SD-WAN vs. SDN: What’s the Difference?

Are you able to quickly and safely send important information to branch offices around the world? If not, SD-WAN might be the option for you. Learn about SD-WAN vs. SDN to determine which network is best for your business. What Is SDN? SDN, software-defined networking, supports the modern computing needs of land area networks (LANs). … Read more

What to Look for in a Huntsville Managed Services Provider

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What should you look for in a Huntsville managed services provider? Look for a provider with the core technical competencies to handle your specific systems, a clear plan for handling outages and security incidents, and staff with verifiable qualifications and industry experience. The right MSP treats your business goals as part of the conversation, not … Read more

Your Guide to Managed Services, Hosted Services, and Cloud Services: What’s Right for Your Business

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Managed services, hosted services, or cloud services: which is right for your business? The right choice depends on how much control you want over your infrastructure versus how much you want handled for you. Knowing the types of services your business needs to thrive can be overwhelming at times. This article will detail whether you … Read more

Neil Medwed Honored on Inaugural Channel Futures Channel Leaders List

The List Recognizes the Most Future-Minded, Influential and Impactful MSP Channel Leaders Channel Futures Recognizes Neil Medwed Houston, TX – December 21, 2022 – Neil Medwed, VP of Corporate Development and M&A at Meriplex, is among the 20 honorees on the first Channel Futures Channel Leaders list for MSPs. The list recognizes these individuals as leaders … Read more

How To Find the Right IT Outsourcing Partner for Your Business

Finding the right IT outsourcing partner can be a difficult task. Learn more about how you can better navigate the process of identifying the best fit for your organization. Focus on the Business The complex growth of information technology systems makes it increasingly harder for some organizations to manage. Making sure the IT infrastructure functions … Read more

Denver SD-WAN: Is It Right For Your Business

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Is SD-WAN right for your Denver business? SD-WAN makes sense when you need more reliable network performance, stronger security across distributed locations, or want to free up IT staff from managing infrastructure alone. It’s not automatically the right fit if you prefer full in-house control, so weighing a managed versus co-managed approach matters before switching. … Read more

What to look for in a Denver Managed Security Services Provider

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What should you look for in a Denver MSSP? Look for recognized expertise, consolidated service offerings rather than a patchwork of vendors, training alongside detection, and a provider with both national resources and local reach. The right MSSP fits your specific risk profile instead of selling a one-size-fits-all package. Not sure what separates a real … Read more

How Managed IT Services Is Unique for a Mid-Market Business

A mid-market business can often struggle to find the right model to serve its IT needs. Neither a purely in-house approach nor a total outsourcing package strike quite the right balance. The managed services model is often the “Goldilocks” solution to this dilemma, particularly using the co-managed approach. We’ll break down what managed services involves, … Read more

The Importance of SD-WAN in the Banking Industry

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Do you encrypt your financial data when sending it to another branch office? If not, you’re more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and unauthorized users, and banks remain one of the most targeted industries for cybercrime, which is why SD-WAN in banking is crucial. Keep reading to discover how SD-WAN can enhance the safety and efficiency … Read more

SD-WAN for Healthcare: What Your Network Needs to Handle and Why It Matters Now

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What is SD-WAN for healthcare?  SD-WAN for healthcare means a software-defined wide area network architecture that routes clinical traffic intelligently across multiple sites using application-aware policies, automatic failover, and centralized security enforcement. Unlike traditional MPLS-based WAN, SD-WAN prioritizes latency-sensitive traffic such as EHR access, PACS imaging, and telehealth video automatically, supports HIPAA-compliant network segmentation across … Read more