What’s New in Networking
Craig Badrick: May 11, 2023 6:08:22 AM
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Pensando is Transforming Switching Architecture. That’s a Good Thing.
Craig Badrick: Jan 26, 2023 8:45:11 PM
Pensando’s distributed services switching architecture is changing the game for the better. Learn more about Pensando and all the benefits it brings.
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Should We Trust AI with Our Cybersecurity in 2023?
Craig Badrick: Jan 23, 2023 8:31:14 PM
Cybersecurity and AI are becoming ever more entwined as both technologies advance, but how much trust should we place in AI to protect our systems...
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The Supply Chain: A 2022 Recap and Tips for 2023
Craig Badrick: Nov 29, 2022 9:32:48 PM
Supply chain disruptions and delays have impacted businesses in the IT sector for the last several years, and it looks like those issues will...
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The Many Benefits of SD-WAN
Craig Badrick: Nov 2, 2022 2:24:26 PM
SD-WAN offers many benefits, including improved performance, lower costs, and increased visibility. Discover how you can take advantage of it to...
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The Relentless Rise of Advanced Cyberattacks
Craig Badrick: Aug 12, 2022 4:24:18 PM
Two recently discovered cyberattacks serve as a jarring reminder that these attacks are becoming increasingly frequent and advanced, making proper...
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Could Supply Chain Bottlenecks in the IT Sector Continue Beyond 2022?
Craig Badrick: Jul 11, 2022 6:39:16 PM
Supply chain shortages have had a major impact on the IT sector. Halfway through 2022, the questions remain: What does the future look like and what...
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Bringing Networking and Security Under One Roof with SASE
Craig Badrick: May 4, 2022 12:59:30 PM
With remote work on the rise, SASE has emerged as the latest enterprise-grade cloud architecture that bolsters network security, drives down...
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What Logistics Organizations Can Do to Improve Processes Amidst Increased Demand
Craig Badrick: Apr 12, 2022 6:37:03 PM
As global supply chain bottlenecks persist, optimizing the controllables has never mattered more. Here are five process improvements warehouses are...
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The Importance of Creating a Security Culture
Craig Badrick: Mar 31, 2022 6:04:51 PM
Your organization’s security culture can be the difference between staying safe or remaining vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Prioritize your...
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How HPE GreenLake’s Consumption Model is Transforming Networks
Craig Badrick: Feb 8, 2022 3:44:58 PM
With HPE GreenLake, the latest innovation in as-a-service solutions has arrived. Find out how the groundbreaking consumption model can make your life...
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What Is the Cyber Score?
Craig Badrick: Jan 31, 2022 4:00:35 AM
Cyber scores may become more common in the coming years. Find out what they measure and what benefits (and potential risks) they present.
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Cloud vs SimpliVity vs Nimble
Craig Badrick: Dec 10, 2021 12:54:22 PM
The cloud may once have been the best choice for storage, but hyperconverged infrastructure is quickly becoming the frontrunner in the space. Learn...
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An IT Expert’s Guide to Cryptocurrency
Craig Badrick: Oct 28, 2021 11:24:30 AM
For the past several years, everyone has been talking about the power of blockchain and the potential of cryptocurrency. But what do those terms...
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Understanding the Current Chip Shortage
Craig Badrick: Aug 13, 2021 11:09:47 AM
A recent spike in demand and lack of supply has caused a semiconductor chip shortage. Learn about the causes — and the unexpected silver lining.
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What is SD-WAN and How Can It Help Your Business?
Craig Badrick: Aug 10, 2021 5:44:23 PM
SD-WAN is helping businesses improve performance and security by transforming the way users connect to applications.
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The Argument Against Zero Trust: Is It Valid?
Craig Badrick: Jul 28, 2021 4:31:18 PM
You may come across skeptics of the Zero Trust model who argue that it’s an impractical solution. But do the negatives truly outweigh the positives?
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How Large Public Venues Can Prep for Incoming Crowds
Craig Badrick: Jul 1, 2021 6:39:08 PM
As the world starts to look a little more like normal, large public venues need to prepare for the return of crowds. That means strengthening their...
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How IT Solutions Can Help Combat Brain Drain
Craig Badrick: May 26, 2021 12:34:03 PM
The right IT solutions can help slow or even reverse brain drain while enabling businesses to thrive post-pandemic.
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Is Your School’s Network Ready to Return to Full Student Capacity?
Craig Badrick: May 17, 2021 5:12:37 PM
With some states announcing plans for full in-person learning this fall, it’s time for schools to consider whether their networks and technologies...
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What We Can Learn from the Attempted Attack on a Florida Water Treatment Plant
Craig Badrick: Mar 2, 2021 11:16:46 AM
A failed attempt to poison the water at a Florida treatment plant serves as a jarring reminder of the dangers of weak cybersecurity.
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The Automation Problem: As Tools and Systems Become Smarter, Will They Replace the IT Workforce?
Craig Badrick: Dec 16, 2020 1:12:37 PM
Are robots really coming to take your job? Probably not. In fact, AI and automation offer a lot of advantages that can help businesses and workers...
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The State of Women in Tech
Craig Badrick: Oct 7, 2020 9:30:17 AM
Women represent untapped potential when it comes to fields like IT and cybersecurity — but how should businesses go about bringing women in and...
