Zombie servers drain energy and cost billions of dollars per year. Here’s how to stop this nightmare from lurking in your data center.
Data Center Environmental Sensors: Everything You Need to Know
This blog explains how data center environmental sensors work and describes the ideal environmental monitoring solution for minimizing outages.
American Water Cyberattack: Another Wake-Up Call for Critical Infrastructure
The American Water cyberattack shows why resilience is key to critical services. Here’s how the attack unfolded and how to stop it.
Using Isolated Management Infrastructure to Access the Debug Port of Open Compute Project (OCP) Devices in AI Deployments
ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid is the only out-of-band management built for OCP cards. Here’s how to strengthen AI deployments using Nodegrid.
Network Virtualization Platforms: Benefits & Best Practices
Learn about different types of network virtualization platforms, the benefits of virtualization, and best practices for maximizing efficiency.
PDU Remote Management
Learn how to overcome your biggest PDU remote management challenges with a centralized, vendor-neutral solution combining the Hive SR and ZPE Cloud.
Top 5 Data Center Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Don’t make these five common data center mistakes. This article walks you through the pitfalls and how to avoid them along the way.
Hub And Spoke Architecture For Network Management
Douglas Almeida walks through the benefits of using a hub and spoke architecture for network management. See how ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid simplifies this and provides flexible interface and connectivity options, including 5G.
Perle Console Server Replacement Options
Perle console server replacement options from Nodegrid are vendor-neutral to provide a fully integrated infrastructure orchestration experience.
How Oxidized Network Backups Improve Resilience
Learn how Oxidized network backups improve resilience by mitigating human error and streamlining recovery efforts.
How to Shrink Supply Chain Security Risks in Networking Infrastructure
A lack of supply chain security introduces risks that affect network infrastructure. See how to shrink these risks with ZPE’s secure hardware and software.
Serial Console Redirection Guide
Serial console redirection allows sysadmins to remotely control and troubleshoot servers even when the OS isn’t available. Learn why this matters.
The Best Serial Consoles for Linux
This guide compares the best serial consoles for Linux based on key features, automation capabilities, and security to help you choose the right solution for your enterprise.
Automated PDU Provisioning and Configuration
ZPE Cloud centralizes management of data center, branch, and remote edge network infrastructure under a single cloud interface.
3 Reasons to Use Starlink for Out-of-Band (and How to Set it Up)
Starlink is a high-speed alternative to POTS lines, and offers plenty of flexibility when cellular coverage is lacking. Here’s our setup guide.
What is Passive Optical Networking?
Passive optical networking (PON) is a high-speed broadband technology that enables the delivery of multiple services over a single fiber optic cable.
Comparing Console Server Hardware
Console server hardware can vary significantly across different vendors and use cases. Learn how to find the right solution for your deployment.
ZPE Cloud – Centralized IT Infrastructure Management and Orchestration
ZPE Cloud centralizes management of data center, branch, and remote edge network infrastructure under a single cloud interface.
Run your own Kubernetes or a cloud instance in a physical box with Nodegrid
James Cabe and Twain Taylor discuss resilience systems on the Amazic podcast.
VIDEOCONFERENCIA – JAMES CABE – ZPE SYSTEMS
James Cabe (CISSP) presents at the 9th American Digital Tech & Business Conference in Mexico. James discusses the challenges to achieving cyber resilience and why human error is a contributing factor.
ZPE Systems – Supply Chain Security Assurance
Download this guide to see how ZPE Systems provides comprehensive hardware and software security to protect against supply chain vulnerabilities.
Data Center Scalability Tips & Best Practices
This blog describes various methods for achieving data center scalability before providing tips and best practices to make scalability easier and more cost-effective to implement.
Understanding Serial Console Interfaces
This blog defines serial console interfaces and describes their technological evolution before discussing the benefits of using a modern serial console solution.
ZPE Cloud Demonstration – July 2024
Marcel van Zwienen covers how to use ZPE Cloud to monitor remote devices, remotely troubleshoot, and push updates across multiple devices.
Edge Computing Use Cases in Banking
This blog describes four edge computing use cases in banking before describing the benefits and best practices for the financial services industry.
AI Data Center Infrastructure
This post describes the key components of AI data center infrastructure before providing advice for overcoming common pitfalls to improve the efficiency of AI deployments.
AI Orchestration: Solving Challenges to Improve AI Value
This post describes the ideal AI orchestration solution and the technologies that make it work, helping companies use artificial intelligence more efficiently.
Edge Computing Use Cases in Telecom
This blog describes five potential edge computing use cases in retail and provides more information about the benefits of edge computing for the retail industry.
Edge Computing Use Cases in Retail
This blog describes five potential edge computing use cases in retail and provides more information about the benefits of edge computing for the retail industry.
Why Securing IT Means Replacing End-of-Life Console Servers
Rene Neumann, Director of Solution Engineering, discusses why it’s crucial to replace end-of-life console servers to protect IT.
Edge Computing Use Cases in Healthcare
This blog describes six potential edge computing use cases in healthcare that take advantage of the speed and security of an edge computing architecture.
The CrowdStrike Outage: How to Recover Fast and Avoid the Next Outage
The CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024 affected millions of critical organizations. Here’s how to recover fast and avoid the next outage.
Benefits of Edge Computing
This blog discusses the five biggest benefits of edge computing, providing examples and additional resources for companies beginning their edge journey.
Improving Your Zero Trust Security Posture
This blog provides advice for improving your zero trust security posture with a multi-layered strategy that mitigates weaknesses for complete coverage.
Comparing Edge Security Solutions
This guide compares the most popular edge security solutions and offers recommendations for choosing the right vendor for your use case.
Applications of Edge Computing
This blog discusses some of the applications of edge computing for industries like finance, retail, and manufacturing and provides advice on how to get started.
Cisco Live 2024 – Securing the Network Backbone Using Isolated Management Infrastructure
Rene Neumann, Director of Solution Engineering at ZPE Systems, discusses the vulnerabilities of traditional network management, and shows how to secure the network backbone using Isolated Management Infrastructure.
Edge Computing Examples
This blog highlights 7 edge computing examples from across many different industries and provides tips and best practices for each use case.
Cisco Live 2024 – Koroush Saraf Demos ZPE Cloud
Koroush Saraf gives a peek ZPE Cloud’s UI, which provides a centralized management solution that IT admins can access from anywhere (even the coffee shop).
Edge Computing vs Cloud Computing
This guide compares edge computing vs cloud computing to help organizations choose the right deployment model for their use case.
ZPE Systems at Cisco Live 2024
Jennifer Autry presents the story of Isolated Management Infrastructure and why it’s crucial to network services. See how IMI brings speed and resilience to installation day, ongoing operations, and doomsday-type outage scenarios.
Edge Computing Architecture Guide
This edge computing architecture guide provides information and resources needed to ensure a streamlined, resilient, and cost-effective deployment.
Critical Entities Resilience Directive
With limited time to demonstrate compliance with the Critical Entities Resilience Directive, organizations should begin preparing now.
NIS2 Compliance & Requirements
This guide describes the 10 minimum cybersecurity requirements mandated by NIS2 and provides tips to simplify NIS2 compliance.
ZPE Systems Unveils IT Resilience Products at Cisco Live, Including Solution to Protect AI Investments
Organizations can protect their IT and Nvidia AI investments using the Core Edition console server and dual-CPU Jetson module.
