Coffee Shop Networking Does Not Mean Your Enterprise Becomes a Coffee Shop
The phrase “coffee shop networking” has started appearing more often in enterprise networking discussions over the past year or so since Gartner first used the term in August 2024. At first glance, it sounds simplistic, almost dismissive of the complexity that exists in large enterprise environments.
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Join Digital Expands Asia-Pacific Footprint with Connex Partnership
CAMPBELL, CA, February 23, 2026 / PRNewswire/ - Join™, a leading provider of secure agentic networking solutions, today announced a new distribution partnership with Connex Information Technologies, a global value-added IT distributor.
WiFi 7 Security Features: What You Need to Know
WiFi 7 introduces a suite of advanced security features, including mandatory WPA3 encryption, Enhanced Open (OWE) for secure public access, Protected Management Frames (PMF) for safeguarding control traffic, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) with per-band encryption.
Join Digital Recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
Join is well-positioned to deliver “lights out” network operations and rich geospatial and IEQ analytics
What is Network as a Service (NaaS)?
Network as a Service, in general terms, is a network solution that enables an organization to purchase their network as a consumption-based subscription service. It is typically highly flexible and scalable, allowing organizations to easily modify their network capabilities based on demand or business requirements.
What is WiFi 7: What to Know About the Next Generation of Wireless
WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) is the next evolution of WiFi, offering significantly faster speeds, lower latency, and better performance in high-density environments.
Availability of WiFi 7 for the Enterprise
Revolutionary NaaS offering now includes next-generation wireless connectivity for both existing networks and new-build environments
5 Key Takeaways from the Gartner IOCS Event
The Join team had the opportunity to exhibit at and attend the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference in early December in Las Vegas. Overall, we came away from the conference energized and grateful for time well-spent.
The Power of AI in Network Security: Identifying and Responding to Threats in Real-Time
Today’s network security teams face many challenges – sophisticated hackers, large attack surfaces, and increasing infrastructure complexity – all of which can hinder the ability to manage user access, safeguard data, and quickly respond to security threats.