When it comes to selecting network traffic monitoring tools and technolgies, companies using corporate intranets have to be doubly cautious. Even more importantly, network administrators must select a platform that enables them to quickly troubleshoot and resolve network issues when they occur. This can go for monitoring VoIP networks to ensure quality of service (QoS) or monitoring in order to prevent network outage for an extended period of time.
Plixer International (News - Alert) is a provider of flow-based network traffic monitoring and threat detection solutions. The company works to offer insight on such things as the effectiveness of network flow monitoring techniques in monitoring and analyzing network traffic, as well as the benefits of such things as enhanced metric visibility.
Plixer claims that its network flow monitoring techniques have been designed to enable companies to realize significant application performance enhancements, as well as experience a good return on investment (ROI). The key, however, is for network admins to understand how to make the most of this technology.
“Our research consistently indicates that application awareness in network engineering and operations pays substantial dividends in improving IT alignment with, and responsiveness to, the organization it supports,” elaborated Jim Frey, managing director from Enterprise Management Associates, a company who is currently working with Plixer on new learning and educational initiatives in the space. “Our case study research has also documented that qualitative returns further complement quantitative returns – resulting in compelling total value received from the deployment and use of network traffic monitoring solutions.”
Together, the two companies are working to strengthen and educate network administrators on the following:
- WAN traffic monitoring requisites
- Reporting on flow volumes, applications, top Talkers
- Next Generation exports: NBAR, medianets
- Threat detection on outbound connections
- End-to-end / hop by hop visibility of connections
“We are proud to be presenting our research which clearly illustrates that organizations who utilize advanced network traffic monitoring platforms recognize significant improvements in their network operational efficiency, IT planning, and compliance adherence,” beamed Michael Patterson (News - Alert), Plixer CEO, in said statement.
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Edited by Allison Boccamazzo