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The Key to Understanding How Bandwidth Works
The Internet is a staple in most offices around the world, and you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t rely on it in some fashion. A big part of seeing success with the Internet depends on your bandwidth, as well as your network’s capacity to reach the capabilities of your Internet service provider. Today, we want to break down what bandwidth is, as well as how you can make the most of your Internet package.What Is Bandwidth?Bandwidth measures how much volume of information per unit of time that your network can transmit. The more bandwidth you have, the faster your connection, which me
The Internet is a staple in most offices around the world, and you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t rely on it in some fashion. A big part of seeing success with the Internet depends on your bandwidth, as well as your network’s capacity to reach the capabilities of your Internet service provider. Today, we want to break down what bandwidth is, as well as how you can make the most of your Internet package.What Is Bandwidth?Bandwidth measures how much volume of information per unit of time that your network can transmit. The more bandwidth you have, the faster your connection, which means more data can be transferred. Bandwidth is measured in seconds, so you might see some ISPs use language like megabits per second (Mbps or Mb/s).An important distinction to make, however, is that Megabytes, or MB, does not measure bandwidth. If you see a connection advertised as 15 MB/s, that number is actually much lower (1.875 Mbps), since there are only eight bits in a byte. If all that sounds confusing, that’s because it is, and suffice to say that you should always look for the Mbps of an advertised connection rather than MB if you can find it.The good news: most ISPs will advertise their Internet packages at a megabit value. Even still, this isn’t a reliable way to know how much bandwidth you can expect from your connection, as there are several factors that can contribute to how much actual bandwidth you have—variables like your physical location, the location of your ISP’s data centers, your networking hardware and whether you’re on a wired or wireless connection, etc. To see how fast your connection is, you’ll need to use a speed tester; there are plenty on the Internet, including one built right into Google, but we like to recommend the one at speedtest.net.A Practical Explanation of BandwidthBandwidth can be compared to plumbing in a lot of ways. Think of your data as water flowing through a pipe. It can only send so much at a time. If you want to send more water through, you’ll need a bigger pipe so more water can pass through at once.Most users who only take advantage of simple applications and a web browser probably don’t need too much bandwidth, but bandwidth can get dicey when you add in streaming media or accessing resource-intensive cloud-based resources. Especially for SMBs, you might find that a lower bandwidth is just not cutting it, and that’s to be expected. We always recommend that you look into enterprise-grade bandwidth options whenever possible so your options aren’t so limited.If your bandwidth is already high enough as is, and you want to upgrade the speed of your network, you have a couple of options available. You might look into purchasing a new router, changing the location of that router, switching from a wireless connection to a wired connection, and so on. Keep in mind there is only so much blood you can squeeze from this stone, and in many cases, you’ll have to upgrade with your ISP (or find a different provider) to increase your network speeds.If your business needs to make adjustments to its network, bandwidth, or networking hardware, you can count on Argentum IT to provide the necessary expertise and support. Learn more by calling us today at (502) 473-6407.
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Identity-Based Attacks: Why Passwords Are No Longer Enough in Cybersecurity
Just think about it. How many passwords do you have right now? Email, bank, work apps, social media, shopping sites, and many other platforms. Most people reuse the same one or two passwords across all of them. Hackers know this. And they are counting on it. A company can have strong firewalls and still get
Just think about it. How many passwords do you have right now? Email, bank, work apps, social media, shopping sites, and many other platforms. Most people reuse the same one or two passwords across all of them. Hackers know this. And they are counting on it. A company can have strong firewalls and still get
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How Healthcare IT Solutions are Revolutionizing Healthcare
Healthcare IT solutions are transforming the industry by improving patient care, streamlining operations, and enabling real-time data access across connected systems. From smart medical devices and cloud-based platforms to integrated apps and analytics tools, modern technology allows providers to deliver faster diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and better coordination between care teams. These advancements are reshaping how healthcare organizations manage information, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes in an increasingly digital and connected environment.
Healthcare IT solutions are transforming the industry by improving patient care, streamlining operations, and enabling real-time data access across connected systems. From smart medical devices and cloud-based platforms to integrated apps and analytics tools, modern technology allows providers to deliver faster diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and better coordination between care teams. These advancements are reshaping how healthcare organizations manage information, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes in an increasingly digital and connected environment.
