Many users of business Internet may hear the term “Layer 2” without understanding its importance. What is Layer 2 and why should you care, as long as you have a reliable Internet connection? Let’s explore this a bit more and seek to understand how important Layer 2 is to your ongoing business Internet solution.
Topics: Network, Digital Transformation, Fixed Wireless, Data, High Speed Internet, Internet Access, Business Internet, Internet Connection, Dedicated Internet, Network Requirements, Data Usage
California is unique; not only in its climate and lifestyle, but in business. Technology is a key driver and The Golden State is a major port to Asia and other areas of the world. This presents unique technology needs. If you are only relying on fiber for your business Internet, your company is wide open to disaster. Consider the benefits of California fixed wireless Internet solutions for your business.
Topics: Internet Access, Los Angeles Business, Orange County Business, San Diego Business, Inclement Weather, San Francisco Bay Area Business, San Bernardino Business
CES® 2023 had a clear theme. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show, sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association®, clearly demonstrated that electric vehicles and smart devices are the future. We are entering a world where everything is or will be automated and powered by electricity. From the electric vehicles on our roads, tractors on farms, boats in the water, race cars, to warehousing electric vehicles and machines, there are many more examples.
Topics: Automation, Network Efficiency, AI
The world of IT thrives on constant change, and this can be difficult to keep pace with. With AR, VR, autonomous vehicles, ever-rising levels of data use and production, advancing communications, and the metaverse, it can be almost impossible to stay abreast of it all.
Topics: Automation, IoT (Internet of Things), SDN, Network Security, Avoid Cyber Attacks, Technology, IT Planning, Network Engineering, AI, Malware
With the 2022 holiday season in full swing, here are a couple of recipes that you can share with your team or loved ones! Enjoy a warm Cinnamon Scone and accompany it with a nice hot (or cold) Apple Cider!
Topics: Other
Malware continues to be a leading problem for security. There is a new malware on the block causing a lot of problems, with the versatility to infect and disrupt many types of infrastructure.
The title “Chaos” Malware, applied by Black Lotus Labs, gets its name from how often the word “chaos” appears in source file names, function names, and X.509 certificates. Dubbed “the Swiss Army knife of malware,” the original code is written in an infrastructure that commands and control.
Topics: Network Security, Network Efficiency, Malware
By now, everyone has heard about the Ticketmaster fiasco with Taylor Swift concert ticket sales. On November 14, Ticketmaster opened a Verified Fan presale registration, allowing registered Taylor Swift fans to buy tickets before general sales opened. Approximately 1.5 million fans were pre-selected at random, leaving out about 2 million others who had already registered.
Topics: Network Access, Network Outages, Capacity Planning
Social media has been a popular phenomenon since its inception, but the proliferation of video-based platforms has made TikTok and Instagram major players. Using social media at work is not a new issue, but it could take on new significance with increases in bandwidth usage by workers on video-based platforms.
Topics: Bandwidth, Productivity, Mobile, Internet Connection, 5g internet, Remote, Working From Home, Workspace, Hybrid Office, Data Usage, Time Management
Wouldn’t you think that the continued use and proliferation of the Internet would mean less outages? Numerous technology improvements and wider Internet availability should lead to better reliability. But, in fact, the opposite has been true.
This should actually come as no surprise, taking into consideration the aging Internet infrastructure across the United States. A substantial portion of that infrastructure is between 20-30 years old and continues to age. Many older systems are no longer viable to meet the demands of new technology.Topics: Business Internet, Redundancy, Diversity
Whether you’re moving offices or changing warehouse locations, it is vital to consider everything you need from a technology standpoint. Your network may be less glamorous than the building’s facade or property landscaping, but it is one of the most vital aspects of the project. After all, without the backbone of a solid Internet connection, productivity goes out the window.
Topics: Business Internet, Fast Installation
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