Network application performance

Enterprises demand reliable and consistent performance from the networking applications they rely on to do their jobs and to support their businesses. Learn more about the steps enterprises are taking to improve network application management and understand how performance management is shaping application architecture. Discover how new tools are solving performance woes.

February 04, 2021 04 Feb'21
Cisco folds vulnerability management into AppDynamics AIOps

A new module for AppDynamics' AIOps platform uses APM data to perform vulnerability management monitoring and automated attack blocking as DevSecOps market buzz continues.
September 30, 2020 30 Sep'20
VMware unveils rearchitected vSphere as Project Monterey

At VMworld 2020, VMware unveiled a rearchitected vSphere dubbed Project Monterey. The new product will benefit VMware customers across industries, an analyst said.
December 30, 2019 30 Dec'19
Cisco 2020: Challenges, prospects shape the new year

Cisco 2020: The networking giant begins the new year with an overhauled service provider business, and SD-WAN and customer challenges in the enterprise.
December 17, 2019 17 Dec'19
Cisco to acquire Exablaze for high-performance switching

Cisco plans to acquire Australia-based Exablaze and eventually use its technology in AI applicatons. The acquisition is similar to rival Arista's 2018 purchase of Metamoko.

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network performance monitoring

Network performance monitoring is a process of measuring and monitoring the quality of service of a network to understand if it is properly operating. Continue Reading
What is the difference between IP telephony and VoIP?

While many IT professionals use VoIP and IP telephony synonymously, some argue for keeping a couple of subtle distinctions between the two terms in mind. Continue Reading
traffic shaping

Traffic shaping, also known as packet shaping, is a congestion management method that regulates network data transfer by delaying the flow of less important or less desired packets. Continue Reading

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What are the benefits and challenges of AI network monitoring?

AI network monitoring has great potential, but companies need to pare down the number of network monitoring tools they use now in order to reap AI's full benefits. Continue Reading
Explore evolving network performance monitoring tools

The network performance monitoring market is changing to address the emergence of IoT and AI. Read more about the NPM market evolution, the leading vendors and the diverse products they offer. Continue Reading
What's the role of an application load balancer vs. API gateway?

Application load balancers and API gateways both manage network traffic, but in their own ways. Learn the differences between them and how to use them together in a modern IT deployment. Continue Reading

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3 steps for a successful data center consolidation plan

A data center consolidation plan is usually riddled with questions. But careful forethought is key for the successful centralization of software and servers. Continue Reading
Use the right performance monitoring strategy for automated networks

Virtual and automated networks can often hide performance issues that lurk within the network. Learn performance monitoring strategies to get the most out of these environments. Continue Reading
How to improve network speed and get faster Wi-Fi in 3 steps

Proper router placement and maintenance, along with tighter security controls, can help IT departments improve network speed and boost Wi-Fi performance. Continue Reading

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When users say the network is slow, APM tools can prove them wrong

Not a week goes by when many network managers don't hear this complaint: "The network is slow." In this Q&A, one IT pro describes how he's often able to prove otherwise. Continue Reading
Three VoIP quality killers

Managing VoIP quality is a constant headache for engineers. Here are some ways to avoid some common problems. Continue Reading
Application performance monitoring tools: Three vendor strategies

Application performance monitoring tools match user transaction time to network flow information to identify problems. But APM tools differ widely. Continue Reading