Ed Fox

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Ed Fox is CTO of MetTel, where he is responsible for the planning, deployment, and operations of the company's broadband, data, and VoIP network infrastructure. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council. He has over 30 years of telecommunications and network experience managing massive organizational and customer growth at major telecommunications providers.

Articles by Ed Fox

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3G shutdown paves the way for 5G, but there’s a catch

Carriers are ushering in the end of perhaps the most widely used technology of the past 20 years, which presents some unforeseen challenges for businesses.

By Ed Fox March 9, 2022

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The next big thing in network security?

SASE has emerged as an effective way to address the shifting enterprise network perimeter by merging network and security services in one.

By Ed Fox November 15, 2021

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Beyond the hype: Preparing for 5G (if you need it at all)

Business leaders have been told that 5G will completely transform their business, but with all the hype, there is still a wide gap between expectation and actual experience. While the upside of 5G is great, the downside is in its misunderstanding and misalignment with business objectives. This blog post explores the gap between expectation and experience and how best to assess your organization’s needs for 5G before you blow your budget without realistic expectations for success.

By Ed Fox January 5, 2021

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Is AI really the answer?

When considering where AI can make an immediate impact on IT operations, one application stands head and shoulders above others: hyperscale automation with intelligence.

By Ed Fox December 9, 2020