03 October 2025

Bernie Malouin, JetCool Founder and Flex Vice President

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry and putting unprecedented demands on the infrastructure that powers it. In the UK, data centre operators face a perfect storm of rising energy costs, tougher sustainability mandates, and the challenge of keeping legacy systems in step with next-generation hardware. Among all these pressures, a major challenge looms: cooling.

With major chipmakers and hyperscalers now talking about rack power densities that could reach 1 MW — and AI workloads driving 24/7 demand — it’s clear that traditional air cooling won’t be enough for what’s coming. The question for operators is no longer if they should modernise their cooling strategy — but how quickly they can prepare, and whether they’re choosing the right technologies to stay ahead of the curve.

17 September 2025

Andrew Forder, Commercial Director at Zenzero

In the modern workplace, IT networks are more than just infrastructure; they’re the lifeline of business operations. Every email, cloud file, video call, and transaction relies on a stable and secure network. When networks fail or underperform, the impact on productivity, customer experience, and even revenue can be significant. That’s why effective network monitoring is no longer a luxury; it’s a core IT discipline. Yet, with the growing complexity of IT environments spanning remote work, hybrid cloud, and mobile devices, selecting and managing the right network monitoring solution is far from straightforward. The aim is no longer just uptime, but full visibility, fast response, and long-term adaptability.

09 September 2025

John Diamond, Solutions Architect III, Park Place Technologies

As enterprise networks grow more distributed, multi-vendor, and application-dependent, the role of network monitoring extends far beyond uptime checks and simple alerts. Today’s NetOps teams are expected to deliver real-time visibility, pinpoint root causes across infrastructure layers, and proactively manage performance across hybrid environments. The right monitoring strategy can make or break your ability to meet service level agreements (SLAs), support digital transformation, and maintain operational resilience.

05 September 2025

Martin Saunders, COO of Highlight

In today’s digital-first businesses, network performance is vital for operational stability and success. If the network falters, so does productivity, communication, and in many cases, customer experience. Having an effective tool to monitor and deliver full oversight across the whole network is essential.

Prioritise a user experience that matches your use case

The interface of a network monitoring tool is not just about aesthetics, it’s about functionality. An intuitive, clean user interface (UI) helps network managers to access the right information quickly, make informed decisions, and take action without delay. With key metrics and alerts presented clearly, network teams can respond faster and with greater confidence.

02 September 2025

Martin Hodgson, Director Northern Europe, Paessler GmbH

As networks become increasingly complex, sprawling across physical locations, cloud environments, and operational technology (OT), many enterprises are struggling with visibility. When you can’t see your entire network, every device and every connection, you can’t protect it, in fact, 60% of breaches involve network devices that fly under IT’s radar leading to downtown, data theft, and regulatory fines.

For modern enterprises, robust network monitoring is a frontline cybersecurity defence.