Welcome to the latest edition of The Resilience Report! In this issue, we explore the steps organizations can take to safeguard network resilience in the face of disruptions, with insights from Opengear’s experts in leading industry publications. From securing IT infrastructure to addressing the growing demands on data centers driven by AI, we’ve got you covered.
- Safeguarding Resilience in the Age of Outages: Recent outages have revealed the dangers of relying on single points of failure. In a new article for Cybersecurity Insiders, Alan Stewart-Brown, Opengear’s VP EMEA, outlines proactive steps CIOs can take to secure operations, including implementing remote access and out of band management. Learn how to minimize downtime and maintain resilience.
- Strengthening Network Resilience in the Face of Disruption: How can CIOs use network resilience to give them a competitive edge? Alan Stewart-Brown shares his strategies in the latest issue of Network Computing. To access Alan’s must-read insights, download the magazine and find the article on page 26.
- AI and the Growing Demands on Data Centers: As AI reshapes industries, the demand on data centers is growing exponentially. In a TechNative article, Tracy Collins, Opengear’s VP of Sales, Americas, explains how tools like Failover to Cellular and out of band management are helping data centers keep pace with increasing complexity. Discover solutions for seamless operations in the age of AI.
- Network Resilience for Healthcare Systems: For healthcare organizations, network resilience isn’t just about cybersecurity — it’s about saving lives. Tracy Collins explores how out of band management ensures patient safety by keeping critical systems operational, even during cyberattacks or disruptions. Learn more in his Healthcare Business Today article.
New Content from Opengear
- Simplifying Infrastructure Management with Lighthouse and SMF: Managing IT infrastructure doesn’t have to be a headache. With Opengear’s Lighthouse, Smart Management Fabric (SMF), and Connected Resource Gateway (CRG), you can streamline processes like never before. From resilient connectivity to zero-touch provisioning, our latest blog breaks down how these tools work together to simplify IT operations and enhance network resilience.
- Unlocking the True Potential of Data as a Ubiquitous Resource: Data drives today’s businesses, but are you fully tapping into its potential? In his latest blog, Steven Jehring, VP of Business Development at Opengear, explores how resilient infrastructure and edge deployments are reshaping real-time data utilization. Discover why secure edge solutions are essential for handling the surge of data generated by 5G, IoT, and AI—and how they empower your organization to transform data into actionable insights.
- Cisco Live Amsterdam: Mark your calendar for Cisco Live in Amsterdam, February 9-14, 2025. This premier event showcases Cisco’s groundbreaking technologies, from AI innovations to more secure, efficient networking solutions. Stop by the Opengear booth to see how our tools can help IT teams boost efficiency and strengthen network resilience.
- Data Centers Driving U.S. Power Demand to Hard-to-Reach Heights: Big Tech’s AI ambitions are fueling a surge in data center expansion, pushing U.S. electricity demand to record highs. With nearly 128 GW of new load expected over the next five years, utilities are relying on fossil fuels to meet demand, raising concerns about grid reliability, rising costs, and emissions.
- A New Approach to Data Center and Clean Energy Growth: Addressing the challenge noted above, companies like Google, Intersect Power, and TPG Rise Climate are rethinking data center expansion by pairing facilities with purpose-built clean energy plants. This colocation strategy helps reduce grid strain, cut emissions, and streamline development timelines, setting a model for more sustainable growth.
- Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Insights from CISA Red Team Assessment: A recent assessment by The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency highlights critical vulnerabilities in a U.S. critical infrastructure organization, revealing gaps in both technical controls and staff training. The CISA “red team” successfully exploited these weaknesses to compromise sensitive systems, showing the need for improved network-layer defenses and ongoing staff development. CISA urges organizations to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures, prioritize vulnerability management, and collaborate with technology manufacturers to enhance product security from the ground up.
- Enhancing Telecom Networks for Efficient AI Workload Management: AI is reshaping telecom by optimizing operations and unlocking new revenue streams. To support AI’s demanding workloads, telecom networks must evolve, balancing traditional traffic with AI-driven needs. By leveraging 5G, edge computing, and automation, operators can optimize network performance and infrastructure, manage AI workloads effectively, and overcome challenges like talent gaps and data management.
- Spotlight on New Opengear Solutions: If you haven’t already, check out Opengear’s Lighthouse Service Portal (LSP), a zero-touch provisioning service that automates the onboarding of Opengear appliances and simplifies your management (OOB) network setup. Also, explore the Connected Resource Gateway (CRG), a secure gateway providing flexible, role-based access to IT resources via both serial and IP-based connectivity.
Stay tuned for more updates in the next edition of The Resilience Report.
