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SolarWinds Earns Recognition from Readers of Top IT Publications

Readers of several technology and IT management publications have selected SolarWinds products as the "Reader's Choice" and "Reader Trust" winners in a wide range of network, systems, and security management software categories.

The Redmond Magazine 2012 Reader's Choice Awards, announced in January, were voted on by the magazine's readers, honoring SolarWinds with wins in the following categories:

- Best Network and Systems Management Product: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) won Gold

- Best Application Performance Management: SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) won Gold

- Best Systems Performance Management: SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) won Gold

- Best Virtual Management and Optimization: SolarWinds VM Monitor won Bronze

SC Magazine's 2013 Reader Trust Awards, announced February 26, lauded SolarWinds' security management products:

- SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) won Gold for Best Policy Management Solution

- SolarWinds Log & Event manager (LEM) was named Finalist for Best Security Information/Event Management (SIEM) Appliance; SolarWinds LEM was also a Finalist in 2012 in this category

WindowsNetworking.com honored DameWare, part of the SolarWinds family, with one its monthly Reader's Choice Awards. DameWare Remote Support won First Place in the Remote Control category in January 2013; DameWare products have placed in this category for six straight years.

Other product wins include a first runner-up in Network Computing UK's Network Management Product of the Year category for SolarWinds NPM, announced March 14, and a second runner-up in the Monitoring, Management & Performance category of VirtualizationAdmin.com's Reader's Choice Awards for SolarWinds Virtualization Manager, announced on March 28.

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SolarWinds Earns Recognition from Readers of Top IT Publications

Readers of several technology and IT management publications have selected SolarWinds products as the "Reader's Choice" and "Reader Trust" winners in a wide range of network, systems, and security management software categories.

The Redmond Magazine 2012 Reader's Choice Awards, announced in January, were voted on by the magazine's readers, honoring SolarWinds with wins in the following categories:

- Best Network and Systems Management Product: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) won Gold

- Best Application Performance Management: SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) won Gold

- Best Systems Performance Management: SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) won Gold

- Best Virtual Management and Optimization: SolarWinds VM Monitor won Bronze

SC Magazine's 2013 Reader Trust Awards, announced February 26, lauded SolarWinds' security management products:

- SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) won Gold for Best Policy Management Solution

- SolarWinds Log & Event manager (LEM) was named Finalist for Best Security Information/Event Management (SIEM) Appliance; SolarWinds LEM was also a Finalist in 2012 in this category

WindowsNetworking.com honored DameWare, part of the SolarWinds family, with one its monthly Reader's Choice Awards. DameWare Remote Support won First Place in the Remote Control category in January 2013; DameWare products have placed in this category for six straight years.

Other product wins include a first runner-up in Network Computing UK's Network Management Product of the Year category for SolarWinds NPM, announced March 14, and a second runner-up in the Monitoring, Management & Performance category of VirtualizationAdmin.com's Reader's Choice Awards for SolarWinds Virtualization Manager, announced on March 28.

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Amidst the threat of cyberhacks and data breaches, companies install several security measures to keep their business safely afloat. These measures aim to protect businesses, employees, and crucial data. Yet, employees perceive them as burdensome. Frustrated with complex logins, slow access, and constant security checks, workers decide to completely bypass all security set-ups ...

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In 2025, enterprise workflows are undergoing a seismic shift. Propelled by breakthroughs in generative AI (GenAI), large language models (LLMs), and natural language processing (NLP), a new paradigm is emerging — agentic AI. This technology is not just automating tasks; it's reimagining how organizations make decisions, engage customers, and operate at scale ...

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In today's fast-paced and increasingly complex network environments, Network Operations Centers (NOCs) are the backbone of ensuring continuous uptime, smooth service delivery, and rapid issue resolution. However, the challenges faced by NOC teams are only growing. In a recent study, 78% state network complexity has grown significantly over the last few years while 84% regularly learn about network issues from users. It is imperative we adopt a new approach to managing today's network experiences ...

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