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Physical security made simple: combining access control and video security

Lucas Dockerty | October 21, 2021

  Physical security made simple: combining access control and video security We talk a lot about looking after digital or virtual environments on this blog – but today we’re turning our attention to physical environments. How best to monitor and understand what is happening across those? Two key components in most organisations’ approaches to physical … Physical security made simple: combining access control and video security

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A quick guide to digital experience monitoring (DEM)

Lucas Dockerty | October 14, 2021

A quick guide to digital experience monitoring (DEM) User experience is everything in our highly commoditised online world. With attention spans at an all-time low and remote working the norm, a device or network performance issue can derail profits, productivity, and consumer trust instantly. But digital experience monitoring (DEM) provides a solution. It’s an emerging … A quick guide to digital experience monitoring (DEM)

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Digital Transformation is necessary for business survival

Lucas Dockerty | October 7, 2021

Digital Transformation is necessary for business survival By all accounts businesses that aren’t keeping up with digital transformation efforts don’t expect to survive for longer than four years. According to a Couchbase global study, businesses expect to either be ‘absorbed’ or go out of business if they don’t keep up. And four in five already … Digital Transformation is necessary for business survival

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What SD-WAN means for your business

Lucas Dockerty | September 29, 2021

What SD-WAN means for your business There’s a good chance you know about SD-WAN, at least as much as you know it’s helpful. Somehow. But you might not know exactly what SD-WAN means for your business. We’ll provide you with an overview, key benefits and how it relates to your MPLS in this 5-minute read. … What SD-WAN means for your business

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The forgotten hero – the critical role of networking in IoT

Lucas Dockerty | September 14, 2021

The forgotten hero – the critical role of networking in IoT The internet of things or IoT is everywhere. If you’re not sure what IoT is yet, we did another piece on that. But what foundation makes it possible for thousands of internal and external devices to connect and communicate. What is the critical role … The forgotten hero – the critical role of networking in IoT

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How does SD-WAN support cloud transformation?

Lucas Dockerty | September 7, 2021

How does SD-WAN support cloud transformation? Cloud transformation is one of those buzzwords that’s here to stay. It gets thrown around in dozens of applications from software to data storage. Many people consider it a natural evolution from the digital transformation trends of the 2010s. But what does cloud transformation mean when it comes to … How does SD-WAN support cloud transformation?

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How Cisco Meraki is keeping retailers competitive in a post-pandemic world

Lucas Dockerty | August 9, 2021

How Cisco Meraki is keeping retailers competitive in a post-pandemic world Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and played havoc with the smooth running of the retail sector, a shift in consumer shopping habits towards online experiences and away from physical stores was evident. Needless to say, the global pandemic has exacerbated the situation, with … How Cisco Meraki is keeping retailers competitive in a post-pandemic world

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SD-WAN vs MPLS? What’s the difference?

Lucas Dockerty | August 2, 2021

SD-WAN vs MPLS? What’s the difference? Unless you work in a highly technical field, you probably aren’t sure what the difference is between SD-WAN and MPLS. When comparing SD-WAN vs MPLS, what should you consider? We’re here to help. But first, an overview: What is SD-WAN? Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions or SD-WAN is … SD-WAN vs MPLS? What’s the difference?

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What is SASE, how can it help my business and when should we consider using it?

Lucas Dockerty | July 14, 2021

  SASE stands for Secure Access Service Edge – a network architecture that combines software-defined wide area network, better known as SD-WAN, and security into a highly effective cloud infrastructure from a single provider. SASE has been developed in response to the challenges faced by IT teams when deploying WAN services. This has been particularly … What is SASE, how can it help my business and when should we consider using it?

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How to Design an SD-WAN Proof of Concept

Lucas Dockerty | June 28, 2021

Developing an SD-WAN proof-of-concept strategy gives you the time and flexibility to take the technology for a test drive and finely tune the solution. Digital transformation has done great things for business. However, as demand for collaboration and deeply immersive applications grow, the demand on bandwidth grows. Businesses must prioritise applications which can provide all … How to Design an SD-WAN Proof of Concept

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