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The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Continues to Worsen
Craig Badrick: Oct 1, 2020 9:41:05 AM
An increasing number of cyber threats are exacerbated by the worsening cybersecurity skills shortage. Managed IT services are the solution.
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Why Your Smart Cameras Could Be Your Biggest Security Risk
Craig Badrick: Sep 22, 2020 5:39:54 PM
Security cameras are designed to keep your business safe — but what if they’re actually making you vulnerable to cyber attacks?
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How Aruba ESP Helps Your Business Gain a Competitive Advantage at the Edge
Craig Badrick: Sep 10, 2020 10:13:22 AM
Aruba ESP helps businesses get ahead of the competition by enabling rapid and powerful data insights at the edge — without sacrificing security in...
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Cybersecurity Priorities
Craig Badrick: Aug 28, 2020 8:55:16 AM
A recent report by the Enterprise Strategy Group shows just how much IT professionals must work to keep up with the shifting cybersecurity challenges...
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Optimizing the Edge With Aruba ESP
Craig Badrick: Aug 18, 2020 8:55:04 AM
The future of networking is at the edge. AI-powered platform Aruba ESP can help you optimize edge computing while maintaining enterprise-grade...
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Announcing Our Partnership with Verkada
Craig Badrick: Jul 16, 2020 11:19:42 AM
Our new partnership with Verkada is bringing powerful, intuitive security solutions to our customers.
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The Five Types of Insider Threats to Look Out For
Craig Badrick: Mar 17, 2020 11:06:47 AM
Insider threats can be just as damaging as external attacks. Knowing how to identify and prevent these attacks is critical for organizations of all...
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Building an Incident Response Plan
Craig Badrick: Feb 24, 2020 7:10:32 AM
An incident response plan is the best way for an organization to mitigate damage and stay protected in the event of a successful cyber attack....
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Active Ransomware Attack Targets US School Districts
Craig Badrick: Feb 6, 2020 5:27:22 AM
Cybercriminals have learned that schools are prime targets for ransomware attacks — don’t let your school be the next victim. Cyber threats are a...
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The Role of Network Security Analytics
Craig Badrick: Jan 6, 2020 9:41:59 AM
Security analytics leverage principles of big data to improve security — both physical security and network security. In a recent article, we wrote...
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What is a Service Mesh?
Craig Badrick: Aug 28, 2019 6:03:27 AM
A microservices architecture can offer enterprises a number of benefits, but without a service mesh, IT teams will be unable to mitigate a slew of...
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Data Protection in the Era of Virtual Computing: How HPE SimpliVity Can Help the IT Teams of the Future
Craig Badrick: Aug 7, 2019 5:30:07 AM
With SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) simplifies the process of enterprise data protection and backups....
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IT Infrastructure in the Coworking Era
Craig Badrick: Jul 30, 2019 5:31:52 AM
With open office plans, task-based layouts, high turnover, and diverse tenant rosters, coworking spaces represent some of the most challenging...
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How Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency Affects Your Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Jul 17, 2019 4:53:12 AM
With Libra, Facebook has taken the latest step in making cryptocurrency more ubiquitous, and now your enterprise data is more valuable to hackers...
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Why a Zero Trust Architecture Could Solve Your Cybersecurity Problems
Craig Badrick: Jul 16, 2019 9:37:16 AM
A new generation of cybersecurity threats requires a new cybersecurity strategy: Zero Trust security. Enterprise investment in cybersecurity may be...
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What is a Microservices Architecture?
Craig Badrick: Jul 15, 2019 8:31:25 AM
For enterprises in the process of building proprietary applications, committing to a microservices architecture offers strategic benefits that are...
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Identifying the Four Main Threat Actor Types
Craig Badrick: Jul 9, 2019 12:16:02 PM
In order to develop best practices for threat intelligence, enterprises must be aware of the four most common types of primary threat actors. In...
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What Is The Difference Between WiFi 5 and WiFi 6?
Craig Badrick: Jun 18, 2019 5:56:26 AM
As enterprises look for advanced networking technology to support their evolving needs, WiFi 6 offers a host of game-changing improvements over its...
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What is the Building Internet of Things (BIoT)?
Craig Badrick: Jun 13, 2019 5:30:33 AM
The Building Internet of Things (BIoT) promises cost reductions, efficiency gains, and transformational capabilities, but enterprises will need...
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Top 5 Challenges of Managing IoT Networks
Craig Badrick: Jun 12, 2019 5:53:45 AM
Running a successful IoT network can provide numerous benefits and efficiencies for your enterprise, but also comes with a number of challenges. For...
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What A Smart Building Looks Like
Craig Badrick: Jun 10, 2019 5:54:00 AM
Smart building technology can cut maintenance costs, streamline operations, and offer a better experience for residents and workers — but only with...
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What Is Neuromorphic Computing and How Could It Impact Enterprise IT?
Craig Badrick: Jun 5, 2019 6:19:56 AM
Neuromorphic computing uses analog circuitry to mimic the way the human brain processes information. Recent progress in the field could have a major...
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Will Blockchain Make an Impact in the Enterprise?
Craig Badrick: May 22, 2019 8:56:00 AM
No longer synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin alone, blockchain is being tapped by enterprises to fill gaps across a range of IT...
