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Wi-Fi Mesh: What to know about enterprise mesh networks

Wireless mesh networks can be a fit for enterprises that need connectivity in settings where it's hard to run cable, outdoor areas, and rented spaces or temporary locations

By Eric Geier

Jan 8, 2019 6 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business Wi-Fi

5G vs 4G: How speed, latency and application support differ

5G wireless network technology is set to boost the bandwidth, capacity and reliability of cellular broadband. Are you ready to leave your 4G world behind?

By John Edwards

Jan 7, 2019 6 mins

5G Mobile Small and Medium Business

10 things the perfect IoT battery should do

Battery and power issues could slow the spread of the Internet of Things. Here’s a list of the capabilities IoT batteries need to make sure that doesn’t happen.

By Fredric Paul

Jan 3, 2019 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Internet of Things Small and Medium Business

How to tame enterprise communications services

Voice, video, email, file sharing, collaboration – organizations need a solid strategy to assure more manageable, cost-effective, and secure enterprise communications.

By Craig Mathias

Dec 11, 2018 9 mins

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Unified Communications

10 free, must-have tools for network admins that are Windows 10 apps

Easy-access network tools are simple but essential and can be downloaded from the online Microsoft Store and pinned to the Windows 10 Start menu

By Howard Wen

Dec 4, 2018 7 mins

Mobile Network Management Software Small and Medium Business

Spectrum shake-up to deliver more Wi-Fi, connections

Large swaths of additional unlicensed spectrum will become available in the U.S. for connected devices, including Wi-Fi, if various proposals and schemes by the FCC come about.

By Patrick Nelson

Nov 15, 2018 4 mins

Internet of Things Small and Medium Business Wi-Fi

Cisco links wireless, wired worlds with new Catalyst 9000 switches

Cisco makes it possible to run, manage, automate, and secure wired and wireless networks on top of a single operating system. And it expands its wired family with Catalyst switches for medium-sized businesses.

By Michael Cooney

Nov 13, 2018 3 mins

Mobile Networking Small and Medium Business