Being able to offer reliable, high-speed internet connectivity to guests long ago transitioned from ‘nice extra’ to ‘absolutely essential’ in the hospitality industry. From pub and bars, to cafes and restaurants, to hotels and holiday resorts, businesses which are not able to offer their visitors access to the internet over their smartphones, tablets and laptops … Is Passive Optical LAN the future for hospitality?
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It’s the question most IT admins are asking themselves these days, “Why is Zero Trust security the way forward?” And the answer is more straightforward than you might think. Previously, when provisioning and setting rules for your networks, you might have allowed automatic trust of devices that pass authentication once or are connected from a … Why is Zero Trust security the way forward
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More of us worked from home in the last few years than ever before. According to Sky News, “The data, compiled from a survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), showed 25.9% – or 8.4 million people – were completing duties from their place of residence at some point in the week they were … The top security concerns of remote working
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The Hybrid working model incorporates both remote and office-based working, giving employees flexibility and a greater degree of trust. It recognises that the office is not the only option when it comes to the day-to-day tasks that fill most of our working hours, and, understandably, it’s become a popular set-up even before COVID-19 made shared … What is the hybrid working model and how does it affect security?
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IoT in retail. Fact or fiction? The internet of things or IoT in retail. Is that reality? You’d be surprised. Because many people fail to understand what elements fall under IoT, it’s still seen as this mysterious tech. But it is much more commonplace than you’d think. What is IoT? It generally refers to any … IoT in retail. Fact or fiction?
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How technology is causing a ruckus in retail Technology now extends beyond simple connectivity to anticipatory decision making. We’ll highlight some of the ways technology is causing a ruckus in retail including AI, cloud WiFI, omnichannel and more… It’s all wireless. Even in 2017, IDC identified, “Retail engagement simply requires that multiple devices — smartphones, … How technology is causing a ruckus in retail
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If you’re wondering why SMEs are choosing Ruckus for switching and WiFi, the short answer is simplicity. But we’ll explore what factors are restricting WiFi deployments for small and medium-sized enterprises. And we’ll explain how Ruckus works to eliminate those issues for most operations in this 2-minute read. What issues do SMEs face with WiFi? … Why SMEs are choosing Ruckus for switching and WiFI?
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How SD-WAN can improve homeworking Unreliable technology, dodgy connections and poor security – working can be a nightmare, but SD-WAN technology can turn everything around. Covid-19 has been a culture shock for businesses and people. Literally overnight, firms switched from the nine to five working model to a remote working environment. By and large, both … How SD-WAN can improve homeworking
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SASE and IoT: The relationship and the pros and cons SASE may be one of the newer acronyms in the IoT world, but it is fast becoming an important one. First dropped in Gartner’s 2019 report Networking Hype Cycle and Market Trends, SASE stands for Secure Access Service Edge. It references a new architecture which … SASE and IoT: The relationship and the pros and cons
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How ThousandEyes integration improves SD-WAN performance If you’re looking to get more performance and functionality from your SD-WAN, you may have looked at a range of solutions. Any potential upgrade should include the consideration of a digital experience monitoring (DEM) tool. Integration with one such tool – ThousandEyes – can drastically improve SD-WAN performance. Unsure … How ThousandEyes integration improves SD-WAN performance
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