Most early stage technology trends generate some bold proclamations of their impact. Software Defined Networking is no different. While it will impact the day-to-day job of a network admin, it won't replace them entirely. Jim Duffy had a nice article in Network World where he debunked some of the over-the-top claims of SDN, and had [...]
IT groups in large companies still consider network outages and slowdowns as their greatest headaches. In a recent survey of over 400 IT managers in companies with 1,000 or more employees, just under half listed network issues as their most common unexpected issue. The most common day-to-day issues included application performance problems (37%), availability issues [...]
At sea, on the battlefield or deployed for network redundancy, satellite networks with local management connect all corners of the world. Uplogix brings a variety of specialized features to the satellite arena in both fixed (autoacquire) antennas and the stabilized antennas common in maritime applications. Both types of deployments benefit from the fact that Uplogix [...]
The v5.1 release of the Uplogix Local Management Software (LMS) is now available with a number of new features and improvements that include expanding the number of devices that can be managed, a new cellular modem for faster out-of-band, stronger security features, expanded support for Cisco and more. The release supports the new Uplogix 16-port [...]
Despite more than three-quarters of businesses in the US adopting cloud storage and web applications, and 70 percent globally, confidence around cloud security is at an all-time low according to a recent survey by BT. The survey revealed that security is the main concern about using cloud-based services. About half of respondents stated that they [...]
In the month dedicated to more awareness topics than any other, you won't want to miss out on National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). While you won't likely see sporting events with athletes sporting uniform accessories with neon green of NCSAM's logo (well, maybe the Seahawks...), you might be surprised to know that this year [...]
One of the key components to a remote network management architecture is an out-of-band connection. If the primary network goes down, you need a secondary connection to be able to troubleshoot remotely. The Uplogix Local Management platform incorporates a variety of out-of-band options to meet the needs of each network deployment. Uplogix also provides different [...]
As the summer season winds down, let's pull an analogy from a summer tradition: the great American road trip. Driving across the vast Western US, miles can go by without seeing another car, let alone an exit. You enjoy the scenery, only infrequently needing to consult a map because hours can pass before anything changes [...]
