Blog
What is EdTech? A Snapshot of Modern Tech in Schools
By Kevin Jackson on Fri, 08/12/2016
In 2016, technology in schools is on the rise. Read the article for a snapshot of what EdTech is and how it’s growing.
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Lessons Learned from the Telstra Network Outages
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 08/11/2016
Real-life network outages are a wake-up call to brands who aren’t taking precautionary measures. Here's what happened to Telstra customers, what Telstra did wrong, and how your business can avoid such a devastating, costly situation.
Blog
Hacktivists Show the Danger of Leaving IBM i Unprotected
Thu, 08/11/2016
Your IBM i is only as secure as you make it. IBM i security experts have been saying this for years, but at least one organization learned the hard way.
Guide
IPv6 Transition Survey Results
Are IT pros already making the transition to IPv6? Should you?
Now that the IPv4 address space has been depleted, every business will eventually be forced to make the switch to IPv6. In early 2017, we asked over 100 IT pros to share how their IPv6 transition is coming along. Here’s what we learned:
Only 10% of organizations surveyed have...
Guide
What IT Leaders Need to Know About Education Technology
How IT Professionals Can Champion EdTech to Impact Student Success
Technology in education is rising, and the possibilities to enhance student learning with digital tools are endless. How can IT professionals get the budget and buy-in you need to implement new EdTech initiatives, all while maintaining a healthy network that can grow and scale...
Blog
11 Things To Know About IPv6 Transitions
By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 08/01/2016
Benefit from the collective wisdom we’ve complied from IT professionals and learn a thing or two (or 11) about IPv6 transitions.
Guide
Self-Audit: Checking Assumptions at the Door
Sysadmins, devops engineers, and cybersecurity personnel are often kept awake by a number of questions.
How should I monitor my monitoring to be sure it will alert me when there is a security issue that needs my intervention? How can I be sure that the servers and processes in the environment haven’t been rooted already?
In the quest to get better sleep, it is a good idea to self-audit your...
Guide
Which Network Monitoring Tool is Right for You?
Use this interactive checklist to conduct a network monitoring tools comparison with Intermapper and other solutions.
Comparing network monitoring tools can be tricky. Network managers at organizations of all sizes trust Intermapper to provide the real-time knowledge they need to maintain a healthy network. What’s more, Intermapper is a vendor-agnostic solution that works across multiple...
Case Study
Medical Device Company Ensures Uptime with Intermapper
Here’s how Intermapper’s functionality, price point, and real-time alerts make it easy for this company to prove ROI.
Case Study
DFS Inc. Manufactures Feed 24/7 with Network Monitoring
Find out how one of Iowa’s largest feed suppliers maintains 24/7 operations with real-time network visibility thanks to Intermapper.
Case Study
Georgian College’s Network Infrastructure Group Uses Intermapper to Map, Monitor, and Alert
Using Intermapper, this leading Ontario college keeps 7 remote campuses connected and fixes network issues faster through real-time monitoring.
Article
What's New for Security in IBM i 7.1
By Robin Tatam on Mon, 06/27/2016
IBM added additional security functions in version 7.1 to further establish the Power Systems IBM i operating system as a world-class securable environment.
Article
Don’t Be Exposed In *PUBLIC!
Mon, 06/27/2016
Security typically operates so that users who are not granted authority have no authority. IBM i security, however, has a unique concept known as *PUBLIC.
Blog
The 9 Server Sprawl Questions You Need to Ask
Mon, 06/27/2016
For budding companies, server sprawl may be just one of many growing pains—a temporary inconvenience for a greater good. But if you’re struggling to complete processes on time, stalling with the auditors, and jumping from server to server whenever an error occurs, it’s time to ask the tough questions.
Case Study
Fortra Meets IT Security Needs for Napa Recycling and Waste Services
Napa Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) provides recycling and waste collection to businesses and residents in the City of Napa and southern unincorporated Napa County. The entire county, with 90 percent of its agricultural land devoted to viticulture, is home to more than three hundred wineries in the Napa Valley, and is one of the top wine producing areas of the United States. In addition, the...
Case Study
Fortra Helps International Rectifier Tackle Critical SOX Issues
Founded in 1947, International Rectifier (IR) is a world leader in advanced power management technology. The company’s 5,400 worldwide employees support operations in 20 countries. Annual revenues are approximately $1 billion.
Compliance Regulations Remain at the Top of Exec's Minds
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) hasn’t disappeared and remains at the top of many executives’ minds. Among other stipulations...
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Network Managers Should be Monitoring Servers
By Shamus McGillicuddy on Fri, 06/10/2016
Server-related outages are not uncommon in the IT infrastructure. In this article, analyst Shamus McGillicuddy shares why network managers should monitor servers to ensure reliability and sound performance.
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The #1 Step Before Automation
Fri, 06/10/2016
An up-to-date and comprehensive runbook won't win you any awards. But when you get the green light to implement a workload automation tool, documentation is your lifeline. Unfortunately, most runbooks aren’t up to snuff.