How Zyxel's Nebula platform helps SMBs with WiFi 7, security, and management

SMBs need enterprise-grade networking — WiFi 7, advanced security, centralized management — without the enterprise tax. The challenge? Too often, WiFi 7 upgrades don’t deliver because legacy gigabit switches become the bottleneck. In Zyxel’s latest blog, The Tolly Group spoke with Shawn Rogers about how Zyxel Networks North America is helping SMBs close that capability gap with: ✅ Free cloud management (no device limits) ✅ Right-sized switch options ✅ Practical AI-driven automation It’s a great read on how SMBs can modernize their networks without overspending or overcomplicating. 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eA9kAbAu

🚀 What is SD-WAN? A Quick Overview In today’s cloud-first world, traditional WANs are struggling to keep up. Enter SD-WAN – a modern, intelligent solution that simplifies the management of wide area networks. 🔹 What is SD-WAN? SD-WAN stands for Software-Defined Wide Area Network. It uses software to control connectivity, management, and services between data centers, remote branches, and the cloud. 🔹 Why SD-WAN? ✅ Centralized control ✅ Improved application performance ✅ Optimized cloud connectivity ✅ Increased network agility ✅ Reduced costs (especially by leveraging broadband over MPLS) Unlike traditional WANs that rely heavily on expensive MPLS links, SD-WAN intelligently routes traffic across multiple connection types (MPLS, LTE, broadband), based on business policies and real-time performance. In short, SD-WAN helps businesses stay agile, reduce costs, and deliver a better user experience – all while maintaining strong security. #SDWAN #Networking #Cloud #DigitalTransformation #ITInfrastructure

Your CEO doesn’t care about your servers, switches, or cloud provider. They care about: • Revenue protection – ensuring systems stay online and downtime is minimized • Customer experience – fast, reliable services for both internal teams and clients • Competitive advantage – leveraging IT to outpace competitors Yet too many IT leaders miss the point. They’re busy debating: Whether Cisco or Juniper is “better” Why VMware is superior to Hyper-V The benefits of Kubernetes clusters Stop. Your seat at the table depends on one thing: Can you translate tech into business impact? For example: • Migrating critical workloads to a resilient VMware cluster prevented $200K in potential downtime for a client • Implementing a zero-trust network improved customer data security and compliance without slowing operations • Upgrading the backup infrastructure with Veeam reduced restore times from hours to minutes No one cares about your solution. They care about their problem being solved. Make technology invisible. Make results visible. That’s how IT leaders become indispensable. hashtag #ITmanager #CTO #Business #ITInfrastructure #Tech #CADGULF

Its an absolute Spot on ! Tech leaders should speak the language of business—**risk, growth, experience, and agility** and earn their seat at the table. When IT translates infrastructure decisions into measurable business outcomes, it stops being a cost center and becomes a **strategic enabler**. It’s not about the tools. It’s about the transformation !! #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #CIO #TechStrategy #CustomerExperience #BusinessImpact #ITLeadership #GCC #CloudOps #Innovation #CXOAlignment

I often remind my team that we don’t need to chase the latest or most advanced technologies , what truly matters is building solutions that make people’s lives easier. As engineers, it’s easy to get caught up in technical depth, but simplicity and human impact should always come first.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 — 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝘀, 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀 — 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀? Today, every organization is building across multiple environments — private clouds, public clouds, and the edge. While this brings flexibility, it also creates complexity. Managing consistent connectivity, security, and control across all these platforms is harder than ever. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗠𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗦𝗫-𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻. 𝗡𝗦𝗫-𝗧 changes the way we think about networking and security. Instead of relying on traditional hardware, it brings these functions into software — creating a single, consistent layer that follows your apps and data wherever they go. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗦𝗫-𝗧, you can automate network operations, apply security policies that move with workloads, and maintain complete visibility — whether your systems run on-premises, in the cloud, or both. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. NSX-T empowers teams to build and scale with confidence, without being slowed down by complex network changes or fragmented tools. In a world where hybrid and multi-cloud are the new normal, 𝗡𝗦𝗫-𝗧 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — bridging environments and helping organizations stay agile, secure, and ready for what’s next. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 — 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. #Networking#VCF #Cloud #VMware #NSXT #HybridCloud #NetworkSecurity #DigitalTransformation

Managing Legacy Telephony While Moving to the Cloud   In the UK & Ireland, evcoms customers often ask us to help bridge the gap between on-prem PBX platforms and modern cloud-based contact centre technology.   We make this transition smoother with integration and migration services that offer a phased approach—reducing risk and complexity. After decades of managing on-prem solutions, we know the hardware isn’t just big…it’s van-sized. So how do we handle it? Easy—we bring the big vans. That’s how we roll!   This post is tongue-in-cheek, but the message is real: we deliver practical solutions to complex problems. Talk to our team about managing your legacy platforms and planning your move to the cloud.   #evcoms #practicalsolutions #integratetomigrate #legacytelephony #chooseevcoms #contactcentre

Proud to share a major milestone from our team: the launch of the FX4200 – our next-gen 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution. A few thoughts on what this means: 👏 Growth engine – The FX4200 unlocks new markets and channels that demand enterprise-grade connectivity without the complexity. ↗️ Market expansion – This positions Inseego for broader growth and recurring-service potential. 🌟 Real differentiation – Carrier-certified 5G + DSDS + Wi-Fi 7 + dual-SIM + zero-touch setup, all in one platform. Enterprise power meets simplified deployment. 🙌 Team celebration – Huge thanks to our product, engineering, channel, and go-to-market teams. Your dedication, focus, and speed made this possible. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of connectivity. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJHWuUWj #5G #FWA #Inseego #Innovation #EnterpriseConnectivity

Proud to announce the Inseego Corp FX4200 and Inseego Connect platform, purpose-built to help our partners and customers bridge the gap between the complexity of legacy networks and the flexibility modern enterprises demand. This launch accelerates how our channel, MSP, and carrier partners bring best-in-class solutions to market. Check it out and see how we’re raising the bar for business-ready 5G: https://lnkd.in/eFApTUWk #Inseego #5G #FWA #EnterpriseConnectivity #WirelessNetworking #Innovation

On-Prem Virtualization Explained — Why Many Businesses Still Prefer It Over Cloud While cloud computing offers flexibility and scalability, many organizations continue to favor On-Premise Virtualization for its control, predictability, and long-term value. By hosting and managing virtualized infrastructure within their own facilities, businesses maintain direct oversight of their IT environment and data. Why Businesses Choose On-Prem Virtualization Full Control & Security – Complete ownership of data, hardware, and security protocols, ideal for regulated industries. Predictable Costs – After the initial setup, expenses remain stable, often outperforming variable cloud pricing for consistent workloads. No Recurring Fees – One-time capital investment with no ongoing billing or subscription costs. Low Latency & High Performance – Data stays local, ensuring faster access and better performance for critical applications. Open-Source Flexibility – Leverage enterprise platforms like Proxmox VE without licensing fees. Regulatory Compliance – Simplifies adherence to data sovereignty and industry compliance requirements. Maximize Existing Investments – Extend the lifespan of existing hardware, licenses, and skilled IT teams. At IP Technics, we deliver enterprise-grade on-prem virtualization solutions that combine performance, security, and cost efficiency — empowering your business with complete control and sustainable value. — explore more at www.iptechnics.com #OnPremVirtualization #IPTechnics #DubaiTech #ITInfrastructure #EnterpriseIT #HybridIT #Proxmox #CloudComputing #TechStrategy #DigitalTransformation #CIO #ITLeadership