$121.6 billion was lost in 2023 to retail theft—also known as shrinkage or shrink. When we say that Black Friday is a busy shopping day, shrinkage is the elephant in the room. It’s not just busy for employees and customers—it’s peak season for loss prevention personnel who investigate the many theft incidents that happen amidst...Read More
A (Re)introduction to AI and IoT Intros may not be necessary—you’ve likely already met. Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are increasingly infused into our lives. In fact, the better these technologies work together, the less likely we are to think about how they interact. When things work, they just work (thanks,...Read More
Today’s business outcomes are intrinsically linked to the quality of digital experiences IT professionals can deliver to connect employees and customers to any app or service. Think about a video call for a remote worker. A user opens their app, turns on the camera, and has a meeting. Hopefully there were no hangups or drops...Read More
As organizations race to meet customer and employee demands for seamless digital experiences, it’s the network operations team answering the call. But especially with users everywhere, applications in data centers and the cloud, and the mainstream adoption of AI, the complexity that IT faces grows. Networking leaders know that to deliver unified, differentiated experiences—remote, branch,...Read More
5G fixed wireless access (FWA) is transforming the way businesses connect to the global network, especially in areas where fiber is not available. Market analysis from Wells Fargo recently indicated that nearly all net-new broadband accounts in the United States are FWA. Despite this demand, FWA point solutions inhibit the scale potential of FWA when...Read More
Let’s talk about the modern complexities of device management. It’s hectic out there, and the Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (SM) mobile device management (MDM) team is in the trenches, working hard to keep things under control with security and management across the evolving tech terrain. In fact, we’re amping up our game to stay ahead...Read More