DORA Compliance & Requirements
This guide outlines the technical requirements for DORA compliance and provides tips and best practices to streamline implementation.
SD-WAN Management Guide
This SD-WAN management guide explains how this technology works, the potential benefits of using it, and the best practices to help you get the most out of your SD-WAN deployment.
PCI DSS 4.0 Requirements
This guide summarizes all twelve PCI DSS 4.0 requirements across six categories and describes the best practices for maintaining compliance.
Automated Infrastructure Management for Network Resilience
A discussion of how automated infrastructure management improves network resilience by mitigating human error, accelerating recovery, and more.
Cyberthreats are Soaring: ZPE Systems Urges Immediate Action with Gen 3 Console Servers to Thwart Breaches
Organizations using discontinued console servers can secure their infrastructure using ZPE’s new comprehensive solution. Get details here.
Cisco ISR 4431 EOL Replacement Guide
This guide compares Cisco ISR 4431 EOL replacement options and discusses the advanced features and capabilities offered by Cisco alternatives.
Cisco 4351 EOL Replacement Guide
This guide compares Cisco 4351 EOL replacement options and discusses the innovative features and capabilities offered by Gen 3 branch networking solutions.
New Features in Nodegrid OS 6.0 – Tech Talk Tuesdays from ZPE Systems
Todd Atherton (Channel Sales Director) and Marc Westberg (Channel Sales Engineer) walk you through the new features in Nodegrid OS 6.0.
Opengear Alternatives for the OM2200 and OM1200
This blog reviews the Operations Manager platform before discussing Opengear alternatives that provide greater automation, security, and branch networking capabilities.
SD-WAN Leaders Analysis Report
This report uses Gartner’s Magic Quadrant and independent analysis to compare the six SD-WAN leaders based on key factors like features and versatility.
Opengear ACM7000 Resilience Gateway Alternative Options
Discussing the Opengear ACM7000 Resilience Gateway and its limitations as well as alternative options from ZPE Systems that cover these gaps for greater resilience and control.
Network Resilience vs Redundancy vs Backups
This article compares network resilience vs. redundancy and backups and describes some of the tools and best practices for ensuring resilience.
The Future of Edge Computing
Discussing the future of edge computing as described by leading analysts at Gartner, which relies on comprehensive strategies and centralized, vendor-neutral edge management and orchestration.
Distributed Edge Computing Use Cases
This post discusses six distributed edge computing use cases, including healthcare, finance, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities/public services, and AI & machine learning.
DORA Act: 5 Takeaways For The Financial Sector
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA Act) outlines significant resilience changes for the financial sector. See how to comply here.
Edge Computing Ecosystem Design
This post discusses the challenges created by a fragmented edge computing market before providing edge computing ecosystem design best practices to overcome these hurdles.
Zero Trust Edge Solutions: Continuing the Zero Trust Journey
This guide explains what zero trust edge solutions do and the challenges involved in using them before discussing how to build a unified ZTE platform.
What to do if You’re Ransomware’d: A Healthcare Example
Cybersecurity expert James Cabe discusses what to do if you’re on the receiving end of a ransomware attack, including isolating systems.
IT Automation vs Orchestration: What’s the Difference?
This guide compares IT automation vs orchestration to clear up misconceptions and help you choose the right approach to streamlining your IT operations.
Edge Computing vs On-Premises: A Comparison
This guide defines edge computing vs on-premises computing in detail before analyzing the advantages and challenges involved with each approach.
Zero Trust Security Benefits
Discussing how zero trust security benefits organizations by increasing visibility, reducing the attack radius, and providing precise security coverage.
Network Function Virtualization with Nodegrid – Tech Talk Tuesday from ZPE Systems
Todd Atherton (Channel Sales Director) and Marc Westberg (Channel Sales Engineer) walk you through the benefits of #network function virtualization with Nodegrid. Cover the virtualization best practices, requirements, and network considerations in this 20-minute video.
Network Management Best Practices
This guide discusses the network management best practices for improving and supporting network resilience.
Network Resilience: What is a Resilience System?
This guide to network resilience defines resilience systems, discusses use cases and related technologies, and describes the key components required to build them.
Out-of-Band Management: What It Is and Why You Need It
This guide to out-of-band management answers critical questions about what this technology is, why you need it, and how to choose the right solution.
Why network resilience requires Isolated Management Infrastructure
Isolated Management Infrastructure is the key to modern network resilience. Read about the gaps of existing approaches and why Big Tech trusts IMI.
Network Resilience Doesn’t Mean What it Did 20 Years Ago
Network resilience requirements have changed. James Cabe discusses why the new standard is Isolated Management Infrastructure.
Centralized Fleet Management with Device Clustering – Tech Talk Tuesday from ZPE Systems
Todd Atherton (Channel Sales Director) and Marc Westberg (Channel Sales Engineer) walk you through Nodegrid’s device clustering capabilities that let you get convenient, centralized management of your distributed fleet.
Edge Computing Requirements
This guide discusses the edge computing requirements for hardware, networking, availability, security, and visibility to ensure a successful deployment.
IT Infrastructure Management Best Practices
This guide discusses IT infrastructure management best practices for creating and maintaining more resilient enterprise networks.
Legrand Acquires ZPE Systems, Inc.
ZPE Systems is now a brand of Legrand! Read the full press release for details about the acquisition.
Collaboration in DevOps: Strategies and Best Practices
This guide to collaboration in DevOps provides tips and best practices to bring Dev and Ops together while minimizing friction for maximum operational efficiency.
Terminal Servers: Uses, Benefits, and Examples
This guide answers all your questions about terminal servers, discussing their uses and benefits before describing what to look for in the best terminal server solution.
Gartner Market Guide for Edge Computing
Discussing the Gartner Market Guide for Edge Computing and their recommendations for building a strategy to manage and orchestrate your edge solutions.
Exploring ZPE Cloud – Tech Talk Tuesday from ZPE Systems
Todd Atherton (Channel Sales Director) and Marc Westberg (Channel Sales Engineer) walk you through the benefits of using ZPE Cloud. This fleet management solution offers centralized access and control over your global devices, and enables true zero-touch provisioning via #cloud to eliminate the hassle and risk of pre-staging equipment.
The Industry’s Most Secure Network Management – Tech Talk Tuesday from ZPE Systems
ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid OS and ZPE Cloud have been validated by Synopsys as the industry’s most secure network management platform.
How Many Types of Managed Devices?! – Tech Talk Tuesday from ZPE Systems
Forget everything you know about serial consoles and out-of-band management. Todd Atherton (Channel Sales Director) and Marc Westberg (Channel Sales Engineer) cover the many types of devices you can manage using ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid. You get a versatile and robust platform for centralized management.
What is a Hyperscale Data Center?
This blog defines a hyperscale data center deployment before discussing the unique challenges involved in managing and supporting such an architecture.
Cellular Functionality – Tech Talk Tuesday from ZPE Systems
Todd Atherton (Channel Sales Director) and Marc Westberg (Channel Sales Engineer) show you all the functionalities of ZPE Systems’ cellular connectivity. Using dual- and quad-SIM capabilities, you can get the freedom and reliability of cellular for any use case.
Healthcare Network Design
A guide to resilient healthcare network design using technologies like automation, edge computing, and isolated recovery environments (IREs).
