Posts about Networking & Connectivity (2)

Welcome to the future of work The way we work has evolved, and so have the tools, platforms, and devices we rely on. As many of us have embraced hybrid or flexible work patterns, the expectation to work seamlessly online from various locations has become the norm. But is your technology up to the task?

The landscape of IT and network management is undergoing a massive shift. With the rise of remote work, cloud adoption, and an ever-growing threat landscape, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges in maintaining secure, reliable, and efficient networks. Traditional network architectures are no longer sufficient, and IT professionals are on the hunt for solutions that can keep pace with these evolving demands. This article explores how to overcome the latest networking challenges faced by IT teams and how Cisco Meraki and SASE is set to redefine how businesses approach network management.

Internet browsing is the new window shopping, with 40% of shoppers going online in-store to check price comparisons, and, when the time comes to pay, 65% do so via the retailer’s app.

Internet connectivity is one of the top three deciding factors for businesses looking for new premises, and poor connectivity can result in longer voids and lower rental income for landlords.

Office vacancy rates in London are the highest they have been for 20 years. In part, this is due to the post-pandemic increase in remote working, but commercial landlords are also battling changing work patterns and evolving tenant expectations.

Today, the majority of Enterprise WAN’s are based on MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) connections. However, with the growing number of applications being delivered from the cloud combined with the need to enable direct-to-cloud communications, MPLS is no longer sufficiently performant or cost-effective. The need to increase streamline WAN infrastructure, combined with the interest for cheaper and simpler WAN, is driving SD-WAN adoption.

What's happening? The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) are the traditional infrastructure supporting the UK’s phonelines and broadband. However, these outdated systems are being phased out, with the stop-sell already put in place. The deadline for the switch-off has been extended to 2027. After that date, your legacy systems simply will not work.

Only 2% of companies believe they were fully prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic.

Almost 70% of CEOs believe their network maturity level is impeding business progress. Robust and advanced connectivity solutions have never been more crucial to success – but how can companies ensure their networks not only meet current demands, but are poised for future growth?