Telecom & Technology Consulting
For those of use who live in cities, it’s impossible to fathom an existence without fast Internet speed. We assume that our friends, neighbors, and the people we pass by on the sidewalk have similar broadband or high-speed Internet plans. And I think I could speak for most and say that rural areas are where we’d find the lowest rate of access to the web, where as urban areas enjoy the highest rate of access…. MORE
The next time you use your favorite mobile app to order food or check the score of the game, keep in mind that your personal data may not be safe. Ever since the dawn of the world wide web, security has been a major issue. And as usage and ecommerce grew in scale, those security problems exploded exponentially. Today, a firmly entrenched Internet security industry, composed of companies and consultants, is here to help keep… MORE
When it comes to technology, we humans tend to be fickle, switching from one tool to another as the tides of popularity ebb and flow. Consider how we listen to music. The 1980s welcomed the birth of the compact disc, which eliminated those old scratchy LP records. Suddenly we got better sound and more space in our homes. Then MP3s and online streaming replaced the CD, giving us even more space in our homes with… MORE
As we creep farther into the 21st century, businesses have come to realize how big data can be a huge catalyst for growth. Extremely large data sets are being analyzed within seconds to show patterns regarding how buyers behave, be it B2B or B2C, brick and mortar or online, tablet or smart phone. From thousands and thousands of processors, disparate data is transformed into actionable intelligence; companies can derive practical value from otherwise abstract numbers…. MORE
As global telecom consultants with decades of combined experience, there’s no client issue that surprises us. We’ve seen it all. But there is a certain mindset that does cause us to scratch our heads: Why do CIOs and IT executives continually get all bright-eyed with the latest sexy technology and forget about the need for a strong network foundation? Take the cloud, for example. We regularly meet with companies who want cloud-this, cloud-that, but they… MORE
Beyond the day-to-day marketing, business development, operations, and human resources activities, every company must also contend with security threats. It’s simply part of the process of doing business in the digital age, when cyber crime can lead to financial losses, reduced productivity and poor customer confidence. Given this reality, it’s imperative for your business to periodically invest time in reviewing your cyber security protections. Some tips: Clean out the clutter With all the concern about… MORE
The performance of your business depends on the performance of your network. And as you grow, it’s a must to accommodate the network for more employees, more usage, more data, more interactions and hopefully more transactions. But everything can go south in a heartbeat if you don’t have enough bandwidth to handle new network demands. How do you know when you’ll need more capacity? Since no one is a soothsayer, it’s impossible to predict. That’s… MORE
More and more businesses are using Voice over IP (VoIP) to reduce spending, implement richer features , and ensure efficiency of their organization’s IP networks. One key aspect of VoIP is the inclusion of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), which aids in the conversion of voice to data over IP networks. As you shop for the right provider, be on the lookout for these attributes: Make sure you can collaborate For SIP to work with maximum… MORE
