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Dow makes production more efficient through IT-OT collaboration

CIO

Now, they access that information in a secure cloud via a safety-hardened device connected to a site-wide private 4G wireless network. For now, Dow’s private wireless network uses LTE, a 4G technology, but it will be ready for 5G when 5G is ready for it. Using an older and slower wireless technology hasn’t hurt the project, though.

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Cacophony of Collaboration Tools May Not Be Helping Productivity

Presidio

It seems like every day we hear that we have more choices than ever before to communicate, but somewhere along the way we gave up on the dream of Unified Communications, and just moved on to Collaboration. Bandwidth was still “limited”, texting, email, the phone and voicemail were the ways we communicated.

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News in Networking: The Best Network Speeds, Cuba’s DIY Internet, and the Cost of Automation

Kentik

According to CNET, “All four major wireless carriers improved their median network speeds in at least 20 markets.”. Mitel to Buy ShoreTel for $430M to Create Unified Communications Powerhouse (TechCrunch) Telecommunications company and UC provider Mitel is buying competitor ShoreTel.

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Cybersecurity for Energy and Utility Operations

Getronics

Apple/IOS security protector – advanced protection for IOS devices over wired, wireless and cellular networks. Identity management – visibility and dynamic control of users and devices accessing wired, wireless and VPN connections. Mobility management – single sign-on access to business applications, based upon the user’s persona.

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Well, it's complicated: Skype for Business challenges

Loom Systems

However, the huge advantage and potential of widespread communications, especially spanning globally, is also its biggest challenge: complication. Connecting multiple end points requires an effective and robust infrastructure, which can encompass many forms of communication. Relying on external components.

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The Intersection of Technology Transformation and Security in Healthcare

Getronics

Apple/IOS security protector – advanced protection for IOS devices over wired, wireless and cellular networks. Identity management – visibility and dynamic control of users and devices accessing wired, wireless and VPN connections. Mobility management – single sign on access to business applications based upon the users’ persona.