In today's business environment, mobility is absolutely essential. Thanks to Microsoft Visio Online, users are able to share and view Visio diagrams, in high fidelity, from almost any device that uses their preferred browser. Productivity can be boosted for everyone on a team, no matter their location because of Visio ... Read More
Category: Technology Solutions
October 26, 2018Tommi
For employees that do not typically have their own office, desk, or computer, accessing and sharing information on the job can be difficult. Workers are left to rely on outdated manual processes, such as printing off paper schedules or relying on text messages and phone calls to relay information. Microsoft ... Read More
October 17, 2018Tommi
The way companies function today is drastically different than in the past. Business can be conducted through phones, tablets, and laptops, virtually wherever you go. Yet, the apps used to do business have been slow to keep up with the demands of employees and can be costly if you have ... Read More
October 10, 2018Tommi
Using Microsoft PowerPoint is an easy and effective way to enhance your presentations, but they can easily become distracting if not created properly. Here are some tips for creating an effective and professional presentation.
Try limiting the number of words on the screen, and only use key phrases and essential ... Read More
September 19, 2018Tommi
Microsoft Forms is an easy to use app that creates surveys, quizzes, and polls. It is available to most Office 365 commercial customers and is used by more than 3 million users in education. It can also be utilized by businesses and government offices for any of their data collection ... Read More
September 3, 2018Tommi
Conference calling technology has been around for a while, but it’s taken some time for the technology to advance so it didn’t lead to technical issues. Video conferencing, especially, was once known for the sometimes unintentionally funny video freezes at the worst possible times. The same with voice conferencing – where audio cutouts happened ... Read More
August 7, 2018Tommi
You’ve probably seen the letters, VOIP, or seen advertisements for a telephone service called Vonage and the enticing $9.99 a month cost for phone calls.
However, you don’t know what these letters mean or why the cost is lower than what you are currently paying for your telephone service.
VoIP is an acronym for ... Read More
July 30, 2018Tommi
Telephones are still a must-have tool for businesses of all sizes, but if you are only using the phone to make and take direct dial calls, you’re missing out on some tools that can boost your business productivity.
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VOIP, is a telecommunications technology that brings new features and functions ... Read More
July 17, 2018Tommi
In “When Lightning Strikes – Protecting Your Business Network from Thunderstorms Part I” we discussed steps you can take to safeguard your business network and computers from lightning strikes. In Part II, we discuss ways to protect your business crucial data.
Not only can a lightning strike damage computers if they ... Read More
June 24, 2018Tommi
Thankfully, direct lightning strikes aren’t common but protecting your business network this spring and summer means taking the steps necessary to prevent surges in wiring and damage that can occur. Unfortunately, you can’t unplug your gear and hide when the sky rumbles. Here are some tips to keep your business network ... Read More
June 24, 2018Tommi
I believe one of the foundations for a successful implementation with Business VoIP is reliable internet service. Each business has several different choices for internet service which have positives and negatives associated with each one. Over the last several blog posts, we’ve reviewed the choices for internet services while highlighting speed and reliability. This post will review cable companies ... Read More
June 18, 2018Tommi
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What to Look For in a VoIP system is a loaded question. With the rise of the Internet era, many people and businesses are switching from the conventional land-line phone systems to an IP Phone system, also known as VoIP (voice over internet protocol). One of the main advantages of a VOIP Phone system is its easy ... Read More
May 7, 2018Tommi
In “ Suggestions for Increasing Internet Speeds at Work – Part I,” we examined how to run speed tests to measure your average Internet speed and how to calculate your actual transfer speed. In Part II, we examine steps you can take to increase Internet speed on a Wi-Fi network, securing your network, DSL filters, ... Read More
April 24, 2018Tommi
Whether you work from home or the office, a fast and efficient Internet connection is essential for business. Slow Internet speeds due to weak connections are frustrating and cost companies money. Here are some ways to increase Internet speed for your web-connected devices.
One of the first and easiest steps you can take toward increasing Internet speed is run ... Read More
April 17, 2018Tommi
When it comes to assessing whether your organization has an effective plan in place for recovering from unexpected events that could impede operations, it’s essential to have internal stakeholders and auditors weight in on your plan. In order for your organization to recover from incidents like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and ... Read More
April 2, 2018Tommi