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From Stuxnet to Industroyer: The Biggest Hacks in the History of the Industrial IoT
Craig Badrick: May 16, 2019 6:53:00 AM
From Stuxnet to Industroyer, here’s what history’s biggest IIoT hacks can teach us about cybersecurity in the Industrial Internet of Things. Because...
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Does AI Need Blockchain?
Craig Badrick: May 13, 2019 6:14:00 AM
Blockchain and artificial intelligence are both highly-touted emerging technologies, but for the enterprise, they might not intersect as well as...
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How Can Enterprises Tackle the IT Skills Shortage?
Craig Badrick: May 10, 2019 10:51:00 AM
Here are some strategies that enterprises can implement to better staff, upskill, and improve their IT departments. As big businesses increasingly...
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How Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Intersect
Craig Badrick: May 7, 2019 4:08:00 AM
While bringing operational technology online promises to transform the industrial sector, key stakeholders need to prioritize cybersecurity practices...
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WiFi 6 Is Coming and Enterprises Need to Think About Cabling
Craig Badrick: May 3, 2019 9:41:00 AM
WiFi 6 promises to improve wireless speeds, but obsolete cabling could place a bottleneck on your network. WiFi 6 — previously known as 802.11ax — is...
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The 5 Most Common Problems with Hospital Networks
Craig Badrick: Mar 19, 2019 4:15:00 AM
Hospital networks are struggling to keep up with cybersecurity, HIPAA regulations, data management, and more. As the healthcare industry shifts its...
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From Proactive to Predictive: How Network Analytics Are Revolutionizing Network Performance Monitoring
Craig Badrick: Mar 13, 2019 12:15:38 PM
Predictive network analytics are helping enterprises optimize their networks, anticipate capacity requirements, and forecast future needs more...
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The Top 5 Benefits of SD-WAN
Craig Badrick: Feb 27, 2019 3:37:40 AM
No longer just a buzzworthy emerging technology, investment in SD-WAN is expected to see major growth in the coming years. These are the five...
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IoT Connectivity Options Compared
Craig Badrick: Feb 20, 2019 9:23:57 AM
The IoT is a broad and complex technology, which means there’s no default, out-of-the-box IoT solution that will be right-fit for every enterprise....
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Predictive Network Analytics — Not Just for Data Centers Anymore
Craig Badrick: Feb 13, 2019 9:29:54 AM
With powerful predictive analytics tools, enterprises can now leverage historical data to prevent network problems before they occur. Enterprises...
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IT Staffing Problems Holding Back the Accelerating Digitization of Healthcare
Craig Badrick: Feb 8, 2019 2:00:00 AM
As the healthcare industry embraces rapid digitization, the pressure is on to solve IT staffing shortages that organizations can ill afford to...
VIDEO: School Security Systems — What’s Now and What’s Next?
Craig Badrick: Feb 7, 2019 7:14:31 AM
Stay on top of the latest advancements in school security technology. With the unfortunate rise in school shootings over the past two decades,...
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What CTOs Can Do to Get IT and OT on the Same Page
Craig Badrick: Feb 6, 2019 12:00:00 PM
With the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things comes increasing demand for collaboration between IT and OT, meaning convergence is on the...
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New and Emerging Trends in Lone Worker Protection
Craig Badrick: Jan 31, 2019 3:38:24 AM
As innovative workplace strategies allow fewer employees to handle greater responsibilities, employers have a responsibility to protect their workers...
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Back to Basics: Single-Pair Ethernet Cabling Is the Future (Again)
Craig Badrick: Jan 25, 2019 5:05:58 AM
The proliferation of IoT devices has spurred a new approach to Ethernet cabling that balances cutting-edge innovation with a tried-and-tested...
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What Is Data Gravity?
Craig Badrick: Jan 23, 2019 3:58:56 AM
This simple concept helps explain the rise of cloud and edge computing within the era of big data. Data gravity is a term coined by GE Engineer Dave...
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From AIOps to the AIoT: Artificial Intelligence Will Run The World
Craig Badrick: Jan 16, 2019 4:09:27 AM
To manage complex networks and rapidly expanding IoT networks, IT teams will have to turn to the power of artificial intelligence. For IT...
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Network Management at the Edge: New Solutions Will Take Edge Computing to the Next Level
Craig Badrick: Jan 11, 2019 5:57:08 AM
Network management tools designed to command the ever-expanding web of assets at the network’s edge will make the new computing paradigm more...
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What Comes After Hyper-converged Infrastructure?
Craig Badrick: Jan 10, 2019 2:00:00 AM
Hyper-converged infrastructure has helped enterprises develop more efficient IT practices, but industry experts are already envisioning the next...
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How WiFi 6 and 5G Will Work Together to Transform Enterprise Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Jan 9, 2019 4:07:09 AM
Investing in the best network for your enterprise depends on understanding how the future of wireless connectivity will affect your business. For...
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The Best Uses for Edge Computing
Craig Badrick: Jan 7, 2019 4:54:52 AM
While edge computing isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for every business, the companies and organizations that know how to capitalize on its...
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Best Practices in IoMT Security
Craig Badrick: Jan 4, 2019 2:00:00 AM
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is fast becoming essential throughout the healthcare industry — but these smart devices can pose major security...
