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MPLS vs. SD-WAN
So you are contemplating replacing your MPLS network with an SD-WAN network. But you’re wondering, “What’s the difference?” Well, as I explained in a previous blog, SD-WAN can bring a ton of benefits, like increased network speed, more link uptime,…
Six Benefits of SD-WAN
You’re an IT manager for a company with multiple locations. Your MPLS WAN contract is coming up and you’re thinking… “Do we still need MPLS? Should we just go big bandwidth at all sites and run an IP-Sec VPN? Should…
The Best Business SIP Voice Providers
“SIP is SIP, right? If we are quoting SIP for our company’s voice, what feature differences can there be between providers?” During the month of December, (in between my Amazon shopping sessions), I set out to answer this question for…
SIP TRUNKING [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic illustrates the fantastic benefits of using SIP trunking for your company’s dial tone. Learn the 3 best SIP telecom solutions for your company, today! MY TOP 3
9 Data Center Colocation Differentiators – Part 1
Over the years, I’ve done a ton of data center colo facility tours with many of the major colo providers in Southern California. Not for myself, but accompanying a client (an IT Director or Sys Admin for a mid-size company),…
Differentiators of DDoS Mitigation Providers
Are you shopping for DDoS mitigation and you don’t know which questions you need to be asking? If so, this article will help. Over the last few months, it seemed to me that DDoS Mitigation is increasing in demand and…
Mike Smith’s Brain Episode 23: VoIP SIP Trunks with Great Voice Quality
If your company has an on-premises VoIP system that requires SIP trunks… DON’T think the public Internet is your only way to receive dial-tone. Jerry, Rod and his trusty sidekick are here to tell you all about the next best thing in SIP…
My network connection is slow and I don’t know why…
Learn about an unknown, extremely effective tool that will dramatically speed up your network connection! The heaven sent tool is called an Applications Performance Management (APM) and it is offered by some Internet and MPLS network providers, in fact, you may already have this service available to you!
MPLS Networks Are Not Dead… I think?
Think before you jump! Don’t kick MPLS to the curb just yet! Here are some crucial points to consider before making a move.
Having DaaS Latency? Get More Bandwidth or Switch to MPLS.
Having connectivity and latency issues with DaaS? Here are a few simple solutions that you may have not considered! Finding the best solution for your company’s needs.