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Ep # 43: Pioneering Connectivity in K-12 - Murray City's Private LTE Journey & Vision - with Jason Eyre, Murray City School District

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - October 17, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes
From fostering equitable access to enhancing the classroom experience, private cellular networks are transforming K-12 education. With the rise of digital learning tools, the need for continuous, reliable wireless connectivity has never been more important.  In this changing educational landsca...

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Ep # 42: The Enterprise iPhone Moment for Private Mobile Networks - with Tom Wheeler and Mike Mulica, Alef

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - September 07, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes
Private mobile networks are becoming a critical utility for businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve safety and security. The deployments are growing steadily; however, a patchwork of available wireless solutions makes it challenging for many enterprises to have a standardi...

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Ep # 41: Revolutionizing Connectivity, Exploring the Future of Private Networks - with Rajeev Shah, Celona

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - July 20, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes
With advancements in connectivity, the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things, and the exponential growth of mobile devices, traditional network infrastructure has found it challenging to meet the surging demand for secure and efficient communication solutions.  Some enterprises are now ...

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Ep # 40: Charting a Course for Digital Inclusion in Native America with Private 5G - with Derrick Frost, Kajeet

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - June 05, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes
The lack of access to broadband internet can significantly hinder economic growth, education, and healthcare, making it difficult for communities to compete in the modern world. Bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas in the US is a complex challenge that requi...

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Ep # 39: Maximizing Business Outcomes with Converged Wireless Networks - with Jason Inskeep, AT&T

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - March 08, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes
4G and 5G cellular networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst enterprises as more organizations look for ways to accelerate their digital strategy. However, many challenges come with private cellular networks, such as finding the right solution that meets business application needs, its ...

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Ep # 38: The Complexities of Today’s Wireless Communications - with Rex Chen, LitePoint

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - January 27, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes
Wireless communications are constantly growing in complexity with new protocols, new devices, and new spectrum options. Ensuring all possible combinations work dependably at their peak performance has always been critical for guaranteeing network readiness. But the era of Private 5G and industri...

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Ep # 37: Resolving the Connectivity Conundrum for IoT - with Daniel Quant, Multi-Tech Systems

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - January 24, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes
The Internet of Things promises to bring us amazing efficiencies. It’s projected to have billions of connected devices helping us monitor environmental conditions, enhance public safety, automate industrial processes, and fulfill the vision of self-driving cars. But have the outcomes justified t...

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Ep # 36: How Secure is Our Data? - with Nancy Wang, Amazon Web Services

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - December 06, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes
Telecommunication networks never stop evolving, moving in less than 15 years from 3G to LTE to 5G, and having our data move from on-site to the cloud and to the edge. But what does this mean for the security of our data? With the rising adoption of connected devices & applications, enterprises a...

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Ep # 35: Is Private 5G the New LAN and WAN for Enterprise? - with Todd Krautkremer, Cradlepoint

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - September 15, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes
The networking needs of a digital enterprise are shifting to ensure anytime, anywhere connectivity to reliably and securely interconnect their people, places, and things. The notion of a universal wireless network for enterprise blurs the lines between historical local area and wide area network...

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Ep # 34: Is Cellular Mesh the New Backbone for Scalable Private 5G Networks? - with Matt Musial, GenXComm

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - July 06, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes
The widespread use of digital devices and applications raises the need for pervasive cellular coverage. However, the existing private cellular networks are not sufficiently scalable and economical to extend in dynamically changing indoor and outdoor enterprise environments. New network architect...

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Ep # 33: How to Customize Yet Scale Private 5G Network Operations? - with David Ronen, Cellwize

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - June 21, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes
Private networks have blazed a whole new trail for enterprise innovation with the ability to customize their design and control operations. The pace of adoption, however, has slowed due to the complexity and the high costs of customization of networks. With the emergence of 5G, the choice of ven...

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Ep # 32: How the Proliferation of 5G will Impact the Private Wireless Market? - with Roy Timor-Rousso, Pente Networks

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - March 30, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes
GSMA rightfully said that 5G denotes a new era in which connectivity will be tailored precisely to the needs of the business applications. The proliferation of 5G is expected to dramatically grow the market for private wireless networks, but what do IT leaders need to know before jumping on the ...

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WIFI changes & challenges

Ask the AuthorITy - March 16, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Wireless technology is quickly becoming an important tool in business operations. In this episode, C Spire Authority engineer Kevin Newman shares insight on the new features available in WIFI 6 and how they are empowering business success. He also talks challenges IT teams regularly face with WI...

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Stop ignoring your firewall

Ask the AuthorITy - March 02, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Everyone knows firewalls are an essential first line of defense and critical to network security. So why do so many organizations ignore them? In today’s episode, C Spire Authority expert Zach Smith explains how to get the most out of a firewall and what new features are on the horizon.

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The future of business collaboration

Ask the AuthorITy - February 17, 2022 15:44 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Business collaboration is changing more quickly than you realize. It isn’t just about voice calls, chat and document editing anymore. The future looks like UCaaS solution integration with back-office systems and even virtual reality and augmented reality. Join C Spire Authority expert John Bergo...