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Defending Against Port Scan Attacks
Craig Badrick: Jan 3, 2019 10:08:05 AM
Port scan attacks, though unsophisticated and often harmless in and of themselves, are worth defending — and can be turned against cybercriminals...
VIDEO: 6 Benefits of a Professional Network Assessment for Your Business
Craig Badrick: Dec 21, 2018 7:49:04 AM
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The Ultimate (Forward-Looking) Enterprise IT Security Checklist
Craig Badrick: Dec 19, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Building a secure network for your enterprise means evaluating your vulnerabilities now — and understanding where your risks will come from in the...
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Overcoming the Challenges of Transitioning to SD-WAN
Craig Badrick: Dec 12, 2018 7:41:06 AM
Industry experts promise that SD-WAN will transform how enterprises do business, manage their networks, and secure their data — but it isn’t without...
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AIOps Will Not Replace Your IT Team
Craig Badrick: Dec 10, 2018 6:02:33 AM
AIOps is a powerful tool, and although it will require enterprises to acquire new skill sets and remodel their IT teams, it won’t replace human...
VIDEO: Why the Oil and Gas Industry Is Vulnerable to Security Threats
Craig Badrick: Dec 6, 2018 2:00:00 AM
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Attacking the Attackers: How Deception Technology Gives Cybersecurity Pros the Upper Hand
Craig Badrick: Nov 29, 2018 4:03:56 AM
Conventional wisdom suggests hackers have the upper hand in the war for cyber-supremacy, but deception technology has the potential to tip the odds...
Stop Preparing For The Future of IoT-Driven Enterprise Efficiency — Start Living It
Craig Badrick: Nov 27, 2018 5:00:45 AM
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Successful CISOs Do These Five Things
Craig Badrick: Nov 26, 2018 3:51:27 AM
CISOs bring their niche expertise to bear on organizational data security — all on limited budgets and under mounting pressure. What are the best...
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Universities Can’t Upgrade Networks Fast Enough as Collegiate eSports Take Off
Craig Badrick: Nov 20, 2018 3:31:30 AM
University IT departments must take steps to bolster their campus networks as collegiate eSports become increasingly popular. On October 19, 2014,...
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How Today’s Cutting-Edge Smart Factories Are Transforming Global Industry
Craig Badrick: Nov 14, 2018 4:12:42 AM
Smart factories bring sophisticated network solutions to bear on systemic industrial inefficiencies. With the right tools, they can help your...
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How to Develop a Best-In-Class Data Backup Strategy
Craig Badrick: Nov 12, 2018 7:48:13 AM
Investing in data backup strategy requires more than just capital investment. Enterprises must carefully consider the unique specifications of their...
VIDEO: What to Consider When Choosing a Warehouse WiFi Solution
Craig Badrick: Nov 7, 2018 5:37:30 AM
VIDEO: The Top 4 Ways Your Network Can Give Your Business a Competitive Edge
Craig Badrick: Nov 1, 2018 4:55:41 AM
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Can Edge Computing Succeed in the Classroom?
Craig Badrick: Oct 30, 2018 4:34:11 AM
The decentralization of data towards the “edge” of the cloud is on the rise thanks to developments like the IoT and the increasing number of...
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How Edge Computing & the IoT Can Help Organizations Make Better (and Faster) Decisions
Craig Badrick: Oct 29, 2018 6:22:50 AM
To achieve maximal efficiency, businesses must process and analyze data in near-real-time — to do that, they need edge computing. As any business...
VIDEO: A Guide to Duress Alarms — What Are They and How Do They Work?
Craig Badrick: Oct 19, 2018 5:57:01 AM
Digital Story: A Deep Dive into Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
Craig Badrick: Oct 18, 2018 3:00:00 AM
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Considering Hyper-converged Infrastructure? Ask Yourself These Three Questions
Craig Badrick: Oct 17, 2018 6:53:14 AM
As hyper-converged IT infrastructures become increasingly mainstream, enterprises must brush up on the approach lest they fall behind industry...
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Preparing the Enterprise for Digital Twin Technology
Craig Badrick: Oct 16, 2018 3:00:00 AM
Merging the physical and digital worlds, digital twin technology has the potential to transform the enterprise. As a result of the growing ubiquity...
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The State of Fog Computing
Craig Badrick: Oct 10, 2018 4:46:01 AM
By combining the power of edge computing with the flexibility of the cloud, fog computing has the potential to boost the efficiency of IT operations...
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Recent Uptick in Mass Shootings Highlights Need for Better Physical Security Solutions
Craig Badrick: Oct 9, 2018 4:20:39 AM
The growing threat of mass shootings highlights the need for better security measures. In just the second half of September, mass workplace shootings...
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What Can the Internet of Things Do for the Enterprise?
Craig Badrick: Oct 5, 2018 6:43:18 AM
The IoT has the potential to transform the way we do business, but enterprises need to ensure their infrastructure is prepared to capitalize on the...
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How to Choose the Right Network Monitoring Tool for Your Business
Craig Badrick: Sep 26, 2018 4:25:32 AM
When it comes to the health of your enterprise’s digital infrastructure, choosing the right network monitoring tool can make all the difference....
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How Cybercriminals Use Your IoT Devices
Craig Badrick: Sep 25, 2018 5:24:26 AM
Recent warnings from multiple government agencies have underscored the massive cybersecurity liability that unsecured IoT devices present. At the...
