The proverbial ‘digital divide’ that exists throughout the U.S. (and on a global scale) has been a major consideration for telecommunications providers and end users alike as the world has continued to digitally transform. For awhile, you couldn’t even touch […]
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Fiber and Finances: Why Network Investment is Worth It
Between rumors of a recession swirling and cost pressures abounding, it’s safe to say that as the business landscape grows more competitive, efficient investment and cost-effective innovation is key to staying afloat. Of course, with IT spending already being what […]
Fiber and Connectivity in the Wild: Some Real Use Cases with Multi-Vertical Success
Everyone always says that building a connectivity strategy and architecting a network with robust capabilities is a highly variable and personalized task — or at least it should be. Of course, every unique business comes to the table with unique […]
Move over Rabbit: 2023 is the Year of Cloud Services
While many stick to old adages about life like “change is the only constant”, in digital transformations, it’s getting to the point where it feels safe to say that there are two constants: change — and the cloud. Not only […]
Fiber and the Future: Why Networks are the Gateway to Game-Changing Tech
Across the Midwest, many areas have often fallen under that dreaded label of ‘underserved’, meaning that they aren’t often able to access or capitalize on the same digital opportunities that some more developed hubs can. Now, this isn’t to say […]
SD-WAN: An Inside Look at a Revolutionary Network Tool
SD-WAN is a staple of the digital age — but what’s behind the acronym? Well, SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a virtualized, centralized networking tool that opens up new levels of agility and ease for growing businesses. When it […]
4 Network Solutions that Help Keep your Connectivity Secure
Network security remains one of the most pressing demands from digitally transforming organizations across healthcare, finance, government, education, and beyond. As connectivity becomes the basis for all types of mission-critical business operations and communications, keeping the data and information that […]
3 Reasons Why Cloud Voice is Business’s New Communications Standard
Business communications are changing. While there was a time where teams congregated in centralized office locations, the mode of today’s operations is much more on-the-move. Nobody can be tied to their desk phones anymore, and in order to stay agile […]
Data Center Connectivity: Are You Building the Right Bridges?
Data centers have long stood as key elements of the new IT framework — and in the Midwest, they’re becoming more important (and plentiful) than ever. In fact, some have even hailed this region as a possible new Silicon Valley. […]
Meet Rami Hammouri: Avid Outdoorsman, Family Man — and IT Authority
In our last Employee Spotlight segment, we gave you an introduction to Misty Tuttle, a stellar member and long-standing cornerstone of the Horizon team for more than a decade. Now, in this next installment, we’re excited to introduce you to […]
Top 4 Tips For Ensuring Your Network is Fully Optimized
There’s a lot to consider when it comes time to take stock of network capabilities in the business environment — almost too much. Sure, taking stock of where your network pitfalls currently are and what your business is hoping to […]
The Most Common Network Nightmares — And How to Avoid Them
It’s been said a thousand times: The network is the heart of digital business capabilities. But what happens when the network malfunctions and the mission-critical solutions you utilize it for get interrupted? Network mishaps are an unfortunate part of our […]