Within the last decade, transitioning from TDM to IP has no longer become a question of “if” but rather “when.” TDM maintenance costs are rising, regulations are changing, and the additional revenue opportunities unlocked by IP telephony are getting harder to discount. Once the benefits have caught up to the costs, it’ll be time to […]
Category Archives: Networking
Strategies for Architect, Build, and Deploy SD-WAN to Ensure Peak Network Performance and Service QoE
If you are considering a move to SD-WAN, you already know that it offers significant cost savings. However, you risk major disruptions if the transition isn’t seamless. The key is validation — both before and after deployment. As with any new technology, SD-WAN does not come without challenges. The network infrastructure needs to be well-tested […]
Operational Guidelines and Tools for Network Testing
When it comes to network testing, the most efficient methodology and tools is the formula for success. When under pressure, a technician may loose focus or skip important steps. In this document, I will help you build your toolbox and methodology. To keep this document as concise as possible, I took a high level approach […]
How Carrier Ethernet LAN Add Value to Enterprise Solutions for Bandwidth Demands
As our global economy becomes increasingly digitized, traditional business LAN networks are feeling the strain. Voice, data, high-res video, large file transfers, cloud services and online applications demand the fast, smooth flow of data in real-time. Yet many businesses are held back by network complexity and multiple independent connections. That’s where Carrier Ethernet comes in: […]
Key Questions To Consider When Selecting SD-WAN Supplier
Finding the best SD-WAN fit starts with evaluating branch WAN bandwidth and application requirements. Software-defined WAN traffic is exploding, and so is the number of technology providers competing for enterprise SD-WAN customers. Here are some key issues to consider as IT pros investigate SD-WAN deployment options and weigh the importance of features such as application […]