Common questions about the current chip shortage with up-to-date answers from Summit 360 By now, you’re probably already aware that manufacturers across several industries are feeling the pinch of a global computer chip shortage. Production delays and product availabilities are a temporary new normal for auto manufacturers, consumer electronics companies [...]
If you survey CTOs and CIOs about what keeps them up at night, data security would likely rank at the top. These leaders know the importance of protecting company data – especially when customer data is involved. If sensitive customer data is accidentally exposed, it has the potential to harm [...]
Longer new product lead times are causing more companies to explore alternative sales channels, including refurbished equipment. Not only are refurbished servers, storage, and networking equipment more readily available than new ones, but IT managers can also get more for their budget dollars. You may be unsure how to start [...]
Data security and legal compliance within the Information Technology space were once reserved for industries that dealt with particularly confidential information – like hospitals, banks, and insurance companies. But with a growing number of laws and regulations (as well as many regulating bodies), companies in every industry should invest the [...]
Companies of all sizes eventually need to dispose of IT equipment. This process called IT asset disposition or ITAD, can be complex and carry some inherent risk by its very nature. If you’re considering a DIY approach to the ITAD process, make sure you’re carefully thinking through each step [...]
Want to realize more value from your IT assets? Working with an IT asset partner to sell used equipment to is a solid choice, but some companies can have security concerns. The most important thing to remember is that you are in charge of the decision. Take your time to [...]
We know end users can take their IT equipment for granted – it’s not something on their minds, and they rarely think about it. Unfortunately, some companies manage their IT equipment in the same way. They set it and forget it – hoping their equipment runs forever and placing themselves [...]
Like with any partnership, when looking for an ITAD provider, also known as an IT Asset Disposition provider, the decision shouldn’t be made lightly. Especially because disposing of IT assets properly is critical. While you may have many options for ITAD providers, keep in mind that not all are created [...]
Network segmentation has long been used to separate networks into subnetworks, or segments, in order to improve performance and security. With the increased use of virtualization, software-defined networking, and software-defined data center technology, network segmentation has been taken a step further, and micro-segmentation has emerged. What Is Micro-segmentation? Network segmentation [...]
What happens when 36 people put their minds together and wish for perfect outdoor conditions? A rough weather day including both torrential downpour and scorching sunlight of course. The difference is, nothing was going to stop us from carrying out our Annual Summit Lawn Bowling Tournament this year. The gloves [...]
