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4 Reasons to Use a Local Managed Network Services Provider

Southern California Edison Blog

Enterprises trying to manage their own network often face challenges related to unreliable service, a lack of in-house expertise, and time-consuming maintenance. Local MNSPs can provide relief and reassurance that network needs are being met, from installation to monitoring. 4- Greater Network Reliability. 1- Cost Savings.

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3 Internet Solutions to Improve Network Uptime

Southern California Edison Blog

According to Gartner researcher, Andrew Lerner, the average cost of network downtime is approximately $300,000 an hour. Additional studies reveal that business characteristics, such as industry and risk tolerance, can move that number as low as $140,000 to as high as $540,000 per hour of network downtime. Dark Fiber.

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BUZZMEDIA Ties For Brand, Influence Research

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based content publisher BUZZMEDIA said this morning that it has tied with a research firm, to help mine its network of properties to help brands understand influencers and consumers. The company said it will debut the study in Q4. No details on the business arrangement between BUZZMEDIA and Translation LLC were announced.

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Recruitment Goal In Obama Precision Med Study: 1M in 3 or 4 Years

Xconomy

The Obama administration’s push to sign up one million Americans for a long-term health study will start in New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Tucson, AZ, top health officials said today. The VA is running its own long-term study with nearly half a million participants so far.).

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Patient Network Group Says Majority of Members Want To Keep Obamacare

Xconomy

patient networking group called PatientsLikeMe has dipped its toe in the waters of public opinion, asking its members what they think of the healthcare policy fight. Sally Okun, Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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7 Essential Steps From A Lone Entrepreneur To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Give and you will receive.

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6 Ways To Learn The Realities For Starting A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

The common term for this is networking, but I find that many aspiring entrepreneurs like to do all the talking about their latest new idea and fail to listen. Reserve some time each day for your favorite blogs and influencers, follow up with social networking and expand your personal contacts offline.

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