Report: AI gaining momentum in enterprises, but data issues hinder success
Some 98% of companies participating in Broadcom’s “Enterprise AI and the Data Problem” AI adoption survey say they are deploying AI solutions, yet challenges relating to data management, visibility, security and governance are hindering success. “AI is delivering real business value, but it isn’t without its challenges,” Aline Gerew, head of automation for the Agile … continue reading
How Platform Engineering Can Rescue DevOps from Kubernetes Complexity
While Kubernetes succeeded in reshaping how we think about infrastructure, it hasn’t eliminated the operational burden that comes with managing stateful services like databases. The very flexibility that makes Kubernetes so powerful has also given rise to sprawling toolchains, inconsistent patterns, and fragile integrations. For the DevOps tasked with keeping platforms stable and secure, Kubernetes … continue reading
Network Time-Series Analysis Beyond the LLM Hype
The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly the ascent of Large Language Models (LLMs), have sparked widespread discussion about their potential to revolutionize various industries. Within network operations, where vast volumes of time-series data are generated continuously, there is a natural curiosity about whether LLMs can significantly enhance, or even replace, established analytical methods … continue reading
Database Performance on Kubernetes: Tradeoffs and Lessons Learned
Many infrastructure teams default to “put everything in containers.” Kubernetes makes it simple to deploy and manage services at scale, so databases often get pulled along for the ride. However, databases aren’t just another microservice. They rely on predictable performance from CPU, memory, storage, and networking – and containers can get in the way of … continue reading
Harnessing network observability to speed the Telco-to-Techco transition
Today, the telecommunication industry stands at a critical inflection point. Telecommunications firms (telcos) face structural challenges that demand fundamental transformation. While the options and opportunities are numerous, one thing is clear: Sticking with the same services and legacy monitoring tools is a recipe for failure, now and over the long term. Here are just a … continue reading
Crack the Code: How Network Observability Unlocks Revenue Growth for Service Providers
Today’s service providers are operating in an era of relentless digital evolution, a time when standing still means falling behind. As they navigate a brutal battleground of cutthroat competition and sky-high customer demands, continued innovation is a must. To ensure their growth and very survival, managed service providers (MSPs), communication service providers (CSPs), and telecommunication … continue reading
How peers influence technology decisions in network observability
Leaders in infrastructure, cloud, and network operations understand that robust network observability is critical for business agility, improved user experiences, and optimized network performance. Furthermore, with the increasing adoption of AI, ensuring your network can handle the growing data volumes is more important than ever. Are you sure you’re using the best methods to find … continue reading
Everything you wanted to know about network bandwidth (but were afraid to ask)
Network bandwidth is a term we hear often, especially in today’s hyper-connected world. But what does it mean, and why does it matter so much? I’ve been there, wrestling with network performance issues and feeling like I’m missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. So, I want to break it down for you, not with … continue reading
The impact of AI on network operations: Five key thoughts from a chief network architect
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and the networking landscape is no exception. Network operations teams need to contend with new AI-centric workloads that use the network in novel ways. In this article, I draw insights from a recent discussion on this topic with Kamran Naqvi, Broadcom’s chief network … continue reading
Having a Cyber Resiliency plan – and Cleanroom Recovery – is critical to restoring systems after malicious attacks
In today’s threat landscape, a single ransomware attack can cripple a business for weeks, underscoring the critical importance of cyber resiliency. Attacks are becoming more common and more sophisticated, leaving businesses struggling with staggering costs and devastating downtime. Here’s a concerning reality: many organizations currently believe their recovery strategies will protect them in the event … continue reading
The importance of network observability for today’s enterprises
In today’s digital landscape, where businesses are increasingly reliant on complex and interconnected IT infrastructures, network observability has emerged as a critical component for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring the reliability of network services. Network observability refers to the ability to gain deep insights into the state and performance of network infrastructure through monitoring and analytics/AI. … continue reading
Achieving Proper Data Governance by Training Centrally; Inferring Locally; and Protecting Data Everywhere
After devoting much of 2023 to AI pilots and experiments following the debut of ChatGPT and GenAI, AI-minded organizations are now working to scale their AI initiatives to capitalize on their early but limited successes. Their goal? To integrate advanced AI capabilities across their operations for greater efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. An April KPMG survey found that … continue reading
Working toward AIOps maturity? It’s never too early (or late) for platform engineering
Until about two years ago, many enterprises were experimenting with isolated proofs of concept or managing limited AI projects, with results that often had little impact on the company’s overall financial or operational performance. Few companies were making big bets on AI, and even fewer executive leaders lost their jobs when AI initiatives didn’t pan … continue reading
3 keys to enhancing connected experiences in modern networks
Whether it is a customer making an online purchase or an employee working with a SaaS application, high-performance digital connectivity is a must. When these connected experiences are degraded or fail, it’s a big problem. These issues can have an immediate and dramatic impact on productivity, revenues, brand, customer loyalty, and more. However, ensuring responsive, … continue reading
