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How to Access Grants from Matthew McConaughey’s New Foundation
Accessing federal grants can be a tricky and time-consuming process, but the Greenlights Grant Initiative is here to help.
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Aruba UXI: An Asset for Every Industry
Aruba UXI can help organizations gain insights into user experience, meaning it can benefit countless industries. Discover which industries stand to...
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The Benefits of Aruba UXI
Aruba UXI can transform your organization by delivering valuable insights into the user experience. Learn more about the tool’s benefits in the...
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Security Cameras as an IT Purchase
Security cameras are an invaluable investment, but you need to ensure your backend is able to support them. That means working with an IT specialist...
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Understanding AI in the Face of ChatGPT
Robert Elgart: Jun 23, 2023 7:09:40 PM
AI isn’t simply good or bad. Like everything, it’s a nuanced issue. AI can help us do countless things more efficiently, but it can also be...
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An Introduction to Aruba UXI
Poor user experience can have negative ripple effects across an entire organization, so you need to pay attention — and that starts with measuring...
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Don’t Let Your Guard Down, Attackers are Still Phishing
Phishing is alive and well — and being overconfident in your ability to avoid it makes you incredibly vulnerable.
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The Advantages of Getting Products from a Value-Added Partner
Robert Elgart: Apr 27, 2023 1:15:02 PM
While fulfillment centers are solely in the business of selling products, value-added partners, like TTI, go above and beyond to ensure you get the...
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Hey K-12s, Let’s Talk About Non-E-Rate Purchases
The E-rate program has helped countless K-12 schools afford telecommunications services and Internet access. However, there are still a few necessary...
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Discover Groundbreaking Tech Support with PAVTAC
Through PAVTAC, TTI offers tech support as you’ve never seen before. We’re here for our customers 24/7, building strong relationships and providing...
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Why You Should Choose TTI for Your Managed Services
When it comes to managed services, your provider can make all the difference. If you want a provider that goes above and beyond, look no further than...
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Top 5 Things Affecting Your Network Performance
Sub-par network performance can have widespread impacts on your organization and those you serve, making optimal network performance a must, no...
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Discover Cabling that Works for You
TTI Cable makes it easy to get the exact cabling solutions you’re looking for, whether they’re stocked and shipped the day you order or they’re OEM.
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The IoT Surge and the Growing Importance of WiFi 6E
IoT has hit the mainstream — and it will only grow from here. While IoT devices can make life much easier, they can also quickly clog up your network...
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Why You Should Buy Your Physical Security Solutions from an IT Company
Robert Elgart: Feb 27, 2023 9:19:45 PM
Security solutions are essential for every organization, but you shouldn’t just purchase them from the first source you see. Instead, you should buy...
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PEPPM: The Best Way for Public Agencies to Purchase Technology
PEPPM makes purchasing new technology a breeze for public agencies. And TTI’s new exclusive CSIU award is making it even easier to become our...
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Pensando is Transforming Switching Architecture. That’s a Good Thing.
Craig Badrick: Jan 26, 2023 8:45:11 PM
Pensando’s distributed services switching architecture is changing the game for the better. Learn more about Pensando and all the benefits it brings.
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Should We Trust AI with Our Cybersecurity in 2023?
Craig Badrick: Jan 23, 2023 8:31:14 PM
Cybersecurity and AI are becoming ever more entwined as both technologies advance, but how much trust should we place in AI to protect our systems...
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Tech Layoffs
Being laid off can be devastating, but it’s also an opportunity to move your career forward in a different direction.
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WiFi 6E: The Hype is Real
Robert Elgart: Jan 11, 2023 1:28:21 AM
WiFi 6E is here, and while it may sound like it’s too good to be true, we’re here to tell you that all the hype is true! Learn more.
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The Holidays Are Here — And So Are the Hackers
The holidays bring opportunities to get together with loved ones, eat well, and celebrate the end of another year. They also bring an onslaught in...
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The Rise in Public Ransomware Attacks
Robert Elgart: Dec 15, 2022 11:58:55 PM
From attacks on school districts to government organizations, bad actors are increasingly using ransomware to attack the public sector.
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The Supply Chain: A 2022 Recap and Tips for 2023
Craig Badrick: Nov 29, 2022 9:32:48 PM
Supply chain disruptions and delays have impacted businesses in the IT sector for the last several years, and it looks like those issues will...
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A New Approach to Curbing Vaping in Schools
The last few years have seen vaping become an increasingly popular activity among teenagers across the country. Today, 2.5 million American middle...
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Cybersecurity Risks in the Software Supply Chain
Tony Pugielli: Nov 8, 2022 5:41:03 PM
The supply chain has experienced many problems over the last several years, and now the software supply chain is facing problems of its own as bad...
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The Many Benefits of SD-WAN
Craig Badrick: Nov 2, 2022 2:24:26 PM
SD-WAN offers many benefits, including improved performance, lower costs, and increased visibility. Discover how you can take advantage of it to...
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Is Your Large Public Venue Up to the Challenges of 2023?
Robert Elgart: Oct 18, 2022 4:16:49 PM
With large events back in full swing across the country, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared to meet guest expectations for everything from...
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Looking to Upgrade Your Network? Don’t Forget Your Structured Cabling
A network upgrade usually means faster network speeds, but if you’ve forgotten to invest in updated structured cabling, those speeds might be out of...
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Meet Spectralink: The Leader in Enterprise Mobility Technology
Having high-quality, reliable communication is a must for mobile workers, but many have had to go without it due to a simple lack of available...
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The Many Advantages of Security Interoperability
Robert Elgart: Sep 28, 2022 7:38:59 PM
Safety is essential, so why not choose an advanced, interoperable system that brings your security to new heights?
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What We Can Learn From the Twitter Whistleblower
Twitter is making headlines yet again, this time thanks to whistleblower Peiter Zatko who called out the company for its cybersecurity mismanagement....
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Embracing the Future with Nimble Storage
Siloed IT infrastructures are no longer cutting it. It’s time to turn to more advanced storage solutions. Learn more.
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Secure Your School Buses Against Thefts
Robert Elgart: Aug 30, 2022 6:31:03 PM
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise, but smart cameras can help keep your buses secure.
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Preparing High Schools for the Esports Revolution
Esports are more popular than ever in schools, but gamers need more than just quality monitors and graphic cards to succeed. They also need robust...
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The Relentless Rise of Advanced Cyberattacks
Craig Badrick: Aug 12, 2022 4:24:18 PM
Two recently discovered cyberattacks serve as a jarring reminder that these attacks are becoming increasingly frequent and advanced, making proper...
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How Can Private Schools Benefit from E-rate Funding?
E-rate funding is a great resource that allows all schools — not just public ones — to increase their connectivity! Learn how private schools can...
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Could Supply Chain Bottlenecks in the IT Sector Continue Beyond 2022?
Craig Badrick: Jul 11, 2022 6:39:16 PM
Supply chain shortages have had a major impact on the IT sector. Halfway through 2022, the questions remain: What does the future look like and what...
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Cybersecurity Failure Forces University Closure. What Went Wrong?
Tony Pugielli: Jun 23, 2022 11:14:08 PM
A recent ransomware attack forced a college into closure after 157 years. What can we learn from this case? And why are ransomware attacks against...
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How Supply Chain Issues Are Impacting Critical Systems Upgrades
Innovative as-a-service solutions are allowing industry leaders to operate without a hiccup, and overcome the impact of persisting supply chain...
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Bringing Networking and Security Under One Roof with SASE
Craig Badrick: May 4, 2022 12:59:30 PM
With remote work on the rise, SASE has emerged as the latest enterprise-grade cloud architecture that bolsters network security, drives down...
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What Logistics Organizations Can Do to Improve Processes Amidst Increased Demand
Craig Badrick: Apr 12, 2022 6:37:03 PM
As global supply chain bottlenecks persist, optimizing the controllables has never mattered more. Here are five process improvements warehouses are...
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The Importance of Creating a Security Culture
Craig Badrick: Mar 31, 2022 6:04:51 PM
Your organization’s security culture can be the difference between staying safe or remaining vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Prioritize your...
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What Can the Ukraine Conflict Teach Us About Modern Cybersecurity?
Tony Pugielli: Mar 24, 2022 4:35:29 PM
While the war in Ukraine is thousands of miles away, domestic cybersecurity professionals must pay close attention to stay ahead of emerging threat...
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Wifi 6E is Here, But is Your Network Ready for It?
WiFi 6E is taking wireless internet to new heights. But before your enterprise can power into the 6E era, you need to have a compatible network that...
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How HPE GreenLake’s Consumption Model is Transforming Networks
Craig Badrick: Feb 8, 2022 3:44:58 PM
With HPE GreenLake, the latest innovation in as-a-service solutions has arrived. Find out how the groundbreaking consumption model can make your life...
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What Is the Cyber Score?
Craig Badrick: Jan 31, 2022 4:00:35 AM
Cyber scores may become more common in the coming years. Find out what they measure and what benefits (and potential risks) they present.
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What Is Ethical AI?
As Artificial Intelligence filters into ever more industries, a new conversation is emerging around its ethical use and the measures that must be...
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How a Cyber Attack Caused a Cream Cheese Shortage
You know that major cream cheese shortage that’s been making headlines? It turns out hackers were behind it. And it was only one of several major...
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The Dangers of Killware
Tony Pugielli: Jan 14, 2022 11:49:08 AM
Killware is the latest — and perhaps scariest — cyber threat making headlines. Learn what killware is and why everyone should be aware of the dangers...
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What is log4j: Untangling the Biggest Cybersecurity Vulnerability in History
Tony Pugielli: Jan 10, 2022 4:55:10 PM
Find out why security experts are calling the newly-discovered log4j vulnerability “apocalyptic” — and discover what the vulnerability means for you.
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5 Reasons You Should Be Using Aruba Central in 2022
Simplify cloud network management with Aruba Central — a powerful solution that helps IT teams take control of their distributed wired and wireless...
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The Future of Cybersecurity: Passwordless Authentication
Passwords are inherently vulnerable. That’s why some organizations are taking a new approach to securing their accounts and devices: passwordless...
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Cloud vs SimpliVity vs Nimble
Craig Badrick: Dec 10, 2021 12:54:22 PM
The cloud may once have been the best choice for storage, but hyperconverged infrastructure is quickly becoming the frontrunner in the space. Learn...
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An IT Expert’s Guide to Cryptocurrency
Craig Badrick: Oct 28, 2021 11:24:30 AM
For the past several years, everyone has been talking about the power of blockchain and the potential of cryptocurrency. But what do those terms...
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What Enterprises Can Learn from the Apple iPhone Hack
Why enterprises should use the recent Apple iPhone hack as a learning opportunity and make changes to ensure they don’t fall victim to a future...
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How Technology Can Bolster K-12 Curriculum
With new E-rate funding available to school districts across the country, it’s a great time for superintendents to make tech investments that can...
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What the American Rescue Plan Means for Your School District
School districts are about to get a lot of new funding thanks to the American Rescue Plan, but the question is: what’s the best way to use it?
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Understanding the Current Chip Shortage
Craig Badrick: Aug 13, 2021 11:09:47 AM
A recent spike in demand and lack of supply has caused a semiconductor chip shortage. Learn about the causes — and the unexpected silver lining.
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What is SD-WAN and How Can It Help Your Business?
Craig Badrick: Aug 10, 2021 5:44:23 PM
SD-WAN is helping businesses improve performance and security by transforming the way users connect to applications.
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The Wildest Data Breaches in History — and What We Can Learn From Them
Understanding how some of the wildest data breaches occurred can teach us valuable lessons about staying protected — and mitigating damage — in the...
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The Argument Against Zero Trust: Is It Valid?
Craig Badrick: Jul 28, 2021 4:31:18 PM
You may come across skeptics of the Zero Trust model who argue that it’s an impractical solution. But do the negatives truly outweigh the positives?
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The Worst Data Breaches of 2021 (So Far)
2021 is only half over, but there have already been a number of costly data breaches in various industries. Learn about this year’s worst breaches...
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When Your Technology Partner Becomes Part of the Team
When the Town of Clarkstown left their former IT partner for TTI, they found more than just tech support and financial savings — they gained a...
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How Large Public Venues Can Prep for Incoming Crowds
Craig Badrick: Jul 1, 2021 6:39:08 PM
As the world starts to look a little more like normal, large public venues need to prepare for the return of crowds. That means strengthening their...
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What the Pandemic Has Taught Us about K-12 IT
As school districts prepare to return to classrooms this fall, it’s a good time to examine what we’ve learned during the pandemic and how to apply...
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How IT Solutions Can Help Combat Brain Drain
Craig Badrick: May 26, 2021 12:34:03 PM
The right IT solutions can help slow or even reverse brain drain while enabling businesses to thrive post-pandemic.
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Is Your School’s Network Ready to Return to Full Student Capacity?
Craig Badrick: May 17, 2021 5:12:37 PM
With some states announcing plans for full in-person learning this fall, it’s time for schools to consider whether their networks and technologies...
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Why Do You Need a Wireless Site Survey?
Improve your network capacity and connectivity to meet user demands with the help of a best-in-class predictive wireless site survey.
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How to Find the Right Technology Solutions for Petrochem
Robert Elgart: May 7, 2021 4:36:20 PM
The petrochem industry is lagging when it comes to embracing IoT technology. Fortunately, finding tech that’s both safe and secure is now easier than...
