Many business people head into a telecom negotiation or RFP without any formal training or a telecom consultant's aid. They rely on the guidance they receive from carrier direct reps, i.e., the phone companies' sales reps. That might not be the smartest thing to do because carrier reps will only…
MPLS was revolutionary in the network connectivity space, worthy of leaving a legacy. However, that is exactly what it has become, a legacy system. To be more specific, MPLS has become somewhat outdated in the current networking world. MPLS costs can be quite high as compared to simple internet connections.…
The network communication infrastructure is indeed shifting to a packet based communication environment from being a largely circuit-switched architecture. Internet Protocol or IP is seen as the driving force behind this transformation. Managed IP services is not a recent phenomenon and the term has been heard floating around since 2009.…
AT&T is a pioneer in global networking and all of the ACC business services function on its planet-wide network. The sections below will discuss the different functionalities of ACC internet and how your business can benefit from them. Understanding Fiber ACC Internet Connection Fiber optic cables transmit data and information…
The mushrooming euphoria around SD-WAN in the telecommunication and networking world has made most enterprises curious about this networking technology. However, the concept is often confused with SDN as SDN and SD-WAN seem relatively closely related. This is largely due to the fact that SDN or Software Defined Networking is…
MPLS traffic engineering is a popular concept among today’s network providers. MPLS, or Multi-protocol Label Switching, comes with inherent traffic engineering capabilities. This characteristic has contributed immensely towards its adoption by the service provider networks. Let us explore further as to what is traffic engineering is and how MPLS traffic…
MPLS or Multiprotocol Label Switching is a hybrid routing methodology that has become immensely popular within the networking community across the world. It works towards streamlining the main switching of IP packets that flow between layer 3 and layer 2. MPLS VPNs are virtual private networks that have connectivity by…
SD-WAN, or Software Defined-Wide Area Networking, translates into network operators using SDN (Software-defined Networking) for delivering services across LTE, MPLS, broadband, fixed wireless or even satellite. Hybrid WAN (Wide Area Network), on the other hand, is used for establishing a connection between two geographically separate WANs to a single location…
It is common knowledge that bundled services come at a more attractive price than standalone packages. And, while this may be highly beneficial for small businesses or startups, cost savings are equally relevant for large and medium businesses as well. Therefore, Bundling Business Internet & Voice Services is becoming increasingly…
Ethernet over Copper or EOC is a relatively recent term that enables effective data transmission services. Its salient characteristics include traditional copper wire infrastructure for service delivery, the ability to offer the same upload and download speeds (symmetrical speeds), and affordability. But can it help enterprises avoid fiber costs? Read…
Fiber Optic telecommunication has transformed the way the internet works and it has become one of the most important technological inventions of the modern communication era. Fiber cables are capable of transmitting signals all across the globe at lightning-fast speeds. This speed is measured in terms of a unit called…
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection can be a fantastic resource for businesses, promoting data security as well as improving communication between departments and sites. VPN helps in creating a Private Internet Connection which only authorized people can access. Determining whether a Virtual Private Network connection suits your business can…
The business phones today are no longer simple boxes used for outgoing or incoming calls. The telephone systems today are much more complex and come with a host of additional functions than their predecessors. VOIP vs POTS is a comparison of both the telephone services on various parameters. While both…
Enterprises today have numerous options to decide from while establishing connectivity between different offices or network elements. MPLS and leased line connectivity are two most popular technologies as most internet service providers recommend one of these two solutions to their clients. However, deciding between them can often result in more…
What is DDoS? DDoS or Distributed Denial of Service attack is best understood as a cyber-attack, where the attacker seeks to render the network source or a machine unavailable by disrupting the service of a network-connected host. Therefore, DDos Mitigation Service is of great importance to any business heavily dependent…
In Networking DS stands for Digital Signal. So, what is DS3? Simply speaking, it means Digital Signal 3. Organizations achieve DS3 by multiplexing the DS1 signals with DS2 signals. This results in high-speed data transmission in the form of DS3 interfaces also known as T3. What is DS3 & Its…
You might want to know What is PRI, or Primary Rate Interface. It is best defined as a standard for telecommunications interface. It is primarily used for ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) to carry different DS0 data and voice transmissions across the network. As a system that has been in…
Combining multiple internet connections or internet connection bonding is a popular technique to enhance internet speed and receive better performance. This is especially helpful for those who are constantly suffering from lag, buffering issues, and carrier outages. Apart from getting fast download and upload speed, combining multiple internet connections also…
Often, users experience slow upload speeds even though their download speed is functioning at a lightning-fast level. Unless you are accessing the internet via dedicated fiber, Native Ethernet, Optical Wavelength Service (OWS), leased lines, EoFTTC (Ethernet over Fiber to The Cable), EFM (Ethernet First Mile), or Ethernet over copper (EoC),…
One of the top threats of this era is the unsecured internet. Therefore knowing how to encrypt internet connection is of utmost importance. Internet users all over the world access numerous online applications and services to send as well as receive messages, emails, video calls, etc. This in itself is…