Many companies agree in principle with the idea of a bring your own device (BYOD) policy, where employees utilize the same device for both business and personal use. There is much to like about the idea; if employees are using their own devices it saves the company from having to invest in costly hardware, and …
While the popularity of Voice over IP (VoIP) has exploded since the advent of the Internet, the technology does not come without its challenges. Implementing VoIP or upgrading current voice and data communications systems does not have to be a hassle if potential roadblocks are recognized before they escalate. Market research firm Technavio forecasts that …
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Deciding to move to a cloud-based solution takes research, and that includes dispelling a few common myths. Businesses should be well-prepared before adopting a cloud solution. Following are five common cloud myths, debunked. Control Planes Can Be Added Later Employees need correct tags in order properly allocate data and cost and to report any issues. …
Technology continues to improve and expand with incredible speed, and the Internet is a big part of that. Many businesses have come to rely on being online and able to do things like stream HD videos and video conference with teammates and clients. However, these common business needs all consume bandwidth, and slow speeds can …
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Not too long ago, private wide area networks (WANs) were considered revolutionary technology that changed the way organizations communicated. But just as the technology displaced its predecessors, private WANs now face being overtaken by newer technologies, including mobility and the cloud. It’s difficult to say what the future of private WAN is — or if it even has …
Business owners and managers know that it only takes one emergency to cause havoc in their day-to-day operations. But what if these changes last for days or even months, and cause the organization to come to a halt? With these risks in mind, managers must be prepared for disruptions that will affect business functions, such …
Imagine a powerful storm results in power outages and damages to a particular region. With businesses at risk for downtime that could cost them in productivity and revenue, IT managers must develop a disaster recovery plan that minimizes risk of data and profit losses. Disasters can happen at any time, with each hour of downtime …
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While Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has exploded in popularity over the years for its low-cost communications and ease of use, VoIP users still have many challenges ahead. These include guarding against security risks and optimizing their connection speeds to get the best call quality possible, which is why many users are turning to virtual …
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Until fairly recently there were really only two types of networked storage available: large, high-end and high-performance storage arrays, and modular arrays built on a dual-controller architecture. Scale-out systems were few and far between, and were only really implemented in niche use cases. What a difference a few years can make. Now, thanks to software …
Security executives know cyber attacks can happen anywhere and at any time, threatening their companies’ data and putting customer and corporate information at risk for exposure. With the high risk of data breaches, security heads should know where their greatest vulnerabilities lie — whether through outside hackers or malicious insiders — and protect their data …
