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  1. firewall as a service

    7 Reasons to Use Firewall as a Service in Your Organization

    The emergence of new cyber threats that bypass perimeter-focused security controls calls for a robust cloud-managed firewall solution. As many organizations grapple with keeping their networks free from intrusions, Firewall as a Service is a much-needed game changer. Besides keeping your network safe from infiltration, FWaaS offers other benefits, like providing a scalable network and…

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    Low Earth Orbit Satellite: Achieving Fast-Speed Connectivity

    The enormous demand for faster and ubiquitous connectivity has prompted the use of satellites well beyond their initial military and scientific applications. Integrating satellite technology into existing infrastructure propels businesses toward scalable network and connectivity solutions. LEO satellites are quickly bridging the gap between urban and remote area connectivity and slow and fast networks. This…

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  3. fleet telematics

    How Fleet Management Telematics Can Boost Your Business and Safety

    Reducing costs and improving operations are key to business success, and managing a fleet business is no different. Keeping track of vehicles, fuel usage, dispatch, route optimization, and driver behavior can be time-consuming and challenging. While manual processes were once effective, they have quickly become outdated. Fleet management telematics has emerged as a modern solution,…

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    Turning a Copper Retirement Imperative into a Digital Transformation Opportunity

    Extra Space Storage Modernizes Their Network As local exchange carriers are decommissioning service and raising rates for local telephone service, organizations are feeling pressure to move away from copper / POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) voice infrastructure and support.  Extra Space Storage (NYSE: EXR) felt this pressure and turned the retirement of their copper wire…

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  5. Maximize Business Potential with MetTel’s Unmatched Network Reliability

    As enterprises expand, so does their need for an unwavering network that supports every aspect of their business. From data transactions to customer communications, network reliability is a non-negotiable element of operational strategy. With the cost of network downtime extending beyond short-term disruption to impact productivity, profitability, and brand trust, the stakes have never been…

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  6. emergency plan disaster preparedness

    How to Create a Strong Business Continuity Strategy

    Disasters or unforeseen crises pose a serious threat to business operations and can prevent organizations from meeting the needs of their customers and hitting their revenue targets, while also potentially causing damage to their brands. The best way to avoid being caught off guard and to enhance organizational resilience is to develop a business continuity…

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  7. 4 SD-WAN Trends to Watch in 2024

    Modern networks have come a long way from the traditional on-premise, single-location architectures. Today, businesses are getting into hybrid and cloud setups. These contemporary network models offer unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency, enabling organizations to seamlessly integrate multiple locations, data centers, and cloud services into a cohesive and agile network infrastructure.  Unfortunately, this poses a…

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  8. POTS Replacement

    POTS Transformation Without the Pain

    An Exploration of the Myths Surrounding POTS Replacement Continued Copper Retirement You probably know by now that Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) is being phased out. The FCC initiated the phase-out of copper POTS lines due to their various disadvantages and challenges. This transition was propelled by regulatory changes, notably FCC Order 15-97, which allowed…

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  9. migrating mpls to sdwan government agencies

    Best Practices for Government Agencies Migrating from MPLS to SD-WAN

    Government agencies know they need to move to SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network), but many are reluctant to take the leap. MPLS (multiprotocol label switching) is a proven technology and has been in place for 25 years, so moving away from it seems like a daunting task. MPLS is carrier-grade and reliable. However, it is…

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  10. What is managed network services

    Guide to Managed Network Services: What You Need to Know

    Managing your network infrastructure can be challenging and resource-intensive. A managed network services provider simplifies these challenges by handling various aspects of your business’s network operations, from routine maintenance to advanced security. This enables your company to offload tasks such as network management, operations, upgrades, and troubleshooting to experts, while also ensuring that IT failures…

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  11. iot in transportation - smart trucks crossing a bridge

    Exploring the Future of IoT in Transportation and Logistics

    The Internet of Things (IoT) is at the heart of positive disruptions across all industries, and the transportation and logistics sector is no exception. This interconnected network of “things” includes devices, appliances, and other innovative technologies. Over time, it has emerged as a driving force behind major advancements, overcoming the many challenges companies in transport…

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  12. zero trust network access on tablet and laptop

    What You Need to Know About ZTNA

    A Zero Trust Approach to Meet Today’s Network Security Demands Enterprises want to establish the highest level of network security while also giving employees the access they need to do their jobs. This is especially true with today’s remote and distributed workforces. In striving for this sweet spot, more organizations have been turning to a…

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  13. telephone lines being transformed with digital signals