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Ep # 31: How to Navigate the Maze of Private Network Choices? - with Michael Zeto, Boingo Wireless

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - February 09, 2022 22:00 - 43 minutes
In a short span of five years, private 4G and 5G networks have stirred much excitement. But do the outcomes justify the hype? Enterprises wrestle with choices between Do-It-Yourself, managed services, and public operator network slices. How do neutral hosts and system integrators help? What are ...

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Ep # 30: The Practical Approach to Embracing Autonomous 5G Networks - with Aaron Boasman-Patel, TM Forum

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - February 02, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes
AI Ops is a natural fit in the 5G era with software-defined networks that are increasingly programmable. Human supervision of 5G networks is a bit like trying to hop onto an electric train after it has left the station. AI-assisted automation is the holy grail for network managers rattled by a c...

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Five reasons cloud migrations fail—and how to avoid them

Ask the AuthorITy - February 02, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Moving to the cloud is smart – until it takes over a year to complete, goes way over budget or fails completely. In this episode, C Spire cloud expert Neil Larson discusses five common migration mistakes and how to avoid them, from failing to properly analyze apps to underestimating costs and no...

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Five Reasons Cloud Migrations Fail—and How to Avoid Them

Ask the AuthorITy - February 02, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Moving to the cloud is smart – until it takes over a year to complete, goes way over budget or fails completely. In this episode, C Spire cloud expert Neil Larson discusses five common migration mistakes and how to avoid them, from failing to properly analyze apps to underestimating costs and no...

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Your biggest security mistake? Skipping multi‑factor.

Ask the AuthorITy - January 19, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Highly effective multi‑factor authentication is an easy security win. So why aren't more organizations adopting it? C Spire Authority expert Jeff Kuespert explains why multi‑factor matters, the implementation process and steps to gaining executive buy‑in.

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When disaster recovery goes wrong

Ask the AuthorITy - January 05, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Think your disaster recovery plan is foolproof? Think again. In today’s episode, C Spire Authority expert Gary Nalley shares true stories of when catastrophe got the best of "well prepared" IT teams. We share tips for how to ensure your disaster recovery plan is effective and still relevant in t...

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Data center woes. Tales of the unexpected.

Ask the AuthorITy - December 22, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Let's say you have all the pieces for your new data center - cooling and generators and racks. You put it all together, and everything is humming nicely. What could go wrong? Well, everything. In this episode, C Spire Manager of Cloud Services Operations Greg Mathis shares examples of when corne...

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Ep # 29: How to Manage IoT Security in Private Networks - with Jimmy Jones, ZARIOT

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - December 21, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes
IoT is a lynchpin to digitizing smart manufacturing, smart cities, and many other industrial enterprises. However, its adoption is often plagued by security concerns. The 5G enhancements that support 1 million devices per square kilometer also increase the attack surface for cybercriminals. An e...

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Ep # 28: Is Distributed Edge the Catalyst for Private 5G Innovation? - with Michael Recchia, Red Hat

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - December 13, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes
The edge has become the playground for some of the most innovative technology companies launching specialized private 5G applications. Advancements like Open RAN, programmable networks, intent-based network slicing, and AI-driven automation are promising new level of efficiencies in processing h...

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What is data classification?

Ask the AuthorITy - December 08, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Data classification takes data storage to a whole new level by organizing data into categories based on file type, content and other metadata. In this episode, C Spire Authority engineer Jason Sikes explains how data classification works, helps organizations mitigate risk and manage data governa...

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Ep # 27: How to Avoid IoT Pitfalls in the 5G Era? - with Landon Garner, KORE Wireless

ALYNMENT - Private Networks Technology to Business Alignment for Enterprises - December 07, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes
The Internet of Things suffered several setbacks during its long hype cycle in coping with complex deployments. Having overcome the daunting challenges in the initial stages of IoT development, the industry is poised to take advantage of the massive deployment of IoT devices in the 5G era. Priva...

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The road to compliance

Ask the AuthorITy - December 01, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
As an organization’s cybersecurity risks increase, so do concerns around compliance. In today’s episode, C Spire Authority expert Robbie Morris talks about reducing attack surfaces, managing technical debt and how proper incident response helps IT teams meet compliance goals.

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Demystifying SD-WAN

Ask the AuthorITy - November 24, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
SD-WAN can be a powerful tool – if planned correctly. As many IT teams are discovering, SD-WAN can cause more problems than it fixes when not carefully engineered. In this episode, C Spire AuthorITy engineers Stefan Shurin and Jason Barbee discuss the perks, common misunderstandings, engineering...

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Smart IoT strategies

Ask the AuthorITy - November 17, 2021 06:01 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
When it comes to Internet of Things (IoT), the very core of your business is at stake. In this episode, C Spire AuthorITy engineers Jeremy Sanders and Jason Barbee discuss common pitfalls IT teams face and how to overcome them. Topics include strategically choosing the right IoT solution, device...

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Ransomware – here’s what you’re missing

Ask the AuthorITy - November 17, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
As the threat of ransomware grows at staggering speeds, our highly certified C Spire AuthorITy engineer Hal White exposes the key areas that IT teams are neglecting in their cybersecurity defense strategies. From dated firewalls, to the need for multi-factor authentication on, well, everything -...

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