Southwest Airlines experienced a “perfect storm” when 16,000+ flights were canceled, creating a “catastrophic operational collapse” over the holidays. While storms contributed, Southwest’s outdated computer system turned the weather-related problems into a crisis. Southwest, which was using an outdated IT infrastructure, admitted that their IT capabilities lagged behind other airlines. In another catastrophe, the Federal … Read more
Houston, we have a problem. A big one. It’s shocking (pun intended) — attacks on power substations have been rising steadily for years, despite warnings that better security is needed. Our nation’s power stations are incredibly vulnerable, which you wouldn’t expect from one of the most essential infrastructures the U.S. has. With so much at … Read more
To keep your network equipment running at peak performance, you need to ensure it’s properly serviced and maintained. But the cost of network upkeep can take a huge chunk out of your IT budget. Companies looking to reduce excess costs to their IT budget, without sacrificing their equipment’s efficiency, should examine their options for network … Read more
Since transitioning to a partial (or even fully) work-from-home office culture over the last few years, many companies are relying more than ever on cloud storage solutions to keep their teams connected. These solutions offer powerful benefits in affordability, scalability, and convenience. But there’s also risk in migrating your sensitive data to the cloud. This … Read more
Cisco produces some of the highest quality network hardware in the world, and due to its popularity, it has usually been easy to find both new and refurbished Cisco products. Sadly, the pervasive chip shortage makes sourcing new equipment a challenge. So, how can you adapt without sacrificing quality? Well, any fans of the Rocky … Read more
Picture this: you’re designing your new data center, and the world is your digital oyster. The obvious choice is to buy all the new toys, right? Not so fast. Companies all over the world have learned to maximize their budget by gearing up with a combo of new and refurbished hardware. Do You Mean Used … Read more
When it comes to data storage, security is the name of the game. Companies spend a ton of money every year making sure the data entrusted to them remains safe from being stolen or compromised. While it’s a no-brainer to ensure data is safe from the black hats out to steal your valuable data, it’s … Read more
Unfortunately, even the best IT hardware money can buy won’t last forever. So, what can you do when the inevitable happens and your equipment breaks down? Don’t stress, there’s more than one option to get you back up and running quickly. We’ll break down those options for you (and drop in a few Star Wars … Read more