VIDEO: How to Optimize Your IT Infrastructure for the Internet of Things
Craig Badrick: Sep 20, 2018 3:00:00 AM
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How Blockchain Could Transform Healthcare IT
Craig Badrick: Sep 19, 2018 4:26:55 AM
Blockchain technology has paradigm-shifting potential in the healthcare IT space, but questions remain as to how soon this potential will be...
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5 Tips for Effectively Managing BYOD in the Enterprise
Craig Badrick: Sep 12, 2018 4:39:39 AM
Many employees expect to be able to use their own devices at work. Here’s how enterprise IT teams can ensure the BYOD craze doesn’t expose their...
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HPE’s Newest Version of SimpliVity Could Be Groundbreaking for Enterprise IoT
Craig Badrick: Sep 4, 2018 9:16:46 AM
The hyper-converged SimpliVity 2600 could finally bring the IoT in from the cold. The biggest obstacle to widespread IoT adoption is a simple one:...
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How to Optimize Your IT Infrastructure for the Internet of Things
Craig Badrick: Aug 30, 2018 4:26:49 AM
The IoT is already making waves in the enterprise space, but as it continues to grow, IT teams need to evaluate whether their existing...
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Amid Talk of Space Force, America’s Satellites Still Need Stronger Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Aug 29, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The biggest threat to national security resides 26,000 miles from the U.S. mainland — distributed across the United States’ 658 active satellites....
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Our New Video Explains Why TTI Is Your One-Stop IT Solutions Provider
Craig Badrick: Aug 28, 2018 4:50:39 AM
The value of a TTI partnership comes to life in our new animated video. Industry leaders across multiple verticals are already highly familiar with...
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“Hybrid Cloud” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
Craig Badrick: Aug 23, 2018 6:37:00 AM
Everyone is buzzing about “hybrid cloud” strategies, but clarity around that conversation is being muddled by widely-held misunderstandings of this...
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Here’s How the Recent Medicare & Medicaid Changes Will Impact Healthcare IT
Craig Badrick: Aug 22, 2018 7:01:00 AM
The push for telemedicine and opioid response tech in public policy has the potential to simplify documentation for physicians — but it could also...
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Can Closing the Cybersecurity Gender Gap Close Its Skills Gap, Too?
Craig Badrick: Aug 16, 2018 8:54:33 AM
A new study from InfoSec Institute shows that the high-tech cybersecurity industry is behind the times when it comes to gender equality — could...
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How State Governments Are Bolstering Cybersecurity for the Midterm Elections
Craig Badrick: Aug 15, 2018 9:25:05 AM
In response to the hacking of the 2016 elections by hostile foreign parties, Congress has given state election authorities millions of dollars with...
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How to Choose the Perfect Data Storage Solution for Your Enterprise’s Needs
Craig Badrick: Aug 9, 2018 4:29:48 AM
IT pros must recognize their need for more robust data storage to remain competitive in an increasingly data-dense future. Future-proof your...
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How to Simplify Multicloud Network Performance
Craig Badrick: Aug 7, 2018 6:36:36 AM
Many companies are turning to multicloud solutions for their network infrastructure, but depending on the internet for network performance presents a...
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How to Find the 4 Biggest Gaps in Your Cybersecurity Processes
Craig Badrick: Aug 2, 2018 4:33:19 AM
Your organization’s cybersecurity policy is your best line of defense against cyberattacks, but gaps in your infrastructure may be putting you at...
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Are You Protecting Your Lone Workers?
Craig Badrick: Aug 1, 2018 4:41:26 AM
Professionals in a wide variety of fields often find themselves alone in hazardous work conditions. Are you doing all that you can to keep your lone...
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Most Cybersecurity Pros Skeptical of “Encryption Backdoors,” New Study Finds
Craig Badrick: Jul 31, 2018 5:56:00 AM
Federal law enforcement agencies are pleading with software and device makers for cryptographic backdoors that will allow them to execute warrant...
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How to Secure Your Campus’ Cameras, Alarms, and Other Physical Security Systems
Craig Badrick: Jul 27, 2018 5:09:31 AM
Improperly secured IoT devices represent a significant threat to the integrity of IT infrastructures of campuses across the country. On December 30,...
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5 Big Changes in Mobile Enterprise Data That Security Pros Should Prepare For
Craig Badrick: Jul 24, 2018 5:38:52 AM
The potential of mobile enterprise systems to improve productivity and efficiency has made them an essential business function in 2018, but big...
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IT Skills Shortage Points Towards Need for Managed Services
Craig Badrick: Jul 17, 2018 4:22:22 AM
Cybercrime is a growing problem, and many companies don’t have the in-house talent to protect their networks. Managed IT services offer companies a...
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Everything You Need to Know About MPLS
Craig Badrick: Jul 12, 2018 5:00:00 AM
Despite the broadening appeal of SD-WAN, rumors of MPLS’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. As we’ve written about before, software-defined wide...
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Is Your Company Prepared for a DDoS Attack?
Craig Badrick: Jul 11, 2018 5:00:00 AM
DDoS attacks represent a serious, growing cybersecurity threat. Successfully thwarting these malicious assaults seems impossibly difficult, but...
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The Financial Case for Implementing RTLS in Your Hospital
Craig Badrick: Jul 2, 2018 5:16:07 AM
Real-time locating systems offer precise indoor asset tracking that empowers hospitals to improve performance, cost-efficiency, and security. Their...