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Why In-House Compliance Programs Fail in 2026
Running an in-house compliance program sounds like the safest path to regulatory control. You have direct oversight, institutional knowledge, and a dedicated team answering to your leadership. Yet many mid-market IT and security leaders are discovering that building compliance internally creates gaps that undermine the very security posture they’re trying to protect. Corsica Technologies helps
Running an in-house compliance program sounds like the safest path to regulatory control. You have direct oversight, institutional knowledge, and a dedicated team answering to your leadership. Yet many mid-market IT and security leaders are discovering that building compliance internally creates gaps that undermine the very security posture they’re trying to protect. Corsica Technologies helps
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Automated Licensing Audit: Stop Paying Hosted VoIP Fees for Ex-Employees and Dead Extensions
Learn how automated IT audits can catch license creep, shut down dead extensions, and keep tools from draining your budget month after month.
Learn how automated IT audits can catch license creep, shut down dead extensions, and keep tools from draining your budget month after month.
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How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in Orlando?
If you want the quick answer, most Orlando small and mid sized businesses should expect managed IT services to cost about $125 to $200 per user, per month for standard fully managed support. A small company with around 10 employees may spend $1,000 to $3,000 per month, a 25-person business often lands around $3,000 to
If you want the quick answer, most Orlando small and mid sized businesses should expect managed IT services to cost about $125 to $200 per user, per month for standard fully managed support. A small company with around 10 employees may spend $1,000 to $3,000 per month, a 25-person business often lands around $3,000 to
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How IT Services Help Your Team Succeed
The right IT services don’t just keep your network running. They change what your people can do on a Tuesday morning. They change whether a new hire feels competent on day three or day thirty. They change whether your best salesperson spends her afternoon closing deals or waiting on hold with a help desk that
The right IT services don’t just keep your network running. They change what your people can do on a Tuesday morning. They change whether a new hire feels competent on day three or day thirty. They change whether your best salesperson spends her afternoon closing deals or waiting on hold with a help desk that
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AI Security for Business Leaders: Why This Risk Starts at the Top
Artificial intelligence is no longer something businesses are simply “watching.” It is already showing up in daily work: In each
Artificial intelligence is no longer something businesses are simply “watching.” It is already showing up in daily work: In each
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How The ITeam Helps You Use Agentic AI Safely
Agentic AI has the potential to create value across many industries, but only if it is deployed with caution.
Agentic AI has the potential to create value across many industries, but only if it is deployed with caution.
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Cybersecurity Pricing Guide: Costs, Benefits, and How toChoose the Best Cybersecurity Company in 2026
Cybersecurity is no longer optional for modern businesses. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and regulatory requirements continue to evolve, organizations of all sizes are investing in cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive data, maintain business continuity, and reduce financial risk. One of the most common questions business leaders ask is: “How much does cybersecurity cost?”Unfortunately, there
Cybersecurity is no longer optional for modern businesses. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and regulatory requirements continue to evolve, organizations of all sizes are investing in cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive data, maintain business continuity, and reduce financial risk. One of the most common questions business leaders ask is: “How much does cybersecurity cost?”Unfortunately, there
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What is Shadow AI and How To Detect It
Key Takeaways Shadow AI—the use of AI tools without IT approval—is already present in most organizations, with only 22% of American workers using exclusively employer-provided AI tools, according to IBM. Employees turn to unauthorized AI primarily because enterprise-provided tools don't meet their productivity needs, not out of malicious intent. According to IBM's 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, shadow AI adds an average of $670,000 to breach costs, with 97% of AI-related breaches occurring in organizations that lacked proper access controls. Detecting shadow AI requires layered m
Key Takeaways Shadow AI—the use of AI tools without IT approval—is already present in most organizations, with only 22% of American workers using exclusively employer-provided AI tools, according to IBM. Employees turn to unauthorized AI primarily because enterprise-provided tools don't meet their productivity needs, not out of malicious intent. According to IBM's 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, shadow AI adds an average of $670,000 to breach costs, with 97% of AI-related breaches occurring in organizations that lacked proper access controls. Detecting shadow AI requires layered monitoring: network traffic analysis, browser-level auditing, and identity signal correlation, capabilities that align directly with managed IT and cybersecurity services. Detection alone isn't enough. Organizations need governance frameworks backed by policy, enforcement, and continuous auditing to close the gap between AI adoption and AI oversight. Your team is using AI every single day. Some of those tools went through IT review. Most did not.
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