Edge Computing: Data in Real-Time
What is Edge Computing? Growth in business is all about connections. The ability to access data in real-time requires a high-performance network that delivers content instantly. This strategic approach starts at the source of data generation, leveraging analytical information to make choices based on learned experience. By moving the processing component directly to the device […]
Managed IT in a Patient-Centered Healthcare Organization
Technology practices in healthcare have changed. Fifteen years ago, IT meant the guy that came and fixed your computers. Today, the complexity of patient medical information, billing systems, and surgical machinery must be supported by an automated IT network. Additionally, patients are engaged in their own healthcare like never before; from digital fitness apps to […]
Can There Be Too Much WiFi?
By: Cassie Phillips (Secure Thoughts) Mobile technology has presented us with a challenge very different from those faced in the past. We have endless possibilities and options, but few are available without an internet connection. Mobile connections like those offered by 3G and 4G are frequently unreliable, limited by data restrictions, and cost money for […]
NaaS: Virtualize, Simplify, and Revolutionize
Current network infrastructure is an inflexible entity, suffering from limited bandwidth and control options. Large amounts of users connecting to multiple devices throughout the day leads to greater consumption of IT systems. The solution…Network as a Service. NaaS delivers network services virtually over the internet on a “subscription” basis, allowing tenants to have virtual cloud […]
The Power of Reviews: How Positive and Negative Feedback Affects your Marina
What are people saying about your marina online? Are they saying anything at all? While word of mouth traditionally brings referrals to businesses, the internet has expanded the way that people communicate and share information about products and services. According to a BrightLocal Consumer Review Survey, 92% of people read reviews before making a purchase […]
How Boaters Choose Marinas: A Guide for Marina Owners and Managers
What do boaters look for in a home marina? Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway, a warm winter vacation spot or a permanent dwelling on the water, boaters have certain criteria they consider when choosing a marina. As an owner or manager, it is important to understand the factors that influence boater decisions and make […]
WiFi Challenges for Large Homes
We love big houses. Lots of room for everyone in the family to spread out and make their own space. Unfortunately, large homes are a nightmare for wireless internet. Large square footage and the increasing number of mobile devices per user create some chaos when it comes to implementing IT solutions. Large houses have large […]
2 Benefits of Redundant Internet to Avoid Downtime
These days, the internet is critical for business operations. Whether it’s Cloud file sharing, VoIP phone services, online communication between employees or WiFi for guests, a reliable internet connection is a part of everything. But what happens if the connection should fail? Redundant Internet ensures that you can connect and access your data even when […]
Why Vacation Destinations Need WiFi Connections
We are connected. Whether it’s via laptop, smartphone or tablet, the average person is using a mobile device for one reason or another. WiFi is now not only wished for, but expected to be in most every location that we go. People use the internet for business and for leisure, so vacation destinations such as […]
How Fiber Internet Builds Business
We take for granted the way that our daily tasks get done, but forget that we would be completely lost without the internet. You wouldn’t think that something so simple can affect a company so much. Does your network shut down in bad weather or take too long to download or upload documents? Then it’s […]