Technology Reviews

Too many wireless networks underperform. A wireless site survey can ensure your network performs as effectively as possible. It shows you how to make the best use of wireless systems and devices. Most wireless networks are not as good as they should be. The design and installation fail to allow for physical obstructions, data rates, [...]

Internet access is changing. IPv6 is replacing IPv4. This means many Internet addresses now use a different protocol. If you have an IPv4 address and try to reach someone with an IPv6 address, you may be unable to make contact. You may not be aware of IPv6. Most people aren’t. But if you want to [...]

Reliable Communications Infrastructure So much goes on in the communications and IT fields, you can easily overlook the importance of your network infrastructure. Without a solidly built network as the foundation of your communications strategy, you may miss the full benefits of technology such as VoIP. The communications industry has moved at a vigorous pace [...]

IT exists to improve your business. But you can lose track of network devices and find your company facing unexpected threats. A rigorous approach to policy management helps avoid these problems.   Keeping on top of policy management is hard. When you review your IT policies for example, you may find technology and events have overtaken [...]

One obvious need for any organisation is to have a good communications network. What’s not so clear is how to achieve this at low cost and without sacrificing quality. But there is a way. By combining VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology with your existing phone wiring or Cat 5 cabling, organisations can deploy a [...]

BYOD is not an invitation to bring your own drink to a party. It refers to “bring your own device” to work, the device being a smart phone or tablet. According to a Forrester Research Survey, 60% of organisations are extending this invitation to their staff. After all, allowing staff to use their own smart [...]

Voyager recently invited Clive Longbottom of Quocirca to give his thoughts on CISOs (chief information security officers) and their concerms around security issues:- Recently, I gave a series of presentations for Check Point Software on “What keeps CISOs awake at night?”  The content was based on Quocirca’s discussions with a number of CISOs (chief information [...]

The rules of Wide Area Network Optimtisation (WAN Op) have changed. Being able to optimise traditional files, email and storage is no longer enough. WANs need to be able to handle cloud-based apps, videos, as well as Internet and mobile use. And, no one can prepare you or your network for this new era of [...]