Category: Latest Products

Intel Debuts New Scalable Processors

It’s about that time again when everyone is talking cores, threads, and gigahertz.  Intel is starting to roll out their newest line of Xeon processors, which are being referred to as “scalable processors” powered by the new Skylake-SP core. The existing architecture had limitations around the number of cores and threads that Intel has been trying… Read more »

The Great WiFi Migration

Cloud this, virtual that… it’s the future, and mostly it’s a good thing! Welcome to the great WiFi expansion, folks! The Past Not too long ago, when people started deploying multiple wireless access points (APs) in a single location, they realized how cumbersome it was to manage all APs individually. The masses demanded a way of… Read more »

BYOD: Is it Worth the Risk?

The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon has become a highly debated topic in many organizations. While some enterprises are fully enveloped in the BYOD trend, others are hesitant to adopt this new strategy because of the numerous risks associated with it. Regardless, here is what you need to know to be BYOD-ready.

Jibba Jabba or the Nines Nines Nines

You’ve probably heard “nines” thrown around when talking high availability, so let’s review them to make everyone talk the same talk or IT Jibba-Jabba.

DDoS Ammunition: Are you protected?

Saar here, resident engineer at Myriad Supply. Today I’ll be discussing DDoS ammunition. The FFIEC gives “recommendations” to banking institutions.  This is a non-binding recommendation, and there is no law per say that says you must have DDoS protection.  However, if someone suffers financial damages due to a DDoS attack on a bank, that person… Read more »

Breaking news: Ruckus Will Be Joining The Cloud!

That’s right people, the Controller based wireless giant is working on a cloud offering similar to Aerohive, Aruba and Meraki. For now, it is still too early to tell what we are exactly in for. Ruckus is keeping their cards close.  As a matter of fact, the whole Ruckus Cloud offering subject is very hush… Read more »

Controller, Cloud Managed and Standalone WiFi Deployments, Oh My!

Hello all, the speaking.   In the WiFi world, there are three major types of wireless deployments. These are, as the title says, Controller Based, Cloud Managed, and Standalone; They are all different, and each one has its correct application, benefits, and vices. It has come to my attention that the differences among these groups… Read more »

Chopping your datacenter to size with new blades

Saar here, resident engineer at Myriad Supply. Today I’ll be discussing blade enclosures. Let’s start with what some of you may already know- A chassis. In the networking world, you have a switch with ports in the front:   A switch also has power supplies and fans.      

2038 – The End of Time (UNIX)

The set date for when time will end is January 19th, 2038 at precisely 03:14:07 UTC. It is not a hoax or made up aluminum-foil-hat-wearing-hippy stuff. This is real, and it will happen. Nothing we can do about it so you better start getting ready for it sooner than later.

802.11ac – The New Kid On The Block

802.11ac  is the newest Wi-Fi standard in the market. It is more powerful and advanced than each of its predecessors – and there are a few of them. The new 802.11ac offers faster speeds, improved range and reliability, lower power consumption, as well as a free puppy. (Alright, I lied about the free puppy). 802.11ac… Read more »