Network Latency: What is it and why is it important?
Network latency measures the time data takes to transfer across the network. Networks with a longer delay or lag have high latency, while those with...
What is Patch Management and why is it Important?
Patch management (or patching) simply means keeping an organization’s various IT systems such as hardware, software, and network infrastructure up to date. However, it’s much...
Creating Alignment with a Background of Obviousness
I was first introduced to the term “Background of Obviousness” a few years ago by an Executive Coach named Chalmers Brothers. As a successful author,...
How an Integrated Approach to Network Architecture Can Improve Your Digital Performance
Businesses face constant pressure to stay ahead of the competition and future-proof their operations. New technologies enable new capabilities, but only for companies with the...
How Standard Operating Procedures Improve NOC Performance
The WIN Network Operations Center (NOC) is where our network technicians monitor, manage and maintain our client networks. Organizations use NOC services to ensure their...
How Can Fiber Route Redundancy Protect Against Downtime?
Fiber cuts, equipment failures, system congestion and other major system issues can create network outages and downtime. Downtime is much more than just an inconvenience....
VDI: Is It Right for Your Organization?
First, what is VDI Management and how does it work? Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) management is the process of hosting desktop environments on a central...
Cybersecurity frameworks: How to avoid being part of the 86% of companies who have suffered cyberattacks
Businesses today, especially Small-Medium Businesses (SMBs), are facing more cybersecurity challenges than ever. This includes ransomware, phishing, supply chain, cloud and IoT threats. Percentage of...
Driving Innovation and Delivering Value
Hard to believe, but out of all the Fortune 500 companies in 1955 nearly 90% are now out of business. This statistic proves the theory...
Looking for a Managed Services Provider (MSP)?
Here are Three Critical Factors to Consider Choosing the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a big decision. That first step can determine the long-term...
Data Backup: Why It’s Critical and How to Do It Right
Protecting business data is more important than ever. As businesses now deal with massive amounts of data and higher risk factors, enterprise backup and recovery...
WIN Service Delivery: Connecting Customers to the WIN Network
Connections matter. Here at WIN, our wholly owned fiber optic network connects our customers and Midwest communities to the globe. In other words, we connect...