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The digital disruption The next generation of networking has arrived. Driven by the growth in devices connecting to multiple networks and clouds, large and small enterprises alike demand secure, software-defined networks. Finding the right platform that offers high performance, comprehensive securit…

Why can a single device be so important for small and medium businesses (SMBs)? How can it run the normal day-to-day operations—such as phones, printers, computers and WiFi? For SMBs, Cisco’s 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) provide an affordable solution for switching, routing, an…

Making an investment in IT is more critical today than ever before for a small- to medium-size business. With so many open-air business settings and anywhere, any location workspace bring technology up close and personal. Cisco’s insight into saving  space and reducing noise makes everyone—from libr…

As an SMB owner, you know the stress that comes with being the key decision maker—from financing the business, to hiring the right staff, to purchasing the best systems for your business so you can obtain competitive advantage in the market and drive productivity. This is especially true when it com…

Things happen, we get it. The most seemingly innocuous incident can set off a chain of events that brings your business to a halt. And that can translate to thousands of dollars in lost revenue—not to mention unhappy customers—until you fix the problem. Life’s unpredictable—you can’t prepare for eve…

Small businesses are up against a lot these days and competition is fierce. So how do you ensure you’re setting yourself apart in the customers’ eyes? A Texas insurance brokerage is doing so by enlisting its golden rule: “Do what you say you’re going to do when you say you’re going to do it.” This w…

On Dec. 22, 2017, President Trump signed a $1.5 trillion rewrite of the tax code into law—the most sweeping tax overhaul in more than 30 years. Now, the real fun begins. What exactly does this mean for small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) going forward? In this blog, we identify a few of the mos…

Predictions for the New Year are as common as eggnog and holiday parties in December. With so many voices and opinions from bloggers, experts and others, it’s easy to become overwhelmed—especially if you are a small or medium-sized business looking for the best opportunities for 2018. In this blog,…

The demands on SMB networks have never been greater. The explosion in mobility demand and cloud computing is impacting enterprises of all sizes, including SMB’s. And these changes are necessitating that SMBs refresh their network infrastructure for digital transformation (DX). While SMBs have employ…