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Network Management

What is Network Management? Your Complete Guide

The ultimate guide to network management, the ongoing monitoring, administration, and maintenance of any networked system of computers.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

Networking Basics: OSPF Protocol Explained

OSPF is one of the few protocols you can count on being available just about anywhere. Explore principles, interfaces and more in this intro guide.
Author: Ethan Banks
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SaaS Management

A Deep Dive into Shadow IT: Examples, Risks, and Solutions

With the proliferation and commoditization of SaaS combined with the growing normalcy of remote work, Shadow IT creates serious security issues for IT
Author: John Harden
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Careers Blog

L&D at Auvik: Igniting Growth and Learning 

How we deliver valuable learning and development experiences to our people.
Author: Christine Duguay
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SaaS Management

A Deep Dive into Shadow IT: Examples, Risks, and Solutions

With the proliferation and commoditization of SaaS combined with the growing normalcy of remote work, Shadow IT creates serious security issues for IT
Author: John Harden
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

How Visibility Makes Empathy Easier, From the IT Desk to the End-User

Remote working environments have increased the distance between IT and end-users. Keeping in touch doesn’t have to be a challenge. Read more.
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Network Management

Powering the Channel: Recognizing Stacey Tozer

Stacey Tozer is recognized in the 2023 CRN Women of the Channel and the IT Europa Channel Awards, a testament to our commitment to EMEA.
Author: Bob Gault
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IT Leadership

Mobile Monitoring: What is it, and is it Legal?

No, this isn’t the Orwellian 1984 state we’re in, but mobile monitoring does raise some valid concerns about personal privacy. Let’s dig into the how,
Author: Michael Brown
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Tech Industry

The Retro Computing Challenge: What Can Lawrence Live Without?

Could I survive an entire week relying solely on outdated technology to replace all the modern-day conveniences we take for granted? As someone who gr
Author: Lawrence Popa
Sales Engineer, Auvik
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Tech Industry

Auvik Named One of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2023!

Auvik has been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers for 2023. Our Chief Human Resources Officer talks about why culture is so importan
Author: Courtney Harrison
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Network Management

The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 4: Solutions for End-Users

This is the fourth in a four-part series focusing on the findings from our 2023 annual Field Report for IT Management. We surveyed 4500 IT professiona
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Weathering the IT Storm

With recession comments floating around, let’s take a look at what MSPs can do to reduce costs and remain profitable without sacrificing customer expe
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Tech Industry

Next Play 2023 – A New Stage of Leadership at Auvik

We’ve made some big changes to our leadership team as we continue to help our customers overcome the challenges of the ever-changing tech landscape.
Author: Doug Murray
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What’s your shadow IT risk factor?

Find out in this free guide and exercise kit.
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You will learn:
  • The impact shadow IT has on an organization
  • How to evaluate tools
  • Tips on security
  • A quiz to help you determine the severity of shadow IT in your org
  • Solutions to solve these problems