The Federal government, as part of its broader connectivity initiatives, has earmarked $3 billion for tribal communities to improve their broadband infrastructure through the Tribal Connectivity Program, which is administered via the NTIA. The NTIA received over 300 grant applications before the application deadline passed in September 2021. Applications are being… Read More…
Those managing parking areas need solutions that enable them to maximize the efficiency of operations regardless of whether they manage on-street parking spaces or condensed multi-level car parks. With increasing frequency, they are in search of ways to automate gate controls, expedite payment transactions, improve visitor… Read more…
In the mid-1950s, a single restaurant opened in Atlanta, Georgia. It has since grown to more than 1,900 locations. The company’s distinctive signs are now familiar landmarks along city streets and interstate highways across the United States. The restaurants are located in 25 states and are… Read More…
We are fielding more and more calls from clients looking to have wireless devices be truly wireless. Data goes over the air; we have that part nailed. However, the electricity to power the device comes from a wire stretched to a transformer through the transmission and distribution plant of the electric utility—power is hardwired and dependent on the “grid”… Read More…
SD-WAN is an evolving technology, so characterizing an SD-WAN architecture can be difficult. How SD-WAN was defined five years ago, or even two years ago, is not necessarily how it is defined today. In fact, trying to figure out where it’s going to be a year or two from now has become an interesting thought exercise for some technology leaders…Read More…
With technologies rapidly improving and organizations responsible for saving lives and improving patient satisfaction in healthcare, network downtime can be disastrous. Reliable connectivity is more important in healthcare than ever before. Clinical-grade environments are 24/7. More and more healthcare organizations are leveraging… Read More…
Local government is a 24/7 enterprise. Constantly changing dynamics and daily emergencies have always pressured city governments to be agile and cost-efficient. In the digital age, citizens expect cities to respond to their needs and mandates quicker than before, and they want to access city services conveniently — whenever and wherever. Of course, citizens also still expect cities to make the most of their tax dollars… Read More…
Regardless of industry or location, every business needs to strategically and proactively plan for network failover. When connectivity goes down, Point-of-Sale (POS) services, business operations, profits, and even customer satisfaction suffer… Read More…
For retail gas chains that are managing multiple – or even hundreds – of locations, keeping them all connected to their central office and the systems they need to conduct their daily business is of paramount importance. Factor in that many retail gas stations typically operate 24/7 and provide essential… Read more…
With so many residents and businesses within city limits, Durham city hall is an incredibly busy organization. With a single building – located at 101 City Hall Plaza – serving all the needs of city residents and businesses, wait times could be long and it could be difficult for residents to make their… Read More…
