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Verizon refuses to repair copper infrastructure, still set on forcing fiber conversion

Leaked documents point to Verizon's deliberate campaign to shove home customers off copper networks and into fiber deployments, whether they're interested in using those services or not.

Three privacy tools that block your Internet provider from tracking you

It’s on. Recently, the United States Senate saw fit to allow Internet Service Providers to sell your web browsing history and other data to third parties. The action has yet to pass the House, but if it does, it means anyone concerned about privacy will have to protect themselves against over zealous data collection from their ISP<br>Some privacy-conscious folks are already doing that—but many aren’t. If you want to keep your ISP from looking over your shoulder for data to sell to…

Personal Business While on the Clock: How Much Is Too Much?

Check your email at work every now and again? Take a personal call when you need to? Or are you running your own side business with the company phone? Aye, there's the rub.

How NCR and Opus migrated NCR Authentic Cards to Google Cloud

Building cloud-based architecture<br>Migrating a card issuing system is a task that requires careful planning with a myriad of elements to be considered<br>Management of external APIs that are accessible by users including NCR's systems, customers, and partners and the need to control how workloads connect regionally and globally<br>Routing branch and front office operations<br>A robust, reliable backend to handle a high volume of transactions…

Uptime Important When Selecting A Cloud Telephone Service Provider

Read why your business should expect 99.999% uptime from the cloud telephone service provider to guarantee reliability and continuity for your communications.

Is NFV Just for Communications Service Providers?

Just because it's easy to see why many people associate NFV strictly with CSPs, doesn't mean it's true. Find out if NFV is just for CSPs:

Need Cloud Communications Services? Talk to Your Telco

Competition to deliver great cloud experiences will be fierce, and that's good news for enterprises.

Are You Paying Too Much for Unified Communications Services?

Discover the rights UCaaS customers have to transparent billing, and why you may be paying for more value than you're receiving.

Build rich communication experiences at scale with Azure Communication Services

In this remote-first world, businesses are looking to quickly adapt to customers’ needs and connect with them through engaging communication experiences. Building new communication solutions or integrating them into existing applications can be complex and time-consuming. Often requiring consi...

Why security teams should look for SaaS options from their 5G communications service providers  

SaaS options offer companies the flexibility they’ll need when making the transition to 5G.

Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving

Not being nearby for emergencies and even just daily tasks can make you feel like you can provide all your aging parent needs to stay in his home as he ages.

Szuhaj: The Pros of Long-Distance

Don’t get me wrong. Long-distance relationships have a lot of drawbacks. The lack of physical proximity, the financial strain of seeing each other and the enormous amount of trust required can and often do challenge the health of long-distance relationships.

How to cope with long-distance relationships

Irungu says they visit each other quarterly while alternating.

Tips for Long-Distance Apartment Searches

Moving cross-country can be stressful, particularly when you don’t know much about the city where you’re moving. However, a few simple steps can help ensure that your search is successful.

Is long-distance running good for the heart?

As you can tell by all those 26.2-mile bumper stickers popping up around the country, the popularity of marathons and long-distance running continues to grow. But so has the

Can A Long Distance Marriage Work?

Long-Distance Running Breathing Techniques

As a long-distance runner, you strive to be economical in your movements, from arm swing to stride rate and length. You also gain economy and control via breathing. Breathing efficiently brings in more oxygen for your body to use each minute. Taking deep breaths rather than quick breaths is the key to an effective breathing technique.

Building a Long-Distance Caregiving Network

Around 5 to 7 million Americans are long-distance caregivers. Though you may have an in-home care provider, it’s also a good idea to build a long-distance caregiving network of local family and friends who can watch out for your parent or senior loved one. Read more. Read more about how to build a long-distance caregiving network.