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Could Remote Learning Increase Security Risks for Students?
Remote learning has made children more vulnerable to identity theft, malware attacks, and phishing scams than ever before. Learn how to keep them...
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How the Right Technology Can Improve Your Energy Efficiency
With the right technology and a powerful network, you can easily improve sustainability initiatives — and save money at the same time.
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How to Store and Secure Your IoT Data
Managing data from IoT devices comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s how you can store your IoT data effectively and make sure you stay cyber...
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How SolarWinds’ Approach to Cybersecurity Made It Vulnerable to an Attack
The recent SolarWinds hack highlights common problems with the way organizations approach cybersecurity and reinforces the importance of having a...
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What We Can Learn from the Attempted Attack on a Florida Water Treatment Plant
Craig Badrick: Mar 2, 2021 11:16:46 AM
A failed attempt to poison the water at a Florida treatment plant serves as a jarring reminder of the dangers of weak cybersecurity.
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How WiFi 6 Can Keep Outdoor Spaces Connected for Remote Learning
Without access to strong WiFi at home, many students are turning to outdoor spaces to stay connected and complete their remote education.
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COVID-19 Calls for Healthcare Providers to Modernize IT Infrastructure
Robert Elgart: Feb 16, 2021 10:57:01 AM
With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing new challenges to healthcare infrastructure that is already stretched thin, now is the time to start taking steps...
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What the New Federal COVID-19 Funding Means for K-12 Schools
The new COVID relief stimulus package includes $54.3 billion for K-12 schools nationwide to invest in their present and future success.
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What You May Not Know You Can Use E-rate Funding For
With the E-rate filing window now open, it’s important to understand exactly what you can and cannot use funds for. Here’s what you might be...
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Is Your Organization Being Ethical When It Comes to Data Privacy?
Robert Elgart: Jan 28, 2021 1:09:10 PM
Everyone knows you should protect your customers’ data, but where does your ethical responsibility lie in the event of a breach?
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Make Secure Network Access Easy with Aruba ClearPass
Aruba ClearPass makes it easier for authorized users to access your network and establish connections — without compromising security.
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The Automation Problem: As Tools and Systems Become Smarter, Will They Replace the IT Workforce?
Craig Badrick: Dec 16, 2020 1:12:37 PM
Are robots really coming to take your job? Probably not. In fact, AI and automation offer a lot of advantages that can help businesses and workers...
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Everything You Need to Know About Penetration Testing
Tony Pugielli: Dec 8, 2020 3:49:47 PM
For organizations working to protect themselves from cybersecurity threats, looking at their IT environment through the eyes of a hacker can be the...
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TTI Joins the U.S. Small Business Chamber of Commerce
TTI is now a member of the U.S. Small Business Chamber of Commerce, solidifying our support for the American economy — and the role small businesses...
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Dissecting a Phishing Attack
Tony Pugielli: Nov 24, 2020 7:54:32 AM
Phishing attacks are on the rise in the era of remote work, and today’s businesses need to take the appropriate steps to protect themselves from...
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The 2021 E-Rate Changes That Could Cause You to Miss Out on Funding
E-rate funding is changing with the start of the 2021 funding cycle. Is your school district still prepared to secure vital funds in the face of...
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What Is a Network Security Assessment (and Why Do You Need One)?
Tony Pugielli: Oct 30, 2020 9:36:11 AM
A network security assessment helps you identify vulnerabilities in your security posture so you can better resist an attack.
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Gaining Full Visibility Into Your Environment With the Verkada SV11
Robert Elgart: Oct 21, 2020 1:11:25 PM
Go beyond smart cameras to get complete visibility into your spaces with Verkada’s new all-in-one environmental sensor, the SV11.
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How COVID-19 Presents an Opportunity for Forward-Thinking Investments in Higher Education
As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes higher education institutions into a more digitally-oriented world, there is a new opportunity for exciting long-term...
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The State of Women in Tech
Craig Badrick: Oct 7, 2020 9:30:17 AM
Women represent untapped potential when it comes to fields like IT and cybersecurity — but how should businesses go about bringing women in and...
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The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Continues to Worsen
Craig Badrick: Oct 1, 2020 9:41:05 AM
An increasing number of cyber threats are exacerbated by the worsening cybersecurity skills shortage. Managed IT services are the solution.
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Why Your Smart Cameras Could Be Your Biggest Security Risk
Craig Badrick: Sep 22, 2020 5:39:54 PM
Security cameras are designed to keep your business safe — but what if they’re actually making you vulnerable to cyber attacks?
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How Aruba ESP Helps Your Business Gain a Competitive Advantage at the Edge
Craig Badrick: Sep 10, 2020 10:13:22 AM
Aruba ESP helps businesses get ahead of the competition by enabling rapid and powerful data insights at the edge — without sacrificing security in...
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Cybersecurity Priorities
Craig Badrick: Aug 28, 2020 8:55:16 AM
A recent report by the Enterprise Strategy Group shows just how much IT professionals must work to keep up with the shifting cybersecurity challenges...
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Optimizing the Edge With Aruba ESP
Craig Badrick: Aug 18, 2020 8:55:04 AM
The future of networking is at the edge. AI-powered platform Aruba ESP can help you optimize edge computing while maintaining enterprise-grade...
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Contact Tracing Solutions to Help Your Employees Get Back to Work
Contact tracing can help businesses adapt to the “new normal” by minimizing the chances of a COVID-19 outbreak when your employees resume in-person...
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Announcing Our Partnership with Verkada
Craig Badrick: Jul 16, 2020 11:19:42 AM
Our new partnership with Verkada is bringing powerful, intuitive security solutions to our customers.
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How Hackers Are Exploiting Vulnerabilities Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
Robert Elgart: Apr 2, 2020 10:36:26 AM
The rise of remote work and increased anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic have opened up new opportunities for cyber criminals to take advantage.
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Enabling Remote Work Solutions During a Pandemic
Are you prepared to implement effective remote work solutions to keep your business running during a global pandemic or similar crisis?
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The Five Types of Insider Threats to Look Out For
Craig Badrick: Mar 17, 2020 11:06:47 AM
Insider threats can be just as damaging as external attacks. Knowing how to identify and prevent these attacks is critical for organizations of all...
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An IT Checklist for Opening a New Business Location
There are an overwhelming number of things to do when opening up a new business — this IT checklist can help you ensure that key preparations don’t...
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Building an Incident Response Plan
Craig Badrick: Feb 24, 2020 7:10:32 AM
An incident response plan is the best way for an organization to mitigate damage and stay protected in the event of a successful cyber attack....
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How Tensions in the Middle East Call for Increased Cybersecurity
Tony Pugielli: Feb 21, 2020 7:03:21 AM
State-sponsored cyber attacks are no longer limited to military and defense organizations. Businesses across industries are potential targets, making...
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Three IT Challenges That Will Require Attention in 2020
To help ensure your 2020 digital transformation initiatives are successful, it’s important to keep these three IT challenges in mind. As we move...
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Active Ransomware Attack Targets US School Districts
Craig Badrick: Feb 6, 2020 5:27:22 AM
Cybercriminals have learned that schools are prime targets for ransomware attacks — don’t let your school be the next victim. Cyber threats are a...
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The Commonly Exploited Applications Your Enterprise Is Already Using
Tony Pugielli: Jan 27, 2020 8:26:09 AM
When it comes to applications in the workplace, the most ubiquitous might also be the most commonly exploited. The explosion of IoT connected devices...
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The Importance of Software Updates and Patches
Patch management can help your business improve security, decrease downtime, and demonstrate compliance. Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down in...
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The Data Breach You May Have Narrowly Avoided Over the Holidays
We’ve turned the corner on the holiday season, but it’s important to understand the increased risks to equip your business with the best security...
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The Role of Network Security Analytics
Craig Badrick: Jan 6, 2020 9:41:59 AM
Security analytics leverage principles of big data to improve security — both physical security and network security. In a recent article, we wrote...
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How to Maximize Your E-Rate Funding
E-rate regulations have changed to make the Category Two E-rate budget system a permanent fixture of the E-rate program. For nearly 20 years, the...
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An American-Made Surveillance System
In light of recent concerns about foreign surveillance cameras entering government buildings, CIOs would be wise to do the necessary research when...
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How World Class Network Analytics Tools Enable Smarter Decision-Making
Network analytics solutions can help your business make smarter, data-driven decisions to optimize network performance. In an era defined by device...
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How High-Speed Copper Enables Network Growth
High-speed copper cabling allows enterprises to future-proof their networks to meet the technology demands of tomorrow. In today’s digital era, the...
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2019 Lone Worker Safety Conference Highlights Need for Awareness
The 2019 Lone Worker Safety Conference highlighted the importance of empowering lone workers to put their safety first. On October 15th, workers from...
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How Smart Cameras Are Shaking Up These Three Industries
The proliferation of the IoT is changing the business world as we know it. One of the most exciting technologies leading this charge is the smart...
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IoT Security Best Practices
As the number of IoT devices continue to soar, so do the security risks associated with their presence. Implementing IoT security best practices...
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Going Paperless: A Guide to Green IT
The green IT trend is about more than just saving the environment — it can help reduce costs, improve your company image, and provide better data...
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How TTI Prepared Octorara Area School District for the Future of Education
Robert Elgart: Oct 29, 2019 6:27:40 AM
No one knows what the future of education holds — but upgrading to WiFi 6 can help school districts be prepared for whatever comes next. The world is...
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What is Target Wake Time?
Target Wake Time (TWT), one of WiFi 6’s most clever features, helps devices conserve power, and prevents channel contention. Here’s why enterprises...
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Academic Institutions Embrace Aruba WiFi 6 with Turn-key Technologies, Inc.
SAYREVILLE, NJ. – October 10, 2019 – Turn-key Technologies, Inc. (TTI) is proud to partner with Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, to be...
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Everything You Need to Know About The New Jersey Hotel Panic Alarm Bill (S.2986)
NJ S.2986 becomes effective on January 1st, 2020, which means hotels need to start installing duress alarms today. Here’s what you need to know: This...
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Paging Systems Remain Crucial for Critical Communications
Although IoT and smart devices are exciting and offer new capabilities, sometimes the most reliable form of communication is an old-fashioned pager....
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Three Technologies Schools Should Invest in This Year
As the workplace becomes increasingly digital, college students need more exposure to technology in the classroom. Here’s what university CTOs can do...
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How OFDMA Will Transform Enterprise Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6 is coming out at the end of 2019, and it’s going to be a gamechanger. The secret weapon? OFDMA. WiFi 6, also known as the 802.11ax standard,...
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What is a Service Mesh?
Craig Badrick: Aug 28, 2019 6:03:27 AM
A microservices architecture can offer enterprises a number of benefits, but without a service mesh, IT teams will be unable to mitigate a slew of...
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Smishing and Vishing: The Evolution of Social Engineering Cyber Attacks
Robert Elgart: Aug 22, 2019 1:54:16 PM
With the recent additions of smishing and vishing, social engineering phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated. Enterprises with technically...
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What is SQL Injection and How Can It Be Prevented?
Tony Pugielli: Aug 20, 2019 5:35:31 AM
SQL injection attacks are some of the oldest and simplest hacks out there, yet they still pose serious threats to enterprise networks. Here’s how...
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Workplace Wearables Shake Things Up in Three Key Industries
As wearables begin to make a significant impact in the manufacturing, field service, and security industries, the cybersecurity implications are not...
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IoT Security is an Enterprise Problem — Here’s How SSL Encryption Can Help
IoT devices are transforming the way enterprises do business, but companies that don’t take the time to secure their networks leave themselves...
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Data Protection in the Era of Virtual Computing: How HPE SimpliVity Can Help the IT Teams of the Future
Craig Badrick: Aug 7, 2019 5:30:07 AM
With SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) simplifies the process of enterprise data protection and backups....
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The Data Black Market (pt. 2): Infamous Data Breaches in History
Robert Elgart: Aug 6, 2019 4:41:43 AM
s the black market for stolen data grows, cybercriminals are targeting enterprises more aggressively than ever. Don’t let your organization join this...
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The Data Black Market: Where Hackers Take Stolen Data
Robert Elgart: Aug 5, 2019 5:16:42 AM
In order for CIOs to keep customers’ and employees’ data secure, it’s important for them to have a good understanding of what cybercriminals do with...
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How to Integrate IT Systems After a Merger
Mergers are an important part of enterprise growth, but they present a number of challenges for IT departments in particular. CIOs must be sure to...
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How Office Layout Impacts Wireless Network Design
With office design evolving over time, enterprises must rethink their wireless networks to meet the needs of an ever-evolving and increasingly...
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IT Infrastructure in the Coworking Era
Craig Badrick: Jul 30, 2019 5:31:52 AM
With open office plans, task-based layouts, high turnover, and diverse tenant rosters, coworking spaces represent some of the most challenging...
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Lessons IT Teams Can Learn From Enterprise Digital Transformation
Small and large companies alike are embracing digital transformation to gain a competitive edge. Here are three best practices to help your...
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Gun Legislation and Security Systems Need to Work Together to Prevent School Shootings
An incident involving an armed man outside of a New Jersey elementary school underscores the need for legislators to implement the proper security...
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How Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency Affects Your Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Jul 17, 2019 4:53:12 AM
With Libra, Facebook has taken the latest step in making cryptocurrency more ubiquitous, and now your enterprise data is more valuable to hackers...
