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Riverbed , the provider in AI observability , has announced Riverbed Aternity for Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi – a new solution that for the first time combines observability into connected devices configured with Intel Thunderbolt and Intel Wi-Fi technologies . The solution combines Aternity ’ s advanced analytics and powerful visibility into user experience with the Intel Connectivity Analytics software development kit , SDK that provides belowthe-OS telemetry for devices with Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi technologies .
The new module is powered by the Intel Connectivity Analytics SDK which enables deep analysis of critical metrics .
The solution extends visibility beyond the PC or laptop , enabling IT teams to deliver a better digital experience for end users .
Powered by Intel Connectivity Analytics , the observability solution for Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi technologies is the first third-party module available as part of the Riverbed Unified Agent , which enables organisations to confront agent fatigue challenges by allowing IT teams to capture more data without the need to add more agents . “ With this innovation , we are addressing the black box effect where IT is left guessing and relying on manual troubleshooting . This co-developed solution furthers Riverbed ’ s market-AI-powered Digital Experience Platform , which provides full-fidelity observability data across the entire IT landscape , devices , networks , apps , end-user experience , and into blind spots including cloud , mobile devices and Zero Trust architectures ,” said Dave Donatelli , CEO of Riverbed .
A large majority of enterprise work happens on laptops and desktops with Intel processors , and Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi technologies have become essential for high-performance computing , whether in data-intensive industries or for daily office and remote work . Employees globally rely on Thunderbolt to connect peripheral devices like keyboards , monitors , storage , and cameras , and they use Wi-Fi everywhere , from home to airports to corporate offices .
While many organisations use end-user device management tools like Riverbed Aternity to see what is happening across laptops and PCs , they do not have realtime visibility into the performance of connected devices with Intel Thunderbolt or Wi-Fi technologies .
Aternity for Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi solutions addresses this challenge faced by IT teams in managing the increasing complexity of enterprise connectivity environments . With this new module powered by Intel Connectivity Analytics , organisations can now proactively monitor and resolve connectivity performance , configuration , and other issues , while also ensuring a
Dave Donatelli , CEO Riverbed
seamless user experience for employees relying on high-performance devices .
The new module is powered by the Intel Connectivity Analytics SDK which enables deep analysis of critical metrics , events , and configuration data from employee devices configured with Intel Thunderbolt and Intel Wi-Fi solutions . The module works together with the Riverbed Aternity End User Experience , EUE solution to deliver enhanced Digital Employee Experience , DEX capabilities .
Riverbed Aternity ’ s solution includes a suite of capabilities specifically tailored to address employee experience use cases related to Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi . Key components include unique dashboards with intuitive dashboards display real-time events , issues , and relevant data for quick insights .
The Aternity for Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi solution will be available on a limited basis in Q4 2024 , with general availability in Q1 2025 . •
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