Every enterprise is taking its own unique path to digital transformation. From which lines of business take priority in adopting new technology to how you determine which workloads will migrate to the cloud, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to integrating new digital tools. What’s consistent across all instances of digital transformation is the critical role the network plays in supporting the changes. From multiplying endpoints like mobile devices and tablets to the shifting of … [Read more...]
Enterprises Optimize Performance and Security with Hybrid Networking
Networking needs are changing at the enterprise. Cloud solutions are significantly increasing the amount of data flowing between the network and the cloud, while Internet of Things (IoT) devices introduce more endpoints and, as a result, broaden the security plane. Enterprises are struggling to find the network performance they need with the level of security necessary to protect data assets. Many are implementing hybrid networking. Hybrid networking addresses some of the most critical … [Read more...]
[Infographic] How Do You Plan a Mobility Strategy for Your Multi-location Enterprise?
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Although enterprises have been slow to adopt digital transformation, it's estimated that organizations will increase their investment in mobility within three years. With more and more workers using enterprise-focused mobile apps for work and using their mobile phones to review work-related information, the rise of digital transformation is no surprise. In fact, it has paved the way for multi-location enterprises to plan for a mobility strategy. But how do you plan for a mobility strategy when … [Read more...]
IoT Devices Contribute to Network Vulnerability
The introduction of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is transforming business operations in a variety of industries, but perhaps the effects are most strongly felt in healthcare and industrial settings. While it’s easy to associate IoT with devices such smart printers and tablets, it also includes items like valve controllers and pressure monitors in industrial situations and heart monitors or infusion pumps in the medical field. While these advances are improving both of these industries in a … [Read more...]
Guiding Principles to Effectively Connect Multiple Offices on Your Network
If you work with a growing business, you may quickly realize that opening a few branch locations could help you serve your target market more effectively and provide you with a geographically diverse set of resources. The plan to connect multiple offices within the same network infrastructure should be a key priority in your growth strategy. There are a few guiding principles you should keep in mind when you connect multiple offices: Determine how the offices will … [Read more...]
Building a Network Infrastructure that Supports Workload Migration
Enterprises are increasingly adopting multi-cloud environments, and as they become more agile, workloads and data are being moved around frequently to optimize productivity, costs, and performance. In fact, IT directors’ jobs are beginning to resemble that of an orchestra conductor, managing software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (Paas), as well as on-site and legacy systems that continue to play a role in everyday operations. Building a network infrastructure that supports this … [Read more...]
[Infographic] The Top 5 Challenges for a Multi-Location Business
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Multi-location businesses face far more challenges than smaller operations with only one office. From scaling and security to adjusting bandwidth and managing several vendors, it can be easy for executives at multi-location businesses to feel overwhelmed by their IT. And while it might seem like your pain-points are unique to your particular enterprise, the truth is that most multi-location businesses suffer from the exact same set of struggles. To help you overcome some of the most common … [Read more...]
How Emerging Technologies Will Impact the Network for Financial Institutions
What if your financial institution was no longer competing with the bank down the street, working to entice customers with free checking and a user-friendly mobile app? What if your competitor was, instead, offering customers the opportunity to check balances with a swipe on a wearable device or was employing artificial intelligence (AI) to predict their spending behaviors and help them prepare financially for an upcoming month with extra expenses? These are examples of emerging technologies in … [Read more...]
Three Predictions Surrounding Digital Transformation
It’s typical to focus on how digital transformation will impact the daily business activities of your enterprise, from end-user experience to agility in adopting new technology. You’ll likely see better productivity as you invest in cloud solutions and possibly even cut costs through subscription-based invoicing. What these benefits don’t illustrate is the disruptive nature of digital transformation for upending the construct around what’s driving business objectives and growth, from … [Read more...]
Introducing TailWind: Your True Partner for Enterprise IT
TailWind started out as a local voice and data company based in Minneapolis, MN in 2002. Since then, we've become so much more. We now strive to be a true partner for enterprises in changing the way they navigate the daily challenges of supporting their multiple locations across North America. But we haven't made that 16-year journey without a few differentiators that continue to make us stand out with customers and in contrast to our competitors. Our high-touch approach Everyone knows what … [Read more...]