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The Importance of Internet Upload Speeds

Posted by MHO Networks on Jun 27, 2023 9:30:00 AM

Why Dedicated Fixed Wireless is Better Than Satellite Services

What goes up must come down.” English mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Sir Isaac Newton is reputed to have uttered this famous observation relating to gravity, but it could also be said of Internet communications. Sending information “up and down” (or to and from) the Internet requires the best upload speeds and download speeds. This is especially critical for modern businesses. 

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Topics: Fixed Wireless, Point-to-Point Microwave, Connectivity, real time, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Network Efficiency

Are the Costs of Downtime Increasing?

Posted by MHO Networks on Jun 20, 2023 9:22:00 AM

Every business owner is concerned about downtime. Just a few prominent examples show you why: 

  • In March 2015, a 12-hour Apple store outage cost the company $25 million
  • In August 2016, a five-hour power outage in an operation center caused 2,000 canceled flights and an estimated loss of $150 million for Delta Airlines.
  • In March 2019, a 14-hour outage cost Facebook an estimated $90 million
  • A one-hour outage cost Amazon an estimated $34 million in sales in 2021.
  • A 20-minute crash during 2021's Singles' Day sales cost Alibaba billions.
  • Facebook's 2021 outage cost Meta nearly $100 million in revenue.
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Topics: Downtime, Customer Experience, Productivity, Network Efficiency, Reliability, IT Planning, Network Outages

CES Told Us Data Usage Will Increase Exponentially

Posted by MHO Networks on Feb 22, 2023 10:01:33 AM

The future is the metaverse, autonomous devices, AI and everything with wheels going electric. What Does This Mean for Your Network?

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. 

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Topics: Automation, Network Efficiency, AI

Protecting Yourself from the New “Chaos” Malware

Posted by MHO Networks on Dec 13, 2022 11:21:20 AM

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. 

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Topics: Network Security, Network Efficiency, Malware

New “MHO Link” Fills a Need for a Dedicated Network Serving Multiple Teams and Locations

Posted by MHO Networks on Jan 18, 2022 8:00:00 AM

There are new needs for fast and secure data transfers that arise all the time- especially between buildings and departments that are in close proximity. Consider the following example scenarios from real-life business growth needs.

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Topics: Customer Service, Data, network performance, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Last Mile, Fast Installation, Network Efficiency, Growth, Channel Partner, Wireless, Team

eCommerce Network Requirements in a New Normal

Posted by MHO Networks on Jun 15, 2021 9:48:21 AM

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. 

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Topics: Business Internet, Network Efficiency, Network Requirements

6 Successful IT Leadership Habits in 2021

Posted by MHO Networks on Jun 8, 2021 9:55:53 AM

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. 

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Topics: Network Efficiency, IT Planning, IT Leader

IT Planning for 2021

Posted by MHO Networks on Jan 11, 2021 10:00:00 AM

With the start of the new year, it's important to provide your team and colleagues organization wide to be on the same page to help optimize your business' network.

Here are some things to consider to help keep your company prepared:

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Topics: Infographic, Network Efficiency, IT Planning

Channel Partners: 5 Biggest Objections to Fixed Wireless and Why They Aren't True

Posted by MHO Networks on Jan 29, 2020 9:56:36 AM

MHO works with clients directly but we also collaborate with channel partners that have their own clients. In many cases, these channel partners are able to offer a fully packaged solution that can be the best option for some businesses. 

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Topics: Fixed Wireless, Data, High Speed Internet, Business Internet, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Network Efficiency, Technology, Channel Partner

Costs of Choosing the Wrong Internet Provider

Posted by MHO Networks on Jan 7, 2020 10:00:00 AM

We have all heard terrible stories about Internet downtime and its potential high costs. Downtime is an important factor in making decisions and why network redundancy is so vitally important. We have made it easy for you to estimate this cost with our Internet Downtime Calculator

Outside of your downtime costs, what about the other potential costs of choosing the wrong Internet provider? Here are some other variables and cost centers to consider. 

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Topics: Customer Experience, Internet Access, Business Internet, Connectivity, Internet Connection, Colorado Business, Bay Area Business, Dallas Business, Los Angeles Business, Orange County Business, San Diego Business, Network Efficiency, Inland Empire Business, Technology, CIO, Growth

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