When trying to understand and select the right switch for your needs, you will need to know which layer it will operate on and what functionality is available for that layer. There are seven layers in the open system interconnection (OSI) model of networking framework. These layers are: Physical Data [...]
Information Technology jobs are among the fastest growing in the country. That trend is not slowing down anytime soon and we’re excited about that. Being in the IT industry means constantly being open to technological changes and advancements. This makes IT an exciting industry, but with this fast-pace comes challenge [...]
With the recent price increases announced by Cisco on October 20, 2018, it’s important to remember that you have options when it comes to buying Cisco equipment. There are several reasons why buying used equipment can be the right financial decision. Tariffs and Fluctuating Markets Prior to the recent tariffs [...]
If you were in IT in the 1990s or early 2000s, you could probably tell some stories about things that have dramatically changed. Today’s opportunities and challenges in tech careers were virtually impossible to imagine before the Internet was widespread, before smartphones existed, and before connectivity was expected everywhere we [...]
With a new year comes new challenges, new opportunities, and exciting ideas for pushing your company's IT department forward. However, even the best-laid plans sometimes hit road bumps. So here are ten suggestions for worthwhile IT New Year's resolutions and some ways they might go awry. #1 - Roll Out [...]
Preventing problems before they happen is one of the goals of good network management. From bottlenecks to overheated servers, there are a lot of moving parts in your environment that require continual monitoring. Fortunately, you have tools available to help you stay ahead of potential problems or quickly identify an [...]
What will 2017 hold in store for the world of IT? Well, some say the biggest predictor of the future is a quick look at the past. That’s why we’ve recapped some of the biggest IT and network stories from 2016 and wrapped it all up with a few prognostications [...]
With major companies like Cisco, Hewlett Packard, and even Intel cutting jobs and restructuring their existing workforce as a result of the consumer move to cloud-computing continues, it begs the question — how will all of this affect consumers and businesses looking for solutions and service from these companies.
Streaming is everywhere. Once the ultimate symbol of the household, the television has beamed its way from the confines of the living room and into the busy hands of commuters, students, and professionals everywhere. What once served as an after-work wind-down aide has become, to many employers, an on-the-clock distraction. [...]
When shopping for a hardware partner, it can be tempting to simply go with whichever company is the biggest. You figure you can save some time by picking the quickest, most obvious option. It’s a little like choosing a place for lunch. The fast food joint around the corner is [...]
