network infrastructure

“Recalculating”… Service Providers Improve TCO with Programmable Networks

Written by Ola Mabadeje, Marketing Manager “Recalculating”… “Recalculating”… was all I heard when I eventually turned on the GPS navigator with the latest navigation software. I had been stuck in traffic and then decided to take some backroads to my destination. I had initially tried to…

February 12, 2017

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Latest Updates from ACG on Transport/Multi-Layer SDN

Multi-layer SDN remains an area of strong interest for our customers and a recent report by ACG Research (Q3-2016 worldwide Transport/Multi-Layer SDN results) shows that we continue to maintain the top position in four individual categories (metro, edge, core, and control / application software) alo…

July 22, 2016

GOVERNMENT

Cisco is Powering #ConnectedConventions

This past week, the Republican National Convention took place in Cleveland and on Monday, the Democratic National Convention will kick off in Philadelphia. During this time, both cities are transformed, with thousands of political leaders and eager participants flying in from around the country to c…

September 29, 2015

NETWORKING

Valley Proteins Looks to Cisco for Network Improvements

No matter what type of IT department you run, if you have numerous plants in over 20 states ranging from New Mexico to New York, you need to have a properly built network infrastructure. Anything less and you’re flirting with disaster. Due to the nature of its business—recycling restaurant grease an…

October 30, 2014

NETWORKING

Is your WAN Stressed Out? Take the Intelligent WAN Workout

If you have been following Cisco Blogs, attending CiscoLive, or reading industry publications like Network World,  you’ve probably heard about Cisco’s Intelligent WAN or IWAN solution. For those of you that haven’t been in the loop, have more questions, or are just plain curious about the Intelligen…

October 2, 2014

PARTNER

Enabling the Branch for the Mobile Cloud Era

This week at Interop New York, Cisco launched to its customers and partners advancements in access routing to help partners transform businesses’ networks to support cloud and mobile solutions – the new Cisco ISR 4000 Series. This new series powers the Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN) to deliver an end-…

123Net Expands Connectivity in Michigan

Written by Dan Crawford, Marketing Manager Customers demand their Internet to always be on, and service providers – especially those serving businesses – strive to meet this with “five nines” of availability. That is to say they aim for a service level that only allows for about 5 minute…

June 5, 2014

PERSPECTIVES

What does it take to make change?

May 2014 was a big month for me! I had a long trip to Australia and San Francisco for Cisco Live. This was my 2nd Cisco Live that I’ve attended, and the global event is making a positive impression on me. I’ve been to scores of events, many for my role here at Veeam (a Cisco partner) but Cisco Live…

December 16, 2013

NETWORKING

Mobility and BYOD That’s Right for Your Midsize IT

Employee are now unchained from their desks; mobility frees the ability to work anyplace, anytime, and from any device. This is revolutionizing the type of productivity and efficiency businesses see from their workforce- large, medium, or small.  While realizing business efficiency and growth, midma…