Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Deploying SD-WAN
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a commonly deployed and robust solution to address the limitations of traditional network architectures. However, while SD-WAN offers numerous advantages, transitioning to this technology regularly involves navigating certain risks and challenges. In a recent interview with the technical team here at iTel Networks, key insights were shared regarding these […]
Best Internet Provider for Businesses: The Advantages of Multi-Carrier Connectivity
How do you choose the best internet provider for your business? Is there a difference between carriers beyond geographical availability? Connectivity is a critical decision for any company in the digital age, and getting stuck in a contract with the wrong provider can lead to headaches for you and your staff. That being said, there […]
Understanding DDoS Protection
What is a DDoS Attack? A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is when hackers flood a system, website, or IP address with a high volume of bot traffic. This overwhelms the target, causing it to crash or slow down – ultimately becoming unavailable to legitimate users. DDoS attacks can use network vulnerabilities that organizations […]
10 Ways a Cloud Phone System Can Benefit Your Business
Check out the top 10 reasons a cloud phone system will benefit your business.
How Managed Voice Solutions Benefit Your Business
Today’s businesses need reliable voice technology that ensures your customers can reach you without issues. While many businesses can deliver sales, and other business-critical functions through automation, phone calls are still the foundation of communication. However, complex business needs and new technologies can make selecting the right phone system challenging. The goal is to find […]
Wavelengths – What are they and when do you need them?
Wavelength Services – also called Wave Circuits – are the gold standard when it comes to moving large amounts of data. Moreso than even dedicated circuits, Wavelengths provide massive bandwidth capacity at a reasonable price.
If your business has heavy data processing requirements, you’ve probably already done a lot to improve your connectivity. From QoS to continuity planning, you have a lot of options. So what is a Wavelength – and how does it fit into your scenario?
Internet Failover for Business Continuity
As more and more business moves online, continuity plans have to include your internet. Having a failover connection for your internet is critical in mitigating the effects of unplanned outages.
QoS to Avoid a Network SOS
What is “Quality of Service?” QoS stands for Quality of Service, aka, the ability to prioritize what’s happening on your business network. This means that you can ensure mission-critical uses like VoIP and video calls take priority over things like streaming services. QoS provides traffic control mechanisms on networks, allowing you to use your resources […]
Wireless Business Internet: the Top 5 Terms to Know
Wireless internet, wi-fi, fixed wireless, 4G, 5G and LTE…what do all these terms mean? These terms sound familiar and simple when they’re thrown around in marketing materials. However, the truth is that few take the time to understand the terminology and what each could mean for business decisions. What does “Wireless Internet” Really Mean? At […]
What is Latency & How Can it Impact Business Performance?
Are you experiencing choppy video calls? Critical emails being delayed – and upsetting your customers? Latency issues are common and may be worth investigating. After all, your reputation is important and poor network performance isn’t an excuse. Latency is not only frustrating but can also be a costly business problem. Read more to learn more […]
