Everywhere we look these days, there are new demands on our bandwidth. As the internet of things (IoT) proliferates, partners are going to need to plan for the shifting bandwidth needs of their customers. But what kind of bandwidth changes can we expect? Expect unexpected relief. For the mobile workforce, […]
Archives for September 2017
How Are IT Budgets Changing in 2017?
In 2017, there is a rising trend of shifting budgets for IT departments in many industries. A recent report from Computer Economics outlines the current trends including where the increases in spending are being implemented, and what’s being cut back. While every company has unique challenges, the opportunity to leverage the cloud […]
How Both SD-WAN and MPLS Play a Role in the Business of the Future
The excitement surrounding the availability of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) has led many to wonder if this is the beginning of the end for multiprotocol label switching (MPLS). The simple answer is, no. The not-so-simple answer is that your organization may have specific needs and dependencies on multiple types […]
Determining Which Applications to Move First in a Cloud Migration
A cloud migration isn’t as simple as many companies try to make it. It’s often discussed as if cloud migration is a simple matter of copying and pasting software into the cloud. Moving to the cloud can come with cost savings, flexibility and efficiency benefits, but without careful planning, a […]
Putting Security Concerns About VoIP to Rest
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has been in use for over 15 years, and quality of service (QoS) issues have rooted out many of the initial problems and concerns related to the technology. Your clients may still have questions about security, and finding out just how easy it is for […]
The Danger of Getting Stuck With a Hybrid Cloud Solution
As cloud technology is adopted by companies that you work with, many implement a hybrid cloud solution by necessity. The reason may be because of a legacy system that is better kept on-premise or a reluctance to make a full move to the cloud because of a variety of potential […]
Assist Your Customers in Knowing What to Look for in Vendor Contracts
Your customers have most likely heard about it, and maybe even experienced it: predatory vendors who prioritize costly charges rather than establishing a close working relationship that is mutually beneficial. Don’t let your customers be the victim of bad vendor contracts, seek out partners that are trusted Technology Services Distributors […]