Legrand Intends to Acquire ZPE Systems
Legrand, a global powerhouse for hyperscale data centers, enriches its offerings by acquiring ZPE Systems resilience platform.
Best DevOps Tools
This blog discusses the various workflows involved in the DevOps lifecycle that can be automated with the best DevOps tools.
Best Network Performance Monitoring Tools
This guide compares three of the best network performance monitoring tools by analyzing the most critical factors and discussing the pros and cons.
Breaking Down The 2023 Ragnar Locker Cyberattacks
Many organizations suffered Ragnar Locker cyberattacks in 2023. 30-year cybersecurity expert James Cabe discusses the problem and solution.
Nodegrid OS and ZPE Cloud achieve industry’s highest security with Synopsys
ZPE Systems achieves the industry’s highest security level by incorporating Synopsys code-quality measures. Read the details here.
OOB Network Management Software Tools
Comparing the four best OOB network management software tools and discussing the features, pros, and cons to help you make the best choice for your environment.
Living Spaces Furniture: Scaling to 50 sites with only 3 network staff
Download the case study to see how Living Spaces cut costs by $300,000 per year and scaled across the U.S. with only 3 network staff.
ISP Network Architecture
Explaining the challenges that make ISP network architectures less resilient and providing solutions for overcoming these hurdles.
Multi-Organization Access For ZPE Cloud, Ideal for Managed Service Providers
ZPE Cloud now features seamless, multi-organization access that is ideal for Managed Service Providers.
Isolated Management Infrastructure & Security with Nodegrid OS v5.10
ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid provides the Isolated Management Infrastructure that allows IT teams to quickly recover from outages and ransomware.
Edge Management and Orchestration
This post summarizes Gartner’s advice for building an edge computing strategy and discusses how an edge management and orchestration solution like Nodegrid can help.
Dissecting the MGM Cyberattack: Lions, Tigers, & Bears, Oh My!
Casino giants in the US were hit by ransomware in September 2023. Cyber expert James Cabe breaks down the attack & how to recover.
Intel NUC Use Cases
This post describes some of the most common Intel NUC use cases, explains the security and management issues that caused its discontinuation, and provides superior replacement options.
What is Zero Trust Security?
What is zero trust security? This post defines the term and discusses its history before providing a guide to implementing zero trust in your organization.
IT Infrastructure Management Challenges
This post analyzes the top 5 IT infrastructure management challenges while providing potential solutions and additional resources.
What is a radio access network (RAN)?
This post provides an introduction to radio access networks (RAN) before discussing 5G RAN challenges, solutions, and use cases.
Data Center Migration Checklist
This data center migration checklist will help guide your planning and ensure you’re asking the right questions and preparing for any potential problems.
Operational Technology Security
This guide defines OT, explains how to overcome some of the biggest operational technology security challenges, and discusses the importance of recovery in building resilience in OT.
Medical Devices Cybersecurity Risk
Discussing the factors that make medical devices a cybersecurity risk before providing mitigation strategies to help healthcare organizations.
Zero Trust Security Architecture
This post defines a zero trust security architecture, discusses some of the gaps typically left in such an architecture, and provides tips for avoiding these pitfalls.
SSE Magic Quadrant: Key Takeaways of the 2023 Report
Gartner’s SSE Magic Quadrant for 2023 identifies 10 key vendors currently providing secure service edge capabilities for the enterprise market. In this guide, we’ll summarize the common factors shared among leading SSE vendors, discuss what separates them from niche...
What is an Application Delivery Platform?
This guide defines an application delivery platform, discusses the underlying technology, and highlights a leading platform engineering solution.
Heavy Networking 691: Why OOB Infrastructure Is Critical For IT Ops & Automation With ZPE Systems (Sponsored)
Packet Pushers recently sat down with Blake Johnson (Living Spaces) and Rene Neumann (ZPE Systems) to look at how ZPE Systems is rethinking Out of Band so you can leverage this network for more than rebooting servers and configuring switches.
Vapor IO & ZPE Systems featured on Packet Pushers
Packet Pushers recently sat down with Frank Basso (Vapor IO) and Rene Neumann (ZPE Systems) to discuss out-of-band networks for automation. This architecture allows teams to recover from mistakes and also achieve lights-out management, with dedicated infrastructure to automate Day 0 through Day 2 operations.
Carrier Community Enterprise 2023 – Berlin
ZPE Systems’ Rene Neumann is joined by other panelists in Carrier Community.
The Biggest Ransomware Attack You Haven’t Heard of…Yet
The most successful ransomware attack ever is happening right now. See why isolated management infrastructure is the only way to save your organization.
Best Practices to Protect your Infrastructure & Combat Ransomware with ZPE Systems Services Delivery Platform
Koroush Saraf shows why cyberattacks are still successful despite thousands of security products, and the best practice to stop attacks.
How to Implement Zero Trust for OT
Zero trust for OT uses network segmentation, strong security policies, and advanced security technologies to protect operational technology from attack.
SD-WAN ROI Calculator & Cost Reduction Strategies
A discussion of how SD-WAN decreases branch networking costs, including an SD-WAN ROI calculator for a more personalized estimate of the potential savings.
IoT in Finance Industry and Security Challenges
This post discusses how to take advantage of IoT in the finance industry by overcoming security challenges with automation, secure platforms, and vendor-neutral orchestration.
Atsign: Why Choose ZPE Systems to Host IoT Security?
In this guest post, Atsign CTO & Co-Founder Colin Constable discusses how their IoT security solutions just work with ZPE Systems.
Opengear EOL: IM7200 Alternative Options
The Opengear Infrastructure Manager has a great reputation, but there are some alternatives to explore as well. This post dives into the benefits of the IM7200 as well as worthwhile alternatives.
Out-of-Band Recovery Kit – ZPE Systems at Cisco Live 2023
Koroush Saraf shows off ZPE’s Out-of-Band Recovery Kit that lets engineers instantly recover from SD-WAN outages and critical downtime.
99.999% Uptime for a Top-10 Engineering School
From data center to edge, see how Nodegrid Services Routers saved hundreds of hours per month for an engineering school’s IT team.
Putting Operations on Autopilot – ZPE Presents at Cisco Live 2023
Jennifer Autry presents the story of Vapor IO. See how they used automation to reduce deployment times and make operations more efficient.
Network Automation Cost Savings Calculator
This post discusses how to save money through automation and provides a network automation cost savings calculator for a more customized estimate of your potential ROI.
Best Intel NUC Alternatives
Discussing the challenges and security risks associated with Intel NUC jump boxes before providing enterprise-grade Intel NUC alternatives that solve these problems.
Cisco 2900 EOL: Replacement Options
In this guide, we’ll compare migration options for the Cisco ISR 2900 EOL models to help you select a solution that suits your business use case, deployment size, and future growth.
Raspberry Pi Alternatives for Business
The Nodegrid line of Raspberry Pi alternatives from ZPE Systems can help your organization prevent Shadow IT to reduce your attack surface and improve your security posture without increasing costs.
Defusing Cisco SD-WAN Time-bomb requires out-of-band access
Viptela SD-WAN devices are used at large enterprise branches all around the world. The success of SD-WAN replaced dedicated service provider managed MPLS with customer managed boxes that used commodity internet connectivity giving more options and power to leadership...
