IT managers are rethinking their reliance on the public Internet and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), the traditional standard used in wide area network environments, according to new research from UBM Tech.
Read MoreBandwidth, the speed at which you gain Internet access, is not something small business owners probably put much thought into.
Read MoreThe Internet of Things, where everyday objects are connected, is leading to better sleep cycles, weather prediction via smart umbrellas, and more effective tornado warning systems.
Read MoreCloud services are having a big impact on the way many businesses function, and restaurants are not missing out on the opportunity to streamline day-to-day operations.
Read MoreSimply put, broadband and Ethernet provide the foundation of the new network.
Read MoreEnterprises of all shapes and sizes are looking at ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) policies for their employees. But as with many disruptive innovations, there are reasons to be cautious. Understanding and overcoming those stumbling blocks will be crucial for enterprises hoping to make the most of the potential of BYOD.
Read MoreMost of us are well accustomed to packing up our laptop and using it to access documents and data when not in the office. But until recently, our business phone remained firmly tied to our office.
Read MoreWhen during the last four years that enterprises starting thinking differently about their networks?
Read MoreToday’s CIO is increasingly positioned as a strategic partner to the business, on an equal footing to other C-level positions within the organization, and they are also expected to move fast—at the speed of business.
Read MoreFrom its humble beginnings in computer science laboratories of the 1960s to its explosion in the mid-1990s as a cornerstone of culture and commerce, the Internet has changed the way the world works, communicates, and entertains itself. Now, the Internet is moving beyond the realm of computers, tablets and smartphones.
Read MoreFor most businesses, network connectivity is critical. Downtime costs money, reduces productivity, and can even hurt your reputation. We polled 235 professionals to find out if they currently have SLAs with their vendors
Read MoreIn today’s digital landscape, ensuring network scalability and performance is top of mind for businesses across a variety of industries.
Read MoreYou might think you have high speed Internet, and your provider may boast about how fast it is. But is it fast enough to be called “broadband?” Maybe not, and that slow connection can hurt your business.
Read MoreVideo has been around much longer than patient portal web sites, healthcare apps and consumable wearables. But, as with “how-to” videos online, video has become an important format for educating patients
Read MoreThere were several key takeaways from the NCS Madison CIO Strategy Meeting in Chicago, including popularity of cloud infrastructure.
Read MoreThere’s a wealth of valuable consumer information readily available for retailers who install WiFi networks with sophisticated data capture and analytics capabilities.
Read MoreEnterprises are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of their networks—how what used to be considered a tactical necessity has evolved into a strategic asset. They now recognize that high-performance services are core to their business strategy—that is, their ability to quickly share data internally, distribute data externally and collaborate globally.
Read MoreLike virtually everything in our contemporary lifestyles, the travel and hospitality industry has been radically disrupted by digital technology and the Internet.
Read MoreWhile today’s CIOs typically enjoy a highly strategic role within the enterprise and a prized position on the CEOs’ executive teams, that distinction comes with a price. You must deliver a high quality customer and employee experience, allocate capital to maximize productivity, and realize the advantages of new technology – all while optimizing a budget with no to low-single-digit growth.
Read MoreSoftware defined networking (SDN) is in the news just about every day. Is that much happening with SDN, or is all the news mostly hype?
Read MoreToday, we are seeing an explosion of personal, wearable, or otherwise easily accessible devices and apps used to track activity and fitness levels, monitor health problems and even diagnose disease.
Read MoreThe cloud’s low barrier to entry and “pay as you go” pricing structure enable smaller restaurants to realize similar economies of scale with minimal ramp up time and no capital outlay.
Read MoreWhen it comes to choosing a phone solution, there are many different options available for your business.
Read MoreCloud computing is changing the way people do business. A company that has rapid access to data is one that can react quickly to changes and new opportunities. By giving the business teams access to data fast, they can adjust business strategies and approaches.
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