Bandwidth Optimization for High Speed Network

In order to maintain the high-speeds of the network you pay for and make the most of your services, you must properly control and groom incoming traffic and efficiently avoid all possible sources of delay. Sounds easy enough right? However, with an ever-increasing number of connected devices and users web traffic is regularly reaching all time highs, it is not so easy.

Bandwidth optimization could be a difference maker in maintaining the highest speeds across your organizations network. Bandwidth optimization essentially allows your business to access the bandwidth you need, exactly when you need it providing your customers the high-speeds they deserve. Bandwidth optimization works primarily through a few key processes: prioritization, caching, and compression.

Prioritization :

• Quality of Service (QoS) maintains that critical data moves faster than other traffic in a pre-assigned order.
• Increases flexibility to ensure that business critical applications are properly managed even during high traffic periods.
• Prioritization assures that potentially dangerous or unwanted protocols are blocked or limited to minimal bandwidth allocations furthering network performance.

Caching :

• Involves managing and exchanging collections of stored objects between devices implementing shared symbol dictionaries and software objects.
• Typically includes a refresh interval or session timeout for objects in the cache.
• Help improve response times while decreasing the amount of information transferred.
• Expand the life of existing Wide Area Network links further enhancing the user experience.

Compression :

• Reduces latency by compressing data sent across Wide Area Networks
• More efficient transfers due to reduced package size.

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Ways to Increase your Internet Speed

With Internet access becoming more important every day, it's never been more crucial that you have a high-speed, accessible networking solution to grant you instant access to the Internet. There are a variety of ways to increase your Internet speed. Again, some are simpler than others but in this day and age every inch counts. There are tons of them out there, but this article just lays out some of the most useful ones.

How to Increase your Internet Speed :

• Traffic Balancing : Looking to avoid overload and minimize response time? Load Balancing solutions make use of multiple components to heighten reliability through redundancy.
• Prioritization : Application and data prioritization can be used to ensure that business critical applications remain steady and fluid even through peak traffic. By establishing a pecking order you are able to increase speed by setting your web browser’s priority higher than other applications.
• Optimizing your Cache : When you visit a company’s website with the same main logo on every page, your browser temporarily stores this image so it’s only downloaded once rather than every time you visit a new page. Your Internet connection is quickly improved by not having to repeatedly download the same image and optimizing your cache makes the process even more efficient.
• Increase Security : By adjusting privacy settings on your Internet connection you can ensure that outsiders are unable to connect and ensure that only those who are supposed to connect are in fact, able to. The more devices that are connected to your network typically results in slower loading time while browsing the web.
• Internet T1 : A speedy alternative to standard Business DSL, T1 services offer higher bandwidth capacity and the option of voice (with integrated networks). If increasing your bandwidth is an option, T1 solutions provide high-speed reliable networking.
• Ethernet : With the availability of Ethernet over Copper and Ethernet over Fiber solutions with a range of bandwidth configurations from 2Mbps to 100Gbps, there’s an even more efficient alternative to Internet T1 and Business DSL lines.

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Scalable Internet Connectivity

As a small business owner you recognize the undeniable need for reliable internet service for your business. The internet allows your team to access a hosted webmail service from any location. It also provides you with another face to your company – in this day and age your website is not just an extension of your company, but often customers may find that your website is their primary or even exclusive means of communication and interaction with your service. Additionally, the internet enables your employees to research services, interact with vendors and formulate advertising. Basically, your team needs a strong and reliable internet connection at all times to function efficiently and properly.

Now that we have established that there is an undeniable need for a strong internet connection, it is time to determine just which type of connection you need. And, it is equally important to determine which service is going to be the most cost effective for you and your team. One option for internet service is a Scalable Internet Connection. At Fastblue.com we have discovered that many of our clients find that scalable internet is the best solution for their growing business in terms of cost and effectiveness. A scalable service is one in which you do not need to commit to a set amount of bandwidth. Instead, you can pay as you go in a sense. You pay for what you use. You are able to scale your service up almost instantly (in some cases this can be done with just a quick phone call) to accommodate your growing needs. Conversely, if your needs happen to decrease for a period of time you can quickly scale your service down to the original contract. This scalable service effectively enables you to avoid paying for excessive amounts of bandwidth at times of low usage. No one wants to pay for bandwidth when they are not using it and scalable internet makes easy bandwidth adjustments possible.

