up into enterprise.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
We need to talk about the network
Virtualisation

We need to talk about the network

Businesses of all sizes rely on networks, but as data volumes soar, even robust networks face unprecedented stress. Is your network up to the task?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012

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