    A Guide to POTS Lines Going Away: 3 Reasons to Replace Your POTS Lines

    Why Companies Depend on Plain Old Telephone Services (POTS) First of all, what is POTS? Plain old telephone services, or POTS, have been around in some form since 1876. But by the mid-2010s, many businesses began taking steps to reduce dependency on POTS, partly due to the mass migration to VoIP and partly due to…

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    A Case Study in Disaster Preparedness

    Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 Storm We have become accustomed to hearing about natural disasters on a regular basis. And some of us have had the unfortunate experience of living through one or more of these events. The pace and magnitude at which we’re experiencing natural disasters has caused many to become more vigilant about…

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  15. finance and cyber security

    The Role of Networking and Communications in Financial Cyber Security

    Some of the biggest and most expensive hacks of all time have targeted financial institutions. Equifax. Capital One. JP Morgan. All of these impacted millions of accounts and cost institutions billions in damages. Financial institutions will always be a target for hackers based on the sensitive nature of their data, making it imperative for these…

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  16. enterprise mobility smartphone

    What is Enterprise Mobility Management

    As remote and hybrid work continue to be the norm, employees are increasingly using their laptops and smartphones to communicate and work. This offers tremendous benefits in terms of flexibility and productivity, but it also introduces complex challenges in managing, supporting, and securing these devices. How do you ensure seamless connectivity, maintain cost-effectiveness, and support…

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  17. Gartner Confirms AI is the Key and MetTel is a 4X Leader

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is unquestionably the #1 technology topic in the world. In fact, nearly 50% of tech leaders polled by CNBC said AI is now their top expense. Whether large language models of generative AI like Chat GPT or Google Bard, machine learning applications like predictive analytics or intelligent automation tools, AI in all its…

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    The Future of Production: Exploring IoT in Manufacturing

    The Internet of Things (IoT) is nothing short of revolutionary. Interconnected devices have opened up a whole new world of possibilities, from self-driving cars to connected buildings and homes. IoT has transformed the way work is done across all industries. In this blog post, we’ll explore how IoT is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and discuss…

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    Disaster Preparedness for Your Network and Communications

    Our collective experience of going through the COVID-19 pandemic and the pace and magnitude at which we’re experiencing or hearing about natural disasters have caused many to become more vigilant about disaster preparedness. Many are asking themselves, What is my disaster plan for my family, myself, my community, my company? A key component of a…

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  20. digital transformation strategy

    Embracing the Future: Building Your Digital Transformation Strategy

    Companies must integrate technology into their operations to continue to grow. But how do these companies stay on top of the latest innovations and weave them into their business model? They use a powerful tool called a digital transformation strategy. In this article, we’ll discuss why you need a digital transformation strategy and look at…

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    10 Common Challenges of IoT & How to Avoid Them

    The Internet of Things (IoT) is helping to drive the next phase of digital transformation. It has great potential to redefine how we live and work. From streamlining operations in industries to providing unprecedented convenience in homes, the applications of IoT are vast and transformative. However, realizing the benefits of this technological wave is not…

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  22. network security

    Fortifying Your Business: The Benefits of Network Security

    Any savvy business leader knows that network and security go hand-in-hand. However, it’s getting harder than ever to shield modern businesses from evolving cyber threats and ever-increasing data breaches. In fact, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that the damage from hacks and breaches will hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Add to that the fact that networks…

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  23. government technology connection

    How Government Agencies Can Stay Ahead of POTS Replacement

    Wireline Decommissioning & POTS Replacement – Current State About 10 years ago I asked my parents to upgrade their internet service from DSL to the local carrier fiber-based service. My mom was all in because it meant better video calls with her grandkids. My dad was dubious. He was concerned because he heard that once…

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  24. teleheatlh iot in healthcare

    10 Ways IoT is Revolutionizing Telehealth

    The many benefits of IoT in healthcare extend to patients, practitioners, healthcare enterprises, and affiliate industry components like cybersecurity companies and insurance underwriters. But what do these IoT telehealth solutions look like in the real world? Let’s look at some of the ways IoT in healthcare is transforming the telehealth landscape. 1. Remote Patient Monitoring…

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  25. 10 Smart City Trends that are Changing the World

    As urban areas continue to evolve and adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing world, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a transformative force. With the integration of advanced technologies and data-driven solutions, there is an opportunity for cities to become more efficient and sustainable than ever before.  In this blog post,…

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    Revolutionizing Fleet & the Mobile Workforce with Multi-Carrier Connectivity

    MetTel’s Single SIM Can Change the Way You Work In today’s increasingly mobile and interconnected world, managing a mobile workforce presents unique challenges. Organizations often struggle to provide consistent connectivity for their employees, leading to decreased productivity and hindered data collection. However, a solution has emerged that tackles these obstacles head-on: the multi-carrier Single SIM….