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Why a Zero Trust Architecture Could Solve Your Cybersecurity Problems
Craig Badrick: Jul 16, 2019 9:37:16 AM
A new generation of cybersecurity threats requires a new cybersecurity strategy: Zero Trust security. Enterprise investment in cybersecurity may be...
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What is a Microservices Architecture?
Craig Badrick: Jul 15, 2019 8:31:25 AM
For enterprises in the process of building proprietary applications, committing to a microservices architecture offers strategic benefits that are...
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Cybersecurity and the Growing Remote Workforce
Remote work policies can benefit employees and employers alike, but enterprises must address a slew of unique cybersecurity challenges before they...
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Identifying the Four Main Threat Actor Types
Craig Badrick: Jul 9, 2019 12:16:02 PM
In order to develop best practices for threat intelligence, enterprises must be aware of the four most common types of primary threat actors. In...
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How to Support Your Employees During the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
As the IT skills gap continues to grow, enterprises must invest in their existing security teams to retain talent and keep their networks secure....
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The Baltimore Ransomware Attack: What You Should Know About Threat Intelligence
Tony Pugielli: Jun 27, 2019 6:12:21 AM
As ransomware attacks continue to strike cities and businesses, enterprises must leverage threat intelligence to strengthen their defenses. On May...
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Dynamic Risk Assessment: Why Traditional Risk Analysis Isn’t Enough
Robert Elgart: Jun 26, 2019 6:23:28 AM
Lone workers face more risk in the workplace than traditional office employees. Dynamic risk assessment can help these workers stay protected from...
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Why You Should Upgrade to WiFi 6
The rapid growth of enterprise IoT ecosystems pushes businesses to adopt WiFi 6 — now. Enterprises today are tasked with supporting a skyrocketing...
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What Is The Difference Between WiFi 5 and WiFi 6?
Craig Badrick: Jun 18, 2019 5:56:26 AM
As enterprises look for advanced networking technology to support their evolving needs, WiFi 6 offers a host of game-changing improvements over its...
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What is the Building Internet of Things (BIoT)?
Craig Badrick: Jun 13, 2019 5:30:33 AM
The Building Internet of Things (BIoT) promises cost reductions, efficiency gains, and transformational capabilities, but enterprises will need...
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Top 5 Challenges of Managing IoT Networks
Craig Badrick: Jun 12, 2019 5:53:45 AM
Running a successful IoT network can provide numerous benefits and efficiencies for your enterprise, but also comes with a number of challenges. For...
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What A Smart Building Looks Like
Craig Badrick: Jun 10, 2019 5:54:00 AM
Smart building technology can cut maintenance costs, streamline operations, and offer a better experience for residents and workers — but only with...
3 min read
As Warehouses Come Online, New Networking Solutions Are Needed
Robert Elgart: Jun 6, 2019 5:52:39 AM
he warehouse of the future will rely on IoT devices to cut costs, improve efficiencies, and boost security. In this article, we’ll discuss what...
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What Is Neuromorphic Computing and How Could It Impact Enterprise IT?
Craig Badrick: Jun 5, 2019 6:19:56 AM
Neuromorphic computing uses analog circuitry to mimic the way the human brain processes information. Recent progress in the field could have a major...
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The Top 4 Risks That Lone Workers Face (And How to Manage Them)
These are the four most common risks that lone workers face. What can employers do to mitigate the dangers? The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded...
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Is AIOps the Real Deal?
Tony Pugielli: May 23, 2019 5:27:00 AM
AIOps is saving enterprises operational costs and labor, but most IT teams are not ready to deploy and manage it. Artificial Intelligence Operations...
3 min read
Will Blockchain Make an Impact in the Enterprise?
Craig Badrick: May 22, 2019 8:56:00 AM
No longer synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin alone, blockchain is being tapped by enterprises to fill gaps across a range of IT...
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From Stuxnet to Industroyer: The Biggest Hacks in the History of the Industrial IoT
Craig Badrick: May 16, 2019 6:53:00 AM
From Stuxnet to Industroyer, here’s what history’s biggest IIoT hacks can teach us about cybersecurity in the Industrial Internet of Things. Because...
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The Aruba 500 Series Access Points: Starship Enterprise-Grade WiFi
A new generation of WiFi 6 access points is here; the Aruba 500 series is a game changer. Star Trek’s USS Enterprise is the ultimate vessel for...
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Does AI Need Blockchain?
Craig Badrick: May 13, 2019 6:14:00 AM
Blockchain and artificial intelligence are both highly-touted emerging technologies, but for the enterprise, they might not intersect as well as...
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How Can Enterprises Tackle the IT Skills Shortage?
Craig Badrick: May 10, 2019 10:51:00 AM
Here are some strategies that enterprises can implement to better staff, upskill, and improve their IT departments. As big businesses increasingly...
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Preparing for Wearables in the Workplace: What IT Teams Need to Know
As wearables enter the workplace, CIOs and their IT teams must prepare for the attendant cybersecurity challenges — and the opportunities to capture...
3 min read
How Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Intersect
Craig Badrick: May 7, 2019 4:08:00 AM
While bringing operational technology online promises to transform the industrial sector, key stakeholders need to prioritize cybersecurity practices...
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WiFi 6 Is Coming and Enterprises Need to Think About Cabling
Craig Badrick: May 3, 2019 9:41:00 AM
WiFi 6 promises to improve wireless speeds, but obsolete cabling could place a bottleneck on your network. WiFi 6 — previously known as 802.11ax — is...
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What Can Smart Rate Do for Wired Network Infrastructure?
Robert Elgart: May 1, 2019 4:42:00 AM
As enterprises prepare for Wi-Fi 6, now’s the time to decide whether to rip and replace your existing cabling or invest in solutions designed to get...
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WiFi for Large Warehouses: The 5 Most Common Mistakes
WiFi networks for warehouses: a notoriously difficult challenge. Here are the five most common mistakes made when setting up warehouse WiFi networks....
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How Many Access Points Do I Need?
To achieve optimal performance and cost-efficiency, make sure to figure out how many access points you need before installing your WiFi network. How...
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The Ultimate Wireless Site Survey Checklist (2024)
What are the steps to conducting a wireless site survey for your business? Here’s our comprehensive guide.
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Cabling: The Most Overlooked Aspect of Your Network
Kevin Murphy: Apr 1, 2019 6:27:00 AM
Enterprises seeking high-performing networks can’t afford to ignore their network cabling, as this oft-overlooked networking component is a critical...
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The 5 Most Common Problems with Hospital Networks
Craig Badrick: Mar 19, 2019 4:15:00 AM
Hospital networks are struggling to keep up with cybersecurity, HIPAA regulations, data management, and more. As the healthcare industry shifts its...
3 min read
WiFi Access Point Placement Best Practices
Strategic placement of wireless access points ensures organizations get the most out of their WiFi networks. Whether planning a new installation or...
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From Proactive to Predictive: How Network Analytics Are Revolutionizing Network Performance Monitoring
Craig Badrick: Mar 13, 2019 12:15:38 PM
Predictive network analytics are helping enterprises optimize their networks, anticipate capacity requirements, and forecast future needs more...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Warehouse Robots
Warehouse robots increase productivity and efficiency, and can take on labor-intensive tasks that drain human capital. From inventory drones to...
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To Make the Leap to Industry 4.0, Manufacturers Must Solve Cybersecurity Challenges
Manufacturers have always been prime targets for cybercriminals, but as Industry 4.0 technologies bring massive amounts of valuable proprietary data...
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What Is Public Key Infrastructure and How Could It Help Secure the IoT?
Tony Pugielli: Mar 5, 2019 6:32:31 AM
IT professionals looking to secure their IoT devices are turning to public key infrastructure. What is PKI, and can it help secure your IoT network?...
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How to Improve Employee Retention in the IT Sector
he IT industry has long suffered from a gender gap, a skills gap, and the need for continuous reeducation amidst a rapidly evolving tech landscape....
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The Top 5 Benefits of SD-WAN
Craig Badrick: Feb 27, 2019 3:37:40 AM
No longer just a buzzworthy emerging technology, investment in SD-WAN is expected to see major growth in the coming years. These are the five...
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Top 5 IoT Solutions for Warehouse Security
Robert Elgart: Feb 26, 2019 4:06:40 AM
From AI security cameras to biometric access controls, these IoT devices can help prevent warehouse theft and safeguard employees. The Internet of...
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IoT Connectivity Options Compared
Craig Badrick: Feb 20, 2019 9:23:57 AM
The IoT is a broad and complex technology, which means there’s no default, out-of-the-box IoT solution that will be right-fit for every enterprise....
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How to Make AIOps Work for Enterprise IT Teams
Tony Pugielli: Feb 19, 2019 3:53:53 AM
When it comes to implementing AIOps tools successfully, the key is using quality data for specific objectives. Traditional network monitoring tools...
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Top 5 Campus Networking Trends for 2019
These five trends will redefine campus networking in 2019. A university campus is one of the most interesting environments in which to watch new...
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Predictive Network Analytics — Not Just for Data Centers Anymore
Craig Badrick: Feb 13, 2019 9:29:54 AM
With powerful predictive analytics tools, enterprises can now leverage historical data to prevent network problems before they occur. Enterprises...
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How to Choose the Right Network Automation Tools
Robert Elgart: Feb 12, 2019 11:42:21 AM
Network automation tools are revolutionizing the speed and efficiency of network management. Here’s how to choose the network automation tool that’s...
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IT Staffing Problems Holding Back the Accelerating Digitization of Healthcare
Craig Badrick: Feb 8, 2019 2:00:00 AM
As the healthcare industry embraces rapid digitization, the pressure is on to solve IT staffing shortages that organizations can ill afford to...
VIDEO: School Security Systems — What’s Now and What’s Next?
Craig Badrick: Feb 7, 2019 7:14:31 AM
Stay on top of the latest advancements in school security technology. With the unfortunate rise in school shootings over the past two decades,...
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What CTOs Can Do to Get IT and OT on the Same Page
Craig Badrick: Feb 6, 2019 12:00:00 PM
With the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things comes increasing demand for collaboration between IT and OT, meaning convergence is on the...
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New and Emerging Trends in Lone Worker Protection
Craig Badrick: Jan 31, 2019 3:38:24 AM
As innovative workplace strategies allow fewer employees to handle greater responsibilities, employers have a responsibility to protect their workers...
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2018 Was a Big Year for Cybercrime, But 2019 Could Be Worse
After another explosive year of cybercriminal activity, experts predict that 2019 could be even worse. Cybercrime is flourishing. The Ponemon...
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Back to Basics: Single-Pair Ethernet Cabling Is the Future (Again)
Craig Badrick: Jan 25, 2019 5:05:58 AM
The proliferation of IoT devices has spurred a new approach to Ethernet cabling that balances cutting-edge innovation with a tried-and-tested...
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What Is Data Gravity?
Craig Badrick: Jan 23, 2019 3:58:56 AM
This simple concept helps explain the rise of cloud and edge computing within the era of big data. Data gravity is a term coined by GE Engineer Dave...
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Blazing Fast Networks Will Power the Next Wave of Ecommerce Solutions
The ecommerce and omnichannel retail sectors should brace for the next great disruption: next-generation networks to support rapid innovation....
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From AIOps to the AIoT: Artificial Intelligence Will Run The World
Craig Badrick: Jan 16, 2019 4:09:27 AM
To manage complex networks and rapidly expanding IoT networks, IT teams will have to turn to the power of artificial intelligence. For IT...
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Network Management at the Edge: New Solutions Will Take Edge Computing to the Next Level
Craig Badrick: Jan 11, 2019 5:57:08 AM
Network management tools designed to command the ever-expanding web of assets at the network’s edge will make the new computing paradigm more...
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What Comes After Hyper-converged Infrastructure?
Craig Badrick: Jan 10, 2019 2:00:00 AM
Hyper-converged infrastructure has helped enterprises develop more efficient IT practices, but industry experts are already envisioning the next...
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How WiFi 6 and 5G Will Work Together to Transform Enterprise Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Jan 9, 2019 4:07:09 AM
Investing in the best network for your enterprise depends on understanding how the future of wireless connectivity will affect your business. For...
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Has Device-as-a-Service Really Changed Anything?
Device-as-a-Service has piggybacked off the subscription service model, but has it effected meaningful change for enterprise IT teams along the way?...
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The Best Uses for Edge Computing
Craig Badrick: Jan 7, 2019 4:54:52 AM
While edge computing isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for every business, the companies and organizations that know how to capitalize on its...
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Best Practices in IoMT Security
Craig Badrick: Jan 4, 2019 2:00:00 AM
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is fast becoming essential throughout the healthcare industry — but these smart devices can pose major security...
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Defending Against Port Scan Attacks
Craig Badrick: Jan 3, 2019 10:08:05 AM
Port scan attacks, though unsophisticated and often harmless in and of themselves, are worth defending — and can be turned against cybercriminals...
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How Biometrics Will Transform Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Biometric authentication can pick up where passwords leave off — but only if organizations understand how this new technology will fit into their...
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The Ultimate (Forward-Looking) Enterprise IT Security Checklist
Craig Badrick: Dec 19, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Building a secure network for your enterprise means evaluating your vulnerabilities now — and understanding where your risks will come from in the...
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What Is a Private 5G Network?
Many organizations looking to prepare their IT infrastructure for next-generation technologies like the Internet of Things are considering building...
