The demand for cost-effective, high capacity connectivity is constantly on the rise. Both service providers and enterprises are looking for affordable, reliable solutions that are quick and easy to deploy. With Siklu's ExtendMM feature, ISPs can now establish mmWave links without compromising on their uptime and in turn reach greater distances! [...]

Selecting the right technology for your high capacity last-mile WISP network can be a difficult task, with huge upfront costs – especially if you want to future proof your network. This article explains the easiest, most cost-effective way of building a last-mile wireless network that will last well into the digital future. [...]

Choosing the right networking equipment is crucial for any large-scale, mission-critical data centre. Edgecore offers high performing bare-metal switches perfect for core network capacity upgrades. Edgecore provides a full range of bare-metal switches that offer the choice of network operating systems for data centres, telecommunications, and enterprise network applications. [...]

Very few work-from-home employees would consider themselves an IT expert and would find setting up a VoIP phone from home a daunting and challenging task, despite the reassurances of the company’s IT support team. In this practical we will show you how to install one of Grandstream’s IP phones at home, using a UCM IP PBX and GWN7000 VPN router at the office. We will take you through a practical step-by-step guide that will remove the fear and install the gear! [...]

Delivering a smooth and enjoyable user experience enable ISP’s to keep their clients happy for longer, but this can become quite a challenge if your network and service delivery is compromised by TCP latency. Bequant decreases TCP latency through their TCP optimisation and acceleration, DPI analyses, bandwidth management and web compression. [...]

While working from home may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the fact is that there are already significant disruptions in the concept of the workplace. The silver lining that has become apparent is that companies are seeing exceptional levels of productivity and efficiency, and people are becoming much more comfortable in their home office operations. [...]

It is with great pleasure that MiRO welcomes the full Voice-Over-IP solutions portfolio of Sangoma Technologies. While already a powerful force in unified communications, at the end of 2018, Sangoma acquired a long time MiRO partner, Digium, to strengthen and deepen its portfolio, making Sangoma a perfect fit for MiRO’s unified voice and video communications portfolio. [...]

Poverty and hunger are top-of-mind problems in the wake of Covid-19. Without creative ways of keeping agricultural and associated industries up and running, food shortages may become a deep-rooted problem in the future. The IoT ecosystem, which can be defined as the connection between machines, devices and people, is one of the most efficient ways to accelerate solutions in agriculture.  [...]

The more agile and nimble your business is right now, the better positioned it is to have the resilience to survive and overcome the challenges faced by many companies across the globe right now. Before Covid-19, the demand for connectivity had already been increasing as companies began realising the importance of digitisation. Remaining competitive while lowering expenses was top of mind, but now this has become essential for businesses to survive. [...]

While the rollout of fibre has reached an advanced stage in metropolitan areas, rural and remote areas remain largely out of reach and need an interim solution. LTE is the standard for wireless broadband communication for data terminals and mobile devices. It is uncomplicated to install making this a rapid and efficient interim solution while fibre and fixed broadband continue to be rolled out. Through our partnership with TP-Link, we offer you affordable, high-speed LTE solutions to keep you connected! [...]

In light of the current economic crunch, businesses have to adapt by working smarter and those who are able to cut operational costs without sacrificing quality and service will be the ones who will come out stronger and better equipped to face the ‘new normal’ economy. [...]

With Siklu’s Extend MM feature or the 8010FX carrier-grade radio, ISPs can now establish mmWave links without compromising on their uptime and in turn reach greater distances! [...]

We have seen quite a lot of media coverage around the global impact of the Coronavirus on our socio-economic landscape. There is the pessimistic view and then there is the optimistic view, but today we will take a slightly different angle – the opportunistic view of the office-work-from-home business. [...]

Many businesses are resuming operations under strict precautionary measures such as continued social distancing and mandatory protective gear. Furthermore, President Cyril Ramaphosa is still encouraging a work from home strategy and allowing staff that can work remotely to do so. This strategy has called for rapid technological advances as a response to the new challenges faced by internet service providers (ISPs) to deal with increased demand and strain on their networks. [...]

Communications are an increasingly vital factor for economies around the world and as we adapt to the new ‘’normal’’ we become even more dependent on reliable and stable connectivity. The importance of having a robust network solution that can be rolled out seamlessly and efficiently is more evident than before. To deliver on the need for reliable connectivity, we have partnered with Siklu. They offer a complete end-to-end multi-gigabit wireless network solution with their vast range of 60GHz (V-Band) and 70/80GHz (E-Band) solutions for both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications. [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the world to find new ways to stay connected and work together. Businesses of all shapes and sizes are looking for technology solutions that allow them to connect remote teams and collaborate as if they were sitting next to each other. We’ve been getting asked a lot recently about how to create remote collaboration solutions for businesses of all types, and this blog will highlight the many solutions that Grandstream offers that support remote work and collaboration. We offer a wide variety of remote and mobility solutions that can be scaled to support any business, including small-to-medium businesses, enterprises, schools, hospitals, governments and more. [...]

Essential medical services are more dependent on having reliable and stable connectivity than any other sector at the moment. The need for telemedicine, online consultations, record keeping and communication are vital to support the healthcare system and work towards alleviating the strain it is under and the strain expected to come. [...]

Network security threats are at an all-time high as many people transition to work from home. Since the announcement about COVID-19 by our President on 15th March 2020, businesses have reported a marked increase in the various scams utilising COVID-19. Many of these scams are phishing emails and other malicious attacks, taking advantage of overlooked network vulnerabilities. To help businesses and employees safely continue their work regardless of location, we have partnered with Untangle. [...]

Effective planning is critical to the success of your wireless network. In the second part of this wireless series, we cover the why when it comes to planning. Planning gives a good indication of the expected performance of your network and will make it easier to maintain and manage your network in the future. [...]

Touchless biometric technology is the next generation of tools that go beyond fingerprint recognition and into state-of-the-art facial recognition. While facial recognition has been around for some time now, its accessibility and affordability has prevented everyday use. Now, however, it has become the ideal access control solution for better hygiene and minimises the spread of bacteria and viruses. These touchless solutions are perfect for business parks, educational institutes, detention centres and estates. [...]