Fail-to-wire (a.k.a FTW, LAN bypass, network bypass, LAN failsafe) is a fault-tolerance feature of networking hardware that protects essential business communications in the event of a power outage and/or system failure. This article covers three generations of network bypass in use today.
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Beverage Distributor for Pepsi Stays Ahead of the IT Curve
Jim Hill, Director of IT at Admiral Beverage, a beverage production and distribution company, describes how he fool-proofs his IT network.
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Coordinated attacks on fiber optic Internet cables in California are labeled acts of vandalism, and they cost businesses dearly in loss of connectivity, revenue and productivity. Diversify your service!
Read MoreBusted WAN Optimization Myths & The Truth About Optimizing Your Network
Network performance can be a troubling and mysterious burden placed on the shoulders of IT administrators. When seeking information, there are conflicting reports about what is and isn’t necessary for optimal performance.
Read MoreThe What and Why of WAN Optimization: Top Considerations
When networks aren’t performing up to their potential, many decision-makers will consider WAN optimization technologies to further improve data transmissions over their networks.
Read MoreTop 3 Network Bandwidth Consuming Programs
It is important to understand which programs consume more network bandwidth resources than others. This way, businesses can work to guarantee that their connected infrastructure is being utilized optimally.
Read More#Ouchage – Defining the Headache that Comes with Corporate Network Outages
An outage resulting in downtime can wreak havoc on a business. On average, businesses lose between $84,000 and $108,000 for every single hour of IT system downtime and the cost of an unplanned data center outage is slightly over $7,900 a minute.
Read MoreAvoiding the Bandwidth Dilemma: 9 Types of Applications That Slow Inefficient Networks
As the abilities of technology increases, so has the reliance and use of technology to expand and stay ahead of the competition. This has created a greater demand for reliable networks with unlimited bandwidth. Here are nine applications that put pressure on available network bandwidth.
Read MoreInternet Outages In Schools Give Districts a Failing Grade
Internet outages do more than inconvenience school districts. For many, they disrupt class curriculum, halt testing, disrupt parent communications and make homework inaccessible. With so much learning moving online, schools can’t afford to lose connectivity.
Read MoreWAN Management, Monitoring and Reporting in The Cloud
Ecessa Cloud View and Cloud Premium cloud-based WAN management consoles make configuring, monitoring and reporting for all your Ecessa devices fast and easy.
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