Sometimes, second-hand is your best option. This is true even for businesses looking to expand their tech inventory of servers to computer components. Smaller firms without the resources of larger businesses may choose to take a risk with buying Dell used parts. Doing so is a perfectly valid way to save some of the budget, …
So you’re a manager or owner of a small business that needs some servers or networking hardware. What providers should you turn to? Cisco or Juniper? While Cisco is certainly the most popular brand large enterprises look towards for switches and routers, there are many reasons why small businesses should choose Juniper switches. Different services …
Don’t fall for the misconception that warranties and support are a waste of money. While hardware failures are much less common for business-grade equipment, protecting your investment with technical support that extends beyond your business’s internal IT department is never a bad idea. Avoid costly malfunctions and wasted company time by investing in Cisco SMARTnet. …
Almost every business nowadays needs to be connected. From IP telephony and VoIP services to cloud-based management, online communication and all its associated risks are unavoidable for the modern business. Small businesses, in particular, are at high risk of cybersecurity attacks and data breaches. To prevent a costly wireless network security hassle, consider these tips …
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While business-grade computer components are designed to last longer than their consumer-grade counterparts, there comes a time when IT servers and parts become outdated and need to be sold. That old server component? Sell that IBM used part. Got some extra RAM lying around? You could make a quick dollar on eBay. But before you …
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You’re an IT manager, and the OEM provider for your organization’s networking equipment has recently announced that your products will soon be out of service. What is your course of action? A full network refresh? A partial refresh if at all? The answer is never clear. Professional networking equipment is built to last, sometimes even …
Power over Ethernet (POE) is a technology that allows network cables to carry electrical power in addition to network data. For example, it’s common for security cameras to be connected by a network to send its footage to a storage server and a power connector to operate itself. With POE, both connections are made with …
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