As more businesses shift to cloud-based communications and remote workforces become the norm, ensuring consistent performance across dispersed sites has become a top priority for telecom and UC providers. For installers and resellers tasked with deploying reliable real-time communications services like VoIP and UC, the choice of underlying network transport can make or break performance.

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is not new, but it continues to play a critical role in meeting the low latency, high reliability, and QoS demands of these modern deployments. In this article, we examine the performance of MPLS in supporting real-time communications and why it remains a go-to solution for interconnecting geographically distributed infrastructure.

Wireless networking has become faster, better, and more efficient with the introduction of Grandstream’s new Wi-Fi 7-certified wireless access point (WAP). The new GWN7670 WAP is making cutting-edge wireless technologies more accessible to SMBs in a wide range of verticals, enabling them to leverage some of the most demanding network applications over the wireless medium.

In this article, we review this new device and highlight some of its most noteworthy characteristics and features.

While AI has delivered marked improvements in our ability to solve the world’s biggest problems in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, and more, these benefits are accompanied by real challenges. One of the most pressing challenges for delivering AI is the strains it puts on network and power infrastructure. As a result, new power plants are sprouting up to be able to fuel AI.

In this article, we explain why AI is so resource-intensive, and how data center design needs to be redefined to accommodate the needs of AI deployment.

Understanding the fundamentals of wireless internet service provider (WISP) network design is essential for providing connectivity solutions to customers, especially in rural or underserved areas. With demand for wireless broadband growing more than ever, WISPs play a key role in extending connectivity where traditional wired infrastructure isn’t feasible and where conditions are favorable to even compete against more traditional ISPs.

In this article, we walk through some of the most important design aspects of WISP networks, including recent developments in telecom and networking technologies that impact their performance and reliability.

Network cabling is a fundamental component of a corporate or enterprise network. Although it is often overlooked and sometimes even ignored, if it is not correctly designed and installed, it can be the source of many headaches for network administrators and users alike.

In this article, we explore some best practices for implementing cabling telecom closets and data centers to ensure smooth connectivity for years to come.

If you work within a building of even a modest size, chances are that it has a structured cabling system. Structured cabling is not something most people hear about often, but it is vital for the operation of any building network.

In this article, we go over the fundamentals of structured cabling systems. We discuss techniques used to equip a building with networking connectivity throughout, and we also explain the implications of using copper, fiber optics, or both.

Over the past 20 years, Grandstream has made a name for itself by providing specially designed IP telephony solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The company has since expanded its portfolio, adding a comprehensive suite of networking products and solutions.

In this article, we showcase Grandstream's telecom and networking portfolio and how it offers a comprehensive network solution for virtually any SMB.

Routing is a vital part of network operations, and employing it correctly is of utmost importance for any enterprise network.

In the context of networking, routing is the process by which data packets are directed to their final destination as they travel from node to node.  There are many aspects of routing design that can affect general network traffic patterns and particular network services. UC and VoIP services can be adversely affected if routing design does not take into account their special characteristics.

This article examines various aspects of routing implementation to see how it can potentially affect real-time services. We also look at what specific design aspects you should consider to ensure the proper operation of such services.

When looking at telecom equipment or reviewing datasheets, you likely have noticed some cryptic symbols or acronyms followed by words like “certification” or “compliant.” But what do they actually mean?

Most people skim over these designations, preferring to focus only on the seemingly more important technical information. However, the truth is that these specifications are just as important as performance specs, protocol support, and device capabilities.

In this article, we look deeper at these certifications, what each one means, the organizations that define them, and why they are important aspects to consider when choosing telecom equipment.

Grandstream continues to reinforce its reputation for innovation in network infrastructure with the introduction of the GWN7710R, an outdoor managed switch. Grandstream designed this versatile device for challenging environments exposed to the elements, whichis ideal for a wide range of outdoor network installations.

In this article, we take a closer look at the features of the GWN7710R and explore some of its most common and more cutting-edge use cases.