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Cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever, and once an attacker gains access to a corporate network, they can move laterally—often...
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By 2029, enterprise networks will need to support over 15 billion IoT devices, according to Gartner. That’s on top of the smartphones, laptops, and...
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Educational institutions face mounting pressure to improve campus safety and security in ways that accommodate a modern learning environment....
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A comprehensive network disaster recovery plan is vital for maintaining business continuity in the face of unexpected disruptions. These disruptions...
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Wi-Fi connectivity issues are common in older buildings, where thick walls, unique building materials, and outdated wiring can cause significant...
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The oil and gas industry is one of the most crucial sectors for global economic stability, but it's also one of the most vulnerable to security...
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As we progress through 2024, the pressure on network infrastructure is growing. Businesses now depend more than ever on reliable connectivity, strong...
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School safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a necessity. In this blog, we'll explore the critical role security cameras play in ensuring school safety....
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Churches are no longer just places of worship; they are increasingly vulnerable to threats like theft and violence. In this blog post, we emphasize...
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The physical security market is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating it will expand at a CAGR of 8.03% from 2023 to 2028,...
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Physical security is essential for safeguarding people, property, and information from threats like unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and...
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The oil and gas industry is a cornerstone of global energy supply and economic stability, making infrastructure security paramount. From pipelines to...
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Did you know that 61% of small and medium-sized businesses were targeted by cyberattacks in 2021? This startling statistic highlights the critical...
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The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), managed by the COPS Office within the U.S. Department of Justice, functions to significantly improves...
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The HPE Aruba Networking AP Trade-Up Program, initiated by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, enables businesses to enhance their wireless infrastructure by...
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Did you know that a recent study found integrating advanced video analytics into surveillance systems can enhance incident detection accuracy by up...
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In a major shake-up for the virtualization market, Broadcom has announced that it is ending the sale of perpetual licenses for VMware products....
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Data center management is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the recent changes in VMware's licensing model under Broadcom's...
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Did you know that cybercrime is projected to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures? This figure...
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Did you know that a recent industry report found that over 40% of business institutions have identified significant vulnerabilities within their...
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In a recent webinar hosted by Turn-key Technologies (TTI) with HP Aruba, key themes emerged that are pivotal for CIOs and IT professionals navigating...
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Coaxial cables play a crucial role in modern networks, specifically in structured cabling systems. These cables come in various types, each with its...
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In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, a well-designed and implemented structured cabling system is vital for businesses to achieve...
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Discover the importance and intricacies of structured cabling with this comprehensive guide. Learn how it provides a solid foundation for efficient...
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E-Rate funding presents a tremendous opportunity for schools and libraries to build state-of-the-art technology infrastructure at reduced costs....
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Couldn't catch the SASE webinar by Turnkey Technologies (TTI) and Aruba Networks on 10/18/23? No problem! Here's a comprehensive overview with all...
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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 can help organizations gain insights into user experience, meaning it can benefit countless industries. Discover which industries stand to...
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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 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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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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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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Phishing is alive and well — and being overconfident in your ability to avoid it makes you incredibly vulnerable.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Siloed IT infrastructures are no longer cutting it. It’s time to turn to more advanced storage solutions. Learn more.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Cybersecurity for Modern Organizations Don’t take it personally — Zero-Trust Security is something every organization should be utilizing to protect...
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WiFi 6 is Finally Here If you’re a network admin, you’ve no doubt read about WiFi 6: the latest wireless standard that offers speeds up to 30% faster...
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The Benefits of Aruba ESP for Higher Education COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we think of higher education, and those changes have come...
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The Benefits of Aruba ESP for K-12 School Districts Since COVID-19 disrupted our sense of normal, K-12 decision-makers have been forced to become...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The recent SolarWinds hack highlights common problems with the way organizations approach cybersecurity and reinforces the importance of having a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aruba ClearPass makes it easier for authorized users to access your network and establish connections — without compromising security.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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As wearables enter the workplace, CIOs and their IT teams must prepare for the attendant cybersecurity challenges — and the opportunities to capture...
