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Update: Activo Calgary is Moving!
We are very pleased to announce that our Calgary Branch is moving to a new location as of today. Our new address is : Unit 12 2135 32 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 403-217-4115 Please be aware that this move only affects our Calgary Branch and all invoices are still...
IEEE 802.11ac: A Better Wireless LAN
Let’s face it, no matter the setting (business, institution, retail, manufacturing, etc), wireless has become a ubiquitous part of everyday life. Not only do your employees and customers expect Wi-Fi, but they expect it to be flawless. That can be tough when every...
The Bandwidth Blues & Diversity Planning | It’s Your Move | Part 2
The second installment in the 'It's Your Move' series is dedicated to bandwidth considerations. To recap, you're an office manager—the Decider—and you have to relocate your head office. Last week we explored phone considerations. Today's all about bandwidth. The...
Moving Considerations: Replacing Your Business Phone System | It’s Your Move | Part 1
Last month, we introduced the topic of technology considerations when moving or expanding your business. Today, we kick off a six-part blog series for Deciders on the different areas of technology that need consideration. Assume you’re changing office locations,...
Technology Considerations When Moving Your Business: Series
Companies often move locations because they are expanding or contracting their business. In both scenarios the technology they use to operate, such as phone systems and bandwidth requirements, may be affected. Other factors such as timing, new technology upgrades, and...
CommScope iPatch + Cisco Energywise
Energy consumption has become a fundamental concern for most businesses. In response to rising energy costs, government directives, and environmental concerns, businesses are focusing on understanding and controlling their energy usage. Many businesses are now seeking...
Activo’s First Annual Golf Tournament a Major Success
On June 27, we hosted our 1st Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament at Lionhead Golf and Country Club. The day started out with a little bit of rain, but by mid-morning, it cleared and we enjoyed a perfect day for golf. Highlights Our “Closest to the Pin”...
Activo and Cisco Premier Partnership Certification Announcement
Activo is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Cisco Premier Certified Partner. As a Cisco Premier Certified Partner, Activo will benefit from an increased level of support from Cisco, including access to best-in-class products and services, technical...
IPv6: How to get started
On June 6, World IPv6 Day participants, including Akamai, AT&T, Facebook and Google, turned IPv6 support on and left it on. However, a poll conducted by Information Week in May revealed that 38% of poll respondents have no plans to run IPv6 in the foreseeable...
Six Benefits of IPv6
In honour of World IPv6 Day on June 6, Information Week's Andrew Lientz outlined six additional reasons - aside from the obvious increase of IP addresses - to move from IPv4 and enable IPv6. They are: 1. More Efficient Routing IPv6 reduces the size of routing tables...