2022: A Network Automation Odyssey – ZPE Systems
Based on the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke: Do you want to know what #networkautomation has to do with 2001: A Space Odyssey? Check out our video for details, and head to our webpage to download your copy of the network automation blueprint trusted by 6 of 10 top tech giants.
How to remove IoT & OT from your attack surface
Summary With IoT and OT (operationalized technology) sprawling across the globe, organizations are able to provide more value to their customers. But for IT security teams, this presents a growing attack surface that’s easy for malicious actors to exploit. Weak...
Edge Pen Testing: Run Horizon3 on ZPE Systems’ Services Delivery Platform
Summary Enterprise IT teams struggle to secure their environments. One proven approach is for teams to attack their own network, a process called security penetration testing, which is executed externally or internally of the network and extends to all areas of...
SASE: Deliver Cloudflare anywhere with ZPE Systems’ Services Delivery Platform
Summary Cloudflare One provides Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). This industry-leading solution is trusted worldwide to provide enterprises with secure connectivity for their distributed workforces. The challenge is that many...
ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid Virtual Services Router (VSR) and Out-of-Band Infrastructure WAN (OOBI-WAN)
Summary Most enterprises operate a hybrid- or multi-cloud environment, which adds significant overhead, complexity, and architectural challenges. This turns networking and security into an operational battleground, where teams are ill-equipped to win against...
Automated Infrastructure Patching for Ransomware Defense
Summary Ransomware attacks continue to be successful because organizations often leave infrastructure unpatched. IT teams sit on the latest patches and updates from their solution vendors, which exposes infrastructure for the taking and leaves it vulnerable to...
ZPE Systems’ Services Delivery Platform: Deploy Any App, Any Time, Anywhere
Summary Organizations struggle to manage the hundreds of products involved in enterprise security. Most NGFWs, SD-WAN, pen testers, and on-prem & cloud solutions require hardware platforms to be deployed with the rest of enterprise IT, which creates infrastructure...
What is Security as a Service?
Defining Security as a Service, discussing the pros and cons, and describing an alternative solution for streamlined and scalable cybersecurity management.
Enterprise Network Management Trends to Expect in 2023 and Beyond
Discussing the network management trends observed among enterprises trying to address the unique challenges faced by network teams in 2023 and beyond.
What Is a Zero Trust Gateway?
This post discusses the technologies that make up a zero trust gateway and explains how they work together to defend enterprise networks.
ZPE Systems’ Services Delivery Platform accelerates time-to-market
ZPE Systems’ Services Delivery Platform accelerates time-to-market with any app, anytime, anywhere IT teams can deliver instant business value with the on-demand services delivery architecture Fremont, CA, April 25, 2023 — ZPE Systems’ Services Delivery Platform is...
Zero Touch Deployment Cheat Sheet
This post provides a “cheat sheet” of solutions to the most common zero touch deployment challenges to help organizations streamline their automatic device provisioning.
ZPE Systems Partners with Atsign to Add Zero Attack Surface Technology
ZPE Systems has partnered with Atsign. Read the press release to learn more about zero attack surface technology.
Streamlining Remote Data Center Management
Learn how to streamline remote data center management using technologies like OOB management, automation, orchestration, and AIOps to ensure network resiliency.
ZPE Systems keeps first responders mission-ready with FirstNet certification
ZPE Systems is now FirstNet certified. Read the press release here to see how we’re keeping first responders mission-ready.
Cloud-Delivered Branch: Simplifying Remote Management
Describing the three cloud-based services involved in a cloud-delivered branch and illustrating how to implement a cloud-delivered branch with Nodegrid.
3 Gaps That Will Leave IT Teams Scrambling
Today’s IT teams must maintain a growing infrastructure of on-prem and cloud solutions. These range from physical routers, out-of-band devices, and firewalls, to Zero Trust Security solutions, micro-segmentation tools, and network automation integrations. Despite an...
A Guide to SD-WAN Deployment Models
Learn about the most common SD-WAN deployment models with diagrams, pros and cons, and best practices to help organizations choose the right topology.
How to build an isolated recovery environment (IRE)
An isolated recovery environment (IRE) uses designated network infrastructure and survivable data to help teams recover from ransomware faster and with less impact to the business.
SD-WAN Benefits: Your Definitive Guide
SD-WAN benefits organizations through MPLS cost reduction, improved WAN performance, greater automation & orchestration, and enhanced security capabilities.
Simplifying Retail Network Management
Compact, all-in-one branch gateways use environmental monitoring, OOB management, and vendor-neutral platforms to simplify retail network management.
Network Automation Tools To Offset the Tech Talent Shortage
Network automation tools help organizations ensure the continued availability and performance of enterprise networks by streamlining workflows and reducing manual intervention.
ONUG: Enterprise networking automation needs recoverability and observability
Koroush Saraf, Vice President of Product and Marketing at ZPE, discusses the importance of end-to-end automation with recoverability to prevent bricked systems, and the role of observability at ONUG Spring 2022.
The Importance of Remote Site Monitoring for Network Resilience
A centralized, automated OOB remote site monitoring solution helps to ensure network resilience even when recessions, pandemics, and other unforeseen events affect staffing on network teams.
Vapor IO: Re-architecting the Internet
Vapor IO is re-architecting the Internet with micro edge data centers. See how Nodegrid trims costs with automation & lights-out management.
What To Look For in an Environment Monitoring System
An environment monitoring system should include features like cloud management, vendor freedom, advanced security, and out-of-band management.
LTE Failover vs. LTE Out-of-Band
Cellular data networks can be used for LTE failover as well as remote out-of-band management, but these two technologies provide different capabilities.
White Box Networking: Making the Switch
Though white box networking has many advantages in theory, a lot of companies find it hard to achieve these benefits in practice. Here’s how to build a solution that avoids common pitfalls.
Why You Need an Out-of-Band Cybersecurity Platform
An out-of-band cybersecurity platform uses OOB infrastructure, vendor-neutral management software, and end-to-end automation to provide holistic network security.
ZPE Systems apresenta a Gen 3 Out-of-Band (OOB) e Zero Pain Ecosystem
Nesta demonstração, o Engenheiro de Sistemas da ZPE, Douglas Almeida, mostra como o Nodegrid Gate SR (GSR) protege uma empresa de serviços financeiros, fornecendo um link LTE protegido, das câmeras de vídeo de borda para o datacenter da empresa.
Building an IoT Device Management System
An IoT device management system is meant to simplify and streamline the management of remote, hard-to-reach, and complex IoT devices and infrastructure.
Nodegrid OS Version 5.8 – Product Updates
Watch as Director of Solution Engineering Rene Neumann walks you through Nodegrid OS v5.8 and how it supports the Network Automation Blueprint. Rene shows you how v5.8 enables essential building blocks of the blueprint, including out-of-band management, visibility, out-of-band automation, and security.
Nodegrid OS version 5.6 – Product Update
Director of Solution Engineering Rene Neumann walks you through the updates of Nodegrid OS v5.6, including how they help you with site deployment and edge computing.
Nodegrid OS Version 5.4 New Features
Watch this video to see the new features in the latest release of Nodegrid OS, version 5.4. Sales Engineering Manager Rene Neumann shows you how to use the newest features.
What To Look for In a Cloud Edge Gateway Solution
The best cloud edge gateway solution is vendor-neutral, uses cellular for failover and OOB management, follows Zero Trust best practices, and supports major automation tools and scripting languages.
