Blog
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
Get a Killer Contact Center System… Without Changing Anything
Did you know that you can get an incredible hosted contact center solution without having to change your phone system… or telecom provider? Neither did I – until yesterday. The Old Technology It started last week when our Client Development Executive,…
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…
21 MPLS Features You Need to Know [White Paper]
When shopping for an MPLS network, don’t assume all providers offer the same features. As with anything, the devil is in the details! We’d like to give you a quick reference to the best unique MPLS features that are not…
Mike Smith’s Brain Episode 22: Dedicated SIP Trunking
Listen to Mike explain dedicated SIP trunking for VoIP phone systems and how it improves call quality. Also… watch for the editing error. Doh! INTERNS! Did you find it? Need a quote featuring the best 3 dedicated SIP providers for…
Mike Smith’s Brain E14: IPsec VPN or MPLS? Answered.
Welcome to Episode 14! In this Episode, Mike is going to present the solution to the tech scenario presented from episode 13. In this scenario, should your company use MPLS or just an IPsec VPN for it’s WAN? See how…
Mike Smith’s Brain E13: IPsec VPN vs MPLS
Welcome to E13 of @mikesmithsbrain. In this episode, mike proposes a tech scenario dealing with MPLS vs IPsec VPN WAN alternatives. Let’s see if your IT analysis skills measure up! Wich WAN technology would you choose to go with, given…