For organizations looking to break beyond the limitations that traditional cloud-based networks impose, edge computing can make all the difference ..read more

As the fifth generation of wireless technology, 5G is an exciting new development that will impact the way data is transmitted over cellular networks. Multiple telecom providers are already working hard to roll out new 5G infrastructure and global competition is heating up as China has made substantial investments in exporting the technology. Much of the excitement is justified given the vast potential of 5G use cases ..read more

Pet rocks. Leg warmers. Cabbage Patch Kids. Troll dolls. Furbies. Tamagotchis. Razr flip phones. My Space (and Tom). Hoverboards. Smartphones. Hero franchise films. In pop culture, trends come and go, some quickly, some not as quickly as we’d like. In the tech world, consumer trends tend to come and go, but, because of the CapEx investment, business tech trends tend to have a much slower growth rate, unless some catalyst speeds that up. Cloud computing and IT services are no different ..read more

If you’ve ever been to a restaurant or worked with a company that’s short-staffed, you’ve likely noticed some service issues. Whether there have been significant delays or just substandard service, it likely impacted your experience with the business, perhaps even your willingness to visit or work with them again. In fact, poor customer service and experiences result in a loss of nearly $75 billion a year for businesses. Similarly, when it comes to the internet, eCommerce, and online business, slow speeds, outages, and poor service can have a long lasting effect ..read more

In 1969, the term sustainable development first appeared on the world stage in a document signed by 33 African nations. In the same year, the EPA was formed in the United States. Here it is, over 40 years later, and we’re still having similar conversations about how to balance growth and sustainability. In tech circles, the conversation has long skewed towards the ways technology can help us be more efficient energy consumers and how we can embrace business practices that also embrace sustainable values. Yet that has not always come to fruition ..read more

If you grew up watching The Jetsons, you grew up waiting for a future that promised amazing technology. These days, we are a bit closer. While we don’t have flying cars, smart homes give us lights that come on when we get home and adjust to the daylight, voice commands that control our environment from climate control to music, thermostats that warn of temperature and humidity issues, and appliances that keep track of our groceries, shopping lists, and can even send out for delivery. These types of smart devices will only continue to proliferate, with technology doing more for us as it learns ..read more

For years, there has been a steady shift away from people working solely at the office and towards a “work from home” model. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak simply accelerated the trend. In fact, according to statistics cited by Entrepreneur, “70 percent of founders reported that after their offices reopen, they will let some (or all) of their employees continue to work remotely” and “66 percent of founders are entirely reconsidering their investments in their offices ..read more

Organizations are increasingly turning to edge computing to address their growing network challenges to meet the performance demands of customers and employees alike. To understand why this unique approach to network architecture is so valuable, take a few moments to go through our “quick and easy” edge computing course ..read more

Selecting a colocation data center is a major decision for any organization. In addition to the question of infrastructure and engineering capabilities, there are also important data center location considerations behind every decision. Data centers do not exist in a vacuum. Their performance and potential are strongly affected by their surroundings, so it’s important to think about how services could be impacted based on a facility’s location ..read more

Do you know who used that touchscreen last? It’s a question more people are asking in an age of social distancing guidelines brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Customers who never would have thought twice about interacting with touch-enabled devices are now expressing justifiable concern over their safety. As the pandemic stretches on and seems poised to continue disrupting everyday life, more companies are looking at how touchless technology as a potential solution for getting at least some aspects of life back to normal ..read more