Many young businesses love the flexibility of scalable internet service because businesses in their early stages often times have fluctuating needs. If you are interested in finding out more about scalable internet service please contact us at Fastblue.com. Our knowledgeable team of customer service representatives and skilled technicians are standing by to answer your questions 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We look forward to working with you and your team to select the right internet solution for your growing business. Our team works with a wide array for Internet service providers from AT&T to Verizon and more. By working with a variety of providers and offering numerous connectivity solutions we are able to help our customers find the ideal solution.

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Ethernet Connectivity Orange County

As a business owner you know that customer and consumer interaction is crucial to your success. Whether you are serving your current clients or working to take on new business, communication is the key to success. When a client or potential client reaches out to you, you want them to feel absolutely confident that you will communicate back with them in a timely, consistent and clear fashion. How does a business achieve this? In the past, businesses were forced to rely on in-person interaction with clients and customers. In those times competent customer service representatives played a huge role. Business owners were forced to depend solely on their employees to serve as the face of their companies.

Although this personal interaction is still a valuable and critical part of many businesses, times have changed. Many businesses rely heavily, some exclusively, on the Internet to interact with customers and clients. Just think about the day-to-day activities of your business – you likely communicate with your team and your clients via email. And, your website is probably a major gateway to your business. In order to run a business that relies heavily on Internet connectivity you need a reliable Ethernet Connection. When it comes to Ethernet reliability, scalability, speed and security are key.

At Fastblue Communications we work closely with Orange County’s leading Ethernet providers – from AT&T to Verizon and many more. By working with a multitude of providers we are able to offer some of the most competitive prices available in the Orange County area. We are committed to setting our customers up with the appropriate Ethernet solution for their business now and for years to come. We take pride in serving the Orange County area and we have a proven track record of success and satisfied clients. Please contact us today at Fastblue to speak to one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives. We will walk you through the options available to you and your business and help you to select the appropriate connection to serve your business as you grow and expand.

We also offer a wide array of other communication technology’s to meet your unique needs and enhance your business – including audio and video conferencing, website acceleration, Distributed Denial of Services mitigation and prevention, data center services, cloud connectivity, hosted back up, mobile enhancement and more. At Fastblue Communications we take pride in meeting and exceeding our clients various communication technology needs. You can reach us by email, phone or via online chat. Our highly skilled team of technicians and customer representatives is standing by 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We look forward to working with you and your Orange County team.

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Aside from work, I have played hockey my whole life so I am decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Internet Connectivity in Orange County

Technology is taking over the business world. This is an obvious understatement that cannot be ignored. As a business owner it is your duty to stay up to date with technological advancements because they quickly evolve into business conduct norms. There are some obvious basic examples of this. For instance, it is critical that you have a web presence. Even the smallest, youngest businesses have a website that (at the very least) provides their address and contact information to potential and current customers. Another simplistic example is email – as a businessperson you need to anticipate that customers and clients are going to reach out to you via email and command a quick response. This means that you need to stay connected as often and consistently as possible. These basics are essentials that you surely must address. In many ways these technological necessities can all be addressed with the correct Internet connection.


When selecting an Internet solution for your business there are many factors that come into play. Three of the most critical factors are speed, security and scalability. Speed is a very obvious factor to business owners who often have a time is money mentality. Speed, of course, is important because so many websites today are media rich. These websites require a powerful Internet connection if they are to load properly and quickly. Security is equally important because you will be using your Internet connection to transmit proprietary information. You must protect your business from theft and invasion. And lastly, scalability is a very important feature for growing businesses. In the early stages of your business it is important to establish a Scalable Internet solution so that you can easily adjust your connection to support your team as you grow and expand.

