Wireless networks technology and services

News and features on networking technologies, trends and services. Find out about managed network services technology and other areas of interest to managed service providers.

September 27, 2018 27 Sep'18
Small business Wi-Fi market heats up for channel partners

An Adtran offering for service providers, Linksys Cloud Manager and Meraki Go are among the new Wi-Fi options available to partners seeking wireless tech for small businesses.
September 21, 2018 21 Sep'18
Linksys: Cloud platform lets channel make more Wi-Fi money

Small business Wi-Fi market: A new, no-cost Linksys cloud management offering has hit the market, targeting channel partners and their clients; other news from the week.
September 07, 2018 07 Sep'18
Meraki Go offers channel new small-business Wi-Fi market

Cisco Meraki's small-business Wi-Fi offering, Meraki Go, opens opportunities for channel partners among a new set of customers; other news from the week.
October 20, 2017 20 Oct'17
New P.180 connectivity service not a Panasonic partner play

Panasonic introduced a global connectivity service, while Cisco unveiled Business Critical Services and High-Value Services, and other news from the week.

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Expect 5G infrastructure to generate new wave of channel opportunities

It's time to think about 5G. The widespread rollout of 5G infrastructure is likely to create new prospects for channel-provided solutions and services, industry experts say. Continue Reading
Narrowband IoT may be the answer to cellular IoT woes

With the backing of a number of big names as well as more than two billion subscribers, NB-IoT is ready to take the cellular IoT world by storm. Continue Reading
Wireless security protocols: The difference between WEP, WPA, WPA2

As wireless network technologies have evolved, so too have the wireless security protocols for securing them. Get a quick overview of the three WLAN security standards, and learn the differences between WEP, WPA and WPA2. Continue Reading

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Mobile management services offer SI, reseller opportunities

Mobile lifecycle management services offer opportunities for a range of companies, including resellers, systems integrators, outsourcers and communications service providers. Continue Reading
Choosing the best cloud-controlled and cloud-managed WLAN product

Confused about which cloud-controlled and cloud-managed WLAN products to buy for your company? It all depends on your needs. Compare these leading WLAN products. Continue Reading
How to buy the right cloud WLAN tools for your business

What should you know before buying a cloud WLAN product? Explore the considerations unique to your enterprise and select the cloud-controlled WLAN that's best suited to your needs. Continue Reading

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Wireless management in the cloud heralds transformation

Placing wireless management in the cloud is gaining traction among enterprises as companies examine more efficient ways to oversee their networks. It's part of a shift that's affecting network infrastructure. Continue Reading
Visibility key to loving your WAN carrier

Taking a few simple steps can help strengthen the relationship between your WAN carrier and IT management. Continue Reading
Getting the most out of a managed WAN implementation

Marketing materials paint a rosy picture, but a managed WAN implementation can be a challenge for enterprise network engineers. Continue Reading

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High-speed wireless access: Fact or fiction?

High-speed wireless access is all the rage, but one user cautions against buying into the 802.11ac hype. Yes, it's progress, but not as much as you might think. Continue Reading
A Wi-Fi design that can handle high density? Hallelujah!

A contemporary church in Indiana celebrates its growing congregation, but an expansion creates networking challenges with its Wi-Fi design and wide area network. Continue Reading
New WAN access options improve availability, performance

The old last-mile delivery problem for enterprise network access has become a WAN access first-mile opportunity, as new options improve network availability and performance. Continue Reading