Uplogix 5000 Local Manager EOL Best Replacement Options
The LM83X is a direct replacement for the Uplogix 5000 Local Manager EOL model, which means it comes with the same base capabilities and suffers from the same limitations.
Implementing a Network Modernization Strategy for Large-Scale Organizations
The infrastructure orchestration and automation layer contains the tools and paradigms used to efficiently manage and control an automated network.
Using AIOps and Machine Learning To Manage Automated Network Infrastructure
Let’s discuss how AIOps and machine learning help teams manage their automation and orchestration—and the massive amounts of data produced by their automated systems—more efficiently.
A Guide to Infrastructure Orchestration and Automation
The infrastructure orchestration and automation layer contains the tools and paradigms used to efficiently manage and control an automated network.
Key Automation Infrastructure Components That Enable End-to-End Network Automation
As part of a resilient network automation framework, the most important automation infrastructure components include OOBM, SD-WAN, monitoring, IaC, and immutable infrastructure.
Introducing the Network Automation Blueprint: Best Practices for Implementing Hyperautomation
More than 300 large enterprises use ZPE’s blueprint for secure and reliable network automation. This best practice design pattern is now available to any size organization and is detailed in the Network Automation Blueprint.
Demonstration: Automation Infrastructure as the Essential Building Block with ZPE Systems
Successful end-to-end network automation requires a dedicated automation infrastructure and fully separate out-of-band infrastructure that enables recovery from mistakes.
Demonstration: Using ZPE’s Network Automation Blueprint to Recover a Failed FortiGate Upgrade
Recovering a failed FortiGate update using the Network Automation Blueprint. This demo shows NetBox and a Nodegrid Appliance to help get your FortiGate back up and running.
ZPE Demo: Zero Pain Ecosystem – Launching Security Apps from ZPE’s Cybersecurity Platform
In this demo, we will show our enterprise cybersecurity platform that powers what we call the Zero Pain Ecosystem.
ZPE Demo: Immutable Principles of Branch Deployment
In this demo, we will show you how to overcome supply chain security risks and address ransomware by putting immutable infrastructure principles into action.
ZPE Introduction: Why Cybersecurity for Enterprise Can’t Be Solved By One Vendor
Cybersecurity vendors are at the top of their game. So why are cyberattacks increasing and becoming more effective?
ZPE Systems Demo: Go Beyond Standard Out-of-Band
This demo goes beyond the standard of remote access. ZPE will show the open ecosystem that makes IT wishes come true by enabling flexible automation & orchestration by Zero Touch/Zero Trust Provisioning, and open 3rd party orchestration stack as well as 3rd party tools like Rumble scanners, pen testing, and automation playbooks.
ZPE Systems Demo: Hands On With Gen 3 Out-of-Band
In this video, see a live demo of a real customer deployment. We will remotely demo an IT admin in Europe managing infrastructure as if they are virtually present in California. Including connectivity, security, automation of critical edge infrastructure.
ZPE Systems Gen 3 Out-of-Band Customer Use Cases
See how the world’s most technologically advanced enterprises transform business processes, increase uptime, and improve security & performance. Explore modern use cases for Gen 3 OOBI, NetOps / NetDevOps, next-gen SD-Branch gateways, and AIOps automation.
ZPE Systems Zero Pain Ecosystem Overview
Explore the gaps in existing solutions and the downtime-inducing issues that inspired development of our Zero Pain Ecosystem. See ZPE’s core elements that enable the world’s largest enterprises to improve network reliability, address personnel & expertise shortages, and strengthen weak security postures. Learn about the latest Gen 3 requirements and see the blueprints for implementing the Zero Pain Ecosystem in data center, campus, colocation, branch, and edge environments.
How an IT/OT Convergence Strategy Accelerates Network Automation
An IT/OT convergence strategy brings information technology and operational technology together under one management umbrella to create a unified, efficient, and resilient network infrastructure.
Tour ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid and ZPE Cloud
In this demonstration, Sales Engineering Manager Rene Neumann shows true Zero Touch Provisioning via ZPE Cloud, and bare-metal EdgeOps automation with Ansible and Nodegrid. Rene also shows Day 2 Operations, as well as troubleshooting, identification, and remediation of different targets and Network Infrastructure using application sensors and Nodegrid Data Lake.
Deploying & Managing Critical Remote Edge Infrastructure with ZPE Systems Nodegrid
Koroush Saraf explains why edge infrastructure is increasingly distributed, and why configuring, updating, and managing IT now presents more challenges regarding connectivity and security. ZPE systems’ Nodegrid Services Routers and ZPE Cloud overcome these obstacles. Nodegrid devices serve as the on-ramp to Security Service Edge and EdgeOps, able to onboard edge services such as SD-WAN and security, and spin up edge compute workloads such as data thinning and NGFWs — all using automation delivered securely via ZPE Cloud.
Introduction to ZPE Systems
ZPE Systems enables ‘anywhere’ operations from the data center to the edge, with global out-of-band, modular hardware & software, and cloud-based, end-to-end orchestration. In this presentation, VP of Product Management Koroush Saraf walks you through the evolution of data, compute, and networking to explain how ZPE’s visionary approach helps enterprises overcome challenges of modernizing their networks using virtualization, containerization, Software-Defined Networking, edge computing, SD-WAN, and remote access.
Global Data Center Infrastructure Management & Orchestration with ZPE Systems
Koroush Saraf explains how data centers are becoming modernized. A new generation of serial consoles, like the Nodegrid Serial Console Plus, makes network deployments simple by consolidating many appliances, and allows teams to monitor critical systems with sensors that can be accessed, managed, and controlled on one UI with Nodegrid Manager.
Driving the Hyperautomation Narrative Through Collaboration: An ONUG C-Level Series
Arnaldo and Mark discuss the importance of creating an observability strategy when architecting Hyperautomation solutions in the future.
Customer Case Study: 100% Network Availability for DigiCert
How does DigiCert achieve near 100% network availability? DigiCert’s Aaron Lott explains how ZPE Systems’ Nodegrid improves network uptime and cuts man-hours 50%.
Nodegrid Serial Console Plus: Gen 3 Out-of-Band at Scale
Still adding point products and hoping for better edge computing? It’s time to get Nodegrid with SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), so you can offer secure network access to every edge connection.
Nodegrid Gate SR: Versatile Services Router for Critical IT
For critical IT, the Nodegrid Gate SR enables more than networking and connectivity. This powerful services router features a variety of interfaces to enable remote out-of-band management of your sites. Connect to servers, routers, switches, USB devices, sensors, PoE appliances, and IoT with a single box.
What Is Edge Computing for Machine Learning?
Edge computing for machine learning places ML applications closer to remote sources of data, such as IoT devices, “smart” industrial systems, and remote healthcare systems.
Comparing Cellular Failover Router, Gateway & Bridge for Business Continuity
Cellular failover routers, bridges, and gateways offer similar capabilities, so here’s what you need to know about all three to find the best option for your business continuity.
The Growing Role of Hybrid Cloud in Digital Transformation
Vendor-agnostic platforms, SD-WAN, and automation are key tools that help organizations more effectively utilize the hybrid cloud in their digital transformation journey.