At Fastblue Communications we provide Internet services to our clients in the Orange County area. What makes us unique is our partnership with a variety of Tier 1 providers. We can work with you and your business to find the right provider and the lowest price. Additionally our location and dedication to our Orange County community gives us a unique insight into your needs and the services available in the area. Lastly, Fastblue offers much more than just Internet connection. We like to fully support the businesses that we work with by offering Telecom, cloud and security solutions. We pride ourselves in being a one-stop shop for our clients. Please contact us today to find out more about Internet connections or if you are interested in addressing other IT needs. One of our representatives is always available to discuss options and/or provide you with an instant price quote. We look forward to working with you and your business.

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Aside from work, I have played hockey my whole life so I am decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Burstable Internet Connectivity

In today’s business place Internet connectivity plays a critical role. Businesses rely on their websites and web mail to stay connected to potential and current customers. Also, an increasing number of employees spend their days using the web as a tool to complete their work. The Internet is an amazing tool that we have come to rely on for research, marketing and more. Surely the importance of Internet connectivity is no surprise to you as a business owner, but at Fastblue.com we have come to realize that many of our customers are not thoroughly educated about the wide array of Internet connectivity options available to them and their business. In this article we would like to introduce you to Burstable Internet. This connectivity option can be a remarkably cost effective choice for the right business.

Typically when selecting an Internet solution, one must determine just how much bandwidth they want to buy OR pay for a month of bandwidth at a level that supports the date of their peak usage (and often far exceeds their typical day to day usage). If you need to determine or estimate how much bandwidth you will need to support your business' website, webmail, business critical applications, and browsing you are faced with the very difficult task of predicting your needs. As you can imagine it is sometimes difficult to estimate the necessary amount of bandwidth.

The goal is obviously to pay for just enough bandwidth to support your business. You don't want to buy too much - because that unused bandwidth will essentially be a waste of money. At the same time, you don't want to buy too little, because an instance may arise where you need more bandwidth to support IT updates or large file transfers and you don't want a lack of bandwidth halting your productivity or costing you an arm and a leg at a crucial moment of necessity. If instead you choose to pay a set rate that is associated with your peak day of usage at the end of the month, you may be wasting a great deal of money - especially if your bandwidth needs are excessive for just a small fraction of time over the course of the month.

Burstable Internet connectivity is a wonderful Internet solution that allows users to burst beyond their set purchased amount of bandwidth for a very small percentage of time over the course of a month billing cycle. This way you can pay for the amount of bandwidth that you will need 95% of the time and at those rare moments when you require additional bandwidth, you will be supported instantly and without the addition of penalty charges.

If you would like to find out more about burstable Internet connectivity options please contact us at Fastblue.com today. We look forward to working with you.

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Aside from work, I have played hockey my whole life so I am decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Data Center Internet Connectivity

When starting a small business, entrepreneurs’ typical start with the basics and when it comes to IT the basic necessity is often a server. For small business owners an in house server is a common solution – this server is kept in a locked cabinet or simply in an unused office corner. Oftentimes business owners take small precautionary measures to ensure the security of their server – they may lock it up and they might also support their connection by using an Uninterrupted Power Supply (this is more commonly known as a UPS).

An in house server or of this type will get the job done, but it is lacking in many areas from security to efficiency, to reliability and growth potential. In this article we would like to introduce you to a more advanced IT option - the data center method of connecting.

What is a data center?

Data centers date back to the early days of computers. When these large and expensive machines first came out they were mostly used for military and government purposes. They required a great deal of security and they also needed to be housed in very unique temperature and space sensitive environments. Data centers were built to house these machines in controlled environments where high security could be put in place. The same idea carries through to the data centers of today. They are dedicated buildings, sometimes owned by Internet Service Providers to host their servers as well as third party servers.

What are the benefits of hosting my server at a data center?

Expertise - If you choose to host your server in your office, you do not benefit from the full time attention of IT experts. Instead you must hire and rely on your own in house team. Whereas, with a data center you know that your IT needs are in the hands of specialists.

