705 Internet in a Box: Rythmz's 5G Solution Explained
In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Uncle Marv interviews Steve Copeland, founder and CEO of Rythmz, a company providing innovative portable 5G network solutions. The conversation explores how Rythmz is revolutionizing internet connectivity for businesses with their "internet in a box" technology.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Steve Copeland
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Show Notes
Steve Copeland introduces Rythmz as a carrier-agnostic solution that combines up to seven SIM cards to create a bonded aggregate network. This approach offers both increased bandwidth and redundancy, making it suitable for various applications including disaster recovery, business continuity, and event support. The technology acts as an SD-WAN for 5G and startups, providing a versatile internet solution.
Copeland discusses the evolution of Rythmz from an event-focused solution to a comprehensive internet replacement option for businesses. He highlights use cases ranging from cybersecurity incident response to supporting food trucks with reliable POS connectivity. The conversation also covers the technical aspects, including performance capabilities, ease of setup, and compatibility with existing network infrastructure. Copeland emphasizes the partner-focused business model and the company's commitment to education and proof-of-concept trials for potential clients.
Key Takeaways:
- Rythmz offers "internet in a box" using multiple SIM cards for increased bandwidth and redundancy
- The solution can replace traditional internet connections in many business scenarios
- Rythmz works on a partner-only model, targeting MSPs and IT service providers
- The technology is easily deployable and configurable for various network setups
- Rythmz is developing AI-driven historic and predictive outage mapping for targeted marketing
- The company offers proof-of-concept trials to demonstrate the technology's effectiveness
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