In December of 2017, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai voted to repeal rules for net neutrality. Because the U.S. Office of Management and Budget is required to approve the repeal, which they did last month, the rules have been scheduled for effective repeal on June 11, 2018. The rules [...]
Are you preparing to move some or all of your business’s storage and applications to the cloud? Even for experienced IT professionals, cloud migration projects can become complex undertakings. Today, we share some of our top tips for ensuring that your cloud migration is smooth and successful. Take time to [...]
With Microsoft applications ubiquitous in both small businesses and enterprises, the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) credential is worth consideration for many IT professionals. Today, we share a few tips about this certification, including how to decide if it’s for you, and how to earn it. Is the MCSE worth [...]
Net neutrality: Exactly how businesses and consumers will be affected by its recent repeal is still to be determined. Now that internet service providers (ISPs) are no longer required to treat all internet traffic the same, what will they do instead, and what does it mean for IT administrators? Today, [...]
Have you taken a look at the results of Summit’s most recent survey results of IT workers? We asked over 1,000 respondents about their roles in the workplace and biggest pain points on the job. Representing various job titles and levels in their organizations, a significant number of respondents identified [...]
IT support teams have a tough job. Fielding calls from frustrated, angry, stressed clients every day isn’t a career just anyone signs up for. A well-running support team can be a huge asset to your company, though, whether they’re supporting your internal team or your customers. Internal support teams keep [...]
The IT unemployment rate is low, and job growth in the industry is expected to continue to outpace other sectors. It's easy to see how it's a competitive market for employers. Attracting and keeping the best IT talent is critical to making your business competitive. Sure, good compensation and benefits [...]
Check out these tips to make your remote networking job more successful.
Companies of all sizes increasingly rely on contractors and temporary third-party resources to meet the demands of their businesses. This can be an effective way to augment the skills on your teams while maintaining more flexibility than hiring full-time employees. However, working with external resources can bring additional risks and [...]
When you think about the vendors your IT team works with, what comes to mind? Do you think positive thoughts about trusted partners who saved the day? Or do memories of frustrations and let-downs come up instead? Whether for products, services, or both, every IT organization relies on vendors to [...]