Standards - Data centers are regulated by the Telecommunications Industry Association and are held to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers. Business owners who chose to use data centers are trusting that the data center will protect their private information and support their service fully. These guidelines provide reassurance.

Security - Data centers are secured. Special access and security clearance is required to enter the center and great measures are taken to enforce this. That may or may not be the case if you host your server in house.

Backup - Data centers have the space and capacity to fully back you up. This means that should an incident occur that affects your server, your information will not only be stored, but also restored.

If you are interested in finding out more about data center connectivity please contact us today at Fastblue.com. We look forward to working with you and your business.

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Aside from work, I have played hockey my whole life so I am decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Redundant Internet Connectivity Irvine

In the business place, privacy and security are a few of every business owners primary concerns. We have had hundreds of years to develop systems for theft protection in the physical marketplace. We lock our office doors. We set burglar alarms. We keep our money in safes. We have security cameras. We prepare our employees with a plan of action. We even hire security guards. And, with all of this in place theft still occurs. Business owners have the same priorities when establishing a presence in the online marketplace. But, in the case of theft over the Internet - we as a collective society have a lot less experience dealing with theft because technology is relatively new and constantly evolving. This is a scary thing. There are some things that we can do to protect our businesses. On a very simple first hand level we can be sure to use passwords to secure our data. Furthermore we can take care to make these passwords strong and to protect our passwords from getting out. Additionally, we can implement firewalls and Denial of Services Attack Mitigation Software to keep intruders and viruses out of our networks. Our options with online security really are growing and improving rapidly. However, we can never be guaranteed 100 percent security. Hackers exist. This is a fact. And there is always a possibility that your system and your business could be affected by an attack. But, rather than just putting in some security systems and waiting fearfully for those systems to fail, you do have the option to put in place a backup plan. This is where Redundant Internet Connectivity comes into play.

If your business relies heavily on the network and the Internet as a whole you may want to consider purchasing a redundant Internet connection. This is essentially a backup connection. This connection can come in many forms. You can choose to have a wireless connection, DSL service or even Cable connectivity installed specifically for back up use. For some this may seem excessive – and it is true, for some companies this is an unnecessary expense. But, for other companies that function primarily on the computer day in and out the service may be worth the expense. Consider this, if you have 30 employees who all work exclusively online and the system is down, you then have 30 employees who you still must pay even though they cannot work. Or, if you have clients with frequent sharp deadlines, you may need to ensure that there is no chance your team will ever drop the ball due to technical issues or large outages.

The choice to implement a redundant Internet connection is truly unique to each business. If you feel that a redundant Internet connection is right for your business, or if you want to find out more, please contact Fastblue today.

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Aside from work, I've played hockey my whole life so I'm decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

T1 Internet Point to Point

There is one type of Internet connection that is relied upon by businesses large and small all over the globe. That connection is T1 Internet Point to Point. Why is T1 Point to Point so prevalent in IT connectivity options for businesses today? Simple, T1 Point to Point is a dedicated connection. This means that you have an exclusive line that connects your business’ network to the Internet. The benefits of this exclusivity are plentiful – you’re line will not be slowed or hauled by external traffic. Your dedicated line is more often than not safe from unforeseen external slowdowns and agitators. Also, with this connection you will not need to worry about peak hours for other businesses disrupting the flow of data from your network to the Internet.

Another reason why a T1 Point to Point is a great option for growing businesses is scalability. T1 Internet connectivity is a scalable service. This means that once we determine exactly how much service you need at you peak time of usage, our team will help you to purchase that exact amount. This is possible because T1 lines are can be bonded for customers who require more service than 1.5Mbps. This scalability is a wonderful feature for businesses in their growing stages. As your business expands you can scale your T1 by bonding one or multiple lines. This way the expansion is quick and seamless and always cost conscious.

