Bridge to Success

Who ever thought that such a major portion of our lives could be disrupted by such small variables? Most of the world depends on the Internet for essential communications. And yet this global configuration is affected by Internet outage causes that range from complex to mundane.

Topics: IT Manager, Internet Connection, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Business Internet

Internet service is viewed as a basic utility now in most circles, much like water, sewer, and electricity. Few homes and businesses can do without it. Your current ISP enjoys a huge field of business because of the Internet’s popularity. In fact, there is an ongoing movement that believes Internet access is not just another commodity, but a basic human right.

Topics: Internet Services, Internet Connection, Business Internet, Internet Service Provider (ISP)

When choosing internet over fixed wireless technology, there are two technical options that typically exist:

-Point-to-point microwave or
Point-to-multipoint microwave

While this is often listed in the technical specs, what is the buyer actually deciding on - what are they gaining or losing when selecting either option?

Topics: FCC Licensed, Fixed Wireless, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Internet Connection, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Point-to-Point Microwave

The Information Technology (IT) Manager in any organization has a complicated job. He or she is responsible for both physical and human assets that perform together to carry out a company’s interests in the digital information and computing sphere. This is a critical role, and IT manager support is vital to your business’ success.

Topics: Business Internet, Internet Connection, Internet Services, Fixed Wireless

Speed. Mention internet connections and speed is the first, usually the only, thing a customer asks about. And, in today’s digital climate, fiber is the de facto medium for fast internet speeds. A fiber optic internet connection is the ultimate in speed and reliability for today’s enterprise environment.

Topics: Internet Services, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Internet Access, Fiber, Internet Connection

Is the Internet a commodity or a basic human right? In early 2015, in his State of the Union Address, President Obama stated, “I intend to protect a free and open Internet, extend its reach to every classroom, and every community, and help folks build the fastest network.”

Topics: Internet Connection, Business Internet, Internet Services, Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Acronyms are part of our speech in every region, background, and industry. Digital networking is no different. As in any industry with complex technical terms, network acronyms are as plentiful as people with individual names.

Topics: Internet Services, Internet Connection, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Fixed Wireless

Different businesses have varying internet service needs to carry out their work. Some need an always-on, high-speed connection that can carry huge amounts of data. Others need a readily available, stable connection through which to carry out transactions. Once you have decided on the internet service requirements for your business, there are still some important questions to ask before committing to an internet service provider (ISP).

Topics: Business Internet, Internet Connection, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Fixed Wireless

Like water, sewage, and electricity, stable and reliable internet access has become an essential utility for the healthcare industry. With more mission-critical applications and data sources moving to cloud computing, connectivity issues that result in internet downtime can become costly. And with healthcare internet services, costs can often be measured in more ways than money.

Topics: Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Redundancy, Internet Connection, Fixed Wireless

If you've ever rolled your eyes at a monitor and told it to go faster, then you may have already encountered one of the biggest problems a network can still boast in this era of faster-than-ever internet access: latency. Even with significantly greater speeds, latency is becoming an increasingly large problem for network users, and finding it—not to mention reducing it—is likewise tougher. Here are some points to look for that may help you address the issue of latency in your network.

Topics: Bandwidth, Low Latency, Internet Connection