The Importance of Out-of-Band Data Center Connectivity
Here we dig into the causes and effects of data center outages according to the Uptime Institute report and discuss how OOB data center connectivity can help
What Is uCPE, and How Does It Benefit Enterprise Customers?
A renewed enthusiasm for uCPE has been led by a greater interest in software-based networking and a need for hardware capable of running that software.
An Automation Blueprint for Deploying, Destroying, & Redeploying Edge Networks
Why are there so many #cybersecurity products, but more and more attacks & payouts?
In this demo from @ONUG Spring 2022, Director of Solution Engineering Rene Neumann walks you through our proof of concept based on customers in Ukraine.
Network Engineers: 5 Must-Have Tools During a Slow Economy
Network engineers need to make the most of their tools during a slow economy. Read on for five must-have tools for keeping services online.
Networking Field Day 26: Deploying & Managing Critical Remote Edge Infrastructure
Koroush Saraf explains why edge infrastructure is increasingly distributed, and why configuring, updating, and managing IT now presents more challenges regarding connectivity and security. ZPE systems’ Nodegrid Services Routers and ZPE Cloud overcome these obstacles.
Networking Field Day 26: Introduction to ZPE Systems
ZPE Systems enables ‘anywhere’ operations from the data center to the edge, with global out-of-band, modular hardware & software, and cloud-based, end-to-end orchestration. In this presentation, VP of Product Management Koroush Saraf walks you through the evolution of data ….
Networking Field Day 26: Tour Nodegrid & ZPE Cloud
Koroush Saraf explains how data centers are becoming modernized. A new generation of serial consoles, like the Nodegrid Serial Console Plus, makes network deployments simple by consolidating many appliances, and allows teams to monitor critical systems with sensors that can be accessed, managed, and controlled on one UI with Nodegrid Manager.
Networking Field Day 26: Global Data Center Management & Orchestration
Koroush Saraf explains how data centers are becoming modernized. A new generation of serial consoles, like the Nodegrid Serial Console Plus, makes network deployments simple by consolidating many appliances, and allows teams to monitor critical systems with sensors that can be accessed, managed, and controlled on one UI with Nodegrid Manager.
Cyber Attacks: 5 Security Must haves for Hybrid Infrastructure Gateways
Hybrid infrastructure makes cybersecurity incredibly difficult. The explosion of cloud and on-prem interconnectivity means there are now so many attack vectors, including credential theft, unpatched systems, human error, and others. This video shows you how to seal out cyberattacks with 5 must-haves. ZPE Systems’ Director of Solution Engineering discusses these must-haves including secure network deployments, flexible automation, and secure hardware root of trust.
How to cut downtime 50% with this Fortune 500 strategy
Learn how to pinpoint outage-inducing issues in order to minimize losses with this Fortune 500 edge infrastructure strategy. Rene Neumann, EU Solutions Engineering Manager at ZPE Systems & Jim Wilson, VP of Sales & Customer Success at ZPE Systems.
ZPE Systems launches smartphone-size cloud gateway for IoT, OT, & IoMD applications
ZPE Systems released the Mini SR, a smartphone-size cloud gateway for IoT, OT, & IoMD. Read the press release for details & use cases.
Managing the Network Edge: Why your best practices need out-of-band management
Setting up POPs, colocations, and remote networks is a lot of work, and ongoing maintenance sinks your resources. But out-of-band management and converged solutions give you on-demand control of your edge. Don’t worry about downtime — instantly respond and keep your critical infrastructure running.
Minimize Downtime: Control Your Critical IT Infrastructure Anytime, Anywhere
As enterprises look to reinforce their network infrastructure, connectivity finds new life in the form of out-of-band (OOB) setup. The increasingly complex and distributed nature of businesses requires a resilient network that ensures reliability. Enterprises are dealing with a workforce that is largely connected remotely – ensuing major business dependency on their networks. OOB delivers network scalability and performance that can deliver enterprises a competitive edge.
Get Through Survival Mode with Smart Out-of-Band
It’s no secret — your network is one of the only things keeping you in business right now. But… How long will it last? Will sudden downtime add too many zeros to your support costs? And would you risk putting staff on-site if you need to reboot a router or troubleshoot issues? Because it’s what you need now more than ever. Nodegrid packs SD-WAN, security, and 3rd party application hosting capabilities into one remote platform, and you can deploy it on your existing infrastructure.
Survival mode is scary, but at ZPE Systems we know that better networking will get you through it. That’s why we created Nodegrid, an out-of-band solution that’s more flexible, more reliable, and more secure.
Modernize your IT Infrastructure: How to Implement a Simple, Secure SD-Branch
It takes only 30 minutes for ransomware to affect 45,000 instances. But it takes an average of 280 days to identify and contain a breach. These are just some of the reasons why an IT modernization strategy is crucial to business continuity and cybersecurity. This video shows you how ZPE Systems and Palo Alto Networks have teamed up to create some of the toughest network security, with features including cloud integration and automation.
Upgrade Network Infrastructure With Minimal Business Interruption
Vendor-neutral management devices, platforms, and ZTP allow you to upgrade network infrastructure with minimal business interruption.
Deploying Smart Edges to Support Modern Applications
The advent of AR/VR, autonomous cars, smart everything, IoT, and other 5G applications requires processing of data at the edge of the network to shave off response times, manage core bandwidth, and improve security. This drives the requirement for having high performance low- cost compute at edge locations along with intelligent discovery and routing to connect end-user devices to these locations.
Scott D. Lowe speak about OOB Management
In this 5 1/2 minute video Scott D. Lowe, CEO of ActualTech Media, talks about the importance of Out-of-Band Management to keep organizations’ IT up and running from anywhere even when your IT team isn’t available.
The Definitive SD-WAN Security Checklist for Enterprise Networks
Software-defined wide area networking, or SD-WAN, has made it possible to efficiently control highly distributed WAN architectures using software abstraction and automation. SD-WAN adoption is increasing, partially due to the rise in remote work during the pandemic,...
ZPE Cloud: File Protection and Encryption
File Protection and Encryption
ZPE Cloud Securely store Nodegrid configurations
Demo: Orchestrate Branch Network Devices Using Nodegrid
Many providers tout easy branch network device orchestration. But 9 times out of 10, vendor lock-in traps you into using specific tools. You’re left unable to orchestrate from end to end, and you don’t get full remote access to end devices.
Demo: Deploy Networks Fast with ZPE Cloud’s Zero Touch Provisioning
Did you know you can provision branch networks automatically via the #cloud? You don’t need to put specialized staff on site or spend days doing manual CLI configurations.
How To Keep Colocation Data Center Pricing in Check
How to keep colocation data center pricing in check through consolidated devices, DCIM power management, SDN, and out-of-band management.
Demo: Fully Provision Edge Network Workloads with Nodegrid
Even if you use a #ZeroTouchProvisioning solution, you’re still limited to specific vendor solutions and devices. You also need to preconfigure at least a few appliances, which puts your sensitive info at risk. You’re not saving as much time or resources as you could if you had a full orchestration pipeline.
3 Gaps That Will Leave IT Teams Scrambling This Winter
IT teams will face three big gaps this winter. Read on to see what they are & how to close them for good with a proven network blueprint.
Why Cybersecurity-as-a-Platform (CaaP) is the Future of Holistic Security | ZPE Systems
There are challenges with managing a complex cybersecurity environment. Here is how Cybersecurity-as-a-Platform (CaaP) can help.
