Tools for Remote Workforces

Whether out of necessity or to meet personal preferences, there will be plenty of times when your users need to work remotely. When they do, being able to tackle tasks without interruptions and delays will keep your company operational. The Covid-19 Pandemic changed the way we all do business. The way we work will never…

VoIP Phone Service

How does it work? VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. A VoIP phone system works by replacing your analog phone lines and converting the analog signals into digital signals and sends them as data packets over your data network. By making use of your Internet connection for connectivity to the public phone network your…

Still Using Fixed-line Phones?

According to a 2017 U.S. government survey, about 44% of households still own traditional phones, down from 53% three years before—but still much higher than, say, the share of those buying vinyl records, another cultish throwback. Analog landlines go through traditional “POTS” (Plain Old Telephone Service) copper phone lines — the type that has been…

Is Cybercrime increasing or decreasing: 5 disturbing statistics from remote workers

Have you ever considered how the rush to set up remote workers has impacted network security?  Are we now more secure or less secure?  What did we gain, or possibly miss in terms of vulnerability?  Consider the following….Microsoft reported 32 million subscribers using Teams on March 11th, a 40% increase. Most business only dream of…

IT Budgets: 2020-2021 Planning for business continuity during Covid-19.

Since the world went crazy in 2020 and the fact that we faced a world-wide pandemic,global tech spending dropped by 7.3% in 2020 and forecasts suggest 4.3.% growth in 2021 which is still down from 2019 levels (according to Gartner). The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2020 report, published on 13 May stated…

Working from home: 7 Rules for getting it right.

Maintain eye contact, offer a firm handshake, dress appropriately: the basic rules that define a professional attitude at work are well-established, and office etiquette evolves only slowly. But with the office effectively moving online, many codes that make up business etiquette have now been shattered. Many of us barely bat an eyelid at impromptu Zoom…

Benefits of migrating to Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 has opened up opportunities for businesses to more productively collaborate. However, many organizations have not migrated to Microsoft 365 despite the incredible benefits it provides. Some struggle with the idea of a monthly subscription others think they wont use the features. Let me show you why migrating to the cloud will be well worth…

Simplify Identity and Access Management

IT is more challenged than ever to manage authentication across a hybrid environment without disrupting end users. Simplifying identity and access management for a more secure enterprise is critical. When poor passwords cause 81 percent of data breaches, it’s clear that passwords alone won’t protect your business. How can you ensure critical information is secure, without adding friction for users? Two-factor…

7 Video Conferencing Tools for Remote Employees

It’s safe to say 2020 has been the year of virtual meetings. Everything from large-scale conferences to staff meetings, to meetings with prospects, are hosted remotely. Chances are much of your business process has moved fully online as well. Free Download: Video demo Video conferencing tools are a good investment for businesses of all sizes,…