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Data Management Will Make or Break Your IoT Solution
Capturing value from your IoT network will require an effective data management strategy that prioritizes actionable insights and top-tier security....
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Overcoming the Challenges of Transitioning to SD-WAN
Craig Badrick: Dec 12, 2018 7:41:06 AM
Industry experts promise that SD-WAN will transform how enterprises do business, manage their networks, and secure their data — but it isn’t without...
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As Costs Come Down, AI Security Solutions Will Proliferate — And Networks Must Prepare
Robert Elgart: Dec 11, 2018 5:33:18 AM
Smart surveillance is cheaper than ever, but is your network ready for the latest security tech? The costs of security system hardware and software...
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AIOps Will Not Replace Your IT Team
Craig Badrick: Dec 10, 2018 6:02:33 AM
AIOps is a powerful tool, and although it will require enterprises to acquire new skill sets and remodel their IT teams, it won’t replace human...
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How to Prepare for 5G
5G will be a reality sooner than most people believe, and enterprises need to be prepared to take advantage. 5G has been “just around the corner” for...
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What to Consider When Deploying a Multi-Cloud Network
More and more enterprises are turning to multi-cloud solutions — here’s how to implement one. The term “multi-cloud” refers to the use of two or more...
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How to Integrate Zero Trust into Your Cybersecurity Strategy Without the Productivity Loss
Tony Pugielli: Dec 3, 2018 3:44:50 AM
Zero Trust is a security paradigm that challenges enterprises to verify all sources of network traffic. Can this stringent approach be implemented...
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Attacking the Attackers: How Deception Technology Gives Cybersecurity Pros the Upper Hand
Craig Badrick: Nov 29, 2018 4:03:56 AM
Conventional wisdom suggests hackers have the upper hand in the war for cyber-supremacy, but deception technology has the potential to tip the odds...
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Successful CISOs Do These Five Things
Craig Badrick: Nov 26, 2018 3:51:27 AM
CISOs bring their niche expertise to bear on organizational data security — all on limited budgets and under mounting pressure. What are the best...
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Universities Can’t Upgrade Networks Fast Enough as Collegiate eSports Take Off
Craig Badrick: Nov 20, 2018 3:31:30 AM
University IT departments must take steps to bolster their campus networks as collegiate eSports become increasingly popular. On October 19, 2014,...
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School Security Systems: What’s Now and What’s Next?
Protecting American schools calls for the most effective and advanced security systems on the market. Understanding which technologies are currently...
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How Today’s Cutting-Edge Smart Factories Are Transforming Global Industry
Craig Badrick: Nov 14, 2018 4:12:42 AM
Smart factories bring sophisticated network solutions to bear on systemic industrial inefficiencies. With the right tools, they can help your...
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Network Security Breaches Are Inevitable — Even CISOs Think So
Rising cybersecurity threats and evolving corporate cultures have made it increasingly difficult for CISOs to adequately protect their companies’...
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How to Develop a Best-In-Class Data Backup Strategy
Craig Badrick: Nov 12, 2018 7:48:13 AM
Investing in data backup strategy requires more than just capital investment. Enterprises must carefully consider the unique specifications of their...
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How to Supercharge Your Business’ Network with 802.11ax (WiFi 6)
You’ve heard about the latest WiFi standard set to be completed by 2019, but how will its benefits translate into real results for your business? By...
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Shadow IT Policy: How to Control the Security Risk
As employees increasingly rely on personal devices and applications to conduct business, organizations must implement shadow IT policies to govern...
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California Leads the Way on IoT Cybersecurity, Bans Default Passwords
California’s new IoT cybersecurity law takes aim at smart device manufactures that expose their customers to unnecessary cybersecurity risks. With...
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Can Edge Computing Succeed in the Classroom?
Craig Badrick: Oct 30, 2018 4:34:11 AM
The decentralization of data towards the “edge” of the cloud is on the rise thanks to developments like the IoT and the increasing number of...
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How Edge Computing & the IoT Can Help Organizations Make Better (and Faster) Decisions
Craig Badrick: Oct 29, 2018 6:22:50 AM
To achieve maximal efficiency, businesses must process and analyze data in near-real-time — to do that, they need edge computing. As any business...
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Considering Hyper-converged Infrastructure? Ask Yourself These Three Questions
Craig Badrick: Oct 17, 2018 6:53:14 AM
As hyper-converged IT infrastructures become increasingly mainstream, enterprises must brush up on the approach lest they fall behind industry...
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Preparing the Enterprise for Digital Twin Technology
Craig Badrick: Oct 16, 2018 3:00:00 AM
Merging the physical and digital worlds, digital twin technology has the potential to transform the enterprise. As a result of the growing ubiquity...
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Beyond 5G: Seeking Solutions for the Coming Data Deluge
5G has the potential to redefine our understanding of networking, but only if we prepare our entire IT infrastructure for a new era in connectivity....
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The State of Fog Computing
Craig Badrick: Oct 10, 2018 4:46:01 AM
By combining the power of edge computing with the flexibility of the cloud, fog computing has the potential to boost the efficiency of IT operations...
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Recent Uptick in Mass Shootings Highlights Need for Better Physical Security Solutions
Craig Badrick: Oct 9, 2018 4:20:39 AM
The growing threat of mass shootings highlights the need for better security measures. In just the second half of September, mass workplace shootings...
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What Can the Internet of Things Do for the Enterprise?
Craig Badrick: Oct 5, 2018 6:43:18 AM
The IoT has the potential to transform the way we do business, but enterprises need to ensure their infrastructure is prepared to capitalize on the...
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Best Practices for Security Incident Reporting in Healthcare
Tony Pugielli: Oct 2, 2018 7:49:42 AM
Streamlined incident reporting could help the healthcare industry improve its abysmal external security posture. A recent cross-industry study from...
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How to Choose the Right Network Monitoring Tool for Your Business
Craig Badrick: Sep 26, 2018 4:25:32 AM
When it comes to the health of your enterprise’s digital infrastructure, choosing the right network monitoring tool can make all the difference....
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How Cybercriminals Use Your IoT Devices
Craig Badrick: Sep 25, 2018 5:24:26 AM
Recent warnings from multiple government agencies have underscored the massive cybersecurity liability that unsecured IoT devices present. At the...
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How Blockchain Could Transform Healthcare IT
Craig Badrick: Sep 19, 2018 4:26:55 AM
Blockchain technology has paradigm-shifting potential in the healthcare IT space, but questions remain as to how soon this potential will be...
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The Essential Toolkit for the Networking Novice
These four free, open-source tools are essential for anyone new to the work of enterprise network optimization. As your business grows, your network...
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5 Tips for Effectively Managing BYOD in the Enterprise
Craig Badrick: Sep 12, 2018 4:39:39 AM
Many employees expect to be able to use their own devices at work. Here’s how enterprise IT teams can ensure the BYOD craze doesn’t expose their...
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Peer-to-Peer Bandwidth Exchanges Could Disrupt Wireless Connectivity
Internet capacity may soon become just another commodity available in the peer-to-peer marketplace. Soon, it may be possible to buy and sell excess...
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Amazon Isn’t Going into Enterprise Networking After All — Here’s Why That May Be for the Best
Rumors that Amazon was entering the enterprise networking business sent shockwaves through the industry last week, but their decision to shy away...
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HPE’s Newest Version of SimpliVity Could Be Groundbreaking for Enterprise IoT
Craig Badrick: Sep 4, 2018 9:16:46 AM
The hyper-converged SimpliVity 2600 could finally bring the IoT in from the cold. The biggest obstacle to widespread IoT adoption is a simple one:...
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How to Optimize Your IT Infrastructure for the Internet of Things
Craig Badrick: Aug 30, 2018 4:26:49 AM
The IoT is already making waves in the enterprise space, but as it continues to grow, IT teams need to evaluate whether their existing...
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Amid Talk of Space Force, America’s Satellites Still Need Stronger Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Aug 29, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The biggest threat to national security resides 26,000 miles from the U.S. mainland — distributed across the United States’ 658 active satellites....
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Our New Video Explains Why TTI Is Your One-Stop IT Solutions Provider
Craig Badrick: Aug 28, 2018 4:50:39 AM
The value of a TTI partnership comes to life in our new animated video. Industry leaders across multiple verticals are already highly familiar with...
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“Hybrid Cloud” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
Craig Badrick: Aug 23, 2018 6:37:00 AM
Everyone is buzzing about “hybrid cloud” strategies, but clarity around that conversation is being muddled by widely-held misunderstandings of this...
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Here’s How the Recent Medicare & Medicaid Changes Will Impact Healthcare IT
Craig Badrick: Aug 22, 2018 7:01:00 AM
The push for telemedicine and opioid response tech in public policy has the potential to simplify documentation for physicians — but it could also...
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Can Closing the Cybersecurity Gender Gap Close Its Skills Gap, Too?
Craig Badrick: Aug 16, 2018 8:54:33 AM
A new study from InfoSec Institute shows that the high-tech cybersecurity industry is behind the times when it comes to gender equality — could...
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How State Governments Are Bolstering Cybersecurity for the Midterm Elections
Craig Badrick: Aug 15, 2018 9:25:05 AM
In response to the hacking of the 2016 elections by hostile foreign parties, Congress has given state election authorities millions of dollars with...
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Making Peace Between Development and Cybersecurity Teams
Cybersecurity and development teams may seem to have competing interests, but the truth is that reconciliation between the two is not only possible —...
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How to Choose the Perfect Data Storage Solution for Your Enterprise’s Needs
Craig Badrick: Aug 9, 2018 4:29:48 AM
IT pros must recognize their need for more robust data storage to remain competitive in an increasingly data-dense future. Future-proof your...
2 min read
Capital Gazette Shooting Proves Security Isn’t Just for Public Buildings Anymore
June’s mass shooting at the Capital Gazette office in Annapolis, Maryland, has many traditional workplaces looking to enterprise security systems to...
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How to Simplify Multicloud Network Performance
Craig Badrick: Aug 7, 2018 6:36:36 AM
Many companies are turning to multicloud solutions for their network infrastructure, but depending on the internet for network performance presents a...
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How to Find the 4 Biggest Gaps in Your Cybersecurity Processes
Craig Badrick: Aug 2, 2018 4:33:19 AM
Your organization’s cybersecurity policy is your best line of defense against cyberattacks, but gaps in your infrastructure may be putting you at...
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Are You Protecting Your Lone Workers?
Craig Badrick: Aug 1, 2018 4:41:26 AM
Professionals in a wide variety of fields often find themselves alone in hazardous work conditions. Are you doing all that you can to keep your lone...
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Most Cybersecurity Pros Skeptical of “Encryption Backdoors,” New Study Finds
Craig Badrick: Jul 31, 2018 5:56:00 AM
Federal law enforcement agencies are pleading with software and device makers for cryptographic backdoors that will allow them to execute warrant...
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How to Secure Your Campus’ Cameras, Alarms, and Other Physical Security Systems
Craig Badrick: Jul 27, 2018 5:09:31 AM
Improperly secured IoT devices represent a significant threat to the integrity of IT infrastructures of campuses across the country. On December 30,...
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Huge DDoS Attack Leaves Chilean Bank in the Dark
A recent cyberattack on Banco de Chile was just another example of hackers deploying DDoS as a diversionary tactic. From SYN floods to Network Time...
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Could Alexa Be Putting Your Company’s Cybersecurity at Risk?
Enterprises need to take extra cybersecurity precautions as voice-powered digital assistants like Amazon’s Alexa make their way into the workplace....
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5 Big Changes in Mobile Enterprise Data That Security Pros Should Prepare For
Craig Badrick: Jul 24, 2018 5:38:52 AM
The potential of mobile enterprise systems to improve productivity and efficiency has made them an essential business function in 2018, but big...
2 min read
Why SDN Is the Networking Approach of Choice for Digital-First Companies
SDN represents a seismic shift in the field of enterprise network management, offering digital-first companies the agility, cost-efficiency, and...
3 min read
IT Skills Shortage Points Towards Need for Managed Services
Craig Badrick: Jul 17, 2018 4:22:22 AM
Cybercrime is a growing problem, and many companies don’t have the in-house talent to protect their networks. Managed IT services offer companies a...
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Everything You Need to Know About MPLS
Craig Badrick: Jul 12, 2018 5:00:00 AM
Despite the broadening appeal of SD-WAN, rumors of MPLS’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. As we’ve written about before, software-defined wide...
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Is Your Company Prepared for a DDoS Attack?
Craig Badrick: Jul 11, 2018 5:00:00 AM
DDoS attacks represent a serious, growing cybersecurity threat. Successfully thwarting these malicious assaults seems impossibly difficult, but...
3 min read
How GDPR Is Making Waves on the Other Side of the Atlantic
Along with a string of stateside data scandals, the EU’s embrace of privacy by default is prompting firmer public resistance to America’s lax data...
2 min read
What Is an “Active Adversary” Approach, and Is It the Future of Cybersecurity?
Tony Pugielli: Jul 6, 2018 3:00:00 AM
Passive, reactive, and automated, the conventional whack-a-mole approach to commercial cybersecurity has failed. Instead, we must proactively address...
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Staying Ahead of WLAN Complexity with Continual Training
As WiFi technology advances — bringing ever-faster speeds and ever-more devices online — designing, maintaining, and securing enterprise networks is...
