Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Blog Post - Maximizing profitability during a challenging travel season [Published April 2026]

Maximizing profitability during a challenging travel season

In 2026, travelers will have much to see and experience across the United States, including international sports events, music festivals and celebrations marking the nation’s 250th birthday in July. At the same time, the hospitality industry continues to operate in the face of considerable headwinds.

To succeed, hotel owners need to adapt their business model around improving operational efficiencies and innovating guest experiences to better meet raised expectations. Much of this change centers around technology, specifically managing its implementation and its overall cost.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Case Study - Globecast elevates content delivery using ultra-high-speed connectivity [Published April 2026]

Globecast elevates content delivery

"The way people consume media has changed so much. That shift has significantly increased the complexity of how content is delivered."

    - Eddie Ferraro, Managing Director, Globecast Americas

A global managed services platform serving many broadcast, media and entertainment clients, Globecast distributes content to broadcasters, telecom services and pay-TV operations around the world. Every day, millions of people watch their array of television channels and video content.

Yet their industry faces a turning point. The emergence of streaming and pay-TV content demands multiple new modes of delivery that utilize the scale and efficiency of the internet.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Blog Post - Deploying a centralized cloud communications platform [Published April 2026]

How enterprises benefit from deploying a centralized cloud communications platform

The advent of cloud technology has revolutionized business communications in many ways, from cost savings to rapid scaling to feature-rich plug-and-play enhancements. But the next transformation could well be the most dramatic yet.

Enterprises already benefiting from Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) technologies are taking cloud communications to the next level by stacking them together under a single, multi-use platform, known as MultiCaaS or Unified Customer Experience (UCX). Designed correctly, UCX offers opportunities not only for further comm cost reductions but increasing operational capacity and reach.

Monday, November 24, 2025

Blog Post - How to build a winning telehealth strategy [Published November 2025]

How to build a winning telehealth strategy

Offering telehealth services is no longer seen merely as an innovative idea by the patients who use them. Today, it is increasingly what patients expect.

Healthcare practices today are judged less by whether they provide remote care, and more by the specific nature of their off-premises consultations.

How satisfied are patients with their telemedicine consultations? How much time and money can be saved by patients and practitioners using remote services instead of in-person visits? How comprehensive are the online exams? How secure are the networks being used?

Friday, November 14, 2025

Blog Post - How independent hotels are preparing for the future [Published November 2025]

How independent hotels are preparing for the future

Led by technologies such as AI and robotics, as well as the ubiquitous need for responsive, high-speed connectivity, the hospitality industry is experiencing radical change. This is seen in both the ways they serve guests and how they satisfy their expectations. In all this, independent hotels are well positioned to take the lead.

When it comes to innovation, independent hoteliers often lead the way. An immediate understanding of the needs and wants of their specific clientele is a critical component for their survival. So is the ability to adapt to change.

Today’s typical traveler is evolving quickly, becoming younger and more tech-savvy. They travel for business, but also with an eye to enjoying themselves while on their journey, an exciting hybrid known as “bleisure travel.” They expect an experience that will cater to their expectations, surprising and delighting them all the while.

Monday, October 27, 2025

Blog Post - How SD-WAN improves student experiences [Published October 2025]

How SD-WAN improves student experiences in higher education

Universities and colleges are well versed in the use of software-defined wide-area networks, or SD-WAN. While other organizations struggle with increasingly outmoded MPLS or legacy services, utilization of SD-WAN in higher education has been the norm for years.

For IT leaders at academic organizations, the need for secure site-to-site virtual private networking has long been clear. They value its design flexibility and near-instant scalability. SD-WAN also helps them address critical technology staffing challenges.

Yet the advantages of SD-WAN go further still. Geographically distant campuses can be brought together to augment learning opportunities. Data centers can be accessed to deepen research capabilities across a broad spectrum of categories. Especially as part of a managed services solution, SD-WAN is a tool for unlocking the broader potential of an academic institution.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Blog Post - Maximizing cloud advantages for K-12 [Published September 2025]

Maximizing cloud advantages for K-12 organizations

A new school year puts a great deal in perspective for educators, like the need to be ready for tomorrow. From the broadening use of tablets and WiFi in the classroom to greater emphasis on performance tracking and parental oversight, the future of education is in cloud technology uptake.

The benefits are clear for K-12 institutions, as are the risks of falling behind. Simply put, cloud technology accelerates student learning at home and in the classroom, with platforms which are both flexible to run and cost-effective.

How can educational IT leaders make the most of cloud opportunities? They can start by asking whether the current operational set-up gets all it can from its connectivity. If the answer is no, maybe it’s time to consider infrastructure enhancements.