February 6, 2020- Cisco Systems elevated a security advisory rating regarding a vulnerability in the Cisco Discovery Protocol implementation for Cisco devices which could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a reload on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because the Cisco Discovery Protocol parser does not properly validate input […]
Category Archives: Managed Services
Managed Services, Professional Services
How Do Your Unified Communications Fit Into Your Business Continuity Plan?
05
Dec
Dec
Since the mid 2000’s, unified communications within organizations of all industries has been increasingly popular, mostly because of just how effective they can be. Companies that have embraced multiple forms of unified communications are simply more productive than their competitors that do not have or utilize collaboration solutions and strategies. What’s shocking is that despite […]
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Jan
Jan
If you have your own network infrastructure, then you know how stressful it is to not know for sure if your network is secure! A data breach could cost your company dearly, especially if it involves the loss of other people’s private information. There are several things you can start doing today to increase the […]
Managed Services, Networking Technology, Professional Services
4 Surprising Causes of Wi-Fi Network Interference
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Jan
Jan
Most problems with Wi-Fi network interference can be boiled down to wireless regulations. Wi-Fi operates in the frequency ranges of 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz. Transmissions in these ranges are inexpensive as they don’t require complicated licensing requirements. Wireless devices operating in this range are supposed to tolerate interference, and some are designed to change channels within […]
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Jan
Jan
Even a small business can sap a lot of data, which can lead to slower speeds and high latency. Network latency will lead to lag and could potentially cause your computers to have trouble connecting to the network. If you’ve ever had an issue with your computers intermittently losing their internet access, then latency is […]
Managed Services, Networking Technology, Professional Services
The Importance of a Strong Business Backbone: The Network Infrastructure
16
Jan
Jan
You need a reliable network for both new client acquisition and for retaining current clients. Most businesses rely on the network to process customer orders and maintain client records. Communication between your business and your customers is vital, and it depends significantly on your network infrastructure. Consider your network infrastructure to be the backbone of […]
Managed Services, Networking Technology, Professional Services, Tech Tips
3 Considerations When Adding Switches to the Network
02
Jan
Jan
The business is growing and it’s time to upgrade or increase your network capacity and architecture to support the influx of machinery, workstations, and personnel. After you’ve decided whether or not you need to increase the bandwidth being provided and evaluated the current network hardware, you’ve realized that it’s time to bring in some new infrastructure. Switches, […]
Collaboration Technology, Managed Services, Professional Services
The Hardphone vs. Softphone VoIP Debate
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Dec
Dec
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is technology that makes it possible to use the IP network to make phone calls with IP or VoIP phones. VoIP phones are either hardphones or softphones. What’s the difference between the two categories of phones and how do you choose the right IP phone for your business’ needs? […]
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Dec
Dec
qIn this year’s US IT Services Report, it was determined that a bit over 10 percent of organizations have a single security vendor. In stark contrast, a third of all companies surveyed use five or more security vendors. It’s worth mentioning that nearly a third reported that they use three security vendors. When referencing security […]
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Dec
Dec
People hate emails. Seriously. Emails are the devil in the workplace. Sometimes a necessary evil, emails are often forgotten, lost, or flat out ignored. How many times have you sent an email and just never received a response? There is a good chance that you, yourself, have forgotten to respond or even check an email from a […]