Tipsheet: You Can Make Better Decisions by Understanding the Key Trends...
In a previous blog discussing the market for enterprise communications, we looked in the rearview mirror at the changes in the industry throughout history. Today, we’re peering into a crystal ball and...
View ArticleDemythologizing Cisco Part V: “Cisco Leads in Total Cost of Ownership"
Cisco often claims that it may charge a little more (a little?!) for its network switches than the competition, but when all things are considered, Cisco leads in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)....
View ArticleTipsheet: Successful Technology Advancements Must Align with Business Trends
Enterprise communications have changed greatly over the last century, as you may have read in our brief travel through its history -- a rapid evolution made possible by technology and vendor...
View ArticleALE didn’t WannaCry
How ALE managed the WannaCry cyber attack and our Service Desk experience using Rainbow cloud based Communication platform. The common attributes of a digital transformation within a company include...
View ArticleTipsheet: Achieving Success When Transitioning to the Next Great Enterprise...
IN our blog here, we've been exploring the evolution of enterprise communications and the trends that have influenced change throughout the years. Sadly, our time on this blog series is now coming to a...
View ArticleWill you end up Irate or E-rate? Get smart about E-rate FY2018!
My wife once said to me, “It’s not how much money you have, its how you spend it!” That sage advice is as relevant for E-rate FY2018 as it is for running a household; understand your requirements and...
View ArticleSecurity Alert! Your Wi-Fi is affected by KRACK!
Serious security weakness discovered in WPA2 in the last day or two presents a serious security issue for Wi-Fi networks and the devices that use them. WPA2, which is how all modern Wi-Fi networks are...
View ArticleIoT... an 85 Euro real-life example
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere.Every network equipment vendor, as well as cyber security software vendor, is selling their solutions’ value in an IoT world.I even met a lawyer who now...
View ArticlePrioritizing WiFi in Enterprise Verticals
First it was bring your own device (BYOD) that left enterprises scrambling to include employees’ personal mobile phone or tablet devices on the network in a secure, efficient way. Now, it’s estimated...
View ArticleContemplating A New WiFi Investment? Here Are the Key Technical Considerations
21 billion. That’s the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices Gartner predicts will be in use worldwide by 2020.Today’s enterprises are already challenged with the demands of bring-your-own-device...
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