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Network Automation Is Hard: Here’s How We Can Make It Easier
Craig Badrick: Jun 28, 2018 4:38:16 AM
The promise of off-the-shelf network automation remains unrealized. But until the day this long-awaited automation solution arrives, IT pros can make...
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Are Criminals Entering Your Network Through a Backdoor in the Cloud?
Craig Badrick: Jun 27, 2018 4:52:29 AM
Ubiquitous, destructive, and difficult to defend, backdoor attacks of cloud services constitute unique threats to enterprise networks — and they...
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What Defines “Software-Defined Networking”?
Craig Badrick: Jun 26, 2018 4:27:27 AM
“Software-defined networking” has become something of an IT industry buzzword, but its underlying mechanics are more complicated than many people...
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What Is Machine Learning, Really?
Craig Badrick: Jun 21, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The technology is being developed for and deployed in practically every industry, but what does the term “machine learning” really mean? More...
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To See the Benefits of 5G, Enterprises Must Overcome Barriers to Indoor Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Jun 20, 2018 3:00:00 AM
5G will enable faster mobile internet speeds and lower latency times, while making it far easier to support IoT devices. But new challenges to indoor...
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We Know Hackers Threaten Our Digital Assets: Could They Threaten Our Political Discourse, Too?
Craig Badrick: Jun 19, 2018 4:03:53 AM
By leveraging a simple botnet, hackers were able to submit millions of fraudulent comments to the FCC in advance of its vote on net neutrality. We’ve...
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Your Security Cameras May Actually Be Your Company’s Biggest Security Flaw
Craig Badrick: Jun 15, 2018 5:42:23 AM
Internet-connected devices like smart security cameras offer enterprises numerous benefits, but with those benefits come serious cybersecurity risks....
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The IoT Could Soon Exist Deep Under the Sea
Craig Badrick: Jun 14, 2018 4:38:09 AM
To realize the tremendous potential of the Internet of Underwater Things, the networking community first must find a solution to the problem of...
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Why Courthouses Need Strong Security Systems
Craig Badrick: Jun 13, 2018 3:30:00 AM
Courthouses can be dangerous places for judicial officials, which is why stronger security systems are desperately needed. On March 11, 2005, Brian...
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How Cutting-Edge Software Can Improve Colleges’ Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Jun 12, 2018 3:30:00 AM
Sophisticated analytics tools are all but a must in increasingly complex networking environments like colleges and universities. “Over the past five...
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What the Cybersecurity Skills Gap Can Teach You About Your IT Staffing
Craig Badrick: Jun 8, 2018 10:37:00 AM
The ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage is forcing many companies to find creative ways of keeping their IT infrastructure secure. As author and...
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What to Expect from Your Cybersecurity Technology Platform
Craig Badrick: Jun 5, 2018 4:08:00 AM
Many companies are turning to cybersecurity technology platforms as a means of offsetting the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage. According to...
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3 Signs Your Hospital IT Infrastructure Needs an Upgrade
Craig Badrick: May 25, 2018 4:19:43 AM
Building a reliable hospital network is inherently difficult, but the rapid, broad-based digitization of the industry in the past few years has made...
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Does Today’s App-First Business Environment Call for SDN?
Craig Badrick: May 24, 2018 4:21:22 AM
As a growing number of their IT processes migrate to the cloud, enterprises must reevaluate their approach to networking. Until recently, the goal of...
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The Board’s Role in Cybersecurity Is Changing
Craig Badrick: May 23, 2018 9:45:35 AM
According to cyberlaw expert Michael Yaeger, corporate boards have a responsibility to start taking cybersecurity seriously. According to the...
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Companies Still Wary of Making Leap to the Cloud Without Proper Cybersecurity Staff
Craig Badrick: May 15, 2018 4:13:14 AM
Companies are still interested in migrating their IT processes to the cloud, but many are struggling to find the requisite cybersecurity talent to do...
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From Hotel Workers to Drivers, Employees Demand On-the-Job Security
Craig Badrick: May 10, 2018 4:41:48 AM
Workers in a wide variety of fields are asking their employers to bolster workplace safety measures, and with good reason. The workplace can be a...
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Why a “Hybrid Cloud” Is the Right Choice for Healthcare IT Organizations
Craig Badrick: May 3, 2018 4:38:12 AM
The healthcare industry as a whole remains woefully behind the cloud computing curve, but it’s not too late for healthcare organizations to catch up....
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Here’s Why Organizations Everywhere Struggle with Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Apr 26, 2018 4:00:00 AM
Corporate data breaches continue to cost companies millions of dollars per incident, yet many IT teams are still struggling to provide robust...
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The Future of AI and Networking Will Be Collaborative
Craig Badrick: Apr 18, 2018 5:07:00 AM
As more and more devices come online, IT professionals working to maintain high-performing, secure networks will come to rely on the help of...
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Trying to Get Boardroom Buy-In on Cybersecurity? Try a Material Risk Approach
Craig Badrick: Apr 17, 2018 4:21:00 AM
While it’s hard for executives to deny the danger that cybercrime poses both to their bottom line and their relationship with customers, many IT...
