IT & Network Infrastructure: IBM's Watson, Your Car and The Future of Computing

Monday, February 14, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro
"Software as a Service." "Cloud computing." "Virtualization." By now we're probably all-too familiar with the terms of the day. But with regards to converging IT technologies - routers, switches, media gateways, media servers, etc - as we ride this technology wave we can sometimes we can miss the forest for the trees. The reality is, technological miracles are happening every hour of every day. Tonight, we'll see the latest entry: IBM's Watson Supercomputer will take on Jeopardy champions... Read More »

Boeing increases their network operational efficiencies, while reducing management and software maintenance costs with Redcell from Dorado Software

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro
One of the awesome things about working with network infrastructure management software is that we can see our products produce real results in the real world! And one of the most gratifying things in any business is seeing continued, happy customers. In that regard, we'd like to express our appreciation to Boeing.

In 2008 Dorado Software was honored to be chosen by Boeing Advanced Systems to manage a high-speed electrical network that connects The Boeing Laboratory Network and real-time...Read More »

Proactive deployment, monitoring, and enforcement of network change & compliance

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
Knowledge is power -- and knowledge about network configuration change is the power to control your network and ensure uninterrupted service to your users. This means the ability to control changes across your distributed network, knowing when changes occur, by able to react quickly, effectively and automatically to unauthorized and/or out-of-compliance changes.

Configuration compliance is also the foundation of network security: Whether it is compliance to your internal IT policies, service...Read More »

Automate IT Operations - Agentless Network Management

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
IT infrastructures are a collection of disparate and converging products, yet all of these technologies must be configured and monitored to ensure viability of mission-critical applications and services.

Deploying, configuring and managing a variety of complex voice and data devices from the same vendor - let alone multiple vendors - is a daily battle that challenges even the most experienced administrator. No matter what software solution you decide to use for managing complex services and...Read More »

Q: 1 device, 9 engineers, 9 different configurations... Which one is correct?

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
A: All of them
When configuring devices, many people can all be right!
With multiple configurations, how can you streamline and create consistent operations? It can't happen until you have an accurate audit of your configurations. 
 
"What do I have? How is it configured?" To know that takes power. Configuring devices and services is an art form and because there are many interpretations - all of them can be valid. 

Some folks use PERL, some use software and some use scripts. There is no right or wrong - but there are severe consequences for...
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Compliance and the network

Thursday, August 19, 2010 by Alan Taylor
Let’s dwell on IT and network compliance monitoring for a moment.

Typically when someone says this, most individuals either look for the exit or see an opportunity for a nap. But compliance, as a subject matter, doesn’t have to be down there with M&M sorting or Actuarial Science (no offense, it’s just that, on the surface, that sounds a little dry). It’s a serious matter that helps with more than just meeting regulatory requirements.  And it’s probably one of the top 10 most important matters...Read More »

Managing The Evolution of LTE

Thursday, August 12, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
GOAL: Manage LTE to Delivery High Quality Mobile Broadband at the Lowest Cost

Long Term Evolution (LTE) provides the bandwidth necessary to deliver advanced and compelling services. It will no longer be good enough to maintain the quality of the network. Service providers must differentiate themselves by monitoring the user experience or quality of experience. Mobile providers face a number of challenges with technologies and standards at and beyond 3GPP / LTE. From new, emerging technology to...
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Unique Network Management Challenges Faced by Large Multinationals

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
Recently I was at a family event where I got to meet a bunch of new people: You know, the kind of place where you pretty much have to find something to talk about because of awkward silence... 

So seemed a great time to be talking network compliance, or policy issues or inventory management. Hey, at Dorado we're pretty excited about these things. And even better, I found myself talking to a person who is as wonky as I am! The new girlfriend of my brother-in-law, who likes football and beer as...Read More »

MEF Network Automation

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
Are you lucky enough to be in France this week? If you are, the first thing on your mind is undoubtedly the MEF Network Automation Conference taking place in Paris. Our very own Francois Lorcery of Dorado Software will be presenting - and here's what's on the agenda:

 
MEF Network Automation
Compliance Lifecycle: Achieve Cost-Effective and Automated PCI Compliance
 
Presenting a Compliance Lifecycle approach that provides a framework to help organizations achieve PCI compliance cost effectively and...
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Daniel Okine, Director of Solutions Strategy for Dorado Speaking at Network Automation 2010 in Paris

Thursday, April 22, 2010 by Alan Taylor

If you’re lucky enough to be in Europe in early June, make sure and attend The Network Automation 2010 conference in Paris. From the 1st to the 3rd of June, a select group of industry experts will be convening at the Novotel Convention & Wellness Center to discuss how to “Successfully Reduce OPEX”. Our own Daniel Okine, Director of Solutions Strategy for Dorado, will be presenting on day two (Thursday). His talk is titled “Compliance Lifecycle: Achieve Cost-Effective and Automated PCI...Read More »

See the whole picture... solve problems faster.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by Alicia Hessinger

We're well into day 2 at Symantec Vision and getting closer to information overload.  If your there and haven't already, stop by booth 21 to see Dorado Software.  If there's still room in your brain for more info you need to learn how to see the whole picture... solve problems faster.   The Redcell Integration Component does make the problem solving faster.  And who doesn't want that!?!  Key features include:

Network Discovery Tools
Network Topology
Inventory
Monitoring
OS Deployment
Configuratio...

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Carrier Ethernet Service & Network Management

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
"Did you know?" The Redcell Carrier Ethernet solution offers complete lifecycle management with OAM capabilities for delivering and supporting next-generation applications and services such as IPTV, Video-on-Demand, Storage extension, Disaster Recovery, and others with a high level of quality to customers while controlling your operational expenditures as demand scales.

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Redcell Carrier Ethernet Services Features

Health &...

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Mobile opportunities in health care IT

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
Today I came across a nice article in Channel Insider by Leah Gabriel Nurik titled, "Health Care Opportunities Beyond Economic Stimulus." 

Here is a summary of the article: "Opportunities in health care IT reach beyond what is funded by the economic stimulus package. A new solution offered by technology service provider Manage Mobility enables health care providers to use their mobile devices to keep an eye on elderly patients who may otherwise be at risk."

Leah profiles one solution in...Read More »