Wireless and Mobility

When it comes to a robust wireless network, there are two things that you need above everything else: speed and strong connectivity. The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is putting the finishing touches on the next 802.11 wireless standard which will provide a boost in speed…

The most difficult part of teaching students is making sure that they’re stimulated enough to learn. When anyone—not just a child—is bored, their mind wanders and the lesson is lost. The iSchool Initiative knows that keeping a brain active and present is no small feat and they’re able to do this, al…

Today’s mobile devices and applications not only demand tremendous amounts of data but the user experience must be superior regardless of traffic type, network type or user location. Network administrators desire to deliver this elevated user and application experience BUT not at the cost of added c…

You use an app to figure out the fastest ways around town. Why not an app that allows your mobile device to use your wireless network’s fast lane? Technology is best realized when its entities can be visualized and are tangible. With this principle of simplicity, business app prioritization, or “fas…

When was the last time you filled an ice cube tray? It’s probably been awhile hasn’t it? When you want a cold beverage, you open up your freezer or click a button and boom, instant ice cubes. Why should your wireless network be any different? With Cisco Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA), found in the…

Each May students from all over Maine converge on the University of Maine as it hosts a summer student conference as part of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) 1:1 program. Last year, for the 13th year, over one thousand middle school and high school students, armed with their mobile de…

It can be tough for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). They need to compete with the deep pockets of bigger organizations who can provide top-notch wireless access to customers, vendors and employees alike. But finding cutting-edge wireless network solutions that won’t break the bank, are easy…

We live in a mobile-oriented era. Between our work lives and our lives as consumers, we are connected to the internet constantly. For businesses ranging from large enterprise all the way down to the SMB level, this means more devices, more applications, and higher bandwidth demands. As companies see…

In the stores of tomorrow, phones will replace cashiers. In the fields of tomorrow, connected crops will solve global food challenges. In the factories of tomorrow, connected robots will work together autonomously. This is the near future, and in some cases, these activities have already become real…