Insights for Enterprise Businesses
The latest industry insights, expert advice and best practices for optimizing your business' network connectivity and advanced security.
Improving the Enterprise Network with Carrier Ethernet
Beginning in the early 2000s, the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) pioneered the development of Carrier Ethernet—Ethernet for use in wide-area networks (WANs)—by classifying several significant carrier-grade attributes that distinguish it from the more familiar enterprise local-area network (LAN) Ethernet.
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Ethernet: the power behind IT service delivery
Ethernet has been around for 40 years, and in that time has become the dominant networking technology for organizations around the world. Ethernet reliably and securely links computers, servers, storage, and other devices while minimizing the latency that doesn’t just slow down data, but can slow down business, as well.
Read MoreManufacturers connect people, locations to boost performance
The most successful manufacturing companies over the years have been those that have enthusiastically embraced change and technology. The transition to a lean manufacturing model within the past few decades is driving higher profitability by giving organizations a real-time glimpse into production, supply, warehousing and delivery.
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From Private to Multi to Hybrid Cloud in the Enterprise – What, Why and How
There’s no doubt that cloud computing is an important component of enterprise IT environments. But with so many different types of clouds – and lots of different ways of talking about them – it can be confusing. My colleague, James Kelly, wrote up the following article that dives deep into the subject and provides insights to help organizations plan for hybrid cloud.
Read MoreWhat do you do when you run out of customers?
My colleague, Ben Baker, is intrigued by “the network effect” and shares his thoughts on what that means for the IT kind of network.
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Migrating your application to the cloud
There are broadly four approaches for cloud migration that have been taken effectively by vendors, which is normally alongside their existing on-premise business.
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The network: Your pathway to productivity
In business, success flows from ideas and innovation. But it also requires the means to execute new plans efficiently, effectively, and rapidly. Do that, and you won’t just satisfy customers and develop deeper, stronger relationships. You’ll do it better, and sooner, than the competition.
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Why Consumerization of IT Demands a Change in our Work Culture
Struggling with the increasing number of mobile devices within the enterprise? You’re not alone.
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The network admin’s dilemma: Balancing security and productivity in the age of BYOD
Managing a corporate network, with the myriad of attached devices and Internet-facing facets is a daily compromise. It’s a delicate balancing act between legitimate access and opportunity for malicious exploit. Unfortunately finding that balance is only going to get harder.
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Enterprise Wednesday
Every Wednesday we’ll tap our extensive network of business and technology experts to bring you the information you need to stay on top of new and emerging technology developments, and to help you architect your network for maximum business benefit.
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Do you have too much access to data?
Be aware: You probably have access to too much data! That’s right: you can access data you’re unauthorized to see.
Read MoreAnti-Hacking Steps the Big Guys Wish They’d Known
Hacked social media accounts are so common that Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and just about every social networking site actually have long had SOPs for this. While the sites insist they constantly update security, users need to take better care of their accounts and make them less vulnerable to hackers.
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Beyond the city limits: How Ethernet is exceeding the Metro boundary
Ethernet used to just be the technology for the local area network. Once you reached the boundaries of a particular building, a different technology would need to be employed for connections between distant buildings and to the outside world in general.
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The perils of BYOD: Security implications and how to combat them
The mobile revolution has had wide-reaching effects on how businesses operate. But one of the most complex developments for those in charge of a company’s IT provisions is the growing popularity amongst employees of using their own kit, which has come to be known as bring your own device (BYOD).
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Layers and latency: Configuring your network for best performance
New networking generations, and the frequent revolutions in broadband performance, are always stated in terms of bandwidth. But raw throughput is not the whole story of network performance.
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The impact of the cloud on your network, part 2: Security
In our previous feature in this series, we looked at the network infrastructure implications of adopting cloud-based services for your company. But there are more issues than just whether the bandwidth and latency levels on your network are up to the job.
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The impact of the cloud on your network, part 1: Infrastructure
The cloud has been on the agenda for some years now, so much so that even the government has gotten in on the act with its G-Cloud initiative. Web services are rapidly moving over to become virtual applications running on flexible cloud-based systems.
Read MoreData Transfer Speeds Visualized
There’s no doubt that data transfer speeds have accelerated dramatically. But to really appreciate this achievement, you only need compare data transfer speeds to other things that we think of as being incredibly fast. This infographic does just that.
Read MoreThe Case For and Against Dark Fiber
Technically, dark fiber is optical fiber that’s not active. Most commonly it refers to optical fiber cables that were installed in urban or suburban areas in the hope that a demand would arise, allowing the company that owns the fiber to sell access.
Read MoreEthernet Business Services – a Primer
Today, your business relies more heavily on being networked between facilities, data centers, suppliers, business partners and customers than ever before. In fact, some would say that the network IS your business, making your choice of network service technology absolutely critical.
Read MoreMaking the Right Network Decision for your Enterprise Needs
The fact is that every company’s networking needs are different. Because of this, there’s no single solution for networking beyond the borders of the building. Here's an overview to help you make the right decision for your enterprise's needs.
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