Shedding the Light on the Benefits of Dark Fiber for the Healthcare Industry
Shedding the Light on the Benefits of Dark Fiber for the Healthcare Industry As an IT manager in healthcare, there are a lot of pieces to juggle, trends to stay on top of and hundreds of users to manage. That’s why ensuring your service is reliable and secure is...
The Top 5 Healthcare IT Trends Set to Transform the Patient Experience
Top 5 Healthcare IT Trends Set to Transform the Patient Experience The global healthcare IT market is expected to grow to more than $390 billion by 2024 — up from $187 billion in 2019. What is driving this rapid growth? In short, advancements in technology are...
Enterprise DDoS Protection: What You Need to Know
As the reliance on internet-connected devices and services continues to grow, so too does the risk of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, one of the biggest cyber threats. Enterprise DDoS protection is a vital consideration for any business that relies on...
What is the Difference Between Lit Fiber and Dark Fiber?
Leaving cable and dial-up in the dust, fiber-optic connectivity is the fastest and most reliable service available today. Traveling at nearly the speed of light, fiber connectivity transmits data at rates up to one hundred Gbps (gigabits per second). That’s...
Making E-Rate Program Decisions: A Q&A with Martin Mueller and Ronda Plummer
Every year, the USAC’s filing window for its E-Rate program seems to sneak up faster than before. Certainly, that’s true now, as we enter our third year of a global pandemic that’s straining internet connectivity for school systems across the country.
Five Business Use Cases For Private Cloud
Contemplating moving your IT operations to the cloud? You aren’t alone. According to Denodo’s Global Cloud Survey 2021, cloud adoption is still on the rise. The percentage of businesses moving advanced workloads to the cloud spiked 25 percent in 2021, with private cloud deployment showing the largest increase (also 25%) over the same period of time.
The Future of Cloud Computing: 7 Trends for 2022 and Beyond
The Future of Cloud Computing: 7 Trends for 2022 and Beyond Business use of cloud computing has taken off in recent years. As Gartner reports, public spending on cloud storage will close out this year 23% higher than 2020, reaching $332 billion. A vast majority...
A Day in the Life of Our NOC Team: A Q&A with Marcus Prieto
A Day in the Life of Our NOC Team: A Q&A with Marcus Prieto Next up in our Q&A blog series, we’re checking in with a team member who has one of the most important responsibilities at UPN: keeping our network up and running. Please meet Marcus Prieto,...
The Evolving Role of Telecom Customer Service
The Evolving Role of Telecom Customer Service When it comes to your business fiber network solutions, fewer choices are becoming a reality. Imagine turning the corner to a grocery store cereal aisle, anticipating a deluge of tasty-sounding breakfast treats. But...