3 min read
The Financial Case for Implementing RTLS in Your Hospital
Craig Badrick: Jul 2, 2018 5:16:07 AM
Real-time locating systems offer precise indoor asset tracking that empowers hospitals to improve performance, cost-efficiency, and security. Their...
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Network Automation Is Hard: Here’s How We Can Make It Easier
Craig Badrick: Jun 28, 2018 4:38:16 AM
The promise of off-the-shelf network automation remains unrealized. But until the day this long-awaited automation solution arrives, IT pros can make...
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Are Criminals Entering Your Network Through a Backdoor in the Cloud?
Craig Badrick: Jun 27, 2018 4:52:29 AM
Ubiquitous, destructive, and difficult to defend, backdoor attacks of cloud services constitute unique threats to enterprise networks — and they...
2 min read
What Defines “Software-Defined Networking”?
Craig Badrick: Jun 26, 2018 4:27:27 AM
“Software-defined networking” has become something of an IT industry buzzword, but its underlying mechanics are more complicated than many people...
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Why Petrochemical Companies Need Networking Solutions
As companies in the petrochemical space incorporate big data and cloud computing into their networking infrastructures while employing leaner remote...
3 min read
What Is Machine Learning, Really?
Craig Badrick: Jun 21, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The technology is being developed for and deployed in practically every industry, but what does the term “machine learning” really mean? More...
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To See the Benefits of 5G, Enterprises Must Overcome Barriers to Indoor Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Jun 20, 2018 3:00:00 AM
5G will enable faster mobile internet speeds and lower latency times, while making it far easier to support IoT devices. But new challenges to indoor...
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We Know Hackers Threaten Our Digital Assets: Could They Threaten Our Political Discourse, Too?
Craig Badrick: Jun 19, 2018 4:03:53 AM
By leveraging a simple botnet, hackers were able to submit millions of fraudulent comments to the FCC in advance of its vote on net neutrality. We’ve...
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Your Security Cameras May Actually Be Your Company’s Biggest Security Flaw
Craig Badrick: Jun 15, 2018 5:42:23 AM
Internet-connected devices like smart security cameras offer enterprises numerous benefits, but with those benefits come serious cybersecurity risks....
3 min read
The IoT Could Soon Exist Deep Under the Sea
Craig Badrick: Jun 14, 2018 4:38:09 AM
To realize the tremendous potential of the Internet of Underwater Things, the networking community first must find a solution to the problem of...
3 min read
Why Courthouses Need Strong Security Systems
Craig Badrick: Jun 13, 2018 3:30:00 AM
Courthouses can be dangerous places for judicial officials, which is why stronger security systems are desperately needed. On March 11, 2005, Brian...
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How Cutting-Edge Software Can Improve Colleges’ Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Jun 12, 2018 3:30:00 AM
Sophisticated analytics tools are all but a must in increasingly complex networking environments like colleges and universities. “Over the past five...
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Should Your Company Be Insured Against Cyberattacks?
Cyberinsurance is increasing in popularity, but it’s no substitute for a strong set of cybersecurity protocols. “Cyber is uncharted territory,”...
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What the Cybersecurity Skills Gap Can Teach You About Your IT Staffing
Craig Badrick: Jun 8, 2018 10:37:00 AM
The ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage is forcing many companies to find creative ways of keeping their IT infrastructure secure. As author and...
2 min read
What to Expect from Your Cybersecurity Technology Platform
Craig Badrick: Jun 5, 2018 4:08:00 AM
Many companies are turning to cybersecurity technology platforms as a means of offsetting the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage. According to...
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Defending the Defense Department: How the DoD Is Beefing Up Its Cybersecurity Measures
Tony Pugielli: Jun 1, 2018 5:15:48 AM
The Department of Defense recently announced that it will soon start to hold non-government contractors to a higher standard of cybersecurity than...
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How TTI Bolsters Connectivity in the Warwick Valley Central School District
After partnering with Turn-key Technologies, the Warwick Valley Central School District was able to provide everything faculty and students expected...
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3 Signs Your Hospital IT Infrastructure Needs an Upgrade
Craig Badrick: May 25, 2018 4:19:43 AM
Building a reliable hospital network is inherently difficult, but the rapid, broad-based digitization of the industry in the past few years has made...
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Does Today’s App-First Business Environment Call for SDN?
Craig Badrick: May 24, 2018 4:21:22 AM
As a growing number of their IT processes migrate to the cloud, enterprises must reevaluate their approach to networking. Until recently, the goal of...
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The Board’s Role in Cybersecurity Is Changing
Craig Badrick: May 23, 2018 9:45:35 AM
According to cyberlaw expert Michael Yaeger, corporate boards have a responsibility to start taking cybersecurity seriously. According to the...
2 min read
Sale of School Security Systems on the Rise, Reports New York Times
As active shooter scenarios attract an increasing amount of media attention, schools across the nation are investing in stronger, more reliable...
2 min read
Companies Still Wary of Making Leap to the Cloud Without Proper Cybersecurity Staff
Craig Badrick: May 15, 2018 4:13:14 AM
Companies are still interested in migrating their IT processes to the cloud, but many are struggling to find the requisite cybersecurity talent to do...
3 min read
From Hotel Workers to Drivers, Employees Demand On-the-Job Security
Craig Badrick: May 10, 2018 4:41:48 AM
Workers in a wide variety of fields are asking their employers to bolster workplace safety measures, and with good reason. The workplace can be a...
2 min read
3 Common Problems with Enterprise WiFi Networks
Tony Pugielli: May 9, 2018 5:03:04 AM
Designing, maintaining, and securing a large WiFi network is remarkably difficult, which is why many enterprises struggle to provide their employees...
3 min read
3 Reasons Why Your Hospital Needs a Network Site Survey
Hospitals present networking professionals with a wide range of unique challenges, which is why comprehensive site surveys are so essential in the...
3 min read
AI Security Cameras Are Here — What Could They Do for Surveillance?
While enterprise-scale options are still a few years away, early consumer-oriented cameras powered by AI demonstrate the technology’s immense...
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Why a “Hybrid Cloud” Is the Right Choice for Healthcare IT Organizations
Craig Badrick: May 3, 2018 4:38:12 AM
The healthcare industry as a whole remains woefully behind the cloud computing curve, but it’s not too late for healthcare organizations to catch up....
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Can Security Specialists and Enterprise Employees Speak the Same Language?
A new technical style guide could bridge the knowledge gap between IT professionals and their laymen coworkers, increasing the efficacy of enterprise...
3 min read
Could Threat Hunting Be the Answer to Global Cybercrime?
In the midst of a record-breaking cybercrime wave, companies are starting to take a proactive approach to detecting and repelling network security...
3 min read
Here’s Why Organizations Everywhere Struggle with Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Apr 26, 2018 4:00:00 AM
Corporate data breaches continue to cost companies millions of dollars per incident, yet many IT teams are still struggling to provide robust...
2 min read
Avoid These Enterprise WiFi Mistakes
Employees expect to have access to WiFi at work, but delivering a sufficiently powerful and secure network on an enterprise scale is easier said than...
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What the Indictment of a Former Equifax CIO Says About the Future of Enterprise Data Security
A former Equifax CIO has been indicted on charges of insider trading, raising questions about the level of legal liability enterprises face when they...
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How to Make Sure New Cybersecurity Processes Take Hold in the Office
Tony Pugielli: Apr 20, 2018 4:45:00 AM
Enterprise IT teams are well aware of what it takes to keep their networks safe — it’s getting the rest of the employees to play their part that’s...
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The Future of AI and Networking Will Be Collaborative
Craig Badrick: Apr 18, 2018 5:07:00 AM
As more and more devices come online, IT professionals working to maintain high-performing, secure networks will come to rely on the help of...
3 min read
Trying to Get Boardroom Buy-In on Cybersecurity? Try a Material Risk Approach
Craig Badrick: Apr 17, 2018 4:21:00 AM
While it’s hard for executives to deny the danger that cybercrime poses both to their bottom line and their relationship with customers, many IT...
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General Public Remains Apathetic on Cybersecurity — Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Them
Craig Badrick: Apr 13, 2018 4:00:00 AM
A new survey confirms what many IT industry insiders have known for years: the average internet user values convenience far more than cybersecurity....
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According to New Survey, Enterprise IT Simply Isn’t Ready for IoT Adoption
Craig Badrick: Apr 12, 2018 4:48:00 AM
The Internet of Things will soon be a critical component of any enterprise’s infrastructure, but many are ill-prepared to exploit this powerful set...
3 min read
As the IoT Begins to Take Shape, Manufacturers Clash on Design Standards
Internet of Things devices have the potential to revolutionize nearly every industry, but not before device manufacturers sort out some persistent...
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Getting Ready for a Cybersecurity Audit? Here’s How You Can Prepare.
Tony Pugielli: Apr 10, 2018 4:00:00 AM
A third-party audit is a great way to improve network security, but enterprise IT teams must recognize that they have a part to play in the process....
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HIMSS 2018 Directs Industry’s Attention to AI
Craig Badrick: Apr 6, 2018 5:01:00 AM
Artificial intelligence technology — and especially its pivotal role in the shift to value-based care — was a hot topic of discussion at HIMSS 2018....
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining the Future of Network Security
Craig Badrick: Apr 5, 2018 3:00:00 AM
It is becoming increasingly difficult for enterprise IT teams to deal with every cybersecurity threat to their organizations, but artificial...
2 min read
The Fall of Net Neutrality May Impact Higher Education
The end of Net Neutrality could be a concerning development for students whose education depends on fast, affordable internet connectivity. On...
2 min read
How Vulnerable Is Our Energy Infrastructure?
Craig Badrick: Apr 3, 2018 4:58:00 AM
Energy in America is a contentious political issue, but all parties agree that our energy infrastructure is far too vulnerable to foreign and...
3 min read
As GDPR Deadline Approaches, Few Enterprises Are Prepared for Implementation
Craig Badrick: Mar 30, 2018 4:40:00 AM
Doing business with the EU just got a bit trickier. Here’s what you need to do to prepare as the Union’s new data privacy laws go into effect. The...
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Are Criminals Winning the Cybersecurity War?
All enterprises should be equipped with the tools and know-how to combat modern cybercrime. With new hacks and malicious attacks perpetrated against...
3 min read
From the Cloud to the Edge: Enterprise IT Moves Back Towards Decentralization
Craig Badrick: Mar 28, 2018 4:48:00 AM
In the era of artificial intelligence and the internet of things, it seems enterprises are returning to data processing ways of the past — and for...
3 min read
This Women’s History Month, Meet Hedy Lamarr: Inventor of WiFi
Most people associate Hedy Lamarr with the Golden Age of Hollywood, but perhaps her greatest role was much less glamorous — and much more impactful....
3 min read
Digital Twin Technology Could Change How Networks Are Built and Monitored
Craig Badrick: Mar 21, 2018 5:03:00 AM
Digital twinning represents the ultimate convergence of the physical and digital worlds, making it the perfect technology for network design and...
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Cybercriminals Are Always One Weak Password Away From Cracking Your Company’s Digital Assets
Craig Badrick: Mar 20, 2018 4:35:00 AM
An enterprise’s networks are only as secure as the habits of its most careless employee, meaning comprehensive cybersecurity education is a must. In...
3 min read
Check Out These Major Trends in Large Venue Connectivity
Emerging wireless technologies promise to provide networking administrators at large public venues with a powerful set of tools they can use to...
3 min read
Yet Another Hospital Gets Extorted by Cybercriminals
Craig Badrick: Mar 15, 2018 4:00:00 AM
Hospitals remain a popular target for cybercriminals, who continue to drain America’s healthcare system of valuable resources. Not even 24 hours...
3 min read
How Artificial Intelligence Could Make WiFi Smarter
Craig Badrick: Mar 14, 2018 8:34:00 AM
Corporate networks are becoming more complex by the day. To keep up, enterprise IT teams should start to consider networking tools driven by...
3 min read
How to Start Moving Your Hospital to the Cloud
Craig Badrick: Mar 6, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The value of a cloud-based IT infrastructure has become too great for hospitals and other healthcare providers to ignore. In March 2017, U.S....
3 min read
Balance Network Performance and Network Security with These Best Practices
Cybersecurity is a critical part of every enterprise’s success, but if executed poorly, it can compromise network performance. The average North...
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Network Configuration Is Headed for Big Changes — Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing
Craig Badrick: Feb 28, 2018 3:00:00 AM
Configuring (and managing) today’s massive corporate networks has become completely overwhelming for IT staff, but the rise of AI-based networking...
3 min read
Can Enterprise Cybersecurity Stand Up to International Threats?
Craig Badrick: Feb 27, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The internet has become yet another front for international warfare over the past decade, which makes robust enterprise cybersecurity an increasingly...
3 min read
How Companies Can Protect Themselves Against KRACK Attacks
Tony Pugielli: Feb 23, 2018 4:45:00 AM
Key Reinstallation Attacks are a threat to nearly every wireless network, but there’s a set of straightforward steps any enterprise can take to...
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AI Will Be Asset to Both Cybersecurity Teams and Criminals in 2018
Craig Badrick: Feb 21, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The task of cybersecurity is rapidly becoming too complex for humans to handle alone. That’s why artificial intelligence will become an increasingly...
3 min read
Experts Worry About Cost of Upgrading to 5G
Telecom and tech companies are bullish on 5G, but until the cost of implementation begins to drop, making a business case for the next generation of...
