As each day passes, more and more businesses are implementing VoIP solutions. If you haven’t switched to VoIP just yet or you are looking for ways to maximize the quality of your current voice system, you should consider implementing Quality of Service solutions. QoS is a crucial part of any voice system because ... Read More
Category: Infrastructure
July 17, 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
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
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The most important part of choosing the right business phone system for your company is calculating the total cost. There are five components that come into play when calculating the total cost of your company’s new business phone system.
First, is the base unit or system that controls the whole phone system’s infrastructure. ... Read More
February 19, 2018Tommi
In this part of our learning series, we are going to tackle the Ethernet. Ethernet is a network standard that is used to connect a number of computer systems to form a local area network (LAN). However, this local area network is controlled by using different protocols that send information to the ... Read More
December 7, 2017Tommi
Perhaps you’re not fully convinced that your business needs a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Maybe you feel that the risk isn’t critical enough for you to take action. Regardless of the reason for not having a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, many unprepared business owners don’t see the need, until it’s too late.
If ... Read More
November 13, 2017Tommi
While Unified Communications can drastically improve a firm’s competitive position, getting started can be a daunting task. With a myriad of services available, it can be difficult to configure your Unified Communications to fit the needs of your business seamlessly and cost-effectively. Advanced features such as desktop sharing, data sharing, speech recognition, instant messaging ... Read More
November 7, 2017Tommi
When it’s time to manage business utilities, there are things that you should do, and here they are:
First: Turn off unused electronics and unplug them. Just because the device is turned off does not mean that it is not using electricity. When done working for the day, utility bills can ... Read More
July 25, 2017Tommi
When is the last time you really looked at one of your business utility bills? At home, you probably monitor these pretty closely. A high water bill indicates a leaky faucet or a running toilet. A high electric bill can trigger a mad dash for more energy-efficient light bulbs. A high ... Read More
June 26, 2017Tommi
Effortlessly save money on business utility bills every month with utility management services.
Most business owners can save money on business utility bills but think of utility expenses last. This is especially true when they’re building new businesses. Though they typically budget for utility expenses, they focus their primary attention on:
Marketing,
... Read More
June 26, 2017Tommi
Did you know that water is the fastest rising utility expense in the United States? Businesses and companies all across the country face similar challenges in their utility costs, making the area of utility management one of the most desirable business solutions today. Effective utility management services can enhance a ... Read More
June 12, 2017Tommi
Lately, in order to remain competitive, companies are running leaner, meaner budgets, making significant cutbacks, and getting creative to save money. However, it’s not just about companies improving their bottom-line anymore, customers are looking to do business with environmentally conscious organizations, and looking for companies that will pass some of ... Read More
May 19, 2017Tommi
In this day and age, it seems as if there are more and more stories of hacking on the news or floating around the internet. However, it is even more bothersome to those who are IT professionals in charge of keeping their utility management system safe from these hacking attacks. Nobody takes ... Read More
May 11, 2017Tommi
If you’ve never heard of the process of utility management, then you’ve possibly been price gouged by one of your company utilities more than once without knowing it. In the time we’re living in, when a volatile economy affects business profits, you might not realize how much money you’re really ... Read More
January 26, 2017Tommi