Network monitoring represents a vital function, one that not everyone is actively putting to work. There’s no doubt that, when it comes to everyday operations, a network that’s up to snuff is about as vital as it gets. Every day, the network controls a host of indispensable functions, from collaboration […]
Is SD-WAN Right For You?
As SD-WAN grows to be the hottest topic in the telecom, IT, and cloud arenas, businesses of all types are wondering if it is a good fit for their networks. While the benefits of SD-WAN are much-touted, it’s important to first figure out if SD-WAN is right for you. Check […]
Birch Communications Talks Enterprise IT and SD-WAN
eXemplify’s Robert Hayes sat down with Birch Communications’ Susan Graham to talk UCaaS, the cloud, SD-WAN, and the changing world of enterprise IT. Fast Facts Your name: Susan Graham Your title: National Partner Development Manager Your company: Birch Communications Years at company: 2 Company founded in: 1996 Company headquarters: Atlanta, […]
Granite Talks Telecom Growth and SD-WAN
eXemplify’s Robert Hayes sat down with Granite Telecommunications’ Kevin Sorgi to talk SD-WAN, the move to software-based systems, and the future of both Granite and telecom. Fast Facts Company founded in: 2002 Company headquarters: Quincy, MA Number of employees: 1700 Launched Channel program: 2002 Number of Channel-dedicated staff: 24 Your […]
Transbeam Talks Cloud, SD-WAN, and Emerging Technologies
eXemplify’s Robert Hayes sat down with Transbeam’s Peter Karoczkai to talk emerging technologies such as SD-WAN, the potential for 5G, and the growth of cloud. Fast Facts Your name: Peter Karoczkai Your title: Executive Vice President Your company: Transbeam, Inc Years at company: 6 Years Company founded in: 1996 Company […]
The Ultimate Security Checklist
The complicated undertaking of setting a security strategy can be overwhelming, as can the thought of actually implementing one. But the costs of not having a security strategy (or having a weak or unmanaged one) are vast and damaging on many levels. This checklist will help you examine your current […]
Taking a Proactive Approach to Service Assurance Migration Using Virtualization Technologies
Virtualization technologies are the latest tools for maintaining and controlling today’s networks, but it’s only recently that mobile operators have begun to migrate network control over to virtualized platforms. At the same time, carriers and their engineers are leaving behind the old, hardware-based ways of network management. This also includes […]
An In-Depth Look at Interoperability and SD-WAN
Of all the benefits that software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) offers to enterprises and service providers, interoperability is one that has had the greatest impact for its users. Interoperability offers both groups the ability to create effective solutions that are applicable to their needs while avoiding vendor lock-in. Interoperability is a key […]
Hybrid Cloud Security: Best Practices for MSPs and Their Customers
Businesses are eager to take advantage of the hybrid cloud: it offers the convenience of a hosted infrastructure while enabling IT to retain a level of control over on-premise components. But many companies — especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) — still have questions around specific security best practices to […]
Taking a Smart Approach to VoIP Implementation
A growing number of enterprises are turning to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services as a cost-effective and powerful alternative to traditional telephony services. Each passing year has seen continuous improvements in overall service quality and customer satisfaction. Nevertheless, some enterprises express occasional dissatisfaction with VoIP services, often citing call quality […]