In our last post, we took an in-depth look at the evolution of Wi-Fi protocols and the performance and capacity benefits of the latest 802.11ac standard. Introduced in two “waves,” 802.11ac products are capable of meeting the demands of growing numbers of mobile devices and Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives.

The wireless network has evolved from a seldom-used, “nice-to-have” technology to an essential part of the IT environment. By giving employees access to applications and data via their mobile devices, the wireless LAN can help enhance efficiency, collaboration and customer service.

Imagine needing a car for your business and having to assemble the various parts. You would have to purchase the chassis, engine, brakes, etc. — possibly from different vendors — and ensure that those components are compatible. Then you’d have to go through the arduous process of putting the pieces together and testing the finished vehicle.

For decades, businesses have been looking for a viable alternative to hard-disk drive (HDD) storage. Spinning disks have always been limited by slow read/write response times, poor durability, and high power and cooling costs. Nevertheless, HDD traditionally has been the most cost-effective storage medium.

In the previous post, we discussed why adoption of unified threat management (UTM) solutions is accelerating, particularly among small and midsize companies that need a holistic, easy-to-manage security solution. By combining multiple security features in a single appliance, UTM enables a defense-in-depth strategy without the need to deploy and manage multiple appliances.

Yahoo. LinkedIn. Oracle. Wendy’s. Verizon. Snapchat. The IRS. These are just a few of the organizations that have announced major data breaches in 2016. Because hacks of large brands and government agencies are the only ones that grab headlines, there’s a tendency to overlook the fact that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small and midsize companies.

The Angelbeat seminar “experience” is unique because of its focus on meeting the educational needs of the attendee. CEO Ron Gerber, a widely respected analyst/blogger (see postings below, click here to watch his youtube video on the Angelbeat experience), selects expert speakers who deliver concise, technical and complementary talks on security/compliance, cloud/virtualization/sdn, storage/backup/infrastructure, network/mobility/voip and big data/hadoop.

At the VMUG (VMware User Group) Usercon held on Nov. 2 in Orlando, Verteks President Don Gulling delivered a presentation on the use of VMware infrastructure to enhance resilience and redundancy for Voice over IP (VoIP) and unified communications (UC). By applying best practices, organizations can achieve “seven 9s” availability using ShoreTel Connect and VMware for fully virtualized voice, video, mobility, collaboration, unified messaging and contact center systems.

As its technology needs continue to grow, Meadowbrook Academy relies upon the experts at Verteks for IT services and support.

Technology is playing an ever-larger role in K-12 education as schools seek to engage today’s tech-savvy students. Meadowbrook Academy recognized this trend several years ago, and began developing the IT infrastructure needed to support and enhance its academic programs.

DR-as-a-Service provides infrastructure, processes and expertise in a subscription-based model.

Organizations depend upon around-the-clock availability of mission-critical IT systems — and that creates tremendous risk to the business. Disasters can and will occur, whether caused by human error, power interruptions, fire, water damage or weather-related events.