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SD-WAN vs MPLS

Businesses have needed private networks practically since the beginning of the internet. Originally, there were simple Wide Area Networks (WANs), though these had severe limitations and lacked security. However, WAN optimization got better over time with new protocols, perhaps the most notable being multi-protocol layer switching (MPLS), followed later by software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). MPLS …

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The Benefits of SD-WAN

Historically, networking has been a challenge for businesses of all sizes. Until recently, managing a network meant configuring individual components across each office branch and ensuring they have uniform policies and security components. This takes a great deal of time and labor to set up, manage and monitor. It also meant constantly watching your network …

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PROPERTY MANAGERS: Why it makes sense to invest in a multi-service provider for your building

Commercial vacancy rates are increasing in the U.S. To attract new tenants and keep your current clientele interested in staying with your property, upgrade to 10 Gbps dedicated internet with top-of-the-line features. Read on to learn how you can adapt to challenging new interest rates and increasing insurance premiums. Make your buildings more attractive for …

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Cybersecurity as a Service?

The threat that malicious actors can pose to an organization is growing every day. Attacks on organizations are very frequent, and the cyber risk that companies face can have devastating consequences. There is a new ransomware victim every 11 seconds and a hacker breaks through a security check somewhere in the world every 39 seconds. …

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The Importance of Route Diversity in Internet Redundancy

Understanding the need for route diversity is key to ensuring you have the most effective network redundancy strategy to minimize business disruption from internet outages. For most businesses today, having a reliable internet connection is more important for business continuity than having power to keep the lights on. With cloud-based applications and digital services defining how we …

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