In today’s era of constant technological advancement, AI, machine learning, cloud, and big data, there is a constant requirement for reliable connectivity between people, machines, and infrastructure across all market verticals.  The routing of all traffic happens through the unsung heroes of networking devices, namely routers. Living in today’s era of constant technological innovation, the world of artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud, and big data, all require constant, reliable connectivity between people, machines, and infrastructure across pretty much every market sector which makes the router an often unsung hero when it actually deserves stardom. [...]

DECT or Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications is a wireless standard used for home or office phones that allows users to make and receive phone calls without the handset physically connected to the phone or base station. DECT uses the 1900MHz frequency band and does not interfere with Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz, making it a great choice for modern workplaces and homes.  [...]

As WiFi has evolved from Wi-Fi 4, 5, and now to 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi now offers the stability required for voice transmission and there are superb products on the market to make voice-over-Wi-Fi the first choice, especially for consumers and home offices.   [...]

In today’s era of constant technological advancement, AI, machine learning, cloud, and big data, there is a constant requirement for reliable connectivity between people, machines, and infrastructure across all market verticals.  The routing of all traffic happens through the unsung heroes of networking devices, namely routers.. Living in today’s era of constant technological innovation, the world of artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud, and big data, all require constant, reliable connectivity between people, machines, and infrastructure across pretty much every market sector which makes the router an often unsung hero when it actually deserves stardom. [...]

As work-from-home and remote work continue to increase, cloud- or web-based platforms have played an invaluable role. These platforms include Zoom, MS Teams, Google, Slack and Blue Jeans, which makes compatibility an essential component in modern work environments. Grandstream’s GUV series means powerful, easy-to-use headsets and webcams compatible with any collaboration platform, computer and laptop and form the core of an effective work-from-home solution. [...]

Whether working from home or at their office, online meetings have become the go-to option over the last year since the onset of COVID-19.  IT support professionals scrambled to ensure that users can use their built-in microphones and speakers for online meetings and depending on the age of the hardware, resulted in more IT support tickets with users complaining about bad quality.  [...]

Slow internet connections are frustrating, both for consumers as well as for fiber internet service providers (FISPs), who understand how costly this can be. Unhappy customers vote for their provider with their feet and if the service is lacking, they will vote in favor of a competitor. Customers can easily move to a different service provider simply because of slow or intermittent internet connection experiences.  [...]

Grey products, or grey imports, are products that are imported into the country outside the authorised distribution channels. While it is not strictly illegal, it does come with certain pitfalls or risks to your business.  [...]

At some point, we all have experienced spotty internet connectivity inside our own homes leading to countless router restarts and frustration.  What if there is a way that you can blanket your home with Wi-Fi without breaking the bank [...]

In the world of Managed Service Providers, the focus is becoming increasingly broad.  From on-site desktop support, access control, Office 365 Tennant and Active Directory Management, and now adding into the mix, Enterprise Wi-Fi solutions. [...]

RADWIN’s NEO DUO 5GHz access point offers dual carrier technology combined with their second generation independent beamforming antennas, all integrated into one form factor, not only reduces the overheads on tower space, but also increases the performance and connectivity experience for connected customers.  [...]

The most flexible dual-core solution and the benchmark for channel arrangements and uncompressed throughput, the SIAE ALFOplus2 11Ghz 1Gbps FDD solution is now available from MiRO. [...]

Wireless technology development are keeping pace with the data demands brought on by more connected users and bandwidth-hungry applications [...]

We understand that Wireless Internet Service Providers are under constant pressure from their customers to provide fast and stable uncapped internet connectivity to homes and businesses. By partnering with MiRO and deploying Cambium’s range of ePMP 3000, PtMP solutions, service providers can offer fast and stable internet connectivity effortlessly.    [...]

MikroTik’s LHG (Light Head Grid) series is a compact and lightweight wireless device that is designed specifically for Wireless Internet Services Providers to provide solutions in virtually any environment.  [...]

Load shedding and cable theft is not something new to South Africans, regardless in which province you find yourself.  Home users are familiar with Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) which are designed to protect electrical equipment such as office PCs, laptops and printers against power surges and unplanned power outages.  UPS was never designed to be a power backup system for electronic and security equipment like home Wi-Fi or fibre modems and camera systems. [...]

When designing a surveillance solution, it is crucial to consider all aspects such as environment, bandwidth, lighting and storage to name a few.  Even something as trivial as frame rate can cause significant degradation in system performance.  [...]

Any network is only as strong as its weakest link and this is also true for fixed cabled network infrastructure. There is often a subtle and creative art in designing sustainable and affordable IP infrastructure. From installing security cameras and VoIP solutions to residential Wi-Fi and business IoT, networking is the backbone of all IP solutions and selecting the right partner is vital. Businesses and consumers should not have to make trade-offs between quality, price and availability, but rather combine them into one competitive value offering. [...]

As Wi-Fi has evolved so have the misgivings around the common challenges. Wi-Fi now offers the stability required for voice and there are superb products on the market to make voice-over-WiFi the first choice, especially for consumers and home offices. [...]

Lead Acid batteries have been around for decades and even though they remain popular, it is considered an older and less efficient technology that is being replaced at many power backup sites with Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries [...]