NetOps For Your Network
We’re proud to be the market leader in Out of Band Management, knowing that our customers rely on us to ensure always on access to their network. As demands increase and new network requirements emerge, we’ve continually evolved our solutions to meet those needs, such as being the first to...
Why We’ve Supported OpenSSL and Why We’re Happy to See Others Now Joining Us
Open Source has always been important throughout our ten year run at Opengear. Heck, it’s even part of our name. OpenSSL has been around even longer than us – since 1998 – and the cryptographic library has been something we’ve taken a keen interest in, as a user of the...
Failover to Cellular: Another example of customer-driven innovation at Opengear
The productivity loss due to Internet downtime in an enterprise or at remote sites can be staggering making a "failover" Internet connection a necessity for most businesses. A research study conducted by the Aberdeen Group estimated that the industry average cost of downtime was about $110,000 per hour in 2010...
Elevating Customer Partnerships: A Journey to Becoming the Trusted Ally of Network and Security Administrators
In my role as Opengear's EMEA Sales Engineer in Networking and Security, I've embarked on a professional journey that goes beyond traditional client interactions. I’ve made a commitment to comprehend and address the unique needs of our clients across diverse industries. This is how we operate here at Opengear; we...
Adaptability In Networking: A Conversation With Michael Wynston Of Fiserv
Based on an interview for the Living on the Edge Podcast You’re at the register, ready to pay. You swipe your payment card…and….you wait. You wait, because the POS system is authorizing the transaction. Well, if you’re Michael Wynston, you’re actually counting off the seconds in your head. Why? Because...
OPENGEAR’S LIGHTHOUSE WINS 2020 CLOUD COMPUTING SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR CENTRALIZED & SECURE OUT-OF-BAND MANAGEMENT
SmartOOB and NetOps Automation Leader Sets New Standard for Cloud Security and Network Resilience EDISON, New Jersey – September 30, 2020 – Opengear, a Digi International company (NASDAQ: DGII), and a leading provider of solutions that deliver secure, resilient network access and automation to critical IT infrastructure,  announced today...
On the Road Again: InteropNet 2014
In late March, I once again traveled to Las Vegas to support the installation the temporary high-speed network that is InteropNet 2014. InteropNet provides high-speed network connectivity to the Interop attendees and exhibitors and supports the Expo floor, Conference sessions and wireless access. In 2014, Opengear continued its multi-year participation...
Automating Processes in Manufacturing
The 4th industrial revolution and the pandemic are just two factors that have drastically changed the manufacturing landscape.
Edge Computing in Retail
For brick and mortar retailers, almost 90% of global retail sales occur in physical stores and because of this most of them are investing in computing power located closer to the buyer1. This is known as edge computing. Computing closer to the edge ensures that information processing, content collection, and...
The Network RQ Quiz
Test your RQ Find out how your network stacks up! TAKE THE QUIZ! Find out more about Network Resilience and Network RQ Building Network Resilience | White Paper It’s more important than ever to ensure your network’s availability. A key component of that is resilience. This paper explains the concepts...
Deploying To Remote Sites With Zero Touch Provisioning
Zero Touch Provisioning allows network administrators to automate repetitive tasks, reduce human touchpoints and minimize errors. For enterprises with any significant deployment, ZTP is scalable and allows engineering teams to streamline processes using automation, and leverage staff as effectively as possible. Traditional deployments are a very manual process. They are...
Research Commentary: Enabling Network Resilience During Global Uncertainty
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