Robert Hootselle

For the engineers who refuse to walk away until the answer is undeniable. Another capture. Another decode. Because the entire business counts on their precision. See how real-world traffic behaves when everything is under strain and uncover issues with full confidence, not guesswork. Watch these videos as a NETSCOUT expert maps the route straight to the root cause. https://bit.ly/3Ndq10w

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“We realized that internet architecture is not where it needs to be for an AI economy.” Lumen CTO Dave Ward couldn’t have said it better. Service providers need to rethink how they architect their networks for transporting huge AI workloads. With an AI-ready architecture, they can monetize AI networking while reducing costs, power consumption, and latency. https://lnkd.in/ggCnUtKX

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Reliable internet is critical for businesses and hybrid teams. 🖱️  That’s why Lumen Technologies is removing barriers to connectivity by expanding its Internet On-Demand service to +10M new business locations across the U.S.   Read more about #IoD: https://bit.ly/3J6FAoN

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Extreme Networks' State of Cloud Networking 2025 report reveals that IT leaders are overwhelmed by fragmented tools and demand integrated solutions. Download the full report to learn how #AI and platformization can future-proof your enterprise!

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Another day, another sales pitch?" The Real Cost of Vendor Fatigue in Telecom If you're an IT leader or telecom decision-maker, chances are your inbox is flooded daily with: “Quick 15-minute meeting?” “We can cut your costs in half!” “Just following up…” (for the 4th time this week) This sales noise isn't just annoying — it's draining valuable time and trust. The reality? Vendor fatigue is real, and it's reshaping how decision-makers view outreach. When every rep sounds the same, true value gets buried under the barrage. And clients start shutting doors before they’re even opened. So what’s the answer? Be a partner, not a pitch Focus on solving real pain points, not pushing features Earn conversations by leading with insights, not cold emails At Thomson Technologies, we hear it all the time: "You’re the first team that didn’t make me feel like just another target." The goal isn’t more meetings. It’s better relationships. How are you navigating vendor fatigue in 2025? Are you seeing smarter selling — or just more noise? #Telecom, #MSP, #ManagedServices, #Connectivity, #UnifiedCommunications, #NetworkSecurity #Innovation, #Technology, #CloudComputing, #5G, #IoT, #CyberSecurity, #AI, #EdgeComputing

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How resilient is your business? Watch our new executive video series featuring David White, VP of Security Engineering at Comcast, as he joins Comcast Business experts to unpack how AI is reshaping cybersecurity: https://lnkd.in/gKFbsQNm #enterprisesolutions #cybersecurity #EDR #MDR #AI #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

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#Cyberattackers are getting stealthier. They're increasingly "living off the land" by blending in with legitimate traffic and using native tools to evade detection. Our new article, leveraging insights from the 2025 Comcast Business Threat Report, explores how IT leaders can spot these subtle threats and strengthen defenses. Discover how: ✅Prolonged intrusions create gaps traditional endpoint and perimeter defenses can't see ✅Living off the land techniques often enable credential harvesting, lateral movement, and stealthy data exfiltration ✅Cross-layered behavioral analytics, network-based detection, and UTM insights help expose attacker movement across the full kill chain In today's landscape, visibility is your most powerful defense. Let's schedule time to discuss your enterprise's cybersecurity posture. Message me here. #enterprisesolutions #EDR #MDR #MSSP #threatdetection #managedsecurity #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

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