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General Public Remains Apathetic on Cybersecurity — Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Them
Craig Badrick: Apr 13, 2018 4:00:00 AM
A new survey confirms what many IT industry insiders have known for years: the average internet user values convenience far more than cybersecurity....
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According to New Survey, Enterprise IT Simply Isn’t Ready for IoT Adoption
Craig Badrick: Apr 12, 2018 4:48:00 AM
The Internet of Things will soon be a critical component of any enterprise’s infrastructure, but many are ill-prepared to exploit this powerful set...
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HIMSS 2018 Directs Industry’s Attention to AI
Craig Badrick: Apr 6, 2018 5:01:00 AM
Artificial intelligence technology — and especially its pivotal role in the shift to value-based care — was a hot topic of discussion at HIMSS 2018....
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining the Future of Network Security
Craig Badrick: Apr 5, 2018 3:00:00 AM
It is becoming increasingly difficult for enterprise IT teams to deal with every cybersecurity threat to their organizations, but artificial...
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How Vulnerable Is Our Energy Infrastructure?
Craig Badrick: Apr 3, 2018 4:58:00 AM
Energy in America is a contentious political issue, but all parties agree that our energy infrastructure is far too vulnerable to foreign and...
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As GDPR Deadline Approaches, Few Enterprises Are Prepared for Implementation
Craig Badrick: Mar 30, 2018 4:40:00 AM
Doing business with the EU just got a bit trickier. Here’s what you need to do to prepare as the Union’s new data privacy laws go into effect. The...
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From the Cloud to the Edge: Enterprise IT Moves Back Towards Decentralization
Craig Badrick: Mar 28, 2018 4:48:00 AM
In the era of artificial intelligence and the internet of things, it seems enterprises are returning to data processing ways of the past — and for...
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Digital Twin Technology Could Change How Networks Are Built and Monitored
Craig Badrick: Mar 21, 2018 5:03:00 AM
Digital twinning represents the ultimate convergence of the physical and digital worlds, making it the perfect technology for network design and...
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Cybercriminals Are Always One Weak Password Away From Cracking Your Company’s Digital Assets
Craig Badrick: Mar 20, 2018 4:35:00 AM
An enterprise’s networks are only as secure as the habits of its most careless employee, meaning comprehensive cybersecurity education is a must. In...
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Yet Another Hospital Gets Extorted by Cybercriminals
Craig Badrick: Mar 15, 2018 4:00:00 AM
Hospitals remain a popular target for cybercriminals, who continue to drain America’s healthcare system of valuable resources. Not even 24 hours...
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Make WiFi Smarter
Craig Badrick: Mar 14, 2018 8:34:00 AM
Corporate networks are becoming more complex by the day. To keep up, enterprise IT teams should start to consider networking tools driven by...
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How to Start Moving Your Hospital to the Cloud
Craig Badrick: Mar 6, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The value of a cloud-based IT infrastructure has become too great for hospitals and other healthcare providers to ignore. In March 2017, U.S....
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Network Configuration Is Headed for Big Changes — Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing
Craig Badrick: Feb 28, 2018 3:00:00 AM
Configuring (and managing) today’s massive corporate networks has become completely overwhelming for IT staff, but the rise of AI-based networking...
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Can Enterprise Cybersecurity Stand Up to International Threats?
Craig Badrick: Feb 27, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The internet has become yet another front for international warfare over the past decade, which makes robust enterprise cybersecurity an increasingly...
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AI Will Be Asset to Both Cybersecurity Teams and Criminals in 2018
Craig Badrick: Feb 21, 2018 3:00:00 AM
The task of cybersecurity is rapidly becoming too complex for humans to handle alone. That’s why artificial intelligence will become an increasingly...
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As Smart Devices Make Their Way into the Workplace, Are They Putting Your Company’s Networks at Risk?
Craig Badrick: Feb 15, 2018 3:45:00 AM
Tomorrow’s office environments will be defined first and foremost by IoT devices, but enterprises won’t be able to make good use of them without...
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Why Certifications Are Critical in Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Feb 12, 2018 4:34:00 AM
Despite the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage, companies should only pursue cybersecurity professionals with the proper credentials. The world of...
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How Organized Cybercrime Works
Craig Badrick: Feb 7, 2018 3:30:00 AM
Cybercrime is on the rise, in part because hackers have learned to run their operations like an agile, modern business. “We believe that data is the...
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Poor Cyber Security in Oil Facilities Putting Entire Economies At Risk
Craig Badrick: Feb 5, 2018 6:00:00 AM
Oil rigs and oilfields are incredibly lucrative targets for cybercriminals, which is why it’s so concerning that the oil-producing nations of OPEC...
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Why Property Managers Should Offer WiFi as a Service to Their Tenants
Craig Badrick: Jan 23, 2018 7:38:00 AM
Providing free WiFi is a great way for landlords to set their properties apart and guarantee interest from more potential tenants. Regardless of...
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Panic Buttons in Hotels Becoming Popular to Protect Hotel Workers from Sexual Harassment
Craig Badrick: Jan 22, 2018 7:59:00 AM
Hospitality workers are subjected to an inordinate amount of sexual harassment and abuse, which is why many hotels are starting to provide panic...
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How Troops Stay Connected in Remote Locations
Craig Badrick: Jan 19, 2018 6:19:00 AM
Military forces operating in remote or hostile environments depend on cutting-edge networking technologies in order achieve critical information...
