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Ethernet Over Copper is a new kind of high bandwidth internet connection which will range from 5-30Mb. There will inevitably be many comparisons to cable, DSL, bonded T1s, and fiber.

What separates this connection from DSL and Cable is a matching upload rate (a.k.a. synchronous). Cable and DSL can now offer download speeds of up to ~16Mb but their upload speeds still deliver a pokey .75-2Mb. For offices doing primarily web surfing this is fine, but for sending files, hosting web and email servers, Citrix, VPNs, SaaS, VoIP, etc you need a high bandwidth synchronous connection. Read More

Point Data Server installed for a local mortgage firm

I’m happy to say we’ve completed our first installation of Point Data Server (PDS). Point Data Server is an application server for mortgage companies to enable easier management for larger networks and remote workers.
PDS communication is encrypted by default, which is a nice to see (not enough business apps encrypt communications). Of course since its […]

NitixBlue’s new Antispam for Small Business

Without a doubt spam (junk email) is a huge problem for businesses - spam wastes valuable work hours and puts your business at risk for security breaches.
Unlike other small business servers which make you pick the pieces and integrate them yourself, NitixBlue bundles one of the strongest sets of antispam tools around. NitixBlue has for […]

Why Windows Small Business Server Doesn’t Work for Small Business

When small businesses think of servers, they often think of Windows Small Business Server (SBS) as the natural choice due to their familiarity with Windows desktops. Unfortunately that isn’t necessarily the best choice to provide server functionality.


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