Tech + Tequila
No Internet. No Business? The Backup Plan Every Business Needs
What happens when your business internet goes down? Not just the Wi-Fi. Your phones stop working. Your cloud applications become inaccessible. Payments can’t process. Your team can’t work. And customers may not be able to reach you. In this episode of Tech + Tequila, Kat Lopez-Shelby, founder of Shelby Technology Solutions and your Techie Chica, sits down with Josh Dickinson of Helixcore to talk about business internet, backup connectivity, network redundancy, SD-WAN, SASE, cybersecurity, and what businesses can do to stay connected when their primary internet connection fails. Because internet connectivity isn’t just an IT issue anymore, it’s a business continuity issue. Kat and Josh break down the different connectivity options available to businesses, including fiber internet, fixed wireless, 4G/5G, satellite and backup internet solutions, and explain why simply having two internet connections doesn’t necessarily mean your business has true redundancy. They also dive into SD-WAN and automatic failover, how connectivity and cybersecurity are becoming increasingly connected, and why businesses with multiple locations, cloud applications, VoIP phones, payment systems, and other mission-critical technology need to think differently about their network strategy. You’ll learn: • Why every business should have a backup internet and business continuity plan • The difference between fiber, fixed wireless, 4G/5G, and satellite connectivity • How SD-WAN and automatic failover help keep businesses connected • Why two internet connections don’t always equal true network redundancy • How connectivity impacts VoIP, cloud applications, payments, and customer experience • Where SASE and cybersecurity fit into today’s network strategy • Why simplifying vendors and having one point of accountability can make technology easier to manage • The questions business owners should be asking before their internet goes down Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, IT leader, operations professional, multi-location business, or business decision-maker, this episode will help you think differently about the technology keeping your business connected. And because this is Tech + Tequila, we’re making all of it make sense without drowning you in tech jargon—and having a little tequila along the way.Because when your internet goes down, your business shouldn’t have to. Learn more about Shelby Technology Solutions: https://shelbyts.com Learn more about Helixcore: https://helixcore.net Follow Tech + Tequila for conversations about AI for business, cybersecurity, business internet, cloud technology, connectivity, automation, SD-WAN, and technology strategy made simple. Tech made simple, con corazón.
