Blog

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Case Study

MHO is a Godsend.” - David Franck, Senior Network Engineer, HCA

This is quite an extraordinary statement from an experienced corporate network engineer who is in charge of Internet and networking operations for a large medical corporation that spans two countries. And yet, concluding his testimony about how MHO handled HCAs networking and connectivity needs, this was his summary statement.

Topics: Customer Service, Uptime, Disaster Recovery, Business Internet, Connectivity, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Network Security, Internet Connection, Redundancy, Healthcare Providers, Case Study

Today’s businesses require the most reliable Internet connectivity possible. Staying connected is vital when your boss demands that company operations run all day, every day, and even in off hours. And especially when he holds you responsible. When companies must run some aspect of their operations 24/7, it’s important to realize the importance of redundancy.

Topics: Downtime, Internet Access, Connectivity, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Internet Connection, Internet Services, Redundancy

Early each year, industry and business leaders look ahead to what they can expect in the coming 12 months. In this article, MHO shares how we see the future of fixed wireless, and how it will continue to benefit users through the coming year. If you’re curious about how a fixed wireless Internet connection could benefit your business, keep reading, then contact us with your questions.

Topics: Network, Fixed Wireless, Point-to-Point Microwave, 5G, Connectivity, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Internet Services, Redundancy, Dedicated Internet, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless

On the cusp of a complete physical relocation? You likely have a lot of concerns about keeping your data secure and your servers online during the transition.  Office relocations are disruptive for businesses of any size, especially considering the staggering number of operations that now occur online. If your phones, internet conne ction, and/or data lines aren’t all up and running by the time you make your big move, your business could suffer significantly.

Topics: Fixed Wireless, High Speed Internet, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Low Latency, Redundancy, Dedicated Internet, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Metro Ethernet

Ever wonder how MHO is different from other fixed-wireless providers? Get to know us through this infographic and see how we can help you and your business thrive.

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Business Internet, Low Latency, Internet Services, Redundancy, Dedicated Internet, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Infographic, Metro Ethernet

For most people outside of the tech industry, the word “redundancy” likely conjures phrases such as “sum total” or brings to mind the face of an employee who’s no longer necessary. But in the realm of networking, redundancy is a sought-after element of a reliable network. Think of it as a spare tire or an insurance policy in case your connection collapses .

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Downtime, Business Internet, Redundancy

Many commercial multi-tenant buildings, hotels, multi-dwelling apartment buildings, don’t have sufficient internet for their tenants. Or, they may allow their tenants to purchase their own connections. The result is multiple suppliers needing access and a host of connections running throughout the building.

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Low Latency, Internet Services, Multi-Tenant Internet, Redundancy, Dedicated Internet, Point-to-Point 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: Fixed Wireless, Internet Connection, Redundancy, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless

There's one discovery I seem to make repeatedly in the internet service industry, and that is that businesses are often misled when it comes to the redundancy of their networks.

Topics: Internet Connection, Redundancy, Dedicated Internet

A quote, commonly attributed to Franz Kafka, sums up the nature of redundancy and its ultimate value: “Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have.” We live our lives according to this principle in one way or another: we hide a front door key near the house, we carry spare tires and jumper cables in our cars, we buy generators and stock freezers. Redundancy is not a waste of time, as long as it's used the right way.

Topics: Internet Connection, Redundancy