With the majority of business conducted over the internet, most company leaders recognize the value of a 99.99% reliable fiber connection. But what other technology does a growing company need? For starters, a streamlined IT infrastructure, fewer capital expenses, and expertise support. And that means they need managed IT.

Next-level tech is coming to Birmingham with the return of Bytes & Bites, hosted by C Spire. The annual technology summit is expected to draw 600+ business and IT professionals for networking, leading-edge demonstrations, and lunch on May 4.

Dropped VoIP calls. Glitchy video meetings. Delays accessing your cloud data. When your internet is unreliable, so is everything else.

In our first myth-busting story, we set several cybersecurity misconceptions straight and began establishing that, contrary to popular belief, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) take IT security very seriously indeed.

Not all internet companies are the same. Most offer affordable, high-speed connectivity (or at least claim to). But only a few also layer in network management, scalability, and 24/7 support to further empower business growth. To help you choose the right provider for your organization, here are four questions to consider. 

Fiber-fast internet is critical for growing businesses. With speeds up to 300 times faster than traditional internet, fiber makes it easy to do business online and in the cloud. But speed is not the only important internet feature businesses need to consider. Here are three options that can spur growth and drive business continuity: