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What hosted VoIP is and how to decide if it is right for your business Hosted VoIP is a cloud-based phone system where a third-party provider manages all the infrastructure. It is the most commonly deployed system for internet calling, and demand continues to grow as organisations prepare for the upcoming switch off of traditional phone lines in 2027. This guide covers what hosted VoIP is, how it works, what…
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What security service edge (SSE) does and why businesses need it Security Service Edge (SSE) is a cloud-delivered security solution designed for organisations with distributed workforces who rely on cloud applications and services. It consolidates network, cloud, and identity-related security controls into a single platform, helping to reduce many of the performance limitations and coverage gaps associated with firewalls and traditional perimeter-based security. This guide covers…
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What zero touch provisioning is and how it works Zero touch provisioning (ZTP) is a self-provisioning method that automatically configures networking devices the moment they join a network. It is the standard approach for rolling out networking devices such as routers, firewalls, and switches across multiple sites at scale, without the cost and complexity of dispatching engineers to each location. This guide explains what…
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Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): How Internet routing works Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the core routing system of the internet, directing traffic across thousands of independent networks without any central control. Every website visit, cloud request, or VoIP call relies on BGP to continuously map and update the best path between networks. This guide explains what BGP is, how it works, and what…
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What is a Dual-WAN router? Dual-WAN routers connect physical sites to two internet connections, providing redundancy and traffic control that a single connection can’t deliver. They are now standard in business connectivity, ensuring critical functions such as processing payments or supporting remote workers through a VPN can be relied on. This guide explains what a Dual-WAN router is, how it…
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WAN Optimisation: Improving network performance WAN optimisation improves how data travels across private wide area networks without necessarily requiring bandwidth upgrades or infrastructure changes. It is one of the main tools multi-site organisations use to effectively operate their own digital infrastructure across locations. This guide covers the techniques involved, when WAN optimisation is necessary, and which solutions are available. Contents:…
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