Is your phone system outdated? Can your company benefit by updating to a Hosted VoIP phone system with unified communications, support for remote employees, executives “on the go”, and mobility for sales and service employees? Great communication is essential to streamlining productivity and has a direct positive impact on your company’s bottom line. Are you […]
What Are Some Features of the Smartphone of Tomorrow?
The smartphone has completely changed the way the workplace functions, providing near-constant access to all the wonders of the Internet. People can communicate in ways previously never thought possible, and the possibilities these days are indeed limitless. There are applications out there that can make life more fulfilling and business more productive. Innovation has played […]
Does Retail Finally Need Technology?
Unlike the office environment, the technology used in retail has been relatively stagnant. The times are changing, though. It’s been a long time coming, but the technology used in the retail environment is finally evolving to meet the growing needs of organizations. Unfortunately, this has been met with the challenges of implementing said technology in […]
A Look at Facebook’s Ongoing Data Troubles
Facebook has had a lot of pressure on it over the past few years. After taking the company public in 2012, the world’s most popular social network went on to make several high-profile acquisitions (Oculus, Instagram, etc.) to solidify their position in the market. As a result the company has a lot of responsibility to […]
Tip of the Week: Avoid Facetime Spying
Sometimes threats come to light only after they’ve been around long enough to cause concern for the public. This was the case with a new bug found in Apple’s FaceTime app that allowed users to spy on others without their consent through group FaceTime calls. Thankfully, a patch has been issued that resolves it, but […]
Multitasking Is Not Just Overrated, It’s Impossible
It seems that businesses today are obsessed with productivity, and while this isn’t a bad thing inherently, it can encourage you and your employees to pick up bad habits. Unfortunately, those who try to juggle responsibilities are often less productive than people that focus on one task and take it through to completion. Let’s discuss […]
The Best Extra Features of a VoIP Service
We’ve beaten this point into the ground countless times already, but Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, presents clear benefits compared to the traditional way of using a telephone for business purposes. One of the key ways that VoIP does this is by providing features that traditional telephony simply cannot compete with. We’ll be discussing […]
Tip of the Week: Improve Your Business’ Communications
Communication is imperative to the success of your business, but sometimes it’s easier said than done–particularly if your organization relies on technology-related communication that can make context and subtext difficult to detect. Here are some tips to ensure that your employees are as clear and concise as possible with your communication mediums. To be clear, […]
SMBs Beginning to Embrace Augmented Reality
There are moments when a technology solution presents itself and is simply too valuable to pass up, but they are generally few and far between. One particular solution you can use to great effect is augmented reality, and we believe that with the right implementation and support, you can overcome challenges that the future might […]
Tip of the Week: Use PowerPoint for More Than Presentations
PowerPoint is one of the better-known Microsoft Office applications, primarily for putting together slideshow presentations. However, there are other ways you can use it that might not seem immediately noticeable. This week’s tip is dedicated to how you can use PowerPoint for other purposes besides slideshow presentations. Infographics Microsoft PowerPoint has plenty of built-in graphics, […]
Data Management and the Small Business
All businesses need to be as efficient with their resources as possible. You might be surprised by the difference you can make simply by using your data more effectively. Stronger data management platforms, or DMPs, can put you in a better position to understand your organization’s needs, including its market and its customers. It’s time […]
Where Should You Host Your Telephone System?
The cloud is one of the best ways providers can make their services accessible, but not all businesses have the same needs. Some might host their cloud-based services on-site, while others might outsource the management to a third-party organization. Hosted VoIP is one of the most common ways businesses utilize the cloud, but what makes […]
Tip of the Week: Learn to Use Digital Note-Taking Apps
Notebooks are one of the oldest and most reliable ways of taking notes. You probably have many notebooks sitting around the office filled with information. Of course, with today’s technology growing more accessible, digital notebooks have grown in popularity. In fact, they might even be more dynamic and helpful than the traditional notepad. Here are […]
Cloud Computing and Businesses
The latest technology can help businesses compete with even large organizations if it’s implemented properly. The cloud is one of these tools that helps new businesses take advantage of goods and services previously inaccessible to those with limited budgets and in-house assets. In fact, the cloud is one of the few solutions your organization can […]
Tip of the Week: Collaborate Better and See Better Results
Collaboration is an important part of nearly every business. If there were no collaborative strategy, every task within the business would be delegated to a single person with a limited scope and mindset, placing a cap on both the task’s potential and the business’ potential. What Is Collaboration? Some business professionals mistake “collaboration” and “communication”. […]
Defining the Different Types of Collaboration
Collaboration is critical to the success of businesses both big and small, from the newest of startups to the grandest of enterprises. It’s true that there are very few businesses that are successful without collaboration, yet on an organizational level, there is a lot to consider when planning it out. It’s time to take a […]
Social Media Pros and Cons
As a technology, social media has been a revelation for individuals and businesses alike. From a technology management perspective, it has also produced a lot of wasted man-hours. Today, we will look at the pros and cons of social media for the small and medium-sized business, and how to turn it’s use into a net-positive […]
Technology Basics: SSID
We’ve seen a lot of technology in our time, and during that time we’ve picked up on a lot of the vocabulary you expect experts to throw around. That being said, it’s easy to forget that not everyone uses these words–even business professionals who use the technology might forget what an acronym stands for. One […]
How to Turn a Security Risk into a Security Solution
Let’s face it; the office isn’t the most engaging place at all times. Repetitive tasks can make attention to detail difficult to maintain. While this might throw a wrench into operational plans, it’s not the end of the world. A major threat like ransomware, on the other hand, could be a business ender. When a […]
Tip of the Week: New Windows 10 Features
Windows 10 received its second update in 2018. While some experts believe that this second update is too much, others look at it and are happy that more features and functionality are being added. Today, we’re going to dig into the details about this update, as well as some of the helpful features that you […]