At Fastblue we are dedicated to guiding our customers as they choose the appropriate Internet services for their business. We take pride in supporting small and medium sized business owners as the get started and eventually expand their businesses. If you are a business owner in the process of selecting or updating your Internet technology services please contact us today. We take a personalized approach to each business and a Point to Point T1 may be the service for you, but if not, we offer a variety of other connection options. We will work alongside you to analyze your business’ unique connection needs and select the most economical and effective solution for your business. We also maintain great relationships with many leading Internet providers such as ATT, Verizon, and Level3 Communications. These relationships allow us to provide you with the service that you need at the most competitive price on the market.

At Fastblue we take great pride in providing our customers with top-notch service. Our knowledgeable customer service representatives and our skilled technicians are available to walk you through your IT service decisions 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Please contact us by phone, email or live chat on our website. We look forward to working with you.

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Aside from work, I've played hockey my whole life so I'm decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Benefits of Burstable / Scalable Networks

What features should I look for when selecting an Internet service for my growing business?

 

At Fastblue we often get asked this question from our clients. Some features are obvious; Speed is key, as well as reliability. Most of our clients know that they want these features before they even begin looking for a provider. But, what are some of the other features? Is there anything else to consider before making a selection? In this article we would like to discuss burstability and scalability. These two features make the difference for many of our clients today by allowing them to keep costs down.

Burstablity and scalability are features that come into play when we are discussing your bandwidth – this is similar to the amount of data transfer you have at your disposal. The concept of burstability and scalability are likely familiar to you because they are key features in cell phone service provider plans. A burstable Internet service is not unlike a cell phone service in which when you exceed your minutes you are not cut off, but instead you are allowed to keep talking while paying a premium for each additional minute over you continue to speak. Burstability works exactly the same way when it comes to Internet service. You can pay for a set amount of bandwidth but the burstability feature will be there to support you (at a cost) when you are in a pinch and in need of bandwidth. Clients like this feature because it allows them to purchase the amount of bandwidth that is sufficient for their business 95 percent of the time and they have the comfort in knowing that if necessary they have additional bandwidth available to them.

Scalability is another feature that we can relate to cell phone provider plans. A scalable cell phone plan would be one in which you choose between increments of minutes and get it as close to, but not exceeding the number of minutes that you use in order to keep extraneous minutes to a minimum. Then as your usage increases you move up to the next increment easily without the hassle of switching plans or services. With scalability you have the ability to easily scale up your service as your business evolves. Many of our clients enjoy the 'purchase as you go' aspect of this feature.

The team at Fastblue is dedicated to the client. We compare services and providers to get our clients the ideal service for their unique business at the most competitive price. Our customer service representatives are standing by 24 hours a day 7 days a week to answer your questions and provide price quotes. We look forward to working with you to enhance your business.

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Aside from work, I've played hockey my whole life so I'm decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

The Cloud, Class of Service and the Life of a Data Packet

Cloud technology has finally emerged from a thought, or want, to something that has experienced rapid adoption among corporations. Conversations have thus transformed from "When" or "If" the business would enable their own cloud to what applications have been placed in the cloud, and how they are getting there. Our focus is now built upon how quickly we can connect businesses to their applications and the differences between public and private connectivity options. The success of simple cloud strategies has motivated corporations to move more applications off-site with multi-cloud strategies.

We want our clients to be prepared for the cloud. What are some things they should consider, and what providers will do the best job for them?

First, redundancy must be designed in the network. You will experience a network outage at some point. How will your data move around the outage you experience? A single connection to the cloud is not a strategy that will drive success of your cloud. High availability connectivity options between the cloud and your customer premises provide connectivity redundancy to your cloud services.

Second, private connectivity isn't necessarily more expensive than the public Internet. Increases in bandwidth commitments add to increased costs in using the service. Private Internet connectivity to the cloud allows users to increase the predictability and throughput to the cloud decreasing their bandwidth commitment.

Third, with many different options available for our clients between Internet, MPLS, Point to Point, and Direct Connect services. Each type of service offers different levels of delay, jitter, and control qualities specific to the individual solution. In sending data to and from a cloud, the most consistent access is a dedicated network cloud connection.

