How to Offer Free or Paid Wi-Fi in Your Store or Office
Offering a wireless network to patrons and/or employees makes good business sense for some entrepreneurs. However, security and cost are two factors that sho... Read more
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Recent Wireless Networks Articles
Should You Outsource Your Wi-Fi Hotspot?
A number of businesses have emerged that will provide a wireless hotspot at your location, usually with your own brand. Read more
Tech Talk: Biochem Firm Shares Network
A biochemical company that makes materials used for diagnostic and medical lab testing improved the security of patient data over the network it shares with ... Read more
Cut Costs With a New VoIP Phone
Check voicemail from a cordless handset at the touch of a button. Read more
Tech Talk: Pipe Supplier Networks Depots
A company that supplies steel tubing to oil and gas companies in the Rocky Mountain region revolutionized the way the firm communicates information about in... Read more
Tech Talk: Cafeteria Chain Streamlines with VPN
A chain of cafeterias in the Southeastern U.S. simplified the ordering and purchasing of inventory by installing virtual private network (VPN) technology and... Read more
Keys to Improving Network Fraud Protection
Businesses are increasingly dependent on the security and reliability of their networks, but the number of attacks on networks is growing. IT managers can be... Read more
Tech Talk: Restaurant Automates Processes
A restaurant chain based in California deploys a network automation server to automate business processes -- such as menu price changes -- throughout the 82-... Read more
A Network Tune Up for Tough Times
The financial crisis will mean less capital and credit available for small businesses, so existing networking equipment and systems will have to last longer.... Read more
Network Defense: Intrusion Prevention Systems
Technology upgrades and industry security regulations are pushing more small businesses to use both network and host-based intrusion prevention systems. Read more
Tech Talk: Telco Thrives with Network Management
A Santa Barbara telecommunications reseller finds that it can better control its bandwidth and ensure that employees have access to applications when they ne... Read more
Providing a Safety Net for Confidential Data
As small businesses outsource more work and switch to Web-based applications, it’s critical to have practices in place to safeguard confidential company in... Read more
Plug in and Forget: Network Appliances
Local area networks weren't as common among small businesses until recently, when network appliances became more available. These appliances can free small b... Read more
Protect Your Network from Users
Your biggest security threat has two feet, 10 fingers and works in a cubicle down the hall. Here's how to help users keep your company's network safe. Read more
Multiple Locations? MPLS Is a Networking Key
Multiprotocol label switching is an Internet protocol-based service that can tag and prioritize voice, video, and Internet traffic for your business. Read more
Networking Needs for the 802.11n Era
Networking vendors are targeting the small business market with wireless networking gear to support the next generation of wireless, 802.11n. Here's what you... Read more
What Can Managed WAN Offer?
Managed WAN networking can help small and mid-sized businesses take advantage of the latest communication technologies and achieve the same level of service ... Read more
Who's Minding the Network
Outsource your network services? Well, if your business is supporting distributed sites in branch offices and far-flung locations with virtually no local IT ... Read more
Avoid Costly Networking Mistakes
Selecting the right networking hardware products and connectivity options is essential to ensuring that your IT systems can grow with your business. Should y... Read more
Don’t Split Hairs over Shared Internet
It's common for small businesses sharing an office building to share their Internet access as well. But how do you avoid complications -- such as data breach... Read more
Is Your Network Secure -- Physically?
Businesses spend big bucks on security software, but FBI research shows the majority of security breaches come from physical mistakes such as not having a pa... Read more
Polycom Launches Wi-Fi Phone
The SpectraLink 8002 phone is designed for small-business workplaces. Read more
3G Wireless is Here: What it Means for Business
Third-generation wireless technology may be the future of mobility in business because it helps overcome traditional problems with connection speeds, the hig... Read more
5 Steps to Better, Faster, Easier Wi-Fi
While wireless networking equipment makers tout the high speeds, the truth is that Wi-Fi is highly vulnerable to interference. What can you do to improve th... Read more
Accelerate Your Network
Tired of slow connections to the office system from the road or from home? A technique once only available to larger businesses – wide area network (WAN) a... Read more
Securing Systems via Network Access Control
As a growing number of off-network devices are used by small and mid-size businesses, it's becoming important to develop new strategies for securing business... Read more
Can GPS Cell Phones Help Your Business?
Whether you operate a limousine service or an insurance firm, it may be time to think about syncing GPS service with the cell phones or PDAs you issue employ... Read more
Polycom Announces New Wireless Server
Polycom (NASDAQ:PLCM) has launched its KIRK Wireless Server 600v3 in the North American Market. The new server, which provides highly secure ... Read more
The Network for Your Future Business Needs
The decisions you make today regarding your business's network infrastructure may impact greatly what types of applications your business will be able to run... Read more
What Can Your Business Do with Wibree?
Move over Bluetooth. A new short-range wireless technology, called Wibree, is designed to communicate with wrist watches, wireless keyboards, toys, and other... Read more
More Intelligent than Your Smart Phone
Making business sense of today’s mobile “hyper connectivity,” we help you determine what to look for in this combination cell phone, personal digital a... Read more
Telecom Services for Business by the Bundle
Small and mid-size businesses want more than phone lines and Internet connections from their service providers. That's why telecom companies are now offering... Read more
What Businesses Need to Know About IPv6
The Internet is running out of addressing space. Should your business care? Read more
How to Surf Safely on Public Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is everywhere these days and so are your employees. They take their laptops to Starbucks, to Kinkos, and to the airport. How do you keep the company da... Read more
Automating Your IT Networks
IT managers have to constantly monitor their networks but a few new products propose to automate that review. Read more