IP Fabric has launched version 7.9 of its network assurance platform, which enhances visibility in hybrid environments. This update aims to address concerns surrounding cloud and traditional network integrations, targeting common challenges such as troubleshooting, compliance, and change management.
With the rise of cloud services alongside traditional infrastructure, organizations often struggle with visibility gaps that can complicate network operations. IP Fabric’s new features offer improved discovery and path analysis capabilities specifically tailored for Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments. The latest version introduces cloud-native security constructs, such as Azure Firewall, Private Link, and Private Endpoints, and extends IPv6 path analysis across dual-stack environments.
Pavel Bykov, CEO and co-founder of IP Fabric, emphasized the importance of digital twin data models in providing essential context for enterprises seeking to automate their network operations. Version 7.9 not only models cloud-native elements as first-class objects but also integrates these capabilities into a coherent view of network operations. This is critical as many organizations migrate to multicloud setups while trying to maintain compliance with regulations, such as PCI-DSS.
To combat potential compliance issues, IP Fabric has worked closely with financial institutions to ensure that cloud firewall policies mirror those of on-premises systems. This aligns with many companies’ needs to uphold stringent security standards, particularly when handling sensitive credit card information.
Bykov also addressed the perception of hybrid infrastructure as merely a transitional phase. He articulated that hybrid architecture is fundamental and necessary, highlighting that various workloads have distinct requirements in terms of performance, latency, and cost.
The update consists of enriched metadata for interconnection technologies and enhances the platform’s ability to visualize application workflows from on-premises databases through cloud security controls. The hybrid boundary represents a critical risk point, and Bykov emphasized that while failures happen less often there, when they do occur, they can have substantial impacts on traffic transiting between environments.
Overall, IP Fabric’s advancements with version 7.9 reflect a robust effort to enhance network visibility and operational efficiency within complex hybrid infrastructures, empowering organizations to effectively manage their network activities.
For more information, you can visit the IP Fabric product page.
