Riverbed, a leader in AI-based observability, has announced today the launch of Riverbed Aternity for Intel® Thunderbolt™ and Wi-Fi, a pioneering solution that integrates observability into devices connected with Intel Thunderbolt and Intel Wi-Fi technologies. This new tool combines Aternity’s advanced analytics with the Intel Connectivity Analytics SDK, providing real-time telemetry to enhance user experience and offer visibility beyond the traditional PC or laptop.
Powered by Intel Connectivity Analytics, the solution allows IT teams to proactively manage and optimize the performance of devices connected with Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi, resolving issues before they affect users. Dave Donatelli, CEO of Riverbed, stated: “With this innovation, we are addressing the ‘black box’ effect, where IT departments must guess and rely on manual solutions to resolve connectivity issues. This co-developed solution strengthens our Digital Experience Platform, providing comprehensive observability data across the entire IT ecosystem.”
Eric McLaughlin, Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Connectivity Solutions Group, added: “By integrating Intel Connectivity Analytics technology with Riverbed’s capabilities, we are improving performance management of devices with Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi, empowering IT teams to optimize users’ digital experience.”
A new era for IT management and employee experience With the increasing use of technologies like Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi, Aternity’s solution addresses IT teams’ challenges by offering real-time visibility into the performance of connected devices. This is crucial in an environment where employees rely on connectivity to work from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.
Key features of Riverbed Aternity for Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi include:
Advanced telemetry: Utilizes the Intel Connectivity Analytics SDK to provide critical metrics and real-time configuration data.
Analytics and automation: Includes intuitive dashboards that display events and issues, as well as automated solutions like driver updates and firmware fixes.
Bob Laliberte, Senior Analyst at theCUBE Research, noted that this solution offers organizations more detailed observability, allowing them to improve productivity and reduce problem resolution times.
Recognition in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant Riverbed Aternity has recently been recognized as a leader in Gartner’s 2024 Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) tools. This new connectivity module for Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi, available in limited release in the fourth quarter of 2024 and with general release in the first quarter of 2025, further solidifies Riverbed’s position as a leader in optimizing digital experience.