The Basics: Ethernet Cabling and How it Works
If you have been struggling to understand the difference between your Cat5e and a crossover cable, we can help you. Cables connect powered devices with Power over… Read More
Why Use a Hub?
Still a Good Choice for Small Networks A hub (also called a network hub) serves as the point of connection for all devices on a local area… Read More
Structured Cabling: A Must for Your Business
All businesses need computers, faxes, phones, printers, scanners, security systems, etc.—and they all need to be connected! And connections require cables—lots and lots of cables. Undoubtedly, the… Read More
Understanding VLAN Technology
Networks have become so complex that they have surpassed the capacity of a typical local area network (LAN). Initially, LANs connected network devices such as switches, hubs,… Read More
Smart Office Technology
Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Smart office technology abounds these days. It seems like just when your business invests in innovative office technology, something “better”… Read More
AI and ML in Networking: Sci-Fi is Becoming Reality
Since the turn of the 21st century, the job of network administrators has become increasingly difficult. With the advent of things like cloud computing, virtual machines, the… Read More
Gateway v. Firewall: What are they, and how are they different?
No matter what size your business is, network security is one of the most important considerations when working over a local area network (LAN) or the internet…. Read More
Switch vs. Router
Network switches and routers are two of the most crucial pieces of equipment in a small office network. These devices look a bit alike (and are sometimes… Read More
What is Industry 4.0?
The Industrial Internet of Things Our world is in the middle of an exciting and remarkable evolution of the way we make products. The digitization of manufacturing… Read More
Switch vs. Router: What is the Difference?
Network switches and routers are two of the most crucial pieces of equipment in a small office network. These devices look a bit alike (and are sometimes… Read More
What You Need to Know About the Chip Shortage
We seem to be living in Biblical times. Ice storms in Texas, fires at two chip-making factories in Japan, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in northeast Japan in… Read More
What is a Media Converter and How Do I Choose One?
Network managers are pushed continuously to provide the transmission of data at faster speeds over longer distances. They also face the additional challenge of connecting different cable… Read More
A Guide to 3D Printing
There are many uses for 3D printing in a plethora of industries these days. Sculpteo, a France-based company specializing in 3D printing in the cloud, has undertaken… Read More
Smart Buildings: Trends and Forecasts for 2021 and Beyond
As we take a deep breath and continue to put the unprecedented challenges of 2020 behind us, it is essential to look ahead to 2021 and beyond…. Read More
Operational Technology and Information Technology Networks
As new technologies bring hardware online, the difference between Operational Technology (OP) and Information Technology (IT) becomes fuzzy. So, what is the difference? In a nutshell, OT… Read More
Five IoT Challenges You Cannot Afford to Ignore
It is an exciting time to be alive. Our world is in the middle of a digital revolution. The Digital Revolution (also called the Third Industrial Revolution)… Read More