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Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
Firewalls

Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms

Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking
Artificial Intelligence

Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking

Cisco unveilis new AI-driven, integrated security services aimed to simplify operations and bolster enterprise network management efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
What is an internet outage?
Distributed Denial of Service

What is an internet outage?

As more essential services are delivered digitally, availability becomes the most pressing concern, writes Cisco ThousandEyes solutions architect Mike Hicks.

By Mike Hicks • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
How SASE is helping organisations forge new digital work experiences
Cloud Access Security Broker

How SASE is helping organisations forge new digital work experiences

More organisations are reimagining the way that staff connect from remote locations, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions architect Mike Hicks.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Why taking a DevOps approach to network performance can improve application experience
DevOps

Why taking a DevOps approach to network performance can improve application experience

By adopting a DevOps approach to their work, IT teams can achieve better optimised applications and consistent, reliable performance for end users.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Why better API monitoring is critical for achieving quality customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Why better API monitoring is critical for achieving quality customer service

API monitoring is crucial for maintaining application performance. Adaptive API monitoring offers unprecedented visibility and testing capabilities.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2021
Three keys to keep remote workforce operational: VPNs, SaaS apps, and internet health
Software-as-a-Service

Three keys to keep remote workforce operational: VPNs, SaaS apps, and internet health

Managing a remote workforce is a complex task for IT managers, requiring focus on remote worker enablement, SaaS deployment, and internet health.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
ThousandEyes launches new business continuity features
Virtual Private Networks

ThousandEyes launches new business continuity features

ThousandEyes launches new features to enhance cloud, internet, and SaaS visibility for enterprises with distributed workforces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
Internet speed is not why your video meeting is slow
Unified Communications

Internet speed is not why your video meeting is slow

It's time to stop confusing performance and latency, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions architect Mike Hicks.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds
Unified Communications

Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds

Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Outage

Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Network intelligence is stopping a wave of DDoS misdiagnosis
Cybersecurity

Network intelligence is stopping a wave of DDoS misdiagnosis

Security teams already know the value of a layered defence; it's time to add more layers, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions analyst Mike Hicks.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is ThousandEyes?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is ThousandEyes?

TechDay has launched a new video series, 10 Minute IT Jams, providing insights into technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Cisco buys ThousandEyes, strengthening network portfolio
Microsoft

Cisco buys ThousandEyes, strengthening network portfolio

Cisco acquires ThousandEyes, enhancing its cloud-based network and application performance portfolio with advanced internet and cloud intelligence capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
ThousandEyes makes three senior appointments across Aus
Data Analytics

ThousandEyes makes three senior appointments across Aus

The cloud intelligence company has added a principal solutions analyst, and two regional sales managers, in Melbourne and Sydney.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Tackling internal perceptions that SLAs aren't performing
Public Cloud

Tackling internal perceptions that SLAs aren't performing

Not all organisations have realised the maturity to recognise when the performance claims of public cloud don't stack up.

By Will Barrera • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

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Optus teams up with Cisco to boost network security & protection
Software-as-a-Service

Optus teams up with Cisco to boost network security & protection

Optus has joined forces with Cisco in a multi-year partnership to enhance network security for Australian businesses, addressing vulnerabilities in hybrid work models.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024