In the historically solvent and stable IT industry, 2022 became a major outlier that saw the introduction of numerous layoffs and retrenchments. High-interest rates, lower marketing spending, and even increased regulatory scrutiny have caused many large companies to rethink priorities and even rescind job offers.
Topics: Internet Connection, IT Manager, Workspace, IT Planning, Team, IT Leader
While it may take its name from the Facebook rebrand name “Meta,” the Metaverse is anything but a singular entity. It encompasses virtually every aspect of Internet technology, particularly bandwidth-heavy AR and VR applications. Perhaps Wired.com had a good idea when they suggested replacing the phrase “the metaverse” in a sentence with “cyberspace.”
Topics: Bandwidth, Network, Internet Connection, Technology, IT Planning, Trends
Dedicated Fixed Wireless Internet Fun Facts for 2023
What do you really know about dedicated wireless Internet? Fixed wireless can seem mysterious, which is why it is often misunderstood. Dedicated fixed wireless Internet connections are just as reliable as a fiber connection — in fact, even more reliable! Get the facts on dedicated wireless Internet and enjoy some fun facts.
Topics: Network, Fixed Wireless, Point-to-Point Microwave, High Speed Internet, Internet Access, Internet Connection, Internet Services, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless
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
Does TikTok and Social Media Kill Your Company's Network and Productivity?
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
At this point, we all know the story of the pandemic and the changes it brought to the future of work. Perhaps at the top of the list of changes is the growth and permanence of IT hybrid work. Recent data seems to support the premise that it is here to stay.
Topics: Network, Fixed Wireless, Internet Access, Business Internet, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Internet Connection, IT Manager, Workspace, IT Planning, Inclement Weather, Network Engineering
[Infographic] 2021 Internet Usage Trends: Medical Tech and Healthcare
With 2021 coming to a near close, we've gathered data to show how the Medical Tech and Healthcare has been using the Internet to help accelerate the growth within the industry. Take a look at the recent trends and how you can adopt certain technologies for 2022.
Topics: Internet Connection, Healthcare Providers, Infographic
What could be more terrifying than buying Internet in today’s cluttered digital landscape? With so many choices available (fixed wireless, fiber, satellite, cable) and so many providers vying for business, and offering so many options, who wouldn’t be terrified at the very thought of facing this gauntlet?
What are the terrifying aspects of buying Internet and making the wrong choices?
Topics: Internet Access, Business Internet, Internet Connection
Internet data usage trends may vary from one business to another. However, one thing is absolutely for certain-many businesses depend on the fast, secure transmission of information to sustain operations need reliable Internet access and networking solutions.
Topics: Internet Connection, Infographic
A Serious Evolution: How Has the Internet Changed?
Who could have imagined how the Internet would totally revolutionize the world? Even today, it is constantly changing and evolving as new technologies and needs are introduced. How has the Internet changed? And how has the way we use the Internet changed in only the last few years? The global coronavirus pandemic only further demonstrated that the Internet is crucial to how we exist.
Topics: Internet Connection, Dedicated Internet, Growth