2020 Network & Security Predictions
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.
3 New Years Resolutions to make business smarter & safer with technology
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.
What is SD WAN and understanding its value
A Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a virtual WAN architecture that allows businesses to leverage any combination of carrier connectivity – including MPLS, broadband internet, wireless internet, LTE etc – to securely connect users to a corporate network.
Network Security why a bunch of tools is not a security Plan
Security is no doubt at the top of every IT manager’s priority list going into 2020. In speaking to a client recently he told me that 50% of his day is now consumed by dealing with securing his network or resolved security issues. 50%?! That a ton of time that most IT managers don’t have.…
Why SD WAN is not all its Hyped up to be
The SD-WAN bandwagon has grown to include not only new providers and the incumbent networking vendors but also related solutions such as WAN optimization and WAN path control, and even wireless 4G.
Wireless Expense Management for Business
Enterprises of any size have wireless handsets in the hands of many many people and managing the constant change and upgrades, controlling capabilities, security etc an be a nightmare. Its the kind of problem that evolves over time and before you know it you have a full scale asset to manage costing thousands of dollars…
3 Reasons companies should choose more for same over same for less
With 20 years in telecom I’ve watched competition increase and prices fall for all kinds of services and bandwidth. 5yrs ago the average cost in the western US for voice PRI T1 was around $800 per month. 3yrs ago that same PRI T1 was $500 per month and today you can find that same circuit…
Advantages of a Private network WAN
Despite the recent marketing buzz around reviving the old VPN methodology using new hardware such as SD WAN there are still many advantages to a private network. Before i get into those reasons let me clarify the difference between a private and a public network.
What’s new in Polycom phones
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…
What is Metro E?
The term Metro E is industry slang for Metro Ethernet which is private dark fiber carriers have in abundance in metropolitan areas to serve their many customers. Due to the fact that fiber abundant in these areas carriers are willing to light up a private connection using those spare fibers to help a customer create…