Comcast is changing their Internet speed tier format again, and this time it's in everyone's best interest. Are you among the many business customers in their West Division that currently subscribe to the 25M/5M Starter Speed Tier coax Internet package? If so, great news! The newest Comcast changes include upgrading your download speed to 35M/5M. This is a bump that should have occurred automatically and became effective 12/10/19. However, there are a few other changes that will affect you … [Read more...]
The Evolution of the Private Cloud
Enterprises are pushing for cloud migration, and it may seem as if private cloud is being left behind for the faster-paced, more economical public cloud. According to the RightScale 2019 State of the Cloud Report produced by Flexera, 84% of enterprises are pursuing a multi-cloud strategy. Among the enterprises included in that 84%, 9% indicate that they are using multiple private clouds, while 17% use multiple public clouds and 58% have implemented a hybrid cloud solution. Only 3% of … [Read more...]
What Are 3 Benefits of Migrating to Microsoft Azure?
There are obviously many benefits to updating your IT infrastructure. However, what if you were to migrate to Microsoft Azure? How would that benefit you and would it be better than what you currently have? Here are three specific benefits you will potentially encounter should you move over to Azure: Reduce Costs - Moving to Azure would eliminate a basic, but extremely important, need for ongoing hardware maintenance expenses and large CAPEX costs that are usually required upfront. Scaling up … [Read more...]
The Many Ways SD-WAN Can Reduce Costs
Enterprises looking for ways to gain more control over their networking costs in the increasingly complex world of cloud migration are upgrading to software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). With improved visibility and control, SD-WAN allows organizations to reduce costs and gain more insight into how traffic and performance are impacted by specific application requirements. One of the main motivations for moving to SD-WAN is the cost reduction that comes with replacing multi-protocol … [Read more...]
Why Smart Enterprises Don’t Stop With SD-WAN
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is a common networking upgrade to address the complexities that come with cloud adoption. From handling bandwidth costs to managing performance specifications, the agnostic approach to connectivity has offered enterprises an alternative to traditional WAN architectures. Even with all its benefits – which include improved visibility and control, scalability, provider autonomy and automatic failover – SD-WAN still has its shortcomings. For … [Read more...]
Why Forward-Thinking Companies Are Choosing BYON
For companies beginning to invest in cloud solutions, a challenge quickly emerges: how do you meet the performance requirements and security demands of cloud solutions with a traditional WAN? The answer, in many cases, is some form of bring your own network (BYON). From managing costs to handling bandwidth-heavy solutions, BYON is an approach that helps companies deliver the right customer experience. BYON comes in a variety of forms with each offering unique advantages to companies needing … [Read more...]
The Way We Connect Has Changed – Is Voicemail Dead?
Voicemail is Now Viewed as Taking Too Much Time Away From Our Day Accessing, listening to, and tracking our voicemails are consistently creating the death of those types of messages altogether. Texting is quicker and easier, giving us the fastest way to receive communication from everyone trying to contact us. Yes, voicemails take up more space, take more time to listen to, and can be inconvenient to access. Our culture views even that one minute of time and effort spent to get that voicemail … [Read more...]
The Data Security Approach That Offers Long Term Protection
Data security has long been a priority for companies of all sizes. No matter how big or small, cyber crime doesn’t discriminate against any targets. The way data is protected continues to evolve with the ever-changing methods cyber criminals use to gain access to systems. From backing up data to closing the gaps that represent vulnerabilities, constantly updating the approach to safety is a smart move. The Importance of Encryption Encrypted data isn’t much use to thieves. Should they … [Read more...]
Three Best Practices for SD-WAN Implementation
Companies no longer need to be sold on the benefits of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN); instead, they’re evaluating best practices for how to ensure a smooth transition. IT teams are no longer asking why they should invest in SD-WAN, but rather how best to launch it, troubleshoot network problems, and avoid complexity. IT teams wonder how SD-WAN security will dovetail with their policies already in place, including achieving the desired levels of visibility and managing … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Workforce Productivity Apps MSPs Should Offer
MSPs Should Keep Your Workforce Productivity In Mind Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are having a moment. There is a major shift throughout the world towards the increased prioritization of applications (apps) that are highly focused on productivity. These types of apps are referred to as Solutions as-a-Service, or SaaS. Any knowledgeable MSP will understand this focus and will offer workforce productivity apps in accordance to the specific needs of a company. The Top 5 Productivity Apps: … [Read more...]
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