Network outages are exceptionally costly for telecommunications providers, especially now that so many individuals and businesses expect ubiquitous, high-quality coverage and capacity for mobile devices. With yearly outage-related costs already totaling more than $10 billion and mobile data usage on the rise, telecoms have an acute need for IT solutions that ensure the con...

A growing number of data center outages are caused by distributed denial of service attacks. On a technical level, DDoS campaigns are much more complicated to address than other leading causes such as human error or IT equipment failure. Accordingly, they often cost hundred of thousands of dollars to resolve. Throughout 2013, credit unions were increasingly targeted by...

Many telecoms are in the midst of proposing and rolling out fiber Internet services to businesses, cities and homes. These high-speed networks promise greater productivity and access to a wider range of applications than older solutions such as DSL and cable. The city of Los Angeles recently announced that it would solicit bids for a fiber initiative that would provide...

Healthcare administrators have more reasons than ever to bolster their defenses against data breaches. In addition to the direct financial cost of stolen medical records, healthcare facilities may be faced with substantial penalties in the event that their stored patient information is illegally accessed. Legislation such as the U.S. government's Health Insurance Portabil...