How SASE Technology Defends Your Network Edge
SASE technology connects network edge resources directly to cloud services, reducing the load on the main firewall without sacrificing security.
Creating the Future of Network Automation
Data center management best practices like IaC, automation, orchestration, and environmental monitoring contribute to NetDevOps. success.
Data Center Management Best Practices for NetDevOps Transformation
Data center management best practices like IaC, automation, orchestration, and environmental monitoring contribute to NetDevOps. success.
Data Center Colocation Services: Best Practices for Managing Remote Infrastructure
Manage data center colocation services more efficiently through solutions like environmental monitoring and OOB serial consoles.
Zero Trust Network Access vs. VPN for Branch and Edge Networking
ZTNA is the superior choice for branch and edge networking because of its security, speed, and scalability.
Solving Remote IT Infrastructure Management Challenges With Gen 3 Out-of-Band
Here’s how to solve remote IT infrastructure management challenges using Gen 3 OOB for high-speed remote access, environmental monitoring, and orchestration.
ZPE Systems Featured in L’Informaticien Magazine
ZPE Systems is featured in L’Informaticien Magazine. Read the translation here and check out the original source content.
CIOs: Tempos difíceis estão chegando. 3 Resoluções diretivas para sobreviver ao inverno da Recessão e Lockdowns
O índice da bolsa de valores Dow caiu mais de 1000 pontos nesta última sexta-feira de agosto. O mesmo efeito ocorreu em todas as bolsas de valores do mundo. Companhias como Apple, Vale, Google e Netflix reduziram o número de contratações para este ano. Para CIOs, a...
Data Center Orchestration with Gen 3 OOB for Digital Services Providers
Here’s how data center orchestration with Gen 3 OOB management helps digital service providers achieve the reliability their customers demand.
CIOs: 3 Boardroom Questions to Survive Winter Recession & Lockdowns
CIOs: How will you make it through the winter recession? Read on for three key questions to answer & discover the blueprint for a proven resilience strategy.
Opengear CM7100 Alternative Options
Discussing Opengear CM7100 replacement options that deliver 24/7 availability, end-to-end automation, Zero Trust Security, and complete vendor freedom.
ZPE Cloud – Silver Peak and Palo Alto Networks Edge Deployment
Want to know how to set up a Silver Peak appliance and Palo Alto Networks firewall? In our latest video, Director of Solution Engineering Rene Neumann walks you through how to easily create an edge platform using the Nodegrid Gate SR and ZPE Cloud.
Reliable Infrastructure for the Internet Association of Australia
The Internet Association of Australia provides Internet exchange infrastructure across the country. Read the full case study to see how they offer reliable services.
Opengear Alternatives: Replacing the ACM7000 Resilience Gateway
Wondering about Opengear ACM7000 or Opengear alternatives on the market? Read this post to find out more.
How Enterprise Network Security Software has Evolved for the Edge
Protecting modern distributed edge networks have its challenges. Discover how the Noregrid SD-WAN solution can help you.
Actualizing Edge Computing Benefits in Your Enterprise
There’s no doubt that edge computing comes with benefits and challenges. Find out how Nodegrid helps you actualize edge computing for your enterprise.
Comparing In-Band Management VS OOB Management
We answer all your questions about In-band management vs Out-of-band management and more in our 2nd blog Reddit Response series.
Mobile World Congress 2022 – Discounted Pass
MWC Las Vegas 2022, in partnership with CTIA, showcases the hottest trends in connectivity and mobile innovation. It’s where the ecosystem meets face-to-face to build strong relationships, to discover the latest trends and technology—as well as learn from the thought...
Channel Matters – July 2022
Channel Matters Driving your Success with Continuous Innovation for Network Resilience & ReliabilityIn Stock Serial Consoles & Services RoutersEmployee Spotlight: Gretchen Miller "Love the culture, co-workers, and products at ZPE!"Gretchen Miller - Channel and...
What is a Serial Console’s Role in Modern Enterprise Networks?
What is a serial console’s role in modern enterprise networks? Gen 3 serial consoles provide greater control, security, and end-to-end automation.
What Is Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure: Expectations vs. Reality
What is hybrid cloud infrastructure, and how is it achieved? Comparing the expectations vs. reality of hybrid cloud with solutions to common problems.
Ingram Micro Signs Distribution Agreement with ZPE Systems
Ingram Micro Signs Distribution Agreement with ZPE Systems for Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg The Netherlands, July 18, 2022 -- Ingram Micro today announced a partnership with ZPE Systems Inc., a leader in network infrastructure management and orchestration...
Nodegrid OS Version 5.6 – Product Updates
The goal of every release is to reduce complexity and improve security for our customers, and the new Nodegrid OS version 5.6 is no different. Some of the improvements which we implemented in Nodegrid OS 5.6 are: Improvements to a Nodegrid deployment process by...
Making Deployment and Management Easy for a Large Retailer
Simplified retail edge & critical remote access Making deployment and management easy for a large retailer A major retail company requires networking that can keep up with demand. However, having large distribution centers and enormous showrooms can push the...
Opengear Operations Manager Alternative Options
This blog reviews the Operations Manager platform before discussing Opengear alternatives that provide greater automation, security, and branch networking capabilities.
How to Use a Cloud Managed Gateway Router to Optimize OT Automation
Discover how Nodegrid’s cloud managed gateway routers deliver powerful edge network management for operational technology automation.
The Benefits of Vendor Agnostic Platforms in Network Management
There are two basic approaches to choosing a network management platform: you can stick with a single vendor’s ecosystem of supported products, or go with a vendor agnostic platform. In this post, we’ll explain what a vendor agnostic platform is and how this approach...
Part 2: Immutable Infrastructure: Best Practices for Network Professionals
Immutable infrastructure involves servers, network appliances, and other devices which are never updated or changed. In part 1 of our blog series, we discussed the most inherent challenges with the immutable infrastructure paradigm. This post will cover immutable...
Cisco Live tips to help you make the most of the show
Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran, these Cisco Live tips can help you get the most out of the show. It’s been a couple years since the last event, and our team wanted to give you some expert advice based on their own experiences. Let’s dive into these valuable tips...
Cisco Live: ZPE Systems Unveils Automation Blueprint for ~100% Network Uptime
Las Vegas, NV Jun 14, 2022 -- ZPE Systems, the leading provider of out-of-band management to global tech giants and enterprise business, unveiled its platform for ~100% network uptime and cybersecurity at Cisco Live 2022. As enterprises now require a holistic...
Part 1: Immutable Infrastructure: Challenges Your Company Needs to Be Aware of
Immutable infrastructure refers to the critical network resources and systems that make up your infrastructure and that are never updated, changed, or fixed in any way—they stay exactly the same. If something needs to be modified, the entire system or device is...
Why cybersecurity can make you feel lost in space
Cybersecurity has been a hot topic for years. With many high-profile breaches, malware attacks, and pricey payouts, it’s no wonder why companies continue to add more and more protection for their IT systems. Despite this, hackers continue to succeed at exploiting...
Supply Chain Security Risk Management Best Practices
A supply chain attack is when cybercriminals breach your network by compromising an outside vendor or partner. Often, these attacks exploit a weak link in your trusted ecosystem of third-party software, hardware, and integrations. A hacker will, for example, use a...