3 min read
As Smart Devices Make Their Way into the Workplace, Are They Putting Your Company’s Networks at Risk?
Craig Badrick: Feb 15, 2018 3:45:00 AM
Tomorrow’s office environments will be defined first and foremost by IoT devices, but enterprises won’t be able to make good use of them without...
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Are Millennials Too Lax on Cybersecurity?
“Trusting” isn’t a term that’s used to describe millennials very often, but when it comes to cybersecurity, they may need to become a bit more...
2 min read
Enterprises Are Starting to Decentralize Their Network Architectures
The steady rise of cloud computing has compelled many enterprises to pivot away from data center hyper-consolidation and toward more decentralized...
2 min read
Why Certifications Are Critical in Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Feb 12, 2018 4:34:00 AM
Despite the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage, companies should only pursue cybersecurity professionals with the proper credentials. The world of...
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New WPA3 Announced at CES 2018
The Wi-Fi Alliance announced the WPA3 standard at this year’s CES, signaling the dawn of a new era in network security. The annual Consumer...
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How Organized Cybercrime Works
Craig Badrick: Feb 7, 2018 3:30:00 AM
Cybercrime is on the rise, in part because hackers have learned to run their operations like an agile, modern business. “We believe that data is the...
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Poor Cyber Security in Oil Facilities Putting Entire Economies At Risk
Craig Badrick: Feb 5, 2018 6:00:00 AM
Oil rigs and oilfields are incredibly lucrative targets for cybercriminals, which is why it’s so concerning that the oil-producing nations of OPEC...
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Why Property Managers Should Offer WiFi as a Service to Their Tenants
Craig Badrick: Jan 23, 2018 7:38:00 AM
Providing free WiFi is a great way for landlords to set their properties apart and guarantee interest from more potential tenants. Regardless of...
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Panic Buttons in Hotels Becoming Popular to Protect Hotel Workers from Sexual Harassment
Craig Badrick: Jan 22, 2018 7:59:00 AM
Hospitality workers are subjected to an inordinate amount of sexual harassment and abuse, which is why many hotels are starting to provide panic...
3 min read
How Troops Stay Connected in Remote Locations
Craig Badrick: Jan 19, 2018 6:19:00 AM
Military forces operating in remote or hostile environments depend on cutting-edge networking technologies in order achieve critical information...
2 min read
Experts Predict Spike in Ransomware, Extortion Attempts on Healthcare Orgs in 2018
Craig Badrick: Jan 18, 2018 9:28:00 AM
According to a new report from McAfee, ransomware will continue to be the foremost threat to the cybersecurity of healthcare organizations in the new...
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College Campuses Continue to Struggle with Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Jan 9, 2018 5:38:00 AM
Today’s colleges and universities face unique challenges when it comes to protecting staff and students from cybercrime. What’s causing the industry...
2 min read
What Will Enterprise WiFi Look Like in 2018?
Craig Badrick: Jan 8, 2018 5:07:00 AM
With a new wireless networking standard set to be released in the near future, 2018 may prove to be a landmark year in enterprise WiFi. From...
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Why Ohio is Struggling to Connect Its Rural Citizens
At this late point in the digital revolution, most us take broadband internet access for granted. But the fact is that many Americans live in places...
3 min read
Why Healthcare IT Demands End-to-End Networking Solutions
Craig Badrick: Jan 4, 2018 5:30:00 AM
End-to-end networking solutions offer IT teams unparalleled control over performance and security, making them a perfect fit for increasingly complex...
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Legacy WiFi Infrastructure May Not Support IoT Demands in Healthcare
Robert Elgart: Dec 14, 2017 6:52:00 AM
IoT-enabled medical devices have the potential to revolutionize healthcare, but these sophisticated endpoints won’t can’t change medicine if there...
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Your Office Christmas Lights Could Be Messing with Your WiFi, and Other Enterprise Internet Surprises
Craig Badrick: Dec 13, 2017 6:24:00 AM
In addition to supporting thousands of connections a day, enterprise networks have to overcome the dozens of interference issues that come with a...
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Russian LoRaWAN Initiative Suggests IoT Is Advancing More Quickly Than Anticipated
As IoT devices continue to proliferate, countries like Russia are taking steps to create networks capable of supporting these devices’ unique...
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These Cities Offer the Best Wireless Connectivity in the World
A growing number of cities are incorporating wireless connectivity into their plans for a “smart” future, but this doesn’t mean that companies are...
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Move Over Fiber Optic Cables: Twisted Light Could Soon Connect Us to the Web at Lightning Speed
Craig Badrick: Dec 6, 2017 6:08:00 AM
As the volume of data transmitted worldwide continues to grow each day, researchers are focusing on new, more efficient ways of transmitting...
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How Do You Monetize a Large Public Venue’s Network?
Craig Badrick: Dec 5, 2017 6:39:00 AM
Large public venues are having to create increasingly powerful wireless networks in order to satisfy their patrons’ demands, but this often takes an...
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Oil and Gas Companies Are Cooperating to Improve Cybersecurity
Achieving comprehensive cybersecurity is becoming more and more difficult as oilfields become increasingly digitalized, but a new partnership...
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Expanding Application of Bluetooth in Healthcare Calls for More Advanced Wireless Networks
Bluetooth-enabled devices are increasingly common in the healthcare sector, but hospitals and other providers must be mindful of the networking...
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Increasing Student Demand for WiFi Is Hurting Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Nov 28, 2017 6:12:00 AM
Students are bringing more devices to campus than ever before, and using up more bandwidth than ever in the process. As we’ve discussed before,...
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Increasing IoT Adoption Brings Increasing Cybersecurity Risks
The IoT revolution is in full swing, meaning that enterprise IT teams must take extra steps to secure their networks to accommodate the rapid...
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How Quantum Computing Will Affect the Future of Networking
Craig Badrick: Nov 21, 2017 5:08:00 AM
Though likely well over a decade away, the quantum computing revolution will fundamentally redefine both hacking and cybersecurity. A spate of recent...
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Are Managed IT Services Right for You?
Managing an entire IT infrastructure can be prohibitively expensive, which is why many companies are starting to outsource some or all of their IT...
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Cloud and Mobile Are Replacing the LAN Infrastructure — What You Need to Know
The emergence of smartphones and cloud computing have redefined network security for enterprise IT teams. With the growing popularity of cloud...
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Why Twitter Isn’t the Place to Pinpoint Connectivity Issues
Craig Badrick: Nov 15, 2017 5:20:00 AM
User feedback can be a great way for networking professionals to discover a connectivity problem, but in order to pinpoint the source of the problem,...
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When It Comes to Securing Your Network, the Worst Thing You Can Do Is Nothing
Enterprises of all kinds face more network security threats today than ever before, and they must be proactive their approach to cybersecurity if...
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Why Are Healthcare Organizations One of Cybercriminals’ Favorite Targets?
Craig Badrick: Oct 31, 2017 7:01:00 AM
The information contained within medical records is often more valuable to cybercriminals than credit card numbers, which means healthcare...
2 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Secure a Network?
Craig Badrick: Oct 26, 2017 6:33:00 AM
Securing a corporate network usually requires hiring outside experts to perform a comprehensive network audit, but this initial outlay is more than...
2 min read
Going Green: Tips and Tricks for a More Sustainable Network
Craig Badrick: Oct 25, 2017 6:37:00 AM
The adoption of green networking practices offers enterprises a rare opportunity to make a business decision that improves both the bottom line and...
2 min read
Keeping a Large Venue’s Network Secure Is Difficult — But Not Impossible
Craig Badrick: Oct 24, 2017 10:00:00 AM
Designing and implementing a wireless network that is equally reliable and secure can be a challenge in a large venue, but it’s possible with the...
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3 Tricks for Improving Network Performance Without Breaking the Bank
Craig Badrick: Oct 19, 2017 8:33:00 AM
Improving your company’s network performance can be as easy as making a few simple adjustments — if you know what you’re doing, that is. In the early...
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A Healthy Wireless Network Can Make or Break New Health Initiatives for Hospitals
Craig Badrick: Oct 18, 2017 8:02:00 AM
The future of healthcare rests with successful integrations of cutting-edge technologies, but this will require robust and secure wireless networks....
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Why the Oil and Gas Industry Is Vulnerable to Security Threats
Craig Badrick: Oct 17, 2017 6:27:00 AM
Despite being particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, the oil and gas industry has yet to take appropriate steps to secure its digital...
2 min read
From Segmentation to Microsegmentation: Navigating the Transition
Craig Badrick: Oct 12, 2017 7:03:00 AM
As enterprise IT becomes increasingly defined by virtualization and cloud computing, network microsegmentation will be the only way to ensure proper...
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Is Intent-Based Networking Relevant?
Craig Badrick: Oct 11, 2017 7:51:00 AM
Cisco’s new intent-based networking software has the IT community talking, but is this solution truly innovative, or is the company simply hoping to...
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How to Design Your Hospital’s Wireless Network — and What Could Go Wrong
Craig Badrick: Oct 10, 2017 7:15:00 AM
Hospital administrators must balance such a wide range of considerations when setting up their wireless networks that it’s nearly impossible to do so...
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Can Your Wireless Network Keep Pace with Millennials’ Expectations?
Craig Badrick: Oct 5, 2017 9:00:00 AM
Millennials use internet-connected devices more frequently and in ways that require more bandwidth than any other generation. Accommodating that...
3 min read
How Wireless Networking Increases Oilfield Safety and Productivity
Craig Badrick: Oct 4, 2017 8:04:00 AM
Digital technologies have revolutionized oilfield workflows, but before they can deliver on their true potential, oil companies must have properly...
3 min read
The White House Network May Be Secure, but Trump Properties Are Not
Craig Badrick: Oct 3, 2017 12:38:00 PM
President Trump spends a significant amount of time away from the White House at his own real estate properties, where some experts worry he is...
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The Best Products for Optimizing Your K-12 Network Infrastructure
Craig Badrick: Sep 5, 2017 11:17:39 AM
As K-12 students become more and more digitally connected, the way in which classroom learning is conducted continues to evolve. From personal...
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5 Tips for High-Density WiFi Deployment
Craig Badrick: Aug 29, 2017 4:00:00 AM
High-density WiFi deployment can make or break a large venue or event. Here’s how to make sure you get it right. Whether you’re connecting a campus,...
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How to Avoid Paralysis by Analysis When Choosing a Networking Solution
Craig Badrick: Aug 22, 2017 3:00:00 AM
Seeking a new network solutions partner? Looking for a company to perform a review of your IT infrastructure? On the hunt for someone who can...
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August 2017: Latest Trends in IT Solutions
Craig Badrick: Aug 15, 2017 4:00:00 AM
IT solutions seem to evolve at an unprecedented rate. The top network and security trends this month aren’t what they were last month (let alone last...
4 min read
What You Never Knew About Agile Network Security
Craig Badrick: Jun 15, 2017 4:00:00 AM
The modern hacker is intelligent and innovative — and probably attempting to breach your business systems as we speak. Today’s cyber attackers are...
Turn-key Technologies: Cutting-Edge Network Design Solutions
Craig Badrick: Jun 1, 2017 4:00:00 AM
Turn-key Technologies was recently awarded “Top 10 Network Design and Integration Services Companies in 2017” by Enterprise Services Outlook. “The...
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Next-Generation Approach to Network Security
Craig Badrick: May 26, 2017 6:00:00 AM
You wouldn’t attempt to build a home using tree branches and twine. You wouldn’t try to contact a friend via telegram. You wouldn’t think of playing...
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Network Design Tips for Security Awareness
Craig Badrick: May 24, 2017 6:00:00 AM
You know there are cyber security threats out there, growing more dangerous and more complex every day. You know you can’t afford to put your...
5 min read
Recent Cyberattacks You Need to Know About
Craig Badrick: May 18, 2017 4:00:00 AM
Hackers are targeting enterprise networks with greater determination than ever; these recent cyberattacks are keeping enterprise CISOs up at night....
4 min read
What Needs to be Included in a Network Design Proposal?
Craig Badrick: May 17, 2017 4:00:00 AM
When the time comes to make some changes to your network capabilities, and you’re tasked with evaluating network design proposals aimed at delivering...
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TTI Named One of CIO Review’s Most Promising Wireless Solution Providers
Craig Badrick: May 9, 2017 3:00:00 AM
As wireless networks become a necessity at organizations in every industry across the globe, solution providers are challenged to meet the evolving...
4 min read
Security Awareness for Information Technology in School Districts
Craig Badrick: May 4, 2017 5:00:00 AM
Is your school district putting the necessary amount of attention on addressing the growing challenge of cybercrime in education? Recent attacks on...
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4 Ways Employees Enable CyberSecurity Hacks and How To Prevent It
Craig Badrick: Mar 29, 2017 7:57:15 AM
Although you may have heard this all before, hackers are more innovative now, than ever. It’s time for a refresher. As you are well aware, your...
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3 Ways You Can Secure Your Network and Protect Your Company’s IT Department
Craig Badrick: Mar 24, 2017 4:00:00 AM
Even if IT professionals have dotted their i’s and crossed their t’s when it comes to cybersecurity, uninformed employees can accidentally expose...
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A Network Assessment Should Include More Than Technical Aspects
Craig Badrick: Mar 15, 2017 5:06:00 AM
When you consider what’s involved in a network assessment, you’re likely to categorize the entire effort as a technical check-up. It’s true that a...
