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Network Operations

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Incident Response: Built to Scale

Network outages and disruptions are a fact of life in the interconnected world. When internet service goes down, it's not just an inconvenience – it...

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Syncing Network Monitoring with Sonar

Network outages are a major challenge for ISPs. Downtime frustrates customers, creates a flood of support calls, and damages your reputation. Every...

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Beyond the Buffer: Latency Optimization

Latency refers to the delay experienced when data travels across a network. High latency leads to slow loading times, choppy video calls, and...

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Using Historical Data for Network Optimization

As internet service providers strive for efficiency, resilience, and superior performance, the role of historical data in network optimization cannot...

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Managing Network Congestion

The internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. From remote work to streaming entertainment and staying connected with loved ones, a...

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How GIS Mapping is Transforming ISP Operations

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping has emerged as a powerful tool that transcends geographical boundaries and industries. It’s a technology...

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Predictive Analytics for Network Optimization

The telecommunications industry demands seamless and efficient network operations, making network optimization a mission-critical imperative for...

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24/7 Network Surveillance: Remote Fiber Monitoring Tools and Benefits

The imperatives of network security and resilience loom larger than ever for telecom providers. From the moment data enters the vast web of...

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Unveiling the Power of Fiber Analysis Tools: Enhancing Network Performance

Fiber optics have revolutionized the way we transmit data, providing unprecedented speed and reliability. As telecommunication providers strive to...

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Choosing the Right Network Monitoring Tool

Effective network monitoring is the cornerstone of a successful ISP operation. Whether you are deploying Fiber to the Home or a Wireless...

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Connectivity with Network Automation

Automated network operations are reshaping how we manage and optimize networks. The landscape of network operations is currently experiencing a...

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Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Your ISP

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer for internet service providers (ISPs). The importance of AI cannot be...

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Preseem: The Proactive Quality of Experience Solution for ISPs

Preseem is a cloud-based Quality of Experience (QoE) platform that gives regional operators the tools to understand and proactively improve the...

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Delivering Assurance: Ensuring Quality Network Performance

The landscape of today’s digital interactions is marked by a ceaseless demand for speed, reliability, and continuity. Internet and fiber providers...

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How Fiber Optic Connectivity Transforms Operations

As industries evolve at an unprecedented pace, telecom providers stand at the forefront of this transformation, navigating the complexities of...

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Understanding DHCP: What it is and How it Works

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network management protocol used to automate the assignment of IP addresses and other network...

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How to find the right Network Monitoring tool for your Hybrid ISP

Monitoring your network is an essential part of operating a successful ISP. Whether deploying Fiber to the home or a Wireless point to multipoint...

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How to Boost Efficiency in your Network Operations Center with Automation

It’s an undeniable fact that your NOC (Network Operation Center) is the backbone of your ISP. Of course, competitive pricing and positive customer...

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DHCP Delivery

For a long time, Sonar has handled DHCP and option 82 requests for large networks using the Sonar DHCP Batcher. Now, this functionality has been...

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Managing Network Incidents & Reporting Them in Sonar

Operating an Internet Service Provider is becoming an increasingly competitive industry – with both American and Canadian governments providing...

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Building a Device Mapper

So, you want to contribute a device mapper to the Sonar poller. Great! Here’s a walk through on how to get started. First, you’ll need a copy of the...

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Pulse, Polling, and PHP

We recently released a new network poller for Sonar. Here’s some background on how it works! Network monitoring is a necessary part of running any...