As the Cloud continues to increase in its use it is important to understand the applications sent over the network, and type of packets they entail. As packet size increases on your network enterprises must optimize their network connectivity, shaping their bandwidth around the applications on their network. Without a network strategy, your cloud strategy will fail.

At Fastblue we've been able to work with our partners to move our clients to the AWS Cloud and Windows Azure Cloud while supporting their efforts in sending data to the cloud. Our services have helped enterprises scale to their needs with a secure, quick, and high-performing network connection to the cloud.

Where is your Cloud network strategy today? Email eric@fastblue.com for more information.

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Eric Swanstrom is a Sales and Account Manager at Fastblue Communications. Fastblue is a Premier Managed Cloud, Telecom, and Internet Security Provider.

Point-to-Point Internet Connections

As your business grows you may find that you need to expand to multiple locations. Perhaps you have an office space and a storefront. Or you may have several storefronts. Or perhaps you have a home office and a business office in addition to a warehouse location, etc. If this is the case for you and your business you may want to consider purchasing a dedicated point-to-point Internet connection to service your team as a whole.

There are several benefits to implementing a point-to-point internet connection in your business’ multiple locations. First of all, your Internet service will be unified. Which means you will only have to set up and manage one service and you will only need to pay one simple all-encompassing bill. This may seem like a small convenience, but it does make things much easier for a busy business owner. Additionally, you will have a private line of communication between your business spaces. This is beneficial for many reasons. First is privacy. All businesses have private and confidential business information that they need to transmit between their business offices, but without a private line connecting one office to another it is impossible to guarantee that this information will remain secure. With a point-to-point connection you can rest assured that your internal information will not be leaked. The private line is also superior to a public connection because it guarantees speed and reliability. Most businesses have their highest functioning hours on weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm. That means that the Internet is bogged down with traffic during these hours. This traffic causes slowdowns all over the public space and can even result in Internet disconnects and malfunctions. With a private point to point connection between your business offices you can avoid this entirely. If you are hosting a live web conference staff meeting or sending data heavy updates to your entire team you need not worry about interruptions. This means that your team can work together quickly and cost effectively. Also, point to point internet connections are not one size fits all. You can select the right provider and the appropriate amount of bandwidth to meet your specific needs. This keeps cost low and efficiency high.

At Fastblue we work with a variety of the nation’s top providers to outfit our customers with the perfect point to point service for their unique businesses. If you are interested in enhancing your business function with a point to point internet service please contact us at any time.

Our customer service representatives are happy to answer any questions you may have and our experienced technicians can provide you with a free personalized quote.

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My name is Casey Wedge and I’ve been with Fastblue for a few years now. I’ve maintained a few different positions within the company and although I’m currently the Regional Manager of Sales I’m very fond of writing and like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the world of Telecom.

Aside from work, I’ve played hockey my whole life so I’m decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Verizon Internet Connectivity

As a business owner you know that a business’ reputation is everything. So, it is only natural that when the time comes for you to select an Internet provider to support your business, you want to go with an industry leader. In this article we would like to outline some of the many benefits of choosing Verizon for your business’ Internet connectivity needs.

Verizon High Speed Internet is ideal for small businesses because Verizon’s service really takes great care to address all of your needs as you establish a web presence. First of all, to insure that you get started on the right foot, Verizon sends a skilled technician to install your service. This professional installation ensures that you are set up correctly. The Verizon team takes their dedication to customer service even further by offer live tech support around the clock, 7 days a week. This convenience is really beneficial to you as you put down the groundwork for your website and business email connections. Most business owners are not technology experts and Verizon knows that – this is why they provide you with an impeccably trained team of experts to help you hit the ground running. Verizon high speed Internet also comes with an option for 10 verizon.net email addresses for your team.