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6 Things To Include In Your Network Audit Checklist
Craig Badrick: Mar 8, 2017 4:07:00 AM
An enterprise-grade network audit can vastly improve your network’s performance. From BYOD to bandwidth demands, these are the 6 things you need to...
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Everything You Need to Know About E-rate in 2017
Craig Badrick: Mar 1, 2017 3:13:00 AM
As the education landscape evolves, Internet access becomes more and more integral to each school’s curricula. Unfortunately, funding this need can...
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4 Ways Devices Slow Down Your Office WiFi and How to Fix It
Craig Badrick: Feb 22, 2017 3:00:00 AM
Enterprise WiFi networks pose unique challenges. Accommodating hundreds or thousands of users — each with multiple devices — is far different than...
3 min read
5 Campus WiFi Issues That Can Cause Network Failure
Craig Badrick: Feb 15, 2017 3:44:00 AM
There’s no denying that a strong campus WiFi network is critical in terms of attracting and retaining students in higher education. You’re dealing...
4 min read
Is Your Campus Network Truly Secure?
Craig Badrick: Feb 8, 2017 3:00:00 AM
Major advancements in connectivity have brought today’s Internet users to a “point of no return” when it comes to the evolution of cyber threats....
4 min read
5 Reasons Advanced Wayfinding Helps Reduce Stress on New Students
Craig Badrick: Feb 1, 2017 3:00:00 AM
Today’s colleges and universities are challenged to provide more than just an education for matriculated students; they’re expected to deliver an...
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Healthcare IT Trends in 2017
Craig Badrick: Jan 25, 2017 3:15:00 AM
Progress is inevitable, and in the healthcare industry, it’s a fast-moving train. Last year, healthcare IT professionals saw an uptick in technology...
4 min read
Solving Real-Time Network Issues on Campus Using Network Overlay Tools
Craig Badrick: Jan 18, 2017 4:00:00 AM
Today’s on-campus help desk is challenged with solving problems across a wide range of users and devices. From connectivity issues to hardware...
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5 Steps to Secure Your Campus’s Wi-Fi and Still Support “Free Love”
Craig Badrick: Jan 11, 2017 3:00:00 AM
Technological advancement has transformed higher education. Today, connectivity is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s not something that campus...
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Hospital Wireless Network Updates: What Costs Can You Expect?
Craig Badrick: Jan 4, 2017 3:00:00 AM
The health of your hospital’s patients is, in some ways, tied to the health of your wireless network. When poor network performance gets in the way...
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5 Ways to Improve Your Hospital’s Wi-Fi Network Without a Complete System Overhaul
Craig Badrick: Dec 28, 2016 3:03:00 AM
Poor Wi-Fi performance in a hospital setting can be debilitating. Everyday operations and mission-critical equipment rely on having a strong wireless...
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Pulse of the City News Honors TTI for Outstanding Customer Service
Craig Badrick: Dec 22, 2016 8:50:00 AM
Among Pulse of the City News’ most recent customer satisfaction honorees have all achieved the highest possible rating of 5 stars. LAPEER, Mich. –...
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Slow Hospital Wi-Fi: Defining & Defeating the Problem
Craig Badrick: Dec 21, 2016 3:00:00 AM
Your hospital’s wireless network is constantly being bombarded by a multitude of devices, all of which are designed for different uses. From EHR...
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What Every Healthcare IT Pro Should Know About RF Planning For Wi-Fi
Craig Badrick: Dec 14, 2016 3:00:00 AM
There isn’t a whole lot that’s more frustrating to hospital staff than a wireless network with spotty coverage, slow connectivity and severed...
3 min read
3 Ways Hospital Construction Is Weakening Your Wi-Fi
Craig Badrick: Dec 7, 2016 3:00:00 AM
You’ve experienced the ways your hospital Wi-Fi can fail. Spotty connectivity, slow Internet speed, frequent equipment failure — these are all red...
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Healthcare IT Frustrations: Too Many Devices Trying To Access Your WLAN
Craig Badrick: Nov 30, 2016 3:00:00 AM
Smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors and other medical technology — all of these devices are trying to access your healthcare organization’s WLAN,...
3 min read
Is Poor Wireless Network Design Impairing Your Hospital?
Craig Badrick: Nov 28, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Staying competitive in the hospital market today is about more than just treating patients; it involves focusing on the areas of service and care...
3 min read
4 Ways CIOs Should Leverage IT to Plan for the New Healthcare Environment
Craig Badrick: Nov 25, 2016 5:00:00 AM
The healthcare environment has been making a colossal evolution toward patient-centric care. As competition between the myriad of hospitals and care...
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3 Reasons WiFi Fails in Hospitals
Craig Badrick: Nov 10, 2016 5:00:00 AM
When the WiFi goes down, hospitals stop functioning. Here are the three most common reasons hospitals experience wireless network failures — and how...
3 min read
4 Ways A Robust Wireless Networking Infrastructure Improves Patient Care
Craig Badrick: Nov 3, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Patients are more educated than ever before, and they have many more options for healthcare available to them. This puts a great deal of pressure on...
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Leveraging Wave 2 Wi-Fi to Meet GenMobile Demands
Craig Badrick: Nov 1, 2016 10:23:00 AM
People today can’t live without their favorite smartphone or other mobile device – whether they’re at home, on the road or in the office. In fact,...
3 min read
Does Your Healthcare IT Improve Communication Between Doctors & Nurses?
Craig Badrick: Nov 1, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Today’s healthcare environment demands constant improvement in patient care, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These are the factors that enable...
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How Healthy is Your Wired Network?
Craig Badrick: Oct 6, 2016 5:30:00 AM
Hiccups while running mundane applications. User headaches. Network administrator’s nightmares … these are a few of the symptoms of an unhealthy...
2 min read
How to Perform a Health Check on Your Enterprise Network
Craig Badrick: Oct 4, 2016 5:30:00 AM
To ensure your enterprise network achieves peak performance, enterprises must execute regular health checks on their IT infrastructure. Use this...
2 min read
3 Proactive Steps to Preserve Laboratory Worker Safety
Craig Badrick: Sep 29, 2016 5:30:00 AM
Laboratory environments are generally staffed with highly knowledgeable and competent staff. But even the best of the best have accidents from time...
2 min read
Essential Safety Tips to Protect Workers on the Manufacturing Floor
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about three million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported every year. That...
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5 Ways the IoT in Warehouses Increases Operational Efficiency
Craig Badrick: Sep 15, 2016 6:00:00 AM
What began as the IoT (Internet of Things) has rapidly become the IoE (Internet of Everything). Monitors, sensors, and automated devices aren’t new...
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How to Develop an Emergency Preparedness Protocol for Your School
While parents are prepping for back-to-school sticker shock and students are worried about what they’ll wear and if all their friends will be back,...
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6 Tips to Ensure Your School Security Alarm System is Prepared For an Emergency
As another school year rolls around, it’s time to take stock of your emergency preparedness level. Sure, the biggies are always on our minds: fire,...
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Four Signs Your Wireless Network Isn’t Performing Optimally
Often, the signs of a poorly performing wireless network are obvious. Connectivity is spotty or dreadfully slow, for example. But often the users...
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What to Expect During a Wireless Site Survey
Craig Badrick: Aug 30, 2016 6:00:00 AM
So, you know that your wireless network needs to be upgraded and optimized, and you’ve heard of this thing called a “wireless site survey”.What is...
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4 Ways To Improve WiFi in Large Venues
Craig Badrick: Aug 29, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Despite recent advances in wireless technology, many large venues continue to suffer from sub-par WiFi performance. To bring your event space up to...
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The First Step Toward Improving Your Business Network
Craig Badrick: Aug 26, 2016 6:00:00 AM
If businesses were ships, the business network would be the mast. No business gets where it’s going nowadays without a well-working business network....
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5 Reasons Why a Wireless Network Assessment is Essential for Effective BYOD Deployment
Craig Badrick: Aug 24, 2016 6:00:00 AM
BYOD is a popular choice among businesses. Though it was originally a grassroots movement by the workers, businesses eventually jumped on board, won...
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Healthcare Data Breaches Abound: How Will Your Organization Keep Sensitive Patient Information Safe?
The years 2014 and 2015 were hard for businesses, as hackers made their way into databases that included countless financial records, government and...
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5 Key Things to Consider as You Research School Security Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Aug 16, 2016 6:00:00 AM
The need for school security alarm systems is well documented. What’s less discussed is exactly how school systems can go about selecting the right...
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Everything You Need to Know about Tech Support Scams
Craig Badrick: Aug 11, 2016 6:00:00 AM
It seems like for every good thing out there, there’s a bad counterpart. Such is the case with tech support, which is a vital and valuable service...
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5 Benefits of a Warehouse Wi-Fi Solution for Your Business
Craig Badrick: Aug 9, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Warehouses and manufacturing floors are notoriously difficult to supply with Wi-Fi coverage. Large metal racks, a plethora of handheld devices,...
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Best of 2016 Information Technology Provider
Craig Badrick: Aug 4, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Sayreville, NJ: Turn-Key Technologies announced they were named Best Information Technology Provider for 2016 by the Sayreville Awards Program. The...
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10 Questions for TTI’s Vice President of Technical Services
Craig Badrick: Aug 2, 2016 4:00:00 PM
Chris Voll is responsible for the management, supervision, and quality control of Turn-key Technologies Inc., Project Management, Design, and...
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Debunking 4 Myths about Panic Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Jul 29, 2016 5:10:33 AM
Whether you’re managing a municipal building, a public venue, or a private school, there is one thing on everyone’s minds: how to keep workers and...
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Why a Wireless Network Assessment Makes Sense at a Large Public Venue
Craig Badrick: Jul 28, 2016 1:08:00 PM
Whether folks are headed to a professional conference, head-banging concert, dog show, or horse race, they all have one thing in common: They expect,...
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How the Internet of Things is Improving Warehouse Efficiency
Craig Badrick: Jul 22, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Up and down the supply chain, profit margins are getting so thin that any minuscule gain in performance or reduction in cost or waste makes a...
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6 Key Considerations When Choosing a Warehouse WiFi Solution
Craig Badrick: Jul 19, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Warehouses are notoriously difficult when it comes to providing a good WiFi solution. Many are 50,000 square feet or larger, but sheer size isn’t the...
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5 Common Barriers to Effective Warehouse Wireless Networking
Craig Badrick: Jul 14, 2016 6:00:00 AM
When it comes to warehouse wireless networking, too few warehouse managers are happy with their wireless solutions. Big promises from the vendors...
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5 Reasons to Schedule a Network Assessment
Craig Badrick: Jul 12, 2016 6:00:00 AM
The world of networking is growing ever more complex. At the same time, businesses are more dependent on their networks than ever before....
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6 Tips for Training Your Employees to Use Your School Security Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Jul 7, 2016 6:00:00 AM
The same thing happens with our school security alarm systems. Every day, we see them in the offices and hallways, without ever really paying...
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4 Issues a Wireless Network Assessment Helps Resolve
Craig Badrick: Jul 5, 2016 9:54:00 AM
Have you heard of a wireless network assessment? It is a thorough examination and assessment of your current network (in this case, wireless, but...
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4 Things You Need to Know about Wireless Panic Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Jun 30, 2016 6:00:00 AM
It’s a crazy world. We depend so much on things like cell service and wired systems, that when we are without them, we’re lost. Every week there’s a...
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5 Tools that Will Make Your School a Safer Place
Craig Badrick: Jun 28, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Schools should be the safest places on the planet. Yet, during a one-month period, almost 6 percent of high school students stayed at home due to...
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The Role of IoT in Warehouse Management
Craig Badrick: Jun 23, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Warehouse work has always revolved around improving efficiencies, eliminating waste, and making the environment safer for workers. But today’s ‘smart...
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4 Common Questions about Wired Network Assessments
Craig Badrick: Jun 21, 2016 6:00:00 AM
By investing in a wired network assessment, enterprises can ensure they’re getting the most out of their wired IT infrastructure while pinpointing...
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Everything You Need to Know about Network Site Surveys
Craig Badrick: Jun 16, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Looking for the best way to assure top level coverage and performance for your wireless network? The solution is the ability to fully comprehend the...
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10 Questions for TTI’s National Service Manager
TTI recently had an opportunity to sit down with our longest tenured employee and National Service Manager, Chris Krehel. Chris has been with the...
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Javascript and Ransomware: What’s the Connection?
Craig Badrick: Jun 14, 2016 6:00:00 AM
A decade or two ago, the hacking community consisted mostly of a bunch of bored teenagers, with scant few high-level hackers capable of penetrating...
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4 Proactive Measures That Can Help Protect Your Business Network
Craig Badrick: Jun 9, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Business network security gets a bad rap for being expensive. Yet a single data breach, ransomware attack, or other security breach is more costly...
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Network Security Blind Spots at Global 2000 Companies
Craig Badrick: Jun 7, 2016 5:00:00 AM
‘Global 2000’ is a listing by Forbes of the top 2,000 public companies in the world. The list is released once per year, and is based on the...
TTI Proudly adds 4 United States Veterans to our Team
Craig Badrick: Jun 1, 2016 2:30:00 AM
Turn-key Technologies, Inc. continues our efforts to support our United States Veterans and are pleased to announce the recent hiring of four...
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The Value of a Data Breach Preparedness Strategy
Craig Badrick: May 12, 2016 5:00:00 AM
There are essentially two types of companies today: those that have gone through the pain, anguish, and expense of a data breach, and those that will...
