The traditional WAN The traditional WAN function is connecting users at the branch or campus to applications hosted on servers in the data center. Typically, dedicated MPLS circuits are used to help ensure security and reliable connectivity.
I received a call from a customer today who was struggling with Internet issues. They originally put in a 20mb fiber circuit and had a few IP phones. The business like many others grew and suddenly they had more phones, more cameras, more demand on their bandwidth. They decided it was time to upgrade that…
Metro Ethernet Service is a flexible, easy-to-use, fiber transport service that uses Ethernet transport technology. Metro E allows customers to connect multiple enterprise locations using native Ethernet protocol. Metro Ethernet supports transmission speeds as low as 10 Mbps and up to 10 Gbps in increments of 10 Mbps from 10 to 100 Mbps, 100 Mbps…
As we bring in the new year many experts will weigh in with predictions about what will come in 2020. Here is are our list of the biggest changes we expect to see in the coming year.
In 2020 and beyond, security and IT professionals will discover that cybersecurity decisions have broader implications than ever before. Our lives increasingly depend on technology to work, learn, and socialize. And that dependence also makes technology a target.
As a network administrator wide area networks (WAN) can be a confusing and a challenging problem to take on. Understanding the various methods, protocols and costs involved in setting up a WAN isn’t easy. In fact many newer administrators immediately think Internet. Although that is one transport method that can be used for connectivity, the…
I’ve written many articles in the past few years regarding VoIP phone systems. Tips for what to buy, reasons to switch to VoIP, and things as simple as “what is hosted VoIP?” but I really haven’t dove into specific benefits for small business. My aim this week is to show you some real world examples…
All day everyday I talk to business owners and IT administrators about technology for business. Over the years I’ve come to notice an all too common thread among many small business owners that you do not find in larger enterprises as much. Its a certain mentality that keeps those business owners from improving the performance…
Business phone systems have undergone a revolution over the past several years. When once upon a time it was the digital PBX (private branch exchange) that dominated business phone systems around the world. Now the most common system that you will find in place is hosted VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). VoIP is poised to…
If your not using hosted VoIP and enjoying the benefits of HD Voice and high quality products then your missing out. That old PBX digital phone you’ve had for 10 years doesn’t match the sound quality and feature functionality of a modern SIP phone. Polycom now know as Poly offers SIP Phones that sport a…