In addition to exceptional support, Verizon Internet connectivity also includes Online Sharing and Back-up and provides your business with an Internet Security Suite. We all know that Backing up files is a must, but often times when we are left to do this task on our own it gets pushed to the side and forgotten. Thankfully, Verizon is continuously and automatically backing up your files. This means that in the event of a computer crash you can take comfort in the fact that your documents, pictures, etc. are safe and will be quickly restored. This feature saves businesses time and money. Additionally, this online storage enables easy sharing of files. With Verizon online sharing you can access your data from anywhere by simply using your web browser. This also comes in handy when you need to share documents that are too large for email. Instead of emailing a large data file to a client for review, you can simply grant your client access to view the document online. Like most business owners this may raise a security concern. Verizon addresses your concern by offering a comprehensive Internet security suite. This is your one stop shop for virus protection, spyware, firewalls and advertisement blocker services. You can take comfort in knowing that Verizon engineers are constantly working to evolve and better their security and protection services as new viruses are created. Verizon offers some of the best security features available today.

If you are interested in learning more about Verizon Internet connectivity contact Fastblue today !

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My names Casey Wedge and I've been with Fastblue for a few years now. I've maintained a few different positions within the company and although I'm currently the Regional Manager of Sales I'm very fond of writing and like to stay up to date on what's going on in the world of Telecom.

Aside from work, I've played hockey my whole life so I'm decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Irvine Ethernet over Copper

If you are a new business owner starting out, or if you are a small business owner experiencing rapid growth you may want to pause and take some time to consider your IT services. Surely you have a lot on your plate, but the truth is that business IT options are constantly evolving. If you don't step back and take the time to assess your current Internet solutions and consider new options you may be missing out. One of the most recent developments in IT solutions is Ethernet over Copper. In this article we would like to give you a brief overview of this solution since it is commonly an effective solution for small and medium sized businesses.

If you are currently working with or considering a T1 circuit or a bonded T1 circuit for your business, you should note that Ethernet over Copper is priced much lower. Additionally, the amount of service, or circuit speed, is much easier to upgrade with Ethernet over Copper than with Internet Bonded T1. While both are scalable, T1 requires the phone company to come in and install an additional loop. As you know scheduling of installations typically results in wait time. With Ethernet over Copper you can truly increase the circuit speed instantly through online management. This ensures that you are only paying for the service that you need at all times, rather than paying for extraneous service that you do not have the capacity to make use of. Another cost saving benefit of Ethernet over Copper comes from the fact that it runs over simple, traditional copper lines. By using these basic telephone wires you save yourself the cost of building out a fiber system. The use of Copper wires instead of fiber is also beneficial because it promises increased reliability. The copper wires are run in multiple pairs. Because of this, if one pair shorts or malfunctions your data will continue to travel at the same rate by utilizing the other wires in the copper connection. This reliability not only gives you confidence as a business owner, but it also reflects well on your business.

Although Ethernet over Copper is a wonderful new solution for business IT connections, it does have some limitation. The most significant limitation is availability. Currently Ethernet over Copper is available exclusively in metropolitan area. The reach of this service is expanding every day and businesses in Irvine are currently covered by Ethernet over Copper. If you are a business owner starting out or if your business is expanding, or if you are simply comparing options and considering updating your IT service you should take some time to look into the benefits of Ethernet over Copper.

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About Casey Wedge

My names Casey Wedge and I've been with Fastblue for a few years now. I've maintained a few different positions within the company and although I’m currently the Regional Manager of Sales I'm very fond of writing and like to stay up to date on what's going on in the world of Telecom.

Aside from work, I've played hockey my whole life so I'm decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Fiber Optic Connectivity

Are you looking for a high speed, reliable Internet connection for your business? Are you tired of slowdowns and disconnects disrupting your employee’s workday? Are you determined to keep Internet service costs low without sacrificing performance?

At Fastblue we work with a variety of IT service providers to supply our clients with options when it comes to their Internet connectivity. What works for one business may not be idea for another. So if you answered yes to any of the questions above we would love to talk to you about the options that you have as far as services and providers. Also, in this article specifically, we would like to offer a brief introduction to one easy to use option that may just address all of you concerns. This is Fiber Optic Connectivity.

