Traditional CCTV usually stacks complexity on top of complexity. A camera feeds a DVR or NVR. Storage lives in a closet. Viewing requires a local workstation, a VPN, or a fragile port-forwarding setup. When something fails, teams hunt across power, cabling, recorder health, disk capacity, firmware mismatches, and user permissions that vary by device. That […]
Perimeter-based security fails because modern networks no longer have a single, defensible edge. Applications live in public cloud environments. Users connect from home offices, partner sites, and unmanaged devices. Attack paths rarely begin with a clean “outside versus inside” boundary. Once an attacker gains a foothold, lateral movement becomes the real threat. That is why […]
Multi-site growth rarely fails because teams lack skill. It fails because variation multiplies faster than governance. A new branch inherits a slightly different VLAN plan. A warehouse gets an extra SSID “for testing” that never goes away. A firewall rule changes at one site to fix a local issue and never makes it back into […]
A customer recently renewed a three-year license for a Cisco Meraki MX84 security appliance. The transaction processed smoothly, payment cleared, and the license arrived as expected. There was just one problem: the MX84 reaches end of support in October 2026—only 2.5 years away. That customer understood what they were doing. They knew about the upcoming […]
License delivery shouldn’t be a mystery. You place an order, provide payment information, and expect clear communication about when you’ll receive what you purchased. Yet one of the most common questions customers ask after ordering Cisco Meraki licenses is simply: “When will I get my license key?” The anxiety is understandable. Without that license key, […]
Stratus Information Systems is expanding its leadership team with a new hire focused on serving state, local, and education organizations across the Western United States. Erik Sheedy joins Stratus as Director of SLED West, bringing deep expertise in public sector networking and a proven track record helping government agencies modernize critical infrastructure. The addition reflects […]
Temperature, humidity, and air quality have a direct effect on what leaves the loading bay. A small temperature spike near a curing oven can change material properties. High humidity in a packaging zone can affect labels, adhesives, or powders. Poor air quality can damage sensitive electronics before they even ship. Modern plants run closer to […]
Device fleets keep getting messier. Phones change every few years. Laptops move between offices, homes, and client sites. Tablets rotate through shifts. Shared devices appear in conference rooms, labs, kiosks, and classrooms. Each endpoint becomes a security and support obligation. That reality pushes many teams toward mobile device management (MDM) as a standard part of […]
BYOD policies are no longer optional. As organizations embrace hybrid and remote work, the need for secure, scalable access from employee-owned devices becomes central to IT planning. The Cisco Meraki Teleworker Gateway offers a streamlined and secure way to extend your network to remote locations and BYOD environments without compromising control or visibility. With built-in […]
Nonprofits operate in high-stakes environments with limited resources. They often manage distributed teams, multiple locations, and a growing mix of in-person and remote services, all while facing tight budgets and rising cybersecurity threats. To keep their missions moving forward, organizations need infrastructure that is secure, scalable, and easy to manage without the luxury of a […]