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  27. Successful female banker using smartphone outdoors while standing near his office background yellow neon lights, young woman professional manager working on mobile device near skyscraper at night

    BYOD vs. COPE Cyber Security: Which is Better?

    The business landscape has experienced a drastic change with a shift toward remote and hybrid environments that has forever altered how we work. Did you know according to a report by Upwork, 32.6M Americans will be working remotely by 2025? This equates to roughly 22% of the workforce! These new working patterns come with benefits…

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  28. Illustration of business people looking forward

    How Crisis and Uncertainty Can Be A Catalyst for Growth

    If there’s one word that could sum up how business leaders are feeling about this year it would have to be “uncertainty.” Business leaders are looking at a landscape with tremendous risk, including inflation, cybersecurity, shifting geopolitical dynamics and the looming threat of recession. But each new challenge also presents an opportunity for growth, with…

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  29. telecom equipment

    MetTel Proud to Help Drive the Communications Industry Agenda with INCOMPAS

    The leading telecommunications industry advocacy group, INCOMPAS recently named its Board of Directors for 2023. I am delighted to be re-appointed to the INCOMPAS Executive Committee of its Board of Directors for another year. Congratulations to my fellow Executive Committee appointees: Michael B. Galvin (chair) of Granite Telecommunications, LLC; Kurt Van Wagenen of FirstLight Fiber; Brian…

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  30. american flag

    Coming to America: Higher Quality Broadband at Lower Prices; What This Means for Investors

    Access to fast and affordable broadband is no longer a luxury; instead, it has become a necessity. Accelerated by the pandemic, the introduction of video conference platforms and remote or hybrid learning means that both businesses and consumers require more bandwidth than ever to work, learn or even stay in touch with loved ones. For…

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  31. people

    How Mobile Technology Elevates the Customer Experience & Ensures Operations Flow Smoothly

    Water is a necessity, not a commodity. That’s why, during the COVID-19 pandemic, business operations at Primo Water continued to flow. If anything, much of our activity was accelerated as demand for home delivery services increased. But we also needed to make sure our refill and exchange locations were constantly stocked, and that we were…

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  32. iot solutions for enterprises

    Enterprise Clients Prefer IoT Providers with “Off the Shelf” Solutions

    Among the many factors that are driving more and more organizations to adopt IoT solutions for enterprises, “ease of deployment” might be the most important. Companies and businesses are looking for an easier route to IoT deployment that won’t bog them down with customized requirements and other professional service engagements that will slow them on…

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  33. Person using Microsoft Teams External Calling while working remotely

    How to Leverage Microsoft Teams for External Calling

    As Microsoft Teams’ popularity increases, there’s still one feature companies were missing: external calling. Until now. The increase in remote work is driving people to Microsoft Teams Between April and October 2020, Microsoft grew from 75 million daily active users to 115 million daily active users. This 50% increase in users in just a few…

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  34. Medical professional on tablet

    Industry Game-Changer: How QMed Innovations Filled A Supply Chain (Black) Hole with IoT…and You Can Too

    We see our flagship cellular-IoT product, Quest, as a way for orthopedics to digitally transform in a way that reduces waste, enhances patient safety, and ultimately delivers orthopedic distributors, manufacturers, and providers superior bottom-line performance. Vic Nunes, QMed CEO & Founder More than 7 million people require orthopedic surgery annually and the implant market is…

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  35. Digital Transformation

    Five Steps to Digital Transformation Success: Rotech Healthcare’s DX Journey

    Since 2019, Rotech Healthcare, a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound care solutions, and home medical equipment, has been undergoing digital transformation (DX) to become completely paperless in order to improve operational efficiencies and service patients more effectively. We defined a roadmap and strategy for our digital transformation and executed that…

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  36. The First Wave of the 5G Revolution is Here

    The First Wave of the 5G Revolution is Here

    While we’ve all heard the hype about 5G for many years now, many businesses have yet to experience any benefits. So is 5G just another overhyped technology? The truth is, the promise of 5G is enormous, but all the benefits won’t be immediately realized today. Partners in the 5G revolution As the first step toward…

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    Answers to Three Common Smart City Questions

    Smart city initiatives are a way for communities to respond to challenges of sustainability and efficiency. With the world’s population expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and 60% of this population living in urban areas, cities are facing unprecedented pressures. Smart cities have implemented tech in innovative ways to overcome these challenges. 1. What…

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    MetTel working with City of Phoenix to Achieve Zero Waste by 2050

    Like many cities across the United States, the city of Phoenix is looking for ways to deliver efficient, cost-effective and safe public services. As the fifth largest city in the U.S., Phoenix is challenged with managing and conserving 270 million gallons of tap water and treating 135 million gallons of wastewater daily. Water is the…

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