The LED lighting market, near 40 percent saturation as of this writing, is expected to reach 61 percent by 2020. That means 61 percent of all lighting is expected to be LED right when the Internet of Things (IoT) hits its 20 billion connected device milestone. Gartner reports we’re at roughly 11.2 billion now. It […]
Let’s not kid ourselves. Wifi is awesome. No matter how big an ethernet buff you are, the convenience of wifi connectivity is hard to beat. You can stream, talk, and check email from your laptop or tablet anywhere within the range of a wireless access point. All that being said, wired ethernet can still give […]
As part and parcel of providing exceptional support, and developing compelling technology, we’ve needed to attract and retain top network and IT talent. This week, we wanted to take time to share some detailed insights from one of our outstanding analysts that’s helped to raise the bar for our whole team time and time again. […]
Ethernet engineers have complicated work. Upgrading equipment, meeting budgets and deadlines, and ensuring maximum uptime all land in their wheelhouse. But if you could summarize the primary problem (and solution) in one word, it would be speed. There’s no question that since 1985, there’s been a lot of progress made when it comes to network […]
Over the past 10 years you’ve probably heard a lot of banter about Bitcoin. If you’re the curious type, I’m sure you’ve already done a deep dive on how it all works. But for the uninitiated, it can actually still be quite confusing. This despite how much information is freely available today. So just what […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that much of the South Eastern seaboard was recently devastated by Hurricane Irma. While we all wish we could live in a world without natural disasters like these, we have to plan for their eventual occurrence. Being prepared and having the infrastructure in place to […]
Since our January 2017 article, Autonomous Cars Are Reshaping the Way America Does Automotives, a lot has happened. We here at Versatek, have been following the developments carefully, especially since we’re playing a participatory role in a few exciting pilot projects with automakers. Though still in its early stages, the autonomous car industry may be […]
For decades, when we’ve imagined an optimal IT operation, we envision wall after wall of pristine servers. The system admin is holding a clipboard and except for the hum of these trusty servers, all is silent. Businesses that wanted proper data security and redundancies often had to invest in their own facilities to house these […]
Imagine signs at the DMV that look like large screen TVs. The programs aired are aimed solely at helping you (and every other unfortunate stuck in the waiting room) to pass the time. The screen not only shows who’s number will be called next, but it’s also giving you updates on the local sports news, […]
WiFi is excellent. We all love it. But underneath any good wireless network, lies some serious cabling. The question is, which will be better for any given scenario? Fiber or copper? Ethernet has certainly been in the news lately. From applications of LED lighting to advanced IP camera technology, there are no shortage of applications […]