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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
YOUR ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE SHIFTING AWAY FROM ITS POTS LINES “Hello, operator?” This phrase has stuck in our collective consciousness for a long period of time, but the job of the telephone operator who would connect our calls to friends, business partners and loved ones has gone the way of the dodo. While the job …
What is SASE? Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a new approach to networking that combines security and wide-area networking (WAN) capabilities in a single solution. This approach aims to provide businesses with a more secure and efficient way to connect their employees, devices, and applications to the internet and cloud services. In this article, …
Mobile endpoint security is vital for your organization’s security posture Mobile devices are among the most useful tools for organizations. They allow workers to quickly respond to meetings, get critical work done in their off time and efficiently communicate with their clients, managers and peers. It’s not a stretch to say companies are depending more …
WHAT IS DIA AND HOW CAN YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT FROM IT? DIA stands for Dedicated Internet Access. It is fully dedicated bandwidth that is not shared and the speed does not vary. It is an internet connection that is totally dedicated to a specific location or business. In today’s digital-first world, internet connectivity is fundamental …
WHY ROBUST ENDPOINT SECURITY IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION? The working world has changed – there are now more endpoints to secure than ever before. Employees working from home or in a hybrid capacity have brought many challenges to offices looking to secure their servers from malware. After all, a significant security threat can come …
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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