Opengear Blog

The Opengear Blog is your go-to resource for insights on out-of-band management, network automation, and security best practices. Whether you're an IT professional tackling remote site challenges or a business leader looking to future-proof your network, we provide expert analysis, industry trends, and real-world solutions to keep your infrastructure running smoothly. Stay ahead of disruptions and explore the latest in network resilience with Opengear.

Opengear Achieves SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Compliance, Strengthening Secure Out-of-Band Management for Global Networks

Security is foundational to Opengear’s mission: delivering resilient access to critical infrastructure even when the primary network is unavailable. Today, we are proud to announce a major...

December 16, 2025 by Richard Egan

When the Cloud Falters, Resilience Matters

When AWS experienced a major outage on October 20, the disruption spread far beyond a single data center region. Websites slowed to a crawl, critical APIs failed,...

October 30, 2025 by Richard Egan

Beyond Out of Band: Everyday Ways to Maximize Opengear

Many network teams treat Opengear as a trusted safety net, providing critical access when the WAN goes down. But that’s only a fraction of what the platform...

October 2, 2025 by Mitch Densley

Building Access for All: Lighthouse Achieves WCAG Compliance

Lighthouse®, Opengear’s secure management software that provides reliable access to IT and network infrastructure, has reached an important milestone: achieving W3C WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. This recognition...

September 25, 2025 by Polina Vlasenko

What Opengear Research Reveals About Data Center Resilience and the Rising Risks

Data centers are the backbone of today’s digital economy. As businesses expand their services and rely more heavily on connected infrastructure, the performance, security, and resilience of...

September 3, 2025 by Richard Egan

CM8100 Series: Built for What’s Next in Console Management

The CM family has long been the go-to Opengear platform for pure console management. Now, the latest addition to the lineup, the CM8100 Series, brings even more...

August 21, 2025 by Richard Egan

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