New 911 regulations that combine Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act will ensure emergency calls are truly accessible—and it’s all in the name of saving lives. Here’s a rundown of the new rules, what compliance means and why it’s so important.
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From 5G network slicing to multi-cloud networking, software-defined WANs are evolving to offer a whole lot more than just branch connectivity. And this is the year industry analysts expect we’ll start to see the vast potential of this foundational technology.
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Secure access service edge promises to change network architecture as we know it—and in this emerging model coined by Gartner, the data centre is no longer the focal point of security. Here’s what you need to know about SASE and how it could transform enterprise networking.
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AI might get all the attention, but technologies like Wi-Fi 6 and SD-WAN are poised to play a bigger role in enterprise networking this year. With increasing automation, however, the role of network engineer is also starting to change.
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The rise of 5G, 4K video and blockchain will increase power consumption in the data centre, suggests the Uptime Institute. At the same time, we’re seeing public pressure for regulations aimed waste reduction, energy efficiency and renewable power.
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Over the past month, we’ve gazed into the crystal ball to predict what the year ahead will bring. Now we’ll look at some of the biggest enterprise tech trends that shaped our world last year — and will continue to influence IT networking in 2020.
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We take a look at whether some of the technology predictions made for 2019 actually panned out. Then we’ll flash back 10 years to check up on some tech predictions for 2009 — including two that turned out to be eerily bang-on.
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While next-gen technologies such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6 promise to dramatically improve connectivity, SD-WANs and SD-Internet will provide a foundation for network evolution.
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Although consumers represent the main segment driving 5G development, we’ll see an increasing number of services aimed at enterprises next year—and an enriched unified communications and collaboration experience.
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More compute capabilities are moving to the edge of the network, thanks to a confluence of factors such as AI apps and the increasing availability of 5G and Wi-Fi 6. So what does that mean for your network architecture?
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IDC has unveiled its annual global IT predictions for the coming year, from connected clouds and edge build-out to a new kind of CTO. Here’s what you need to know:
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Last month, Allstream celebrated a brand refresh with mini-celebrations across North America—an opportunity to communicate its core brand values to customers, unify employees under those core values and tell the Allstream story, including a new unified product suite.
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Cisco’s inaugural report on global networking trends shows that today’s IT networks are becoming increasingly unmanageable by traditional means. The solution to modernization could lie in artificial intelligence, automation and intent-based networking.
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Gartner predicts digital innovation will double in both time and costs during the year ahead. To keep DX on track, it comes down to some non-tech strategies. Here’s what to keep in mind:
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Data centres aren’t just about racks anymore. Fuelled by technologies such as 5G, augmented reality and the Internet of Things, we’re seeing a move off-premise to enhanced colocation services, multi-cloud environments and edge data centres.
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From enterprise networks to the data centre, automation is set to transform IT networking for the better. But the road to simplicity is paved with complexity.
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You might be piloting or upgrading to SD-WAN … but have you heard of SD-Branch? This up-and-coming technology, enabled by SD-WAN, can save time, resources and money — especially as you expand the reach of your networks out to remote branch locations.
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With autumn approaching and that back-to-school feeling in the air, here’s how to take learning into your own hands — and take your career to the next level.
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While there’s still time to plan a last-minute summer getaway, it’s also a good time to start preparing for your next vacation — after all, winter is coming. Here are five travel destinations to stimulate your brain or get your geek on.
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Forget about traditional schmoozing events this summer. Here are some ways to mix career networking into the remaining days of summer as easily as blending a sweet, frosty cocktail.
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While there’s an overwhelming choice of podcasts out there, we’ve narrowed it down with a few of our favourite picks for summer listening that are as entertaining as they are informative.
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Like the temperatures outside, 5G is heating up — but higher-ups aren’t necessarily sold on the disruptive potential of this next-gen cellular network technology. Here’s a primer to help you state your case for 5G (when everyone is back from vacation, of course).
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Analysts outlined the hottest trends in enterprise IT and cloud computing at the Gartner IT Symposium in Toronto last month — and offered a few tips to help network pros manage this increasingly complex environment.
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Summer is finally here, so we’ve put together a list of reading recommendations — both from Allstream staff and the editors — to enjoy on your much-deserved downtime.
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This industry consortium — which includes the who’s who of data networking — is the driving force behind a framework for connectivity across carriers and geographies. Here’s why we need MEF, where we’re heading next and how membership gives you a seat at the table.
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