Should Your Next VoIP System Be Pure or Hybrid?
When it comes to VoIP solutions, you have two distinct types: converged IP-PBX and hybrid. The one that will be better in the long term will depend on your needs. A hybrid will mix the two, which is a better solution when looking for a phone system that will provide you with a little of both.
Pure VoIP or Hybrid VoIP
Keeping Your Network Secure on the Web
Web and Email Practices That Protect You
Because IT departments face a never ending battle against malicious software, it can be helpful to know how to protect yourself. The best IT department cannot defend you if you do not take precautionary measures yourself.
Securing BYOD at the Work Place
BYOD: How to Secure It
One of the biggest trends to hit business technology recently has been the Bring Your Own Device movement. This allows employees to bring their own devices, and it has allowed business owners to cut their IT expenses while giving employees the freedom to choose their personal device preference.
IT Compliance and HIPAA
Compliance Made Easy
In the modern business world, we see a lot of communication takes place through email. This includes everything from invoices, memos, agreements and negotiations. Because much of today's business communication is virtualized, we have seen laws regarding network security that business owners need to adhere to.
Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Windows 10
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Windows 10
When Windows Server 2003 died, we witnessed a great deal of promotion for Windows 10. You may have even received a prompt to automatically upgrade to Windows 10. While it may look cool, business owners have to consider the deeper advantages and disadvantages of Windows 10. To start, we have DirectX 12, which offers an amazing platform for performance and graphics.
Are You Using Social Media To Market Your Business?
John Wanamaker is famous for saying, “Half of the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don’t know which half!” With an ever-growing number of sophisticated online tracking tools, you’d think that wasting advertising dollars would be a thing of the past. But, in fact, companies are wasting just as much (if not more!) on online media and advertising due to a number of factors, but mostly because they’re confusing activity with results.
Shiny New Gadget Of The Month: The Amazon Echo – Like SIRI for your home
It’s not Rosie the Robot, but your first voice request to Amazon’s new Echo moves you one step closer to living like the Jetsons… Think of it as a plugged-in version of Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana.
This “smart” speaker in a 9¼ x 3¼-inch cylinder can order products, turn off lights, set a timer, look up and give you sports scores, read you a book from Audible and more.
You might even get it to tell you terrible jokes…
Google Plus: For Geeks Only? What You Need To Know Now
Is Google Plus a bust? Or is it still a channel to be reckoned with if you don’t want to lose touch with your customers?
Google Plus – aka “Google+” – is a social network built by Google. It’s been connected to other Google products. It was the birthplace of Hangouts, for instance, now a standalone product.
Passion Is Powerful
A few months ago I had the pleasure of working with Germania Insurance at their annual sales conference. The night before, at dinner, I was fortunate to sit at the table with Matt Sodolak. I use the word “fortunate” because I was about to witness what I would best describe as TRUE PASSION for your profession.
I asked a question of Matt that I have asked countless times, “How do you like being in the insurance business?” His response surprised me. Without any hesitation he said, “I love it. It’s my job for life.”
3 Big Lies VoIP Salespeople Will Tell You To Get Your Money
Considering a VoIP system for your business?
Beware: The truth you need to make a good decision can be hard to come by. Here are a few “gotchas” to watch for when talking to VoIP system sales reps: