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DSL is struggling to keep up. It tends to be slower than other existing connectivity options such as cable and fiber. Connectivity efficiency diminishes the further you are from the ISP, and the infrastructure it relies on is aging. As businesses adopt ever more bandwidth-intensive and business-critical online activities, it’s become increasingly clear an alternative is needed. This is where 5G-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) internet comes in.

In general, there are two types: omnidirectional and directional antennas. While omnidirectional antennas are the technology most people are familiar with and are often considered the default option, directional antennas may be a better choice or even a necessary one for certain deployments in rural and remote areas.

Temporary deployments vary significantly in duration, network requirements, and location, making the choice of hardware—routers, hotspots, or IoT gateways—crucial. Selecting the right devices ensures your temporary internet solution aligns with your specific needs. It's essential to understand the available hardware options and their functionalities to make an informed decision.

Wide Area Network Bonding (WAN Bonding) is a transformative technology that blends multiple WAN connections from various sources, including satellite, DSL, and 5G/LTE, and broadband into one robust connection. The combined connection exceeds the capacity and speed of all individual connections to deliver robust, reliable, high-speed internet connectivity.

Identifying the location of 5G cell towers is a challenge for businesses in rural and remote areas, despite the immense opportunities 5G connectivity offers. While enhanced data speeds, reduced latency, and greater bandwidth can significantly enhance business efficiency, profitability, and customer experiences, accessing these benefits hinges on locating the 5G cell sites.

Private cellular networks provide the direct network control for enterprises in many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and transportation. In smart cities, these networks facilitate city-wide IoT applications and services. Educational institutions, corporate campuses, and large venues use private networks to ensure seamless connectivity and comprehensive coverage for many users.

Internet connectivity is a significant challenge for rural businesses. Many business-critical operations and devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even desk computers, rely on this critical infrastructure. Rural businesses must overcome this connectivity challenge in an effective and cost-efficient way.

Effective deployment, setup, monitoring, and management of cellular antennas can dramatically improve wireless connectivity for business and homes in underserved areas.

Cable-free internet is a powerful tool to have for many businesses. It allows enterprises to flexibly deploy high-quality, high-bandwidth internet easily, cost-efficiently, as needed and where needed. This is very important in rural and remote areas where wireline connectivity provided by DSL, fiber, or cable simply isn’t an option, either because it isn’t offered or is cost-prohibitive. Businesses operating in these areas can’t afford to be left without a viable internet connection.

Automatic failover is the most reliable and efficient form of failover. It ensures businesses can maintain normal workflows, access necessary data, support internal and external communications, and conduct business irrespective of network conditions.

This security framework operates on a basic principle: “Never trust, always verify.” No entity, whether inside or outside the network, is trusted by default. Continuous authentication and authorization are required for every user and device trying to access network resources. And the tools, practices, and policies that support the Zero Trust security model provide comprehensive network protection.

One of the key network elements that enables continuous connectivity for many businesses is a Dual WAN router. These routers have two WAN/LAN ports, allowing them to either simultaneously or alternately connect to multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Traditional routers with only a single WAN port can only connect to one ISP. With multi-WAN ports, businesses have more flexibility.

Load balancing works by distributing network traffic efficiently across multiple backend servers. It helps ensure that applications are always available and makes it easier to optimize application performance and manage workloads.

Despite its ubiquity, Wi-Fi is not the only or even necessarily the best technology to connect to the internet and support private networks, particularly for businesses. While Wi-Fi is adequate for many businesses that have only very limited reliance on internet access or place low demands on their network, for those that need high-quality, far-reaching, and secure internet, Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) may be a better choice.

As a leading provider of secure, reliable, and innovative wireless network solutions, Inseego is committed to supporting educational institutions in their mission to provide safe and productive internet access for their students. Our solutions are designed to meet the requirements of CIPA, and our industry partnerships help ensure we provide secure and reliable internet connection solutions for educational purposes.

One of the most common and effective methods companies use to protect their networks is intrusion prevention systems (IPS). These cybersecurity solutions actively monitor network traffic and prevent threats from entering a network or endpoint through vulnerabilities in your system.

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) is a cloud-based network security solution that offers organizations an easy and cost-effective way to protect their networks, data, and devices. It’s normally a subscription-based service where the firewall functionality is provided and managed remotely by a third-party service provider. It offers the same level of protection as traditional firewalls but with added flexibility, scalability, and centralized management capabilities.

An SD-WAN virtualizes the network and separates the traffic decision-making process (control plane) from the traffic forwarding process (data plane). As a result, instead of sending all network traffic through a single hub, SD-WAN can dynamically and intelligently route traffic to the optimal path based on availability, bandwidth, and latency.

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) delivers technology solutions to government agencies across the state. It is primarily focused on providing state agencies with purchasing support for the procurement and acquisition of broadband service technologies, including routers, modems, gateways, and customer premises equipment (CPE).

Today, these networks are not adequate to support a wholesale transition to remote working that includes working from home and on the go. This is where software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs) and the secure access service edge (SASE) come in.

Network type is an important consideration for businesses. Different network connections have significantly different attributes that may not matter to users at home but can have serious implications for your business functions and security, among other things.

In today’s digital landscape, businesses must have a strong disaster recovery plan in place. A disaster can strike at any time, whether natural or man-made, and it is essential to be prepared to mitigate any potential damage.

Most children today are more likely to see their first words on a screen than in a book. Digital technology and broadband access have become essential aspects of education, both in schools and at libraries. These institutions often have difficulties accessing high-quality broadband access.

The federal government launched the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to extend high-quality broadband access into previously unserved or underserved areas. The program makes funding available across the states for telecom providers to enhance their offerings, extending high-quality internet access into rural and remote areas where there was only low-quality access or no access at all.

Firewalls are a standard component of all consumer and enterprise networks. These security systems monitor, filter, and route incoming and outgoing data traffic based on predetermined security rules to filter out malicious actors, prevent unauthorized access to networks and sensitive data, and control the flow of outgoing traffic.

AWS Govcloud is a specific region within the larger Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing platform that is designed to meet specific regulatory and compliance requirements for government workloads. It offers a secure and compliant environment for government agencies and their sensitive data. It is separate from, but functions similarly to, the standard AWS regions.

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program established in 2011 to address the growing use of cloud computing by government departments and the sensitive nature of federal data. Its purpose is to ensure the security and compliance of cloud service providers (CSPs) working with federal agencies, making FedRAMP authorization a requirement for all CSPs seeking to work with the U.S. federal government.

FIPS 140-2, Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2, is a U.S. government standard that specifies the security requirements for cryptographic modules used to protect sensitive information. It was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and was first published in 2001.

TAA compliance refers to the Trade Agreements Act, a federal law that sets guidelines for government contracts and procurement. The purpose of this act is to promote fair and open international trade and to ensure that the products purchased by the U.S. government are manufactured in designated TAA-compliant countries.

Few enterprises have escaped reliance on information and communications technology (ICT) networks. Verticals from software to healthcare, financial management, retail, telecommunications, and government agencies rely on powerful and reliable networks to operate their businesses effectively. The proliferation of data-intensive business applications and cloud-based computing to support flexible business strategies and remote work, among other things, has made powerful and reliable networks a necessity for most businesses.

The growing adoption of cloud-based networking, and ever-larger populations of remote workers, are driving enterprise demand for more powerful, further reaching, and highly secure networks. A secure access service edge (SASE) solution allows enterprises to better leverage cloud technologies and ensure remote workers can work effectively without compromising network security.

Traditional wide-area networks (WANs) rely on connectivity methods like multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) to maximize the efficiency of data movement throughout a network. These circuits are costly and don’t typically deliver superior performance. This has created increasing interest in moving data through the cloud via a software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN).

Technology is advancing so quickly these days it hardly seems possible to keep up. Every time we get used to the latest innovation, we find out there’s another on the horizon or that even just came out.

Fast and efficient communications networks have become increasingly important to businesses across all industry verticals. Long gone are the days when fast internet access was a luxury or bonus item for some offices and a staple for forward-thinking or cyber-oriented enterprises.

Almost every business capable of it is now using cloud technology for agility and scalability. But the use of multiple cloud-based applications and cloud environments increases vulnerabilities, giving hackers easy access to corporate data. For businesses to effectively undergo a digital transformation, they need effective and efficient ways of securing their networks.