You may be familiar with standard copper connectivity that is traditionally used to provide homes and businesses with phone lines and Internet connections. These copper wires transmit data via analog signals with the use of traditional modems. This data can be transmitted at a peak speed of 30,000 bits each second. But, in reality, data that goes out over copper wiring as an analog signal is eventually converted to a digital signal by the phone company. This is due to the fact that the phone company transmits almost all data as digital traffic rather than analog traffic. The digital traffic travels at a rate of 192,000 bits each second (clearly much faster than analog traffic).

If you chose to outfit your business with fiber optic cables and switch over to fiber optic connectivity you will be able to forgo the early analog signal stage. This means you will not only be able to transmit almost 60 times more data, but you will also transmit the data fast. If you are running a busy office space, or if your office is growing rapidly, you may want to consider Fiber Optic Connectivity. The most common method of bringing Fiber Optic Connectivity to an office space is through T1 lines. These T1 lines are reliable and, most importantly, scalable. With our help you can determine just the amount of bandwidth your specific business needs and purchase only that amount. As your business grows, you will easily be able to bond your line and add more bandwidth.

At Fastblue we know that making IT decisions for your business can be confusing and difficult. For that reason we have a staff of highly skilled customer service representatives and technicians standing by to answer any questions you may have.

Please contact us to find out more about Fiber Optic Connectivity and to decide if this is the right choice for you.

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First Published at www.fastblue.com

About Casey Wedge

My names Casey Wedge and I’ve been with Fastblue for a few years now. I’ve maintained a few different positions within the company and although I’m currently the Regional Manager of Sales I’m very fond of writing and like to stay up to date on what’s going on in the world of Telecom.

Aside from work, I’ve played hockey my whole life so I’m decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!

Fiber Internet Connectivity

There are so many Internet connectivity options on the market today. From fiber to metro to wavelength - it is often quite a task for business owners to educate themselves about all of their options - but as we know the right choice in Internet means a smoother running office and a lower cost. For this reason, the team at Fastblue would like to help you gain knowledge about the options out there and when it comes the time to select your Internet connection our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be right here to walk you through the process.

Fiber optic Internet connectivity is a method of transmitting Internet data through a system of glass and lights. In this article we would like to explain the inner workings of fiber and help users to understand just how this method of connectivity work.

The fiber system functions over an intricate system of optical cables. These cables can be broken down into 3 components – a core, cladding and buffer coating. The core is the glass path where all of the data passes through. This data travels on the form of light through the core, which is comprised of super thin glass strands. The Cladding aids in propelling the light forward. This cladding is made of an outer reflective optical material. Then there is a buffer coating made of plastic that basically serves as a protective outer layer and it prevents the fiber from being exposed and subjected to potential damage. Finally, a mass of these optical fibers is bundled together and coated in a jacket. This jacket is what we are used to seeing.

Once you understand the composition of fiber cables it is simple to see how they work. Data is transmitted through the glass core in the form of light. The light, however, needs to be propelled forward. In order to do this the light ping-pongs back and forth in a zigzag pattern, bouncing from one side of the reflective cladding to the other until it reaches its final destination.

Now that we know what fiber connectivity is and how it works, let’s discuss some of its benefits. Fiber is a cost effective option because it is inexpensive to produce. Fiber is often a less expensive option than copper. Also, fiber lines can physically be pulled into a smaller diameter than copper lines. Due to the small diameter of fiber, more data and more lines can be pulled over an equivalent amount of copper. Additionally, fiber lines are dedicated and scalable forms of connectivity. This means that you can purchase the exact amount of service that your business needs now and that service will be guaranteed. Then, as your business grows, you can scale up adding more bandwidth. Fiber Internet connectivity provides an ideal solution for young, growing businesses.

If you would like to find out more about bringing fiber Internet connectivity to your office, please contact us at Fastblue today.

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About Casey Wedge

My names Casey Wedge and I've been with Fastblue for a few years now. I've maintained a few different positions within the company and although I’m currently the Regional Manager of Sales I'm very fond of writing and like to stay up to date on what's going on in the world of Telecom.

Aside from work, I've played hockey my whole life so I'm decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!