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Have you ever wondered how IT leaders are able to manage a network, team, and everything else in between- especially when things get tough? Here are six habits to incorporate into your routine to help sharpen your skills and be productive in your day-to-day as an IT professional.

The days of disconnected and remote construction sites are over. Modern construction site requirements have reached the pinnacle of technology. Efficiency and productivity, safety, operations, and so much more rely on information and instant communications. Construction Internet that guarantees reliable connectivity for numerous devices has quickly become necessary for every construction site. 

Typically, when building a network and Internet infrastructure for a business, Internet speed and connectivity is of vital importance. When examining your needs, it is helpful to have an understanding of the impact of your choices and use of the “last mile” of Internet. 

Welcome to the new normal! It may not quite seem like things are back to how it was as we previously understood it, but the new normal has definitely carved its niche in the ecommerce world. And this means many companies will need to upgrade to meet new ecommerce network requirements. 

Successful leaders understand that success comes only as the result of a deliberate process. Real success is cultivated over time as the leader develops and practices proven actions that bring success. Becoming a successful IT leader is no different — you must develop and rigorously adhere to IT leadership habits that produce success. 

Metro Ethernet is a network that provides point-to-point or multipoint Internet and connectivity services over a metropolitan area. Currently, about 98% of all data traffic begins and terminates on an Ethernet network. Metro Ethernet was spawned from Local Area Network (LAN) technology, eventually replacing more low-speed Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.

As the pandemic seems to be loosening its grip on society, we have witnessed a migration of tech and businesses to different areas of the country. We don’t believe legacy tech hubs will go away, but the investment is spreading to new tech hubs that include Austin, Atlanta, Raleigh, Nashville, Miami, and Denver. 

But with rapid growth comes its own problems. Aside from infrastructure, residential inventory, and cost of living increases, many businesses need to consider technical needs and requirements. 

Searching for an Internet connection? Many traditional Internet providers will entice businesses with a low monthly cost for a fiber connection, but what is often overlooked is the potential buildout cost for fiber. Below is an example of what you can expect with a fiber build vs. a dedicated fixed wireless connection. 

What are the unanticipated costs of building a fiber internet connection? 

Although modern businesses require high-speed Internet, the costs of building fiber Internet can be higher than anticipated. Things are never as they seem — especially when you don’t read the fine print. There are many unanticipated costs to building fiber Internet connections, and you can believe these costs will be passed on to you. 

Warehousing and logistics are among the first industries to fully embrace the digital transformation. Digital tracking and inventory management is a key component of the modern transfer of goods between countries and clients. This is fortunate, in that the logistics and warehousing industry is fully positioned to leverage technology and the Internet to overcome significant problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.