Starlink and 5G represent major developments in the field of internet connectivity, which has become a crucial consideration for enterprises. Many mission-critical and business-enhancing applications rely on high-quality connectivity.

The world of telecommunications has seen numerous breakthroughs in recent years, with 5G technology leading the way. There are many advantages to deploying 5G as a wireless connection, making it a viable option for many use cases. However, for many businesses, wired connections still make sense, and fiber networks stand out as the gold standard for enterprise network architectures.

Secure remote access is incredibly important for your business and finding the right solution for your needs is critical. Zero trust network access (ZTNA) and virtual private networks (VPNs) are both viable options.

Managing network data traffic is crucial to ensuring the most effective use of network resources and an optimal user experience. With efficient traffic management, enterprises get maximum return on network investments and ensure optimal performance of network elements that support mission-critical operations.

When a network failure happens, IT teams must find the cause immediately, no matter where it is in the network. Dispatching personnel to troubleshoot hardware and software at each branch office or remote site is often not feasible. When it is, the process just prolongs the disruption and increases costs

Modern enterprises are more reliant than ever on powerful but often complex networks. Network orchestration is a way to optimize network usage and management. It combines both network automation and network management technologies and practices to facilitate end-to-end provisioning and real-time management of dynamic network structures.

The development of 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has created a powerful combination of cutting-edge tools that can be used to develop new and innovative services. 5G-enhanced AI (5G AI) further optimizes interactions between people, devices, and networks, enabling new applications, such as virtual and augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and edge computing to be deployed and utilized more easily and effectively.

5G networks offer extremely high speeds, low latency, and built-in security, and are highly reliable. Now, many enterprises are looking to extend public 5G network coverage indoors to support their business needs.

The fifth generation of cellular networks technology is the most powerful to date. 5G networks offer a combination of high bandwidth and low latency that makes them ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) and other bandwidth-hungry applications, which need reliable, high throughput connections.

Private indoor wireless networks, particularly those based on 5G technology, are becoming increasingly popular among businesses. By bringing cellular coverage and connectivity indoors, businesses can support data-intensive business communication needs end-to-end, particularly in rural and remote areas.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a collection of devices, sensors, and networks for communications, software, and artificial intelligence that are combined to improve the efficiency and reliability of industrial production processes. Manufacturing, mining, and agriculture industries are already using IIoT to increase their operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a technological revolution. Smart manufacturing, which leverages the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), among other technologies, is increasing efficiency, improving real-time monitoring, and enhancing process control and communication.

Fixed wireless access (FWA) and mobile broadband are both viable, high-speed internet options for businesses. But they have different strengths and weaknesses which are important to consider.

Network failure is potentially devastating in today’s era of technology-driven businesses. With so much network reliance, failures, or even interruptions can cost enterprises dearly in money, reputation, and time. To effectively anticipate, avoid, and address this issue read more on this blog.

5G and edge computing are two of the most important technologies of the digital era. They’re each impressive on their own. But they also synergize, providing complementary strengths.

Private cellular networks are local area networks that are dedicated to one specific user or organization. Unlike public cellular networks, they are owned and operated by a single organization, granting it full control over the network and its performance, helping ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance cellular connectivity. And Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) is an ideal way for organizations to leverage the strengths of private cellular networks.

By reducing infrastructure and equipment costs, increasing competition, and improving reliability, 5G FWA can offer a cost-effective and scalable solution for high-speed internet access.

Cellular failover is a technology that provides an additional layer of resilience and reliability to internet connections by providing a secondary connection that kicks in if the primary connection fails.

Cellular routers are a type of router that uses cellular technology to provide internet access. They are an ideal solution for businesses, homes, and other locations that don't have access to wired internet services, such as cable or fiber.

5G’s speed over other wireless networks, low latency, and real-time communication capabilities make it an ideal choice for connected devices that demand quick, millisecond-level responses, such as self-driving cars, virtual reality, and other similar applications.

Fleet managers are looking for ways to save money amid rising inflation and mounting supply chain costs, and help could come from an unexpected source — lower insurance costs.

