The internet has become an essential part of our lives, especially when it comes to business. Whether for work, communication, or entertainment, we heavily rely on the internet’s availability. However, when the internet goes down unexpectedly, it can be frustrating and disruptive. This is where Downdetector has become integral for many people in determining the status of an internet service.

Earlier today, Microsoft Teams experienced service degradation causing multiple issues for users. Users attempting to log in were presented with an “oops” page, while already-logged-in users were missing messages, experiencing issues with loading messages in channels and chats and preventing them from viewing or downloading media (images, video, audio, etc…) Exoprise proactive monitoring first detected the outage in North America starting shortly before 11 AM EST.

Work environments, the network that supports them, and the network management tools to fix those work environments seem to have changed overnight. But the shift was one which was long in the making, several decades to be exact. With the acceleration of work from home due to the pandemic, SaaS services accelerated into a necessity. Along with this dramatic shift, network management shifted to accommodate SaaS and gone were seemingly static paradigms about work and networking.

In the realm of tech diversity, organizations face the formidable task of delivering flawless digital experiences on many devices and operating systems. The performance and reliability of these disparate systems, and their networks, significantly impacts user experience, be it web browsing, application sharing, or remote server operations. Among these challenges, macOS, Apple’s widely adopted operating system, holds particular challenges when it comes to optimizing experience and networking.

In the previous installment of our series, we explored the initial findings of our comprehensive survey. Today, we continue our journey, focusing on the readiness of IT teams for remote work challenges and beyond.

Microsoft introduced new Quality of Service (QoS) monitoring rules for Microsoft Teams and their administrators. These rules empower organizations to be notified of Teams call quality issues when users are experiencing problems during audio, video, or screen sharing. This article discusses the new monitoring rules, how Exoprise can enhance the rules, and how to monitor Microsoft Teams effectively.

Microsoft Teams has emerged as a vital communication and collaboration platform for modern workplaces. As organizations increasingly rely on Teams to conduct meetings, share files, and collaborate on projects, ensuring a seamless user experience becomes paramount. To achieve this, the implementation of effective Quality of Service (QoS) measures is crucial.

Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) has become an area of focus for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) vendors. As businesses adopt SASE or security-as-a-service technology for compliance and security, they must consider the overall employee digital experience. SASE architectures add network overhead and impact performance, response times, and latency. In this article, we will delve into.