--- title: Pine Cove Blog | Infrastructure description: Infrastructure | The Pine Cove blog is designed to provide your organization with relevant news and tips and tricks to improve your technology. --- - [MT Cybersecurity Report](http://www.pinecc.com/montana-cyber-security-report) - [Technology News & Blog](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog) - [Partners](http://www.pinecc.com/partners) - [Careers](http://www.pinecc.com/pine-cove-careers) [![Pine Cove Consulting](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/pcc_logo_lrg_color_transparent.png?width=576&height=288&name=pcc_logo_lrg_color_transparent.png "Pine Cove Consulting")](http://www.pinecc.com) - Solutions - [Cybersecurity](http://www.pinecc.com/cyber-security) - [Infrastructure](http://www.pinecc.com/infrastructure) - [Communication](http://www.pinecc.com/communication) - [Physical Security](http://www.pinecc.com/physicalsecurity) - [Student Safety](http://www.pinecc.com/student-safety) - [User Security](http://www.pinecc.com/user-security) - IT Services - [Budgeting/Sustainability Planning](http://www.pinecc.com/budgeting) - [Support Services](http://www.pinecc.com/support) - About Us - [History](http://www.pinecc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://www.pinecc.com/team) - [Community Involvement](http://www.pinecc.com/community) - [Case Studies](http://www.pinecc.com/casestudies) [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/164718/216a4af8-6258-4cec-943b-457d7f5f275e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/164718/216a4af8-6258-4cec-943b-457d7f5f275e) # **Pine Cove Consulting Blog** Follow the Pine Cove Consulting blog for the latest news, satire, and alerts regarding technology. ![Pine Cove Consulting Blog](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hubfs/2020%20Website%20Update/Blog/headersvg.svg) ![Pine Cove Consulting](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hubfs/2020%20Website%20Update/Homepage/co-hero-banner-back-image-10-EDIT.svg) [All topics](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Infrastructure [Communication](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/communication) [Business Technology](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/business-technology) Aug 29, 2023 3:00:19 PM [The Convergence of AI/ML/DL in Network Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-convergence-of-ai/ml/dl-in-network-infrastructure) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) A paradigm change in network infrastructure design, management, and optimization has resulted from the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-convergence-of-ai/ml/dl-in-network-infrastructure) Jul 31, 2023 10:17:44 AM [Uncovering The Hidden World of Shadow IT & How To Stop It](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/uncovering-the-hidden-world-of-shadow-it-how-to-stop-it) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) In the increasingly digital world of business, one phenomenon flies under the radars of many IT teams many radars: Shadow IT. It's the use of technology—software,... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/uncovering-the-hidden-world-of-shadow-it-how-to-stop-it) Jan 26, 2023 10:50:55 AM [Wi-Fi Hertz: Wi-Fi Frequencies Explained](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wi-fi-hertz-wi-fi-frequencies-explained) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) **What is Wi-Fi?** [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wi-fi-hertz-wi-fi-frequencies-explained) Aug 30, 2022 3:01:22 PM [What I Learned as a Not So Techy Person Installing IT Hardware](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-i-learned-as-a-not-so-techy-person-installing-it-hardware) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) Working for a technology company is funny when you aren't the techiest. As marketing director for Pine Cove Consulting, I dive into the latest and greatest... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-i-learned-as-a-not-so-techy-person-installing-it-hardware) Jun 21, 2022 2:10:19 PM [Why does restarting your computer fix a variety of issues?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-does-restarting-your-computer-fix-a-variety-of-issues) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) **Picture it:** It's the end of the day on Friday, and with only a few hours left until 5:00 PM, you are rushing to finish all your work on time. And then it happens...... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-does-restarting-your-computer-fix-a-variety-of-issues) Jun 14, 2022 2:30:00 PM [Alternatives to Personal Devices when Implementing 2FA](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-if-my-staff-doesnt-want-to-use-their-personal-device-for-2fa) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Many cyber insurance companies are starting to mandate organizations to use 2FA if they want to be covered. However, 2FA often relies on staff members using their... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-if-my-staff-doesnt-want-to-use-their-personal-device-for-2fa) Jun 6, 2022 8:18:10 AM [Cyber Liability Insurance & MFA](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/cyber-liability-insurance-mfa) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) # *Educational institutions face a severe problem: Upgrade their district's staff to multi-factor authentication (MFA) or face increased insurance premiums or even...* [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/cyber-liability-insurance-mfa) May 26, 2022 7:26:13 AM [Top 10 must-ask questions while evaluating cloud-managed networking vendors](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/top-10-must-ask-questions-while-evaluating-cloud-managed-networking-vendors) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) ### Q1: Does the solution reduce unplanned downtimes and expedite troubleshooting with precision by leveraging proactive monitoring and management powered by artificial... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/top-10-must-ask-questions-while-evaluating-cloud-managed-networking-vendors) Jun 9, 2021 12:05:51 PM [Three Pine Cove Employees Earn CWNA Status](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/three-pine-cove-employees-earn-cwna) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) To become a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), candidates have to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of wireless technology. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/three-pine-cove-employees-earn-cwna) Jan 11, 2021 11:19:41 AM [Wi-Fi's Biggest Upgrade is Here. Introducing Wi-Fi 6](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wi-fis-biggest-upgrade-is-here.-introducing-wi-fi-6) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) Regarded as the biggest Wi-Fi upgrade in more than 20 years, Wi-Fi 6 is gaining popularity and Wi-Fi 6 enabled devices are set to begin hitting the market in early... 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