The way your employees drive can have a much bigger impact on your business than either they or you might think.

We are often asked to explain the benefits of vehicle tracking and what it can do to help drive down costs. Years of experience have shown us that both fleet managers and business owners are often surprised by the efficiency savings they can make by employing a vehicle tracking solution.

Businesses with moving assets —lorries, cars, vans, construction machinery, and more — need a good system to keep track of where their assets are, and how they are being used. They need to make sure assets are being used efficiently, safely and securely. This becomes even more critical as businesses accumulate more assets, and grow their operations.

In a very broad sense, telematics can be used to reference a range of systems, including the internet itself. However, these days, it is more commonly used to apply to vehicle telematics, where location information (GPS tracking) and diagnostics data is collected in real time to manage a business fleet — cars, trucks and other assets.

Edge AI are hardware devices that operate at the network edge (where end users are connecting, which could be anywhere) that include processing power and data storage sufficient to perform computing tasks (Edge AI applications) that previously were handled by central cloud services.

You’ve heard of the cloud, but maybe not the edge cloud, or edge computing. If you understand the basic concept of the cloud then you’ll grasp the edge cloud without too much trouble.

The security risks related to remote work are shockingly high. For example, a study on cybersecurity from HP in collaboration with KuppingerCole shows a 238% increase in global cyberattacks during the pandemic.

Edge computing is a decentralized network, storage, and compute architecture that is designed to bring more computing power to where end users (or IoT devices) are located instead of requiring data to always flow to a central data server.

Private Cellular Networking is an important part of the transition to 5G, as it will allow for more efficient and reliable use of bandwidth.

The potential of 5G for businesses is finally being realized, with competitive pricing plans making it more accessible. This is enabling companies to explore all the ways 5G can improve their operations, from increased efficiency to better connectivity.

The coworking space trend has been on the rise in recent years due to the many benefits it offers startups, including flexibility, convenience, and networking opportunities. Read further to learn 5 things you should look for in a coworking space.

Network downtime can cost businesses a lot of money, so it’s important to take steps to reduce the possibility of it happening. Here are five important things you can do to minimize network downtime.

Work-from-home (WFH) for many employees became the operating standard during Covid-19, but now as the pandemic recedes and workers are gradually returning to the office, it’s time to reflect and analyze on how efficient and productive WFH was and explore a more efficient technology for successful WFH experiences.

Remote work can weaken your cybersecurity if you don't have the right protocols in place. Securing your connection, the user, the device, and the application will allow for the flexibility of remote work without the risks.

Recruitment can be a tough challenge for growing companies, especially in a competitive labor market. A digital nomad might be part of your solution, it can mean finding someone with the right skill-set but within a more affordable salary range. It will mean you might need to make some adjustments to how you manage staff.

IoT device management is the process of deploying, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining IoT devices. This includes managing the devices' firmware and software, as well as troubleshooting and diagnostics. IoT device management platforms offer a central way to manage IoT devices, and provide benefits such as increased efficiency, better connectivity, and cost savings.

5G is emerging as a fast, cost-effective way to bridge the digital divide in homes and communities across America. Unlike wireline networks that require physical, point-to-point installations, wireless solutions can easily deliver last-mile, high-speed broadband to all kinds of locations.

Learn how 5G networks are using millimeter wave spectrum (also called mmWave spectrum) to achieve greater capacity and faster speeds using higher frequencies.

When most of us hear ‘5G’ we think of faster smartphones. After all, that’s how cellular service has been delivered for decades. But for wireless operators, consumer smartphones are just one slice of the growing 5G market.

A look at the market and technology forces driving the next wave of wireless innovation.

Learn how the Inseego Skyus SC4 modem works with Aruba Networks wireless APs, wireless LAN Controllers and SD-WAN gateways, using AT&T and Verizon LTE services.

COVID-19 will have many deep and lasting impacts on our world, including the way millions of Americans “go to work” every day. A look at the latest statistics reveals the scope of this sweeping change.

Laptop, monitor and home office chair? Check. Separate space where your kids (and dogs) won’t interrupt you? Maybe. Home broadband that doesn’t lag and cut out during your meetings?