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BYOD: What Can Possibly Go Wrong?
Craig Badrick: May 10, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Once upon a time, all of the devices that were used to access corporate systems were owned and managed by the company’s own IT department. Then, the...
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What Recent Ransomware Attacks Can Teach Hospital IT Teams
Craig Badrick: May 5, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Hospitals are naturally attractive prey to hackers of all sorts. First, they hold vast databases filled with lots of patient information. This data...
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Need to Know Information about the Recent Verizon Hack
Craig Badrick: May 3, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Verizon Enterprise Solutions is a security product, designed to help clients respond to security breaches. As such, it naturally becomes the target...
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4 Considerations For Choosing a School Security Solution
Craig Badrick: Apr 28, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Schools today have a lot of options when it comes to security. Some choose a duress alarm system,while others opt for onsite security guards or...
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4 Reasons Wireless Duress Alarms Top Hardwired Solutions
Craig Badrick: Apr 26, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Whether you run a hospital or a school, a detainment facility or a manufacturing facility,security is forefront on your mind these days. Random acts...
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KeRanger Ransomware Hits OS X: Preserve Your Network Security
Craig Badrick: Apr 22, 2016 5:00:00 AM
The Apple OS X is known for being one of the most secure operating systems around. But most network security experts will tell you, that’s more about...
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7 Strategies for Protecting Lone Workers on the Job
Craig Badrick: Apr 14, 2016 6:00:00 AM
OSHA has less to say about protecting lone workers than you might expect. However, the agency has a longstanding, well-established set of policies...
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Corrections Officer Among the Top Ten Most Dangerous Jobs in 2015
Craig Badrick: Apr 12, 2016 6:00:00 AM
CareerCast is all about jobs. They help people find jobs, and they like to rank jobs. They rank the best jobs of the year, the worst jobs of the...
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Is Ransomware a Serious Threat to Your Business Network Security?
Craig Badrick: Apr 7, 2016 6:00:00 AM
At the end of each year, cyber security experts identify the threats that they believe to be most significant over the course of the next year. This...
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The Pros and Cons of Shadow IT
Craig Badrick: Apr 5, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Thanks to the rise of BYOD policies and cloud computing, shadow IT seems to be here to stay. But is it a threat to enterprise security, a boon to IT...
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The Top Business Network Security Threats of 2016
Craig Badrick: Apr 1, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Business network security managers are probably ready to take a gigantic deep breath after 2014 and 2015. As soon as 2014 was unanimously declared...
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6 Benefits of a Professional Network Assessment for Your Business
Craig Badrick: Mar 30, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Enterprises seeking to improve network performance should start with a third-party network assessment. Here are the top 6 benefits. Today’s wireless...
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4 Terrifying Stats that Highlight the Need for Stronger Business Network Security
Craig Badrick: Mar 28, 2016 11:48:00 AM
How important is business network security in your organization? Here are a few stats to consider before answering that question. 1. New Malware is...
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6 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Adding Duress Alarms to Enhance Security
Craig Badrick: Mar 28, 2016 6:00:00 AM
A duress alarm system is a critical safety feature for businesses, schools, and other organizations. Here’s how to select the right system for your...
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5 Reasons to Install a Duress Alarm System on Your Manufacturing Floor
Craig Badrick: Mar 25, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Worker safety is of paramount importance within the manufacturing industry. Good safety records keep OSHA and other government regulators from...
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A Guide to Duress Alarms: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Craig Badrick: Mar 24, 2016 6:00:00 AM
Today’s threats are growing by the moment. A wireless society means that more workers are doing their jobs remotely, while incidents of violence and...
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5 Challenges of Securing a University Network
Craig Badrick: Mar 23, 2016 6:37:00 AM
The Internet was born and bred on university campuses. The free sharing and exchange of information is a natural fit in a learning and studying...
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How Lone Workers Can Keep Safe on Dark Nights
Craig Badrick: Mar 11, 2016 10:22:01 AM
A sizeable percentage of workers in today’s society spend all or a lot of their time alone. Sales people, service professionals, security guards,...
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Are There Cyber Security Risks Involved With The New “Wearables” BYOD Trend?
Craig Badrick: Mar 7, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Most businesses are still grappling with BYOD relative to smartphones and tablets. Now, an entirely new set of challenges emerges with wearable tech...
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Weak Passwords Are Still a Risk to Network Security
Craig Badrick: Mar 4, 2016 5:00:00 AM
In 2014 and 2015, breach after breach led to a torrent of numbers and statistics. Two million passwords leaked here, another million there… It all...
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3 Types of “Lone Workers” You Should Be Identifying in Your Company
Craig Badrick: Mar 3, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Lone workers are at a greater risk than those who are continually around others. These workers can become ill, injured, or worse, and might be...
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What You Need To Know About The Speed of 5G Wireless Networks
Craig Badrick: Feb 8, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Are you in one of the areas that receives solid, reliable 4G coverage, or do sections of your hometown still consider themselves lucky when 3G is...
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5 Ways to Get BYOD Right in 2016
Craig Badrick: Feb 5, 2016 5:00:00 AM
BYOD wasn’t one of those trends that came in and took over, nor was it one that gradually made its way into the workplace. It began in the 1990’s,...
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How Lone Worker Devices Can Protect Nurses on Duty
Craig Badrick: Feb 3, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Nurses have tough jobs. They step in when most everyone else runs out. Nurses handle nasty things, frightened and irritable family members, demanding...
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How Using Panic Buttons Can Reduce School Violence
Craig Badrick: Feb 1, 2016 5:00:00 AM
Every day in the United States, an estimated 3.2 million teachers and more than 50 million students make their way to public and private schools....
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A Cybersecurity Team’s Top 5 To Dos
This article originally appeared on the Palo Alto Networks Research Center blog. Please visit Here Are 5 Things Your Cybersecurity Team Must Do for...
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Google Sets up Wi-Fi in 400 Railways in India
Craig Badrick: Jan 27, 2016 5:41:00 AM
Currently, there are 300 million residents of India that have Internet connectivity. That sounds like a lot until you consider that there are 1.25...
4 Reasons Schools Need Panic Systems on Campus
Craig Badrick: Jan 8, 2016 5:26:21 AM
Unfortunately threats to college campuses have become common place in the United States. Bullying, Suicide and Self-Injury, Teacher Attrition, and...
Risk Assessment: Can You Afford Not to Protect Your Lone Workers?
Craig Badrick: Jan 7, 2016 8:58:34 AM
A lone worker is someone who has jobs and assignments that require workers to be on their own for long periods of time. If a lone worker gets injured...
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5 Factors that can Negatively Impact Your Business Network Security
These five factors may be threatening your enterprise network security. Enterprise networking brings with it myriad challenges and obstacles, but...
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Why Enterprise Companies are Relying More on The Cloud
Craig Badrick: Dec 22, 2015 5:00:00 AM
Less IT Infrastructure to Maintain As big data becomes more prevalent, companies need more storage capacity for less money. The cloud is an ideal...
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5 Reasons Your Lab Needs a Duress Alarm System
Craig Badrick: Dec 21, 2015 5:00:00 AM
A duress alarm system can work in a number of ways. The simplest setup is when the alarm is programmed to sound an alert when a worker pushes the...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of BYOD
Craig Badrick: Dec 18, 2015 5:00:00 AM
The BYOD concept has been gaining steam in recent years as employees have become increasingly mobile. There are a few advantages to BYOD, including...
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CFOs are Implementing Cloud Services, Find Out Why
Craig Badrick: Dec 16, 2015 5:00:00 AM
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing to sell cloud-based services to the enterprise. CFOs and other savvy executives weren’t too keen on entrusting their...
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The Top 4 Scenarios Where Duress Alarms Could Save Lives
Craig Badrick: Dec 15, 2015 5:00:00 AM
Facilities and campuses all over the world are looking for better ways to keep the people who work, learn, shop, and play on their grounds safe in...
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A Basic Guide to CIPA Compliance
Craig Badrick: Nov 25, 2015 4:30:00 AM
Like most modern technologies, the Internet is a double-edged sword. It is a powerful tool for educators, mentors, and parents to leverage in...
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Keep Your Detention Center Employees Safe With Duress Alarms
Craig Badrick: Nov 23, 2015 4:30:00 AM
For every 100,000 U.S. residents, 724 are in prison. This is the highest rate of incarceration in the entire world. While keeping these dangerous...
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Pushing for Increased Security on College Campuses
Craig Badrick: Nov 20, 2015 4:30:00 AM
A decade ago, an active shooter on a school campus would have dominated the news for weeks on end. Most people in the nation would have known the...
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4 Reasons Your Business Needs a Networking Security Partner
Craig Badrick: Nov 18, 2015 4:30:00 AM
Did you know that 90 percent of all large businesses have already faced a cyber attack of some kind? Worse, the effectiveness of these attacks have...
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5 Tips for Successfully Implementing a Duress Alarm System in Your Schools
Craig Badrick: Nov 16, 2015 4:30:00 AM
Umpqua Community College, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Marysville-Pilchuck High School, Seattle Pacific University, Sparks Middle School. Most of us...
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7 Benefits of Using Managed IT Services
Craig Badrick: Nov 13, 2015 4:34:00 AM
An IT department is no longer something you can wait to add. From the infantile startup to the massive enterprise, IT equipment and services are...
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Is Your School District Prepared in the Event of an Emergency?
Craig Badrick: Oct 26, 2015 6:00:00 AM
Every school district occasionally deals with minor emergencies like severe weather, medical situations, and having to pass bad news along to...
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Using HD Cameras for Security in Your School
Craig Badrick: Oct 23, 2015 7:29:00 AM
High definition security cameras are by far one of the most efficient, cost-effective ways to add an additional layer of security to nearly any...
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Why Do Businesses Still Need Pagers and Paging Systems?
Craig Badrick: Oct 19, 2015 6:00:00 AM
When you look at just how far communication has come in the last few years, it’s easy to look back at the technology of yesterday and chuckle. After...
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8 Common Statistics You Should Know About Workplace Safety
Craig Badrick: Oct 16, 2015 6:00:00 AM
On average, there were 3.3 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers during 2013. This breaks down to 88 a week, or more than 12 every single day....
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Wired and Wireless, the Best of Both Worlds
Craig Badrick: Oct 15, 2015 11:39:00 AM
Many business owners believe that when setting up a network in your office, you have to pick between wired and wireless deployments. This is...
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3 Reasons You Need an Alarm System to Keep Your Workers Safe
Craig Badrick: Oct 5, 2015 5:30:00 AM
Regardless of the type of business that you’re running, employee safety should always be one of your highest priorities. In today’s environment,...
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Protecting Your Employees from Harm
Craig Badrick: Oct 1, 2015 12:32:00 PM
In today’s environment, wireless technology isn’t just a way to make sure that you and your employees are connected to the Internet as quickly and as...
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Bringing Mobile Technology to The Classroom
Craig Badrick: Sep 22, 2015 6:00:00 AM
Just a few short years ago, mobile technology in an educational environment was essentially forbidden. Just about every educational professional –...
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How to Make BYOD Work
Craig Badrick: Sep 18, 2015 9:06:08 AM
BYOD is an acronym that stands for “bring your own device.” It’s a technique that is making waves in the business community these days, particularly...
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4 Ways to Tell if Your Wired Network Needs To Be Evaluated
Craig Badrick: Aug 18, 2015 10:10:00 AM
Maintaining the network health of a wired network is one of the most important aspects of an IT department, regardless of the size of the company. As...
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Tech Hungry Teachers Crave More Mobile Learning Resources
Implementing the latest mobile learning trends into the classroom can be both exciting and rewarding for students and teachers alike. Whether it be a...
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An Inside Look At Slomin’s Tech Culture
Slomin’s Home Service has always had a great reputation for service. TTI took a look at how their employees utilize technology to enhance not only...
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When it comes to BYOD…Tread Lightly
When it comes to implementing a BYOD strategy, IT decision makers may be fearful of the potential security risks that are involved. On the other...
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Visa Executive Vice President Talks Tech at WVU Commencement
First off I would like to say congratulations to the entire graduating class of 2014 at West Virginia University. Go Mountaineers! But I would like...
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Our Mobile Love Affair
I know what your thinking! No, I am not crazy. Just hear me out. Over the weekend I had a chance to watch the movie HER starring Joaquin Phoenix and...
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Welcome to the Mobile Mosh Pit
At concerts everyone wants to be able to share the action in real time with our friends and family over social networks such as Facebook, Twitter,...
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Extreme Networks and the NFL Partner to Enhance In Stadium Fan Experience
Should we be ready to deem next year’s NFL Championship Game the first ever “Mobile Super Bowl”? On January 15th Extreme Networks announced their...
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Is There a Place for Google Glass in Education?
Today rapid advancement in technology is changing the way we think and learn. New technology brings new trends such as BYOD and now new teaching...
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Who is Generation Y and What Do They Want From Me?
You have had the same business model for the past 30 years. You may have some basic desktops to support email and internet access but you still feel...
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The Top 5 Reasons Why We Need Tablets In Every Classroom
Lets face it, today’s children are growing up with a baby bottle in one hand and a tablet in the other. So. what does this mean for the traditional...
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Top Preparations for Surviving the BYOD Invasion
IT managers are currently facing challenges throughout the course of the mobile device “invasion”. Hoards of employees are invading the IT department...