How To Choose A Network Service Provider

 

Finding the right network service provider can be challenging, time-consuming, and even a little bit scary. Here's some timely advice in this article.

How To Choose A Network Service Provider

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Carriers vs. Aggregators: How To Select The Optimal Mix Of Network Transport Providers

 

Best practices for network transport (LAN/WAN/WLAN/SDWAN) call for companies to work with multiple suppliers to get competitive prices, maximize service coverage, and secure better service delivery performance. But which suppliers should an enterprise select? How do you figure out the best fit for an enterprise’s needs, and what are some of the challenges and gotchas of a multi-supplier portfolio approach?

How To Select The Optimal Mix Of Network Transport Providers

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The 4 major Components To A Successfully Implemented Industrial IoT Ecosystem

 There are at a minimum 4 major components to a successfully implemented industrial IoT application regardless of industry:

* The right sensor/device technology at the right location, capturing the right data, and transmitting that data at the right time efficiently and effectively.

*The right network connectivity backbone (wired, wireless, cloud) communicating data from the sensor array in a secure fashion when and where it's needed.

* The right data analytics package and strategy embedded into the ecosystem to ensure the right data is acted upon in an intelligent fashion in real time.

* The right cybersecurity strategy that protects all devices/sensors from both internal as well as external threats ... and protects all stored data and data during transmitting.

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The 5 Steps To Digital Transformation

 

Digital transformation is not just a buzzword; it's a necessary evolution for businesses in the era of Industry 4.0. Today we outline a pragmatic five-step approach to embarking on this journey:

1. Acknowledge the Need for Change: The first step is recognizing the inefficiencies and wasteful practices within your organization. Admitting there's a problem is crucial to setting the stage for transformation.

2. Dream and Brainstorm Solutions: Imagine the ideal state of your business without the constraints of current technologies or processes. What does your optimal business model look like? Dream big – Industry 4.0 technologies have made what once seemed impossible, possible.

3. Seek Expert Guidance: Digital transformation is a complex process that requires specialized knowledge. Find a systems architect or a consultant with experience in digital transformation within your industry to help navigate this journey.

4. Collaborate and Architect Your Vision: Work closely with the experts you've enlisted to design your digital transformation strategy. This collaboration should focus on turning the dream you've brainstormed into a feasible, detailed plan.

5. Embrace a New Mindset: Success in digital transformation requires more than just technological change; it demands a shift in thinking. Openness to new ideas, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt are essential.

Digital transformation offers a pathway to enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and competitive advantage. By following these steps, businesses can align their operations with the demands of the modern industrial landscape.

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Buyer’s Guide - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) And Secure Service Edge (SSE)

 

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) rolls networking and security into a cloud service, making it easier for enterprises to provide simple, secure access to corporate resources. Many vendors offer SASE services, but what they actually provide and how they provide it varies widely.

A recent Gartner survey of CISOs revealed that “a majority of buyers are planning for a two-vendor strategy for SASE,” with security and networking teams making separate buying decisions rather than opting for single-vendor SASE. In response to these realities, Gartner coined a new term, secure service edge (SSE), which is essentially SASE minus SDWAN (Software Define Wide Area Network), the network access part of the equation.

SASE And SSE Buyer's Guide

IN THIS BUYER’S GUIDE YOU'LL FIND...

* Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE) explained

* What to look for in SSE and SASE

* Leading vendors for SSE

* Leading vendors for SASE

* Full-stack SASE providers

* Partial-stack SASE vendors

* What to ask before buying SSE and SASE

* 10 questions to ask prospective SSE vendors

* 10 questions to ask prospective SASE vendors

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