Why You Need a Next-Gen OOB Console Server
An OOB (out-of-band) console server is a fundamental data center tool that allows you to view, manage, and troubleshoot critical remote infrastructure on a dedicated network connection. While the functionality of generation 1 console servers is limited, generation 2...
Network Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist
Your organization may feel secure now, but a disaster could occur at any moment. For example, the war in Ukraine took the world by surprise and left many organizations scrambling to protect and recover critical infrastructure, applications, and data from Ukrainian...
What does 2001: A Space Odyssey have to do with network automation?
“I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”Those nine words couldn’t possibly be related to network automation. Or could they? Uttered famously by fictional supercomputer HAL 9000 in the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey, those words might have...
Orchestrating Hybrid Network Environments: Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices
A hybrid network environment combines infrastructure from a public cloud with a private cloud and/or on-premises deployment. Your compute, storage, and service resources are distributed across multiple locations and platforms and connected via WAN (wide area network)....
Hyperautomation vs Automation: How Are They Different?
Automation can help you streamline network management in your enterprise by reducing human error, speeding up processes, and facilitating NetDevOps. Hyperautomation takes things a step further by attempting to remove all human intervention from IT and business...
How to Choose Secure Out-of-Band Management
Out-of-band access gives you an alternative path to manage your critical remote infrastructure at data centers, branch offices, and other distributed locations. However, that management link creates an additional point of entry for malicious actors to breach and even...
Network Automation Best Practices to Implement in 2022
As enterprise networks grow more complex and distributed, the need for network automation is rising. Automation can help you manage your network more efficiently, but only if you use it correctly. This article discusses the three best network automation practices as...
O que é EDGE COMPUTING e como ele pode reduzir seus custos de TI?
Edge Computing ou Computação de Borda trata-se do processamento de dados mais próximo ao usuário local, criando maior fluidez e rapidez. É uma arquitetura de TI distribuída, onde os dados dos clientes são processados perifericamente. Esta nova tendencia ou tecnologia...
Por que usar a solução de SD-WAN?
As soluções de SD-Wan chegaram para mudar o paradigma advindo do risco de uso de links de internet para conectividade entre empresas e filiais. Ela é uma solução que integra muitas características e serviços de uma rede como gestão, segurança e load balance, tudo isso...
Você sabe quanto custa para a sua empresa um servidor fora do ar?
Quando o seu servidor para de responder, está “fora do ar”, toda sua empresa sofre as consequências e fica “fora do ar” Não é a apenas a área de TI que está com problemas, mas sim a empresa inteira pois os e-mails podem parar de serem enviados e recebidos, talvez...
Branch-in-a-Box: Why All-in-One Devices Are the Future of Networking
A branch network consists of many moving pieces that need to be remotely deployed, managed, and supported. That typically means separate devices for all the key functions like routing, switching, security, etc. However, as data and applications grow more...
Networking Field Day 26
Did you miss our presentation at Networking Field Day 26? Watch the recording below! Watch NowIntroduction to ZPE SystemsZPE Systems enables ‘anywhere’ operations from the data center to the edge, with global out-of-band, modular hardware & software, and...
Top Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Trends of 2022
Data center infrastructure management (DCIM) keeps evolving to address enterprises' changing goals, requirements, and concerns. We spoke with DCIM sales engineers to find out which pain points are on their customer’s minds, and which emerging technologies their...
Security Field Day 7
Join us for Networking Field Day 27! Watch a live demo of Gen 3 Out-of-Band and our Zero Pain Ecosystem. Live stream at 8am Pacific, Jan 26, 2022. Don’t miss it!
Automating Your Network Operations Does Not Have to Be Difficult
The importance of network automation is clear—you can reduce human error, create more efficient workflows, and streamline operations. However, many enterprises delay their automation efforts because of how challenging the process can be. Fortunately, automating your...
How to Choose the Best Branch Office Connectivity Solution for Your Network
Branch network management involves many moving parts. For example, you may need to remotely deploy, orchestrate, and troubleshoot the branch network without on-site IT staff. In addition, you need a way to connect your branch locations to the enterprise network and...
Vertiv Avocent ACS EOL: Choose Your Replacement Option
Vertiv discontinued their Avocent ACS6000 line of serial console servers at the end of 2018 and will stop supporting them on July 31, 2023 (or whenever your warranty expires). The Vertiv Avocent ACS EOL guide recommends the ACS8000 series as a direct replacement, but...
ONUG Spring 2022
ONUG Spring 2022Thursday, April 28 11:10am ESTMeadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, New Jersey Want to see what the Ukraine conflict has to do with edge networking? Join us at ONUG on Thursday, April 28 at 11:10am for a first-hand look at how to protect intellectual...
Data Center World 2022
Meet us at Data Center World, March 28-31 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Our engineers will be standing by to showcase some of our leading network resilience solutions, which are trusted by 6 of the top 10 global tech giants. Get hands on with our...
Security Field Day 7
Did you miss our presentation at Security Field Day 7? Download the presentation or watch the recording below! Here’s an overview of what you’ll discover: Why cybersecurity can’t be solved by a single vendor How to overcome risks & ransomware by using immutable...
How to Achieve Network Security: 4 Essential Steps for IT Professionals
How critical is network security today?. According to IBM, the cost of a data breach rose to $4.24 million in 2021, and that figure continues to rise. In this blog, we’ll describe how to achieve network security through micro-segmentation, zero trust principles,...
ZPE Systems Announces TD SYNNEX Partnership to Bolster Growth Strategy
Fremont, CA March 17, 2022 -- ZPE Systems Inc., a leader in network infrastructure management and orchestration solutions, today announced a partnership with TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for IT ecosystems. This...
What Makes a Gen 3 Serial Console?
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Shifting Gears: How Network Automation Drove an Auto Company to the Cloud
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What Makes a Gen 3 Serial Console?
The Gen 3 serial console is the latest innovation in out-of-band management.But what exactly is it, and where did it come from? In this post, we’ll briefly cover the basics of serial consoles and why you need them, and then dive into the evolving needs that brought...
Data Lake Use Cases for Edge Networking
Data lakes are a powerful tool for capturing, storing and analyzing data from many different sources. A data lake provides an inexpensive, flat storage architecture in which to house massive amounts of unstructured data, which can then be easily accessed by your data...
Data Center Temperature & Humidity Best Practices: A Complete Checklist
Temperature and humidity have a significant impact on your data center infrastructure. High temperatures can cause devices to overheat, whereas extreme low temperatures can cause mechanical and electrical failures. High humidity can lead to moisture build-up,...
Customer strategies in Ukraine to protect privacy and IP
How autonomous decommissioning via out-of-band has become essential to disaster recovery for edge deployments in uncertain geographies To say there’s instability in Eastern Europe would be a drastic understatement. Russia continues its attacks on many fronts in...
ZPE Systems named Rahi Partner of the Year
ZPE Systems has been named Rahi’s 2021 Partner of the Year. The company outperformed more than 400 Rahi partners by excelling at revenue attainment, customer satisfaction, and support, among other important performance factors. ZPE Systems’ CEO and Co-founder Arnaldo...
Why Out-of-Band Remote Access is Critical for Branch Networking
Branch locations—retail stores, shipping warehouses, and satellite offices—present a big network management challenge to the engineers supporting them. Traditional remote network management requires a WAN link to each branch, but what happens if that link goes down?...