VNET Tech Insights - Issue 1 - Lock-in Microsoft 365 Pricing, Cable vs. Fiber, What is an NFT?

VNET Tech Insights - Issue 1

Hello {"ANONYMIZED":"2023-04-26"},

We hope that this new year has started off on a positive note for you! We always look at the new year as an opportunity to recalibrate and look forward with renewed optimism.

Technology innovation doesn't sleep and neither do our TITAN services. For 2022, Cybersecurity will continue to be of paramount importance - so does our commitment to fiber Internet for business and residential.

This issue features an article on NFTs, an overview of pricing changes for Microsoft 365, and a detailed comparison of Symmetrical versus Asymmetrical internet. Also featured is a new VNET TechTip video and more!

Thank you for checking out this Tech Insight issue, and be sure to reach out to us if you have any needs for your business technology.

–The VNET Team

Aymmetrical vs Symmetrical Internet (Cable vs Fiber)

Most people have become accustomed to working from home over the past two years, and even if you haven’t experienced it, you are likely to know someone who has. As we discussed in a previous article, current broadband speeds have made this option viable for more people. But for some, their internet connection has presented a few pain points that are only avoidable with fiber-optic internet. Let's discuss some practical differences between cable and VNET Fiber Internet that will help you to make a more informed decision about what kind of internet service you want to power your home office.

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Lock-in your Microsoft 365 Pricing Through 2023

Six months ago Microsoft, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, Jared Spataro announced that new pricing for Microsoft 365 would be coming on March 1, 2022. That deadline is coming in hot, so be sure to lock-in an annual agreement with VNET prior to 3/1/22 to keep the current pricing until February 2023! Contact sales@vnet.us today.

Learning Something New: What is an NFT?

NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. They are the latest cryptocurrency that has exploded into the mainstream. After digital artist Beeple sold his NFT at Christie's auction house for $69.3 million, NFTs have been thrust into the main stage.

The one-of-a-kind nature of NFTs set it apart from other popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Some examples of big NFT sales have been Jack Dorsey's first tweet which went for more than $2.9 million, and the original Nyan Cat gif, which went for over $600,000.

So are NFTs worth the money? It's impossible to know at this point, but it sure is a concept to keep an eye on. In the meantime, if you want to check out which NFTs are for sale, the most commonly used marketplaces for them are Mintable, Nifty Gateway, OpenSea, and Rarible.

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Over the last two years, Microsoft Teams has been evolving into a powerful, must-have application. In this latest Tech Tips video, discover one of the coolest additions we've seen yet.

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