IP Network Infrastructure Blogs and News
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New Area Codes to Come to Ontario Over the Next Year
Over the next year new area codes will be coming to Ontario, Québec, Manitoba and British Columbia, Canada. Changes will be to the current numbers below: 819 area code in Québec 204 area code in Manitoba 905 area code in Ontario 289 area code in Ontario 416 area code...
Activo Achieves “Expert” Tier with Corning LANscape Network of Preferred Installers
Activo is proud to announce that we are now an "Expert" with Corning LANscape Network of Preferred Installer (NPI) for the 2012 program. A step-by-step well-rounded solution for the increasingly complex optical networks is a much better solution to individual...
Abandoned Cables and the Risks They Bring
Commonly hidden in ceiling plenum spaces is data cabling that is hazardous and could become a lethal threat in the event of a fire. In most cases, new cabling is routinely added on top of old cabling in order to quickly solve networking problems, resulting in what is...
Is AT&T Planning to Change the Way They Bill For Data Usage?
AT&T is looking for new ways to increase revenue from their smartphone, tablet and other bandwidth hogging device users. Because there is a of a lack of uniformity with wireless networks and a growing popularity for bandwidth-consuming mobile applications (Apps),...
Gain Control While Satisfying User Demand and Avoiding BYOD Madness
Activo recently partnered up with Meru Networks on a large project for Columbia College to install a comprehensive wireless network with approx 150 access points. We have completed installation on both teaching campuses Ainsliewood and Maple Hall and are in the...
IP Access Control Systems and Solutions
A new world of opportunity is emerging with internet protocol (IP) access control systems combined with IP camera systems. IP Access Control An IP access controller is an security device used to identify a set list of users entering and exiting specific controlled...
Industry Applications of IP-Based Video, Access Control and Business Intelligence Systems
Retail Improve customer experience and reduce theft with IP video and access control. You can analyze customer traffic, set up alerts and remotely monitor customer behavior to make better merchandising, staffing and layout decisions. IP devices are easily integrated...
Activo’s New Design and Experience
Activo wants to make sure your experience with us is as great and informative as it can be. In that spirit, we would like to introduce you to the new Activo website and blog. All the great resources Activo has offered in the past are still here, we have just made it...
What is an IP- Based Camera and Video System?
There are many benefits to having an IP based video network Set-up costs and equipment are now available at competitive rates allowing companies to have a comprehensive security package which includes cost-effective installation, remote video monitoring, improved...
Slash Phone Costs with the Power of SIP Trunks
With a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunk system, companies can instantly reduce communication costs by up to 40% in comparison to a traditional communication plan. By combining data and voice traffic onto one network using existing bandwidth to its maximum...
