IPv6 "Back to the Future"
For more than two decades, IT professionals have heard the same message: IPv6 is coming. Yet, despite being standardized in 1998, IPv6 adoption has been slow and inconsistent. Many organizations still operate comfortably in an IPv4 world, even as address exhaustion, rising device counts, and...
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Optimizing Wi-Fi: What Every IT Admin Should Know
When Wi-Fi works, nobody thinks about it. When it doesn’t, suddenly every complaint comes your way. The reality is, poor wireless performance is usually not caused by a lack of bandwidth or bad hardware. It’s the result of misconfigured access points, interference, or flawed design. Optimizing...
Fiber vs. Copper: A Modern Guide to Physical Connectivity
When it comes to designing or upgrading a network, one of the first questions IT teams face is whether to use copper or fiber cabling. The answer? It depends on distance, speed requirements, budget, and sometimes even what’s already in place. But understanding the strengths and limits of each...
Get the Puck Out: Stop Chasing AI and Start Leading it!
As we find ourselves in the throes of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, this analogy seems fitting. In hockey, the greats don’t chase the puck, they skate to where it’s going. The same applies to IT leaders navigating today’s AI landscape. Too many teams are being pulled into the AI conversation late,...
Mitel’s Financial Uncertainty: What It Means for Your Business
Mitel filing for bankruptcy (march 10th 2025) marks a significant moment in the communications industry. While the full impact of this development is still uncertain, it does raise important questions about the future of Mitel solutions, ongoing support, and long-term viability.
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