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CK Webstore or CK Concierge? How To Choose Where To Buy

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As an e-commerce company, you may think our webstore is the only way we facilitate IT acquisition with our customers. The secret is, unlike most of our competitors, we also staff a dedicated support team to aid you with your IT acquisition projects. While we’re continually making the online experience the best it can be, the reality is sometimes people are much better able to serve your needs than an autonomous website.

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To help you understand your two options, we’ve provided simple insights for understanding when to order online through the CK Webstore and when to tap into CK Concierge for IT infrastructure product selection, buying, and delivery.

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Collaborate, Expand, and Scale with Cisco 8800 Series VoIP Phones

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Collaborate, Expand, and Scale with Cisco 8800 Series VoIP Phones

Many businesses, small and large alike, are making the switch over from analog to VoIP phones for a variety of reasons. From increased security to enhanced call quality, VoIP phones are an excellent choice for voice communication. The Cisco 8800 Series is Cisco’s next-generation line of VoIP phones that includes many advanced features that allow you to easily collaborate, expand, and scale, thus leading to increased efficiency and productivity for you and your team. We will take a closer look at some of these advanced features and how they can benefit you. [Read more…] about Collaborate, Expand, and Scale with Cisco 8800 Series VoIP Phones

Future-Proof Your Network With Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series

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How Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series VoIP Phones Can Help You Future-Proof Your Network

The world of technology is constantly evolving and advancing, and the world of VoIP phones is no exception. VoIP technology has come a long way since it was first introduced in the 1990’s. This improved technology has led to increased popularity of VoIP phones and many businesses, small and large, are adopting VoIP phones as replacements for old analog phone technologies. If you are in the market for a VoIP phone, it’s critical that you maximize your investment by making a selection that will meet the needs of today as well as those of tomorrow. The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series is Cisco’s next-generation advanced VoIP phone series and is an excellent option for anyone looking to future-proof their network. The 8800 portfolio is made up of 9 phones including desk, conference, and wireless phones. The models in this series boast a wide range of benefits and features that will make communication easier than ever before. This, in turn, will help you keep your business running more effectively and efficiently than ever. These phones are suited for businesses of all sizes, from small and mid-sized organizations all the way to large enterprises. Not only do these phones provide advanced features, but they offer an affordable entry into the VoIP market. These cost-effective phones allow you to future-proof your network now by offering these advanced features and benefits: [Read more…] about Future-Proof Your Network With Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series

Introducing CablesAndKits’ New Premium Fiber Cables

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Innovation in Fiber Cable Product Development

CablesAndKits has long been known as being a leader in innovation and quality with both its products and service. One thing that has remained consistent over the years is the ability to continuously raise the bar in offering our customers top-notch network solutions and cabling. Our new CablesAndKits premium fiber cables are the next step in the evolution of producing great networking products for our customers. These cables have been introduced to the market specifically to make the day-to-day operations of your business easier, safer, and more reliable.

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There were several factors that we thought of and wanted to incorporate into making a cable that was unlike any other: [Read more…] about Introducing CablesAndKits’ New Premium Fiber Cables

The Importance of MPO Cables, MPO Cassettes, and Fiber Patch Panels

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UPDATE: Please view this MPO article and more like it in our new CK Learnign Center.

The number of network connections and the quantity of data transmitted worldwide is rising rapidly and growing exponentially. And so is the importance of cable management. Not only does proper and efficient cable management help maintain basic network functionality, it also protects your equipment from clogged airflow as a result of having unorganized cables.

Three important components of a well-run network facility are MPO cables, MPO cassettes, and fiber patch panels. Let’s take a look at how they benefit your network and why they are now considered a necessity for a modern data center. [Read more…] about The Importance of MPO Cables, MPO Cassettes, and Fiber Patch Panels

Migrating to a 40g Network: Now a Necessity

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As data centers rapidly grow and develop, the need for a faster network connection also increases.  With the ratification of the IEEE 802.3ab in 2010, 40G has displaced 10G as the next network speed evolution in the enterprise.

What drives the need for 40G today is the same force that drove the need for 10G just over 10 years ago: increasing bandwidth demand. In the modern enterprise, bandwidth demand is driven by the changing nature of applications and advances in server and storage technologies. Let’s look at some of the benefits of upgrading to a 40G network.

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