Fiber vs. Copper: A Modern Guide to Physical Connectivity
When it comes to designing or upgrading a network, one of the first questions IT teams face is whether to use copper or fiber cabling. The answer? It depends on distance, speed requirements, budget, and sometimes even what’s already in place. But understanding the strengths and limits of each...
Get the Puck Out: Stop Chasing AI and Start Leading it!
As we find ourselves in the throes of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, this analogy seems fitting. In hockey, the greats don’t chase the puck, they skate to where it’s going. The same applies to IT leaders navigating today’s AI landscape. Too many teams are being pulled into the AI conversation late,...
Mitel’s Financial Uncertainty: What It Means for Your Business
Mitel filing for bankruptcy (march 10th 2025) marks a significant moment in the communications industry. While the full impact of this development is still uncertain, it does raise important questions about the future of Mitel solutions, ongoing support, and long-term viability.
Unraveling the Internet: A Deep Dive into its Infrastructure
In a recent interview with Matrix Networks' Senior Network Engineer Brian Thompson, we asked him to explain how the Internet works. He provided an explanation on the intricacies of how the internet functions. This deep dive into the digital infrastructure is especially relevant for any tech...
Matrix Networks 40th Anniversary: From the Garage to the Forefront of Business Technology
This year is Matrix Networks 40th anniversary. To commemorate four decades of technological innovation and growth, we wanted to sit down with the founder, David Ness, whose vision and leadership were pivotal from the very beginning. Our interview with David was not only a look back at the...
The service is outstanding. Whenever I have an issue, concern or just need to discuss technology, the response is always timely and meets or exceeds expectations. I grew up in the same Telephony-based world as the Matrix folks and knew based on my experience that they would be a partner I not only could depend on but that they had my back around every technology turn. I have never been disappointed by my choice and the Trail Blazers organization has benefited from their commitment to excellence.
Matrix Networks is an amazing company to work with. I've had the pleasure to work with them on two major projects. I continue to work with them for two main reasons; their in-depth knowledge of connectivity and voice options and services, but mostly because of their integrity.
Their attention to detail and really finding out how our company operates speaks volumes to how they treat their clients. It saved a lot of time during meetings to have Matrix Networks participate and assist during the implementation of RingCentral. They completely understand our company and know the RingCentral solution inside and out, which helped bridge any gaps in communication that we would have seen otherwise. They understood our goals and are dedicated to helping us achieve them.
