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Why Companies Depend on Plain Old Telephone Services (POTS) What is POTS? Plain old telephone services, or POTS, have been around in some form since 1876. By the mid-2010s, many businesses began taking steps to reduce dependency on analog POTS, partly due to the mass migration to VoIP and partly due to the FCC’s decision…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing healthcare delivery at every level. The benefits of IoT in healthcare are far-reaching, positively impacting patients, practitioners, healthcare organizations, and related industries such as cybersecurity and insurance. But what do these IoT telehealth solutions look like in the real world? Let’s look at some of the ways IoT…
Digital transformations continue to drive many companies to transition to cloud-based services. UCaaS vs. CCaaS has become a hot topic for groups of all kinds. For businesses whose goal is increased productivity, these platforms facilitate faster, more straightforward exchanges between distributed internal teams that serve customers. While adopting UCaaS and CCaaS improves efficiencies and workflows,…
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…
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…
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 While manual processes were once effective, they have quickly become outdated.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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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