Helen Laidlaw

Helen Laidlaw

IT Systems Analyst
Helen Laidlaw is a tech expert specializing in IT security, networking, and development. Helen provides comprehensive insights into securing digital assets, crafting efficient software solutions, and optimizing network performance. Covering a wide variety of technical topics, she employs an accessible communication style, lending her content as an indispensable resource for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of modern technology.
What Killed America's Fourth Wireless Carrier?
Networking Technologies What Killed America's Fourth Wireless Carrier?

The year 2025 will be remembered in telecommunications history as the moment the ambitious, government-backed project to sustain a fourth national wireless competitor in the United States officially collapsed. Dish Network, once positioned as the disruptive force meant to preserve market balance,

Will Managed Services Solve Enterprise ZK Adoption?
Networking Operations Will Managed Services Solve Enterprise ZK Adoption?

The immense potential of blockchain technology to automate complex workflows and securely coordinate value across industries has long been a topic of boardroom discussions, yet its mainstream enterprise adoption has been persistently sluggish. This paradox stems not from a lack of interest, but

Trend Analysis: AI in Network Security
Security & Performance Trend Analysis: AI in Network Security

As Artificial Intelligence becomes the new battlefield, network security is undergoing a radical transformation where the line between attacker and defender is drawn by algorithms. Based on analysis from Omdia, AI is no longer a niche tool but a central, unifying theme shaping every domain of

MediaTek Redefines IoT With Smarter Edge AI
AI & Trends MediaTek Redefines IoT With Smarter Edge AI

The Internet of Things is undergoing a fundamental revolution, shifting away from its historical reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure and embracing a new era of on-device intelligence powered by the integration of Generative AI. This transformation is not merely an incremental upgrade but a

Federal 5G Push Aims to Override Local Authority
Networking Technologies Federal 5G Push Aims to Override Local Authority

A concerted federal initiative is now underway to dramatically accelerate the nationwide deployment of 5G and future wireless networks, creating a significant shift in power away from local communities. This aggressive campaign, advanced through both legislative and regulatory actions, seeks to

Securing Cisco Live With a 12-Hour Pop-Up SOC
Networking Operations Securing Cisco Live With a 12-Hour Pop-Up SOC

At a sprawling technology conference hosting thousands of attendees, the temporary network becomes a microcosm of the global internet—a dynamic, high-traffic environment teeming with both legitimate activity and significant cyber risk. The challenge of securing such an ephemeral digital ecosystem

UCaaS Solves the High Cost of Poor Communication
Security & Performance UCaaS Solves the High Cost of Poor Communication

In a business landscape where disconnected workflows and outdated technology can silently drain resources, we sat down with Matilda Bailey, a leading networking specialist focused on next-generation solutions. With companies losing ground due to communication friction, she sheds light on how a

What's Behind Arista's AI-Fueled Wi-Fi Surge?
Networking Technologies What's Behind Arista's AI-Fueled Wi-Fi Surge?

In a technology sector where modest gains are often celebrated, Arista Networks' recent financial performance has been nothing short of remarkable, with its shares surging an impressive 23.8% over the past year and dramatically outpacing the broader industry's 2.4% growth. This significant

Google Adds Palo Alto to Its Unified Security Program
Networking Operations Google Adds Palo Alto to Its Unified Security Program

In the ever-escalating landscape of cybersecurity threats, security operations centers are frequently overwhelmed by a deluge of alerts from a fragmented collection of siloed tools, making it nearly impossible to distinguish genuine threats from background noise. This operational complexity not

Can Your Business Afford to Delay the Switch Off?
Networking Operations Can Your Business Afford to Delay the Switch Off?

The United Kingdom is in the midst of a monumental technological shift, as the old copper-based Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is being permanently retired in favor of a modern, all-IP infrastructure. While the final deadline for this "Big Switch Off" has been moved to January 2027, this

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