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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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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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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 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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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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What are the steps to conducting a wireless site survey for your business? Here’s our comprehensive guide.
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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After another explosive year of cybercriminal activity, experts predict that 2019 could be even worse. Cybercrime is flourishing. The Ponemon...
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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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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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The ecommerce and omnichannel retail sectors should brace for the next great disruption: next-generation networks to support rapid innovation....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Biometric authentication can pick up where passwords leave off — but only if organizations understand how this new technology will fit into their...
Craig Badrick: Dec 21, 2018 7:49:04 AM
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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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Many organizations looking to prepare their IT infrastructure for next-generation technologies like the Internet of Things are considering building...
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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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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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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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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...
Craig Badrick: Dec 6, 2018 2:00:00 AM
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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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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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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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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...
Craig Badrick: Nov 27, 2018 5:00:45 AM
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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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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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Protecting American schools calls for the most effective and advanced security systems on the market. Understanding which technologies are currently...
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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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Rising cybersecurity threats and evolving corporate cultures have made it increasingly difficult for CISOs to adequately protect their companies’...
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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...
Craig Badrick: Nov 7, 2018 5:37:30 AM
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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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As employees increasingly rely on personal devices and applications to conduct business, organizations must implement shadow IT policies to govern...
Craig Badrick: Nov 1, 2018 4:55:41 AM
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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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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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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...
Craig Badrick: Oct 19, 2018 5:57:01 AM
Craig Badrick: Oct 18, 2018 3:00:00 AM
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Craig Badrick: Sep 20, 2018 3:00:00 AM
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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SDN represents a seismic shift in the field of enterprise network management, offering digital-first companies the agility, cost-efficiency, and...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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As WiFi technology advances — bringing ever-faster speeds and ever-more devices online — designing, maintaining, and securing enterprise networks is...
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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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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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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...
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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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As companies in the petrochemical space incorporate big data and cloud computing into their networking infrastructures while employing leaner remote...
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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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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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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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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....
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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As active shooter scenarios attract an increasing amount of media attention, schools across the nation are investing in stronger, more reliable...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Hospitals present networking professionals with a wide range of unique challenges, which is why comprehensive site surveys are so essential in the...
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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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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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A new technical style guide could bridge the knowledge gap between IT professionals and their laymen coworkers, increasing the efficacy of enterprise...
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In the midst of a record-breaking cybercrime wave, companies are starting to take a proactive approach to detecting and repelling network security...
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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The end of Net Neutrality could be a concerning development for students whose education depends on fast, affordable internet connectivity. On...
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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...
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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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All enterprises should be equipped with the tools and know-how to combat modern cybercrime. With new hacks and malicious attacks perpetrated against...
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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...
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Most people associate Hedy Lamarr with the Golden Age of Hollywood, but perhaps her greatest role was much less glamorous — and much more impactful....
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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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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...
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Emerging wireless technologies promise to provide networking administrators at large public venues with a powerful set of tools they can use to...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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“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...
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The steady rise of cloud computing has compelled many enterprises to pivot away from data center hyper-consolidation and toward more decentralized...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Achieving comprehensive cybersecurity is becoming more and more difficult as oilfields become increasingly digitalized, but a new partnership...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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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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...
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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....
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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....
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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,...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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,...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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...
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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Craig Badrick: Jan 5, 2016 12:08:35 PM
While it’s true that there is no law that prevents an employee from working alone, it’s always important to understand as much about this type of...
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These five factors may be threatening your enterprise network security. Enterprise networking brings with it myriad challenges and obstacles, but...
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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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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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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...
Craig Badrick: Dec 18, 2015 5:00:00 AM
As new policies and standards for lone workers begin to emerge it’s important to get an idea of what rules you should be following before the new...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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IT managers are currently facing challenges throughout the course of the mobile device “invasion”. Hoards of employees are invading the IT department...
