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Edgeium celebrates being named to the Inc. 5000

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Edgeium Ranks Among the Fastest-Growing Companies on the Inc. 5000

Eric Sommers: 08.18.2024

Edgeium is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 2840 among the fastest-growing private companies in America. This...

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Unlocking the Full Potential of IT Asset Recovery

Eric Sommers: 04.15.2024

In today’s fast-paced IT landscape, managing the lifecycle of your hardware is as crucial as the technology itself. IT Asset Recovery stands out as a...

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Cisco IOS Updates Without SMARTnet

Eric Sommers: 05.23.2023

Did you know that IOS updates are available from Cisco and DO NOT always require a SMARTnet contract?

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Is buying the latest technology worth it?

Eric Sommers: 05.04.2023

Let's recap. Why buy used? Cost savings, fast delivery, reliable hardware along with a better warranty and less expensive support. The newest...

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Catalyst 9300s Explained

Eric Sommers: 04.18.2023

Cisco has managed to blow our minds with switch options so I am going to try and simplify what the 9300 options are and how they compare. There are...

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Do you suffer from CINO?!?

Eric Sommers: 04.04.2023

Do you suffer from CINO?

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New mGig more of a “meh” gig?

Eric Sommers: 03.07.2023

Is the new mGig feature more of a “meh” gig?

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5 ways to deal with the network equipment shortage

Donaldo Lopez: 07.12.2022

Are you having trouble finding essential network equipment? You're not alone. The factors contributing to longer lead times are multi-faceted, and so...

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We need microchips. Are You Prepared for a One-year Pause?

Eric Sommers: 01.25.2022

Or, Can you afford to be? It may sound like an exaggeration, but Cisco 9200Ls were quoted to a client at 434 days lead time this week. That’s Easter...

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PANIC! At the Cisco

Eric Sommers: 10.20.2021

Unfortunately, high hopes won’t get you very far if you’re trying to purchase and install new Cisco before year end. Lead times continue to grow and...

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