Articles written by Alex Hoff
Are Network Blind Spots Endangering Your Business?
Network blind spots are the things you can't see and don't know about — and they can be deadly dangerous. Learn more about the most…
Auvik Use Case: Streamline Your Service Delivery Without Scaling Your Team
Auvik automates many tedious network management tasks to rocket your team's efficiency. With Auvik in your tech stack, you can grow your…
Managing Network Vendor Diversity: The MSP Challenge
As an MSP that may manage anywhere from a handful of client networks to more than 100, you face a big challenge: high diversity in the…
Stop the Insanity! Quit Doing These 7 Manual Network Management Tasks
Finding a way to manage network infrastructure efficiently is critical to scaling your MSP business. Here are 7 tasks to stop doing…
![[image] Does My MSP Need a Network Infrastructure Tool?](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/network-infrastructure-tool-thinking-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Does My MSP Need a Network Infrastructure Tool?
As a new or growing MSP, discovering tools and processes that will let you do more with less is a prime focus. But do you really need a…
Is Your MSP Exposed to Network Risk?
We call it not wearing pants under the desk. On the surface, everything looks great. But down below, you’re exposed and vulnerable.
Why Design and User Experience Matter in Networking
Great design isn't just eye candy. It improves the usability of software and the productivity of the user. So don't you think it's time…
![[image] 10 Ways a Small MSP Can Punch Above Its Weight](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/boxing-punch-MSPs-efficiency-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
10 Ways a Small MSP Can Punch Above Its Weight
Being a small MSP doesn’t mean you can’t compete—you just need to be smarter and more efficient than the other guys. Here are 10…
![[image] Better Network Visibility Can Add Thousands to Your MSP Bottom Line. Here’s How.](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/network-visibility-ROI-calculator-money-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Better Network Visibility Can Add Thousands to Your MSP Bottom Line. Here’s How.
Better visibility, control & automation of network infrastructure can add up to thousands of dollars in monthly savings and revenue for…
![[image] How to Break Away From the Break-Fix Model That’s Killing Your MSP Business](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/break-fix-model-msp-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
How to Break Away From the Break-Fix Model That’s Killing Your MSP Business
Transitioning away from break-fix IT services could make a world of difference to the success of your managed services business.
![[image] The Advantages of Intent-Based Networking](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/intent-based-networking-2015-1800x1200-800x400.png)
The Advantages of Intent-Based Networking
Intent-based networking (IBN) makes it possible to manage a network just by identifying what you want to happen. Let’s dig into the…
How Intent-Based Networking Will Revolutionize Managed Services
Intent-based networking lets you identify your intent — what you want to happen — and makes software figure out the best way to…
![[image] The 7 Components of a Complete (& Profitable) Managed Network Service](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/managed-network-service-7-components-2015-1800x1200-800x400.png)
The 7 Components of a Complete (& Profitable) Managed Network Service
A complete managed network service ensures your clients get all the support they need but also ensures you can deliver that support…
![[image] There’s a Profit-Eating Gap in Your MSP Software Stack](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MSP-software-stack-crocodile-open-mouth-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
There’s a Profit-Eating Gap in Your MSP Software Stack
If there’s a task that needs doing in your MSP business you can bet there’s a piece of software that will help you do it faster,…
![[image] Nearly One-Third of Companies Lack High Confidence in Their IT Networks: Survey](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/blog-network-field-report-2015-1800x1200-800x400.png)
Nearly One-Third of Companies Lack High Confidence in Their IT Networks: Survey
Auvik reached out to hundreds of in-house IT pros across the US and Canada to ask them about their network management practices and…
![[image] Network Management: In Search of a Few Good GUIs](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/network-management-gui-wizard-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Network Management: In Search of a Few Good GUIs
Easy-to-use interfaces for network management have typically been few & far between. The good news? Things are getting better as the…
![[image] Auvik Unveils Network Management Software for MSPs](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Auvik-MSP-Edition-network-management-2015-1800x1200-1-800x400.png)
Auvik Unveils Network Management Software for MSPs
With Auvik's new MSP Edition software, we'll be bringing amazingly simple, wickedly powerful network management to more businesses than…
![[image] 5 Great Reasons to Manage Your Network in the Cloud](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cloud-based-network-management-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
5 Great Reasons to Manage Your Network in the Cloud
Auvik's Alex Hoff explores what makes cloud-based network management different from — and, in most cases, better than — on-premises…
SDN: What Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Need to Know in 2015
Software-defined networking (SDN) is still years from being practical in a small or mid-sized business. But that doesn’t mean you…
![[image] The Future of Networking: 8 Amazing Technologies Being Researched Right Now](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/future-of-networking-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
The Future of Networking: 8 Amazing Technologies Being Researched Right Now
What's the future of networking? Here are 8 innovative research projects taking place right now that could have a big impact on the…
![[image] Are Network Blind Spots Endangering Your Business?](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/network-blind-spots-crash-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Are Network Blind Spots Endangering Your Business?
Network blind spots are the things you can't see and don't know about — and they can be deadly dangerous. Learn more about the most…
![[image] Auvik Use Case: Streamline Your Service Delivery Without Scaling Your Team](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/scale-business-rocket-MSP-efficiency-Auvik-use-case-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Auvik Use Case: Streamline Your Service Delivery Without Scaling Your Team
Auvik automates many tedious network management tasks to rocket your team's efficiency. With Auvik in your tech stack, you can grow your…
![[image] Managing Network Vendor Diversity: The MSP Challenge](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/newtwork-vendor-diversity-MSP-industry-report-2018-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Managing Network Vendor Diversity: The MSP Challenge
As an MSP that may manage anywhere from a handful of client networks to more than 100, you face a big challenge: high diversity in the…
![[image] Stop the Insanity! Quit Doing These 7 Manual Network Management Tasks](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/insanity-network-management-efficiency-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Stop the Insanity! Quit Doing These 7 Manual Network Management Tasks
Finding a way to manage network infrastructure efficiently is critical to scaling your MSP business. Here are 7 tasks to stop doing…
Does My MSP Need a Network Infrastructure Tool?
As a new or growing MSP, discovering tools and processes that will let you do more with less is a prime focus. But do you really need a…
![[image] Is Your MSP Exposed to Network Risk?](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/exposed-network-risk-MSPs-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Is Your MSP Exposed to Network Risk?
We call it not wearing pants under the desk. On the surface, everything looks great. But down below, you’re exposed and vulnerable.
![[image] Why Design and User Experience Matter in Networking](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/networking-UX-user-experience-UI-design-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
Why Design and User Experience Matter in Networking
Great design isn't just eye candy. It improves the usability of software and the productivity of the user. So don't you think it's time…
10 Ways a Small MSP Can Punch Above Its Weight
Being a small MSP doesn’t mean you can’t compete—you just need to be smarter and more efficient than the other guys. Here are 10…
Better Network Visibility Can Add Thousands to Your MSP Bottom Line. Here’s How.
Better visibility, control & automation of network infrastructure can add up to thousands of dollars in monthly savings and revenue for…
How to Break Away From the Break-Fix Model That’s Killing Your MSP Business
Transitioning away from break-fix IT services could make a world of difference to the success of your managed services business.
The Advantages of Intent-Based Networking
Intent-based networking (IBN) makes it possible to manage a network just by identifying what you want to happen. Let’s dig into the…
How Intent-Based Networking Will Revolutionize Managed Services
Intent-based networking lets you identify your intent — what you want to happen — and makes software figure out the best way to…
The 7 Components of a Complete (& Profitable) Managed Network Service
A complete managed network service ensures your clients get all the support they need but also ensures you can deliver that support…
There’s a Profit-Eating Gap in Your MSP Software Stack
If there’s a task that needs doing in your MSP business you can bet there’s a piece of software that will help you do it faster,…
Nearly One-Third of Companies Lack High Confidence in Their IT Networks: Survey
Auvik reached out to hundreds of in-house IT pros across the US and Canada to ask them about their network management practices and…
Network Management: In Search of a Few Good GUIs
Easy-to-use interfaces for network management have typically been few & far between. The good news? Things are getting better as the…
Auvik Unveils Network Management Software for MSPs
With Auvik's new MSP Edition software, we'll be bringing amazingly simple, wickedly powerful network management to more businesses than…
5 Great Reasons to Manage Your Network in the Cloud
Auvik's Alex Hoff explores what makes cloud-based network management different from — and, in most cases, better than — on-premises…
![[image] SDN: What Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Need to Know in 2015](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/software-defined-networking-1800x1200-800x400.jpg)
SDN: What Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Need to Know in 2015
Software-defined networking (SDN) is still years from being practical in a small or mid-sized business. But that doesn’t mean you…
The Future of Networking: 8 Amazing Technologies Being Researched Right Now
What's the future of networking? Here are 8 innovative research projects taking place right now that could have a big impact on the…