Telecom & Technology Consulting
Andy Rooney once famously (or infamously, depending on your perspective) said: “Life is like a roll of toilet paper – the more you use it, the quicker it goes.” That’s what 2016 feels like. Is it really almost over? But here we are, 2017 is right around the corner. It’s time for organizations to put together their security New Year’s resolutions. Network safety is more important than ever, as this year saw perhaps the toughest… MORE
Digital transformation has been a hot topic for a handful of years now. We’ve all heard the talk: All of this new technology has changed how people behave and what they expect. If your company doesn’t undergo a digital transformation, you’re history. Like most trends, digital transformation lives on a spectrum with truth on one end, hype on the other end. But wherever your perception falls, digital transformation is indeed a real issue that all… MORE
As time goes on, more and more companies are choosing cloud-based computing. And that’s a wise move. They save time and money, make life more convenient for employees, and can focus more on running their businesses. But many are still on the fence. While cost is obviously a factor, the main issue is: will the cloud work? In our experience of implementing the cloud for our clients, we’ve found the following areas most commonly affect… MORE
Most of us probably don’t know what it takes to run a retail store. Put a bunch of products on the shelves and wait for customers to walk in the door to buy clothes, electronics, food, furniture, you name it. But as consumers, the quality of our experiences has a lot to do with technology. From the cash register to neon signs to shopping carts with wheels, new tools have made shopping easier for us… MORE
When we hear about security breaches on the news, it’s always about a disaster at a big enterprise. Target, Walmart and Home Depot are just some of the major players that have dealt with the damage and public scrutiny that results from cybercrime. Owners of small and medium-sized businesses may sit back and think, “Good thing we won’t have that problem.” Unfortunately, Internet criminals don’t discriminate. Customer data and credit card numbers are equally valuable… MORE
Just when you thought that this current presidential campaign couldn’t get stranger, a telecommunications consultancy is going to get involved. But don’t worry. We’re not here to push for one candidate or one party. We wanted to speak up because, as concerned citizens like you, we can spot moments in a campaign and cringe, “Oh no, he/she didn’t really just say that, right?” And as a firm that specializes in cloud implementations, we often read… MORE
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
