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The CIO’s Platform for Next-Generation Technology Decision Making

 

 

 

CIO’s and Tech Leaders who regularly use Pathfinder see a significant cost and time savings.

We are a member based technology cooperative that not only helps you save on IT Costs, we help take the complexity out of procurement.  When you contact us, we work in your best interest to take the complexity out of the IT purchasing process.  Please review the video below to understand how we work for you.

How We are Different

Our extensive supplier relationships provide you with access to the industry’s leading solutions.  We aggressively research, interview and on-board leading-edge vendors that feature the solutions that will meet the challenging demands of our member customers.  

Cloud

In a cloud computing architecture, data is gathered and processed in a centralized location—typically a data center— and perform large-scale data analysis with incomparable processing and storage potential. Only authorized users can access the data and applications, and they can do so anytime and from anywhere.

Edge computing is how devices along the edge of the network manage the data they produce; it can also more widely refer to the concept of pushing both processing and data storage closer to the data’s point of origin providing additional storage and processing points in the network, and improving speed by further reducing the bandwidth strain on the network.

Looking to partner with a cloud distributor? TBI’s focus on emerging technologies, such as cloud and edge compute, IaaS, IPaaS, CaaS, UCaaS, SD-Wan, etc. allows our partners access to technical experts in cloud architecture and cloud migration strategies as well as a large portfolio of technology providers.

Contact Center as a Service

CCaaS

Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) is a cloud-based customer experience solution that allows organizations to leverage a contact center provider’s software. CCaaS (a SaaS-based model) enables businesses to only implement the features they need as well as to remain agile in scaling up or down, based on business needs.

Businesses that implement CCaaS solutions see benefits such as availability to the consumer across all touchpoints, record/review calls for quality and/or training purposes, reduced IT headcount and seamless interdepartmental access for customers.

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Unified Communications as a Service, CaaS, UCaaS, is the delivery of communications and collaboration applications and services through a third-party provider over an IP network, usually the public Internet. In the beginning, UCaaS was synonymous with hosted voice services and seen almost exclusively as a replacement for traditional phone services. However, UCaaS has since became an umbrella term for a suite of business communication solutions: phone, email, voicemail, messaging 

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Cybersecurity risks grow and evolve every day, driving businesses of all sizes to need stronger, more effective security solutions.

70% of cybersecurity professionals believe preventing attacks from penetrating their networks would improve their cybersecurity posture and reduce the cost of an attack (Ponenom Institute)

60% of organizations are predicted to invest in multiple data security tools during this year (Gartner).

Security Products & Solutions

Prepare

Prepare

 

Defend

Defend

 

Recover

Recover

 

Section PREPARE 2

 

Security and Risk Audits and Assessments

Incident Response Plans

Managed Firewalls

Physical Security Systems

Intrusion Detection Services (IDS)

Endpoint Security

Mobile Security

Email Security

Identity Access Management (IAM)

Security Events Monitoring (SEM)

Security Information and Events Monitoring (SIEM)

Adversarial Testing

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Scanning

DDoS and TDoS

Content Filtration

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Dark Web Threat Management

Software-Defined Perimeter

Application and Data Security


Defend

 

Managed SOC

 

Threat Intelligence

 

Threat/Breach Mitigation

 


Section RECOVER 2

 

Root-Cause Analysis

 

Professional Services

 

Incident Response

SD‐WAN uses software and cloud‐based technologies to simplify delivery of WAN services to remote locations. SD‐WAN enables IT and business managers to deploy Internet‐based connectivity (with its benefits of ubiquity, high bandwidth and low cost) easily, quickly and with quality, reliability and security.

What that really means:

  • Traffic prioritization down to the application level
  • Improved reliability through link aggregation and instant failover using packet steering
  • Rapid deployment of new sites with the ability to replicate existing locations
  • Provisioning streamlined through the orchestration layer (central management)
  • Increased visibility into the network performance and analytics
  • Security by encrypting the traffic on public or private networks
  • Option to utilize more cost-effective back-up networks and forego costly fiber builds

SD-WAN purchased by a steel manufacturer.

Customer

Customer

A large steel processing company with three locations in the Midwest. It is one of the leading processors and distributors of value-added, flat-rolled steel, and tin-plate steel.

Problem

Problem

Three locations and a data center were hosting mission-critical software and the need for network flexibility was growing. The current environment was expensive and no longer provided the performance the company needed.

Solution

Solution

A solution for cloud-managed voice, data and internet access was purchased, as well as enhanced-use, dual-carrier circuits at each site. SD-WAN was layered on top.

Result

Result

Balanced traffic across both circuits, prioritization to the IBM environment in its data center, reliable failover, and simplified billing.

Read the whole case study.

Learn more about SD-WAN in today’s marketplace.

