The network will often provide clear signals that a refresh is necessary.

Ideally, network hardware should be refreshed every three to five years. However, “ideal” can seem like an unnecessary headache for small to midsize enterprises (SMEs). A major network overhaul is expensive, time-consuming and disruptive, particularly for SMEs that lack in-house IT expertise and resources.

Video and environmental data work together to streamline facilities management, reduce costs and improve safety.

Organizations rely on their physical facility to support their operations. However, the average age of a commercial building in the U.S. has crossed the 50-year mark.

Tips for planning your IT roadmap for the next three to five years.

It might seem that technology changes too fast to develop a three- to five-year IT roadmap. However, long-term strategic planning can actually help organizations navigate the changing technology landscape.

How continuous backup protects data from the latest ransomware attacks.

On May 11, 2026, cybersecurity researchers discovered a new ransomware strain called Prinz Eugen. It targets and encrypts recently modified files before a standard daily backup window can run.

These five signs indicate that your legacy phone system no longer meets the needs of your business, and it’s time to migrate to a cloud-based platform.

Many organizations continue using their legacy phone systems because they work well enough. However, a system that’s past its useful life can be a real drag on business.

A layered security strategy is built from a five-pillar framework that protects against complex, multi-vector cyber threats.

Most small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) know that cyber threats are dangerous, but they don’t fully understand how security works.

Successful cloud migrations begin with well-defined business objectives, success metrics, and technical and operational requirements.

For years, the public cloud seemed like the solution to the drawbacks of onsite IT infrastructure. However, spiraling costs, compliance gaps and vendor lock-in have exposed the limitations of the cloud-first model.

Downtime costs may be lower for midsize organizations than for large enterprises, but they can add up to a significant financial hit.

Most businesses today depend upon the availability of their computer systems — and that dependence creates tremendous risk.

Legacy Wi-Fi networks are collapsing under the volume of simultaneous connections. Wi-Fi design must shift from coverage to capacity.

In an overwhelming number of organizations, Wi-Fi networks are struggling to support device density. In addition to large numbers of smartphones and tablets, networks are supporting growing fleets of IoT devices.

Organizations often have a patchwork of technology tools that fil to meet business objectives. Often, it’s because they’re asking the wrong questions.

Business and IT misalignment is a significant and growing problem. Nearly half of all organizations fail to fully align technology with business strategy.