Alienor, Author at Plixer

Plixer—a fresh perspective

06.10.19 - Alienor

2019 marks Plixer’s 20^th year providing network analytics solutions to IT teams all over the world. From the beginning, we have strived (and continue to strive) to listen closely to your needs—the needs of the professionals who keep their organizations safe and who enable their colleagues to do their best work.

Network Operations

Virtualization Monitoring: How to Gain Visibility into Your Virtual Environment

04.30.19 - Alienor

Virtualization offers many benefits to organizations. But at the same time, you’ll have to figure out how to monitor your virtual environment, because a lack of visibility can cause many problems. This blog will cover how organizations can use Scrutinizer to take full advantage of a virtual environment without the accompanying challenges.

Security Operations

Q1 Roundup: 15 Interesting Articles on Cybersecurity News & Expert Opinions

03.29.19 - Alienor

Things move fast in cybersecurity, and it’s always worth investing time to stay up-to-date on the state of the field. I’ve gathered 15 articles all about cybersecurity news and insights to provide some food for thought.

Network Operations

The IT Pro’s Guide to Super Effective Patch Management

02.28.19 - Alienor

Although it ought to be a basic task, patch management has nearly gotten out of control. Many vendors, to their credit, are quick to release patches when they discover issues. But there are more devices and applications on today’s networks, and an ever-growing list of threats to worry about. These factors combined have made it exponentially harder to keep up with patch management. So, dear reader, by the end of this blog I want you to come away with some strategies to make your life easier.

IoT

IoT in Healthcare: Managing The Opportunity & The Risk

01.02.19 - Alienor

It’s an exciting time in medicine. Technology is constantly making healthcare more accessible, more precise, and more convenient. For instance, IoT in healthcare can increase hospitals’ efficiency in many ways. But you should also be prepared for the risks it brings.