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Experts Predict Spike in Ransomware, Extortion Attempts on Healthcare Orgs in 2018
Craig Badrick: Jan 18, 2018 9:28:00 AM
According to a new report from McAfee, ransomware will continue to be the foremost threat to the cybersecurity of healthcare organizations in the new...
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College Campuses Continue to Struggle with Cybersecurity
Craig Badrick: Jan 9, 2018 5:38:00 AM
Today’s colleges and universities face unique challenges when it comes to protecting staff and students from cybercrime. What’s causing the industry...
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What Will Enterprise WiFi Look Like in 2018?
Craig Badrick: Jan 8, 2018 5:07:00 AM
With a new wireless networking standard set to be released in the near future, 2018 may prove to be a landmark year in enterprise WiFi. From...
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Why Healthcare IT Demands End-to-End Networking Solutions
Craig Badrick: Jan 4, 2018 5:30:00 AM
End-to-end networking solutions offer IT teams unparalleled control over performance and security, making them a perfect fit for increasingly complex...
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Your Office Christmas Lights Could Be Messing with Your WiFi, and Other Enterprise Internet Surprises
Craig Badrick: Dec 13, 2017 6:24:00 AM
In addition to supporting thousands of connections a day, enterprise networks have to overcome the dozens of interference issues that come with a...
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Move Over Fiber Optic Cables: Twisted Light Could Soon Connect Us to the Web at Lightning Speed
Craig Badrick: Dec 6, 2017 6:08:00 AM
As the volume of data transmitted worldwide continues to grow each day, researchers are focusing on new, more efficient ways of transmitting...
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How Do You Monetize a Large Public Venue’s Network?
Craig Badrick: Dec 5, 2017 6:39:00 AM
Large public venues are having to create increasingly powerful wireless networks in order to satisfy their patrons’ demands, but this often takes an...
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Increasing Student Demand for WiFi Is Hurting Connectivity
Craig Badrick: Nov 28, 2017 6:12:00 AM
Students are bringing more devices to campus than ever before, and using up more bandwidth than ever in the process. As we’ve discussed before,...
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How Quantum Computing Will Affect the Future of Networking
Craig Badrick: Nov 21, 2017 5:08:00 AM
Though likely well over a decade away, the quantum computing revolution will fundamentally redefine both hacking and cybersecurity. A spate of recent...
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Why Twitter Isn’t the Place to Pinpoint Connectivity Issues
Craig Badrick: Nov 15, 2017 5:20:00 AM
User feedback can be a great way for networking professionals to discover a connectivity problem, but in order to pinpoint the source of the problem,...
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Why Are Healthcare Organizations One of Cybercriminals’ Favorite Targets?
Craig Badrick: Oct 31, 2017 7:01:00 AM
The information contained within medical records is often more valuable to cybercriminals than credit card numbers, which means healthcare...
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How Much Does It Cost to Secure a Network?
Craig Badrick: Oct 26, 2017 6:33:00 AM
Securing a corporate network usually requires hiring outside experts to perform a comprehensive network audit, but this initial outlay is more than...
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Going Green: Tips and Tricks for a More Sustainable Network
Craig Badrick: Oct 25, 2017 6:37:00 AM
The adoption of green networking practices offers enterprises a rare opportunity to make a business decision that improves both the bottom line and...
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Keeping a Large Venue’s Network Secure Is Difficult — But Not Impossible
Craig Badrick: Oct 24, 2017 10:00:00 AM
Designing and implementing a wireless network that is equally reliable and secure can be a challenge in a large venue, but it’s possible with the...
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3 Tricks for Improving Network Performance Without Breaking the Bank
Craig Badrick: Oct 19, 2017 8:33:00 AM
Improving your company’s network performance can be as easy as making a few simple adjustments — if you know what you’re doing, that is. In the early...
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A Healthy Wireless Network Can Make or Break New Health Initiatives for Hospitals
Craig Badrick: Oct 18, 2017 8:02:00 AM
The future of healthcare rests with successful integrations of cutting-edge technologies, but this will require robust and secure wireless networks....
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Why the Oil and Gas Industry Is Vulnerable to Security Threats
Craig Badrick: Oct 17, 2017 6:27:00 AM
Despite being particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, the oil and gas industry has yet to take appropriate steps to secure its digital...
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From Segmentation to Microsegmentation: Navigating the Transition
Craig Badrick: Oct 12, 2017 7:03:00 AM
As enterprise IT becomes increasingly defined by virtualization and cloud computing, network microsegmentation will be the only way to ensure proper...
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Is Intent-Based Networking Relevant?
Craig Badrick: Oct 11, 2017 7:51:00 AM
Cisco’s new intent-based networking software has the IT community talking, but is this solution truly innovative, or is the company simply hoping to...
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How to Design Your Hospital’s Wireless Network — and What Could Go Wrong
Craig Badrick: Oct 10, 2017 7:15:00 AM
Hospital administrators must balance such a wide range of considerations when setting up their wireless networks that it’s nearly impossible to do so...
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Can Your Wireless Network Keep Pace with Millennials’ Expectations?
Craig Badrick: Oct 5, 2017 9:00:00 AM
Millennials use internet-connected devices more frequently and in ways that require more bandwidth than any other generation. Accommodating that...
