Introduction
75% of enterprises struggle with blind spots in their IT infrastructure due to siloed monitoring tools. As networks grow more complex with hybrid and multi-cloud environments, the need for integrated, real-time visibility has never been more urgent. Enter the hybrid approach: blending traditional Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) with next-generation Observability platforms.
At GWC Networks, we empower enterprises with a strategic, unified view of their infrastructure by combining best-in-class NMS tools with Observability—backed by SolarWinds. This hybrid approach ensures not just uptime but performance optimization, predictive insights, and proactive incident response.
NMS vs Observability: Understanding the Difference
Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) focus on monitoring physical and virtual devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and servers. They excel at:
- Tracking device availability
- Monitoring network health and performance
- Detecting faults and downtimes
- Generating alerts and reports for SLA compliance
Observability, on the other hand, dives deeper by collecting and analyzing logs, metrics, and traces from every layer of the IT stack—applications, APIs, containers, and user journeys. It enables:
- End-to-end visibility across hybrid environments
- Real-time correlation of incidents
- Faster root cause analysis
- Proactive performance tuning using AI/ML
Rather than replace NMS, Observability extends and enriches it. When combined, they form a powerful hybrid IT monitoring framework.
5 Reasons Enterprises Can’t Ignore Hybrid Monitoring in 2025
1. Complete Network-to-App Visibility
Traditional NMS provides a snapshot of device health. Observability adds depth by showing how infrastructure issues impact applications and users.
2. Faster MTTD and MTTR
NMS alerts you when something breaks; Observability explains why it broke. Together, they reduce Mean Time to Detect and Resolve issues drastically.
3. Built for Hybrid IT Environments
Cloud-native workloads and containerized applications demand dynamic observability, while legacy systems still require NMS. Hybrid monitoring bridges this gap.
4. Operational Efficiency & Performance
With correlated data and smart insights, IT teams can optimize resource utilization, reduce false alarms, and prioritize critical issues.
5. Stronger Security Posture
When combined with behavioral analytics, observability can surface early signs of attacks that traditional NMS might miss..
GWC Networks: Your Partner in Hybrid IT Monitoring & Observability
As a trusted IT partner since 2004, GWC Networks helps enterprises modernize their monitoring strategy using leading platforms like SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability.
Our Observability-Centric Services Include:
✅ SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Deployment
End-to-end implementation of a unified monitoring stack for cloud and on-prem workloads.
✅ Network Performance Monitoring & Diagnostics (NPMD)
Using SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, we help identify and resolve latency, packet loss, and throughput issues.
✅ Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Correlate application behavior with network performance using SolarWinds AppOptics.
✅ AI-Driven Dashboards & Alerts
Custom, real-time dashboards and predictive alerts tailored for DevOps, NOC, and IT leadership.
✅ End-to-End Support & Training
From consultation to onboarding and troubleshooting, we ensure maximum ROI from your monitoring investments.
Real-World Use Cases
- BFSI: Real-time monitoring of internal banking networks to ensure compliance and zero downtime.
- Retail: Hybrid monitoring of POS, e-commerce, and warehouse infrastructure.
- Public Sector: Centralized visibility for smart city and e-governance IT ecosystems.
- Oil & Gas: Monitoring complex remote installations and OT systems alongside IT networks.ides, FAQs, training sessions, and dedicated support channels.
Future-Ready Monitoring with AI & AIOps
AIOps is the natural evolution of hybrid monitoring. By leveraging AI for noise reduction, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis, GWC and SolarWinds are making IT operations proactive, not reactive.
Our future roadmap includes:
- Unified data lake for historical and real-time insightss, data drift, or throttling from Microsoft or other providers.
- Predictive incident alerts using ML algorithms
- Auto-remediation of recurring issues
Ready to Transform Your Monitoring Strategy?
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your existing NMS, add observability capabilities, or deploy a full-stack solution with SolarWinds, GWC Networks is here to help.☎️
Contact us today to learn how we can tailor a hybrid IT monitoring solution that scales with your business.
