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1M ago
The ability to use multiple passphrases on a single Service Set Identifier (SSID) has been in place for more than a decade; since that time, this method of access has grown in popularity and has seen increasing adoption from different Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Vendors.
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) underpins most of these existing solutions. However, weaknesses with WPA2, coupled with the inability of WPA2 to operate on the 6GHz frequency, necessitate alternative solutions.
This paper examines both standards-based implementations of WPA2 and proprietary implementations of Multiple P ..read more
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1M ago
With cyber attacks on a continued increase, every industry should be looking long and hard at how it is safeguarding itself – and with good reason. According to 2022 Keeper Security research:
Professional services firms were experiencing cyber attacks up to three times a week
The average statistics for cyber attacks sat at 161 incidents in 12 months
A third of firms in the research experienced financial theft, with 42% of these seeing a loss of between £100,000 and £1m
Around half stated that reputational damage had occurred due to network security breaches
Over 75% of respondents in the rese ..read more
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1M ago
Cyber Security is a top priority for small and medium businesses, who can no longer get by with standard solutions. SMBs need industry-leading protection. But a holistic SMB security solution must also provide affordable and flexible protection across the entire company.
Why SMBs need advanced security solutions
Over 50% of cyber attacks are aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and more than 80% are not financially prepared to recover from an attack. The average SMB IT team lacks staff resources to effectively manage cybersecurity and hybrid work. And troublingly millions of pounds each ..read more
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2M ago
Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) are two prominent technologies that have emerged to address the evolving needs of modern networking. While both aim to enhance network performance and security, they have distinct characteristics that set them apart – something we’re often asked to define! Let’s delve right into it.
What is SD-WAN?
SD-WAN, in essence, is a technology that optimises the management and operation of a WAN by leveraging software-defined networking principles. Traditional WANs relied heavily on expensive, hardware-centric infrastru ..read more
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5M ago
Come and see us at MATPN Midlands 2023 and find out what the future of education looks like.
MATPN is a unique, two-day learning and networking event which brings together the most inspirational leaders and transformational tech suppliers in the MAT sector to share cutting-edge insight, knowledge and experience. The agenda is carefully curated to address the most relevant and emerging challenges within the MAT sector.
Visit us at the event and find out how we help multi-academy trusts create high quality learning environments that support their innovative strategies and collaborative approache ..read more
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7M ago
Digital transformation is vital for businesses today in staying competitive. With companies looking to save time and reduce costs, replacing outdated, legacy IT equipment with a cloud-first network is a key enabler to success. Businesses can benefit from the operational speed and agility made possible by cloud networking which enables them to adapt to changing work environments.
Modernise your IT and reap the new benefits of a cloud-managed business
As more businesses adopt a hybrid-workforce a cloud-managed IT infrastructure can drive business growth by boosting efficiency and innovation and ..read more
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7M ago
Intelligent, intuitive, scalable and centralised, the dashboard is one of the biggest benefits of a Cisco Meraki solution. There are so many reasons our clients find it game-changing from a network management perspective, setting it miles apart from other vendors within a similar price-point.
So what makes the Cisco Meraki dashboard worth the hype?
1. Meraki is a cloud-first focused vendor – and the dashboard proves it
The Meraki dashboard is fully cloud-based, and was designed to be so from the off. Trust us when we say that this makes a difference. This is a game-changer for organisations wi ..read more
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9M ago
Today’s advanced networking technologies and architectures don’t just aim to enhance the performance of networks; they also have the capacity to transform how they are monitored, managed, and therefore budgeted. Next-gen networks can contribute to IT cost savings in the following ways:
Automation
Next-gen networking underpins automation through software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualisation (NFV). These technologies enable centralised control and management of network resources, allowing administrators to automate various network tasks such as provisioning, configuratio ..read more
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9M ago
With the increasing reliance of warehouses on technology, it is no surprise that as IT advances, the opportunity to close gaps in efficiency and reduce the impact of errors is one that the most successful warehouses are taking advantage of. High performance networking – and in particular wireless networking – underpins much of this emerging technology. Below we examine why superior Wi-Fi in warehouses is vital if businesses are to gain a competitive edge with today’s evolving supply chain.
Faster connectivity:
Next-gen networking technologies provide faster and more reliable connectivity withi ..read more
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10M ago
IoT has revolutionised the way we interact with technology, connecting various devices and enabling seamless communication. But whilst it offers tremendous benefits to organisations as a whole as well as individuals, it also introduces significant challenges, particularly in the realm of network security. Networks need to be designed with the internet of things in mind.
The interconnected nature of IoT devices creates a vast attack surface, making network security a paramount concern. In this article, we will explore how network security is impacted by the rapidly increasing sphere of IoT.
Exp ..read more