The IoT Security Opportunity Sitting Right Under Every ISP’s Nose
The surging smart home market is opening up exciting new opportunities for internet service providers (ISPs) to deliver essential value-added services, but maybe not in the ways you’d think. For decades, ISPs have lived and died by the different tiers …
When Cable Broadband Leads to Underwhelming Wi-Fi
With the recent expansion of high-speed broadband and fiber internet into the residential space, more cable ISP customers are channeling their inner Tom Cruise and feeling the need for speed. They’re connecting more devices to their cable internet and streaming …
Why structured wiring needs to be on your radar as a builder or installer
From appliances to lights to blinds to thermostats, smart home devices are finding their way into every nook and cranny in the modern household. In many ways, these devices are making our homes more efficient and user-friendly than ever before. …
5 Myths About 5G, and Why it Won’t Replace 4G or Wired Internet
After years of anticipation (and more than a little hype) 5G is finally starting to turn into a reality. But is it truly set to revolutionize the way we connect to the internet? Is this really the beginning of the …
Cat5, Cat6, and Cat6a: Is it Finally Time to Start Future-Proofing?
For most of the past few decades, new Ethernet installations have been dominated by Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 cabling. Cat5 saw its stock rise in the mid-to -late 90s, Cat5e had its heyday in the 2000s, and Cat6 has been …