The Evolution of Cisco SD-WAN

The Evolution of Cisco SD-WAN

The SD-WAN landscape quickly evolved with several major players under the Cisco umbrella, see what is on the horizon.

Read the whole article.

Cisco IWAN for <br>Private Equity Co

Cisco IWAN for
Private Equity Co

TBI and partner satisfied the needs of a private equity firm with MPLS and SD-WAN for
more than $500K TCV.

Read the whole case study.

SD-WAN for a Healthcare Co

SD-WAN for a Healthcare Co

TBI and partner implemented DIA, voice, back-up over broadband and SD-WAN at 5 offices for a medical practice.

Read the whole case study.

Eliminate the hassle of managing and closely monitoring telecommunication expenses. Expense management solutions offer important and useful tools to easily monitor telecommunication expenses for voice, data and managed services.

A few benefits to expense management

  • Visibility into all telecommunication spends
  • Eliminate errors or unauthorized charges by closely monitoring billing
  • Improve business operations by using employee time more efficiently
  • Increase accuracy in expense tracking, reporting and budgeting
  • Avoid late fees and penalties for overlooked invoices
  • Assess usage to adequately handle volume while managing costs

Products & Services

  1. Audit/Recovery Services
  2. Mobility Management
  3. RFP Management and Sourcing
  4. Telecom Expense Management
  5. Telecom Inventory
  6. Telecom Sourcing
 

Give your customers the reliable voice services needed to stay connected. Whether looking for traditional phone, hosted voice or more advanced solutions, our providers offer cost-effective and scalable services to maintain vital business communications.

A few benefits to selecting the right voice service

  • Control costs with flat-fees, bundled solutions and flexible usage-based billing
  • Keep employees and customers connected with reliable voice, anywhere
  • Support multiple devices at multiple locations – office, home or on the go
  • Combine voice and data onto one network
  • Support conferencing and collaboration with internal teams and clients

Products & Services

Conferencing and
Collaboration

 

Contact Centers
(Enterprise, Help Desk)

 

Hosted PBX

 

Hosted VoIP

 

Local Voice
Services

 

Long Distance
and Toll-Free

 

SIP Services

 

Wireless

Connect your remote workforce with mobile devices to maintain business continuity, even out of the office.

Products & Services
 

4G LTE/5G Fixed Wireless

Cellular Service

Mobile Security

Managed Mobility

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Mobile Expense Management (MEM)

Wireless Expense Management (WEM)

Solutions to Sell with Mobility

IoT

IoT

 
AI

AI

 
Fleet Management

Fleet Management

 
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

 
Edge Computing

Edge Computing

Connect customers with the flexible and scalable network services needed to support their business. Whether a few miles away or across the country, our providers help your customers stay in sync. Find the most reliable and secure network services available from the most reputable providers.

A few benefits to network solutions that manage large amounts of data

  • Monitor and prioritize network traffic through quality of service (QoS) controls
  • Quickly scale bandwidth in real-time to meet business and application demands
  • Connect separate network structures together across great distances
  • Enhance speed and reliability through a private network connection
  • Bypass public Internet traffic and securely transfer data

Products & Services

Cloud Connect

 

DIA

 

Global WAN

 

Managed Data

 

MPLS

 

Private Line Services

 

VPLS

 

Give customers peace of mind knowing their IT services are being managed by expert providers. Help customers spend less time on everyday IT tasks and more time focused on their business. Customers with limited IT staff who want to improve efficiencies and reduce hardware costs can choose from best-in-class managed service providers.

A few benefits to managed services

 
  • Lower in-house IT expenses
  • Quick and easy installation of IT software with greater uptime
  • Increased business productivity with less time wasted on IT issues
  • Greater level of support with remote monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Flexible storage solutions to acclimate to business needs

Products & Services

  1. Data and

    Analytics

  2. Disaster Recovery

  3. Hosted Email and Operating

  4. Infrastructure and Application

  5. IT/Help Desk

  6. Office and Enterprise

  7. Remote Network Monitoring and Management

  8. Security

  9. Servers

  10. Storage and Backup

  11. Systems Hosting

  12. WiFi and Mobility

Business moves fast and your customers depend on reliable Internet. Offer high speed DSL, fiber or satellite services for small businesses or large enterprises. Connect customers with flexible solutions for more control and management of Internet costs.

A few benefits to high performing Internet for business

 
  • Flexible bandwidth to adjust based on applications and traffic
  • Reliable Internet connection with dependable uptimes, latencies and packet delivery
  • Faster page-loading and website response times
  • Private and secure connections to protect sensitive information
  • Cost-savings solutions pending usage and bundled options

Products & Services

  1. CableDSL
  2. Fiber
  3. Global
  4. Internet
  5. Satellite
  6. WiMAX/
  7. Microwave