17 September 2025

Andrew Forder, Commercial Director at Zenzero

In the modern workplace, IT networks are more than just infrastructure; they’re the lifeline of business operations. Every email, cloud file, video call, and transaction relies on a stable and secure network. When networks fail or underperform, the impact on productivity, customer experience, and even revenue can be significant. That’s why effective network monitoring is no longer a luxury; it’s a core IT discipline. Yet, with the growing complexity of IT environments spanning remote work, hybrid cloud, and mobile devices, selecting and managing the right network monitoring solution is far from straightforward. The aim is no longer just uptime, but full visibility, fast response, and long-term adaptability.

09 September 2025

John Diamond, Solutions Architect III, Park Place Technologies

As enterprise networks grow more distributed, multi-vendor, and application-dependent, the role of network monitoring extends far beyond uptime checks and simple alerts. Today’s NetOps teams are expected to deliver real-time visibility, pinpoint root causes across infrastructure layers, and proactively manage performance across hybrid environments. The right monitoring strategy can make or break your ability to meet service level agreements (SLAs), support digital transformation, and maintain operational resilience.

05 September 2025

Martin Saunders, COO of Highlight

In today’s digital-first businesses, network performance is vital for operational stability and success. If the network falters, so does productivity, communication, and in many cases, customer experience. Having an effective tool to monitor and deliver full oversight across the whole network is essential.

Prioritise a user experience that matches your use case

The interface of a network monitoring tool is not just about aesthetics, it’s about functionality. An intuitive, clean user interface (UI) helps network managers to access the right information quickly, make informed decisions, and take action without delay. With key metrics and alerts presented clearly, network teams can respond faster and with greater confidence.

02 September 2025

Martin Hodgson, Director Northern Europe, Paessler GmbH

As networks become increasingly complex, sprawling across physical locations, cloud environments, and operational technology (OT), many enterprises are struggling with visibility. When you can’t see your entire network, every device and every connection, you can’t protect it, in fact, 60% of breaches involve network devices that fly under IT’s radar leading to downtown, data theft, and regulatory fines.

For modern enterprises, robust network monitoring is a frontline cybersecurity defence.

21 July 2025

Jonathan Tinner, Product Director, GTT

For many UK enterprises, SD-WAN has already proven itself as a critical enabler of agile, cloud-centric operations. First and second-generation deployments have delivered technical flexibility and visibility gains for their businesses along the way.

The challenge now is to ensure that SD-WAN evolves, providing a resilient, integrated command centre that not only connects but orchestrates and delivers long-term value amidst AI-driven disruption, cloud sprawl and escalating cyber risk.