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Managed Communications

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
December 14th, 2023

Since the pandemic, colleges and universities have transitioned to remote learning. There is also a growing need for educational technology resources for teachers. These challenges have created a demand for all-in-one cloud communications platforms.

Managed Communications | Video Conferencing

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 28th, 2023

After the workforce pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses focused on remote work. The work-from-anywhere mindset that business leaders adopted created a demand for video meetings. Face to face communication is still considered the best way to collaborate. This has led to cloud-based business communications solutions taking off in popularity.

Managed Communications | Digital Signage

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 13th, 2023

If you’re a school administrator or teacher, you know it’s getting tougher and tougher to keep students and parents engaged. With technology advancing, you might wonder if it’s time to upgrade your school’s digital signage. Here are five ways digital signage for schools can enhance learning, promote engagement, and improve overall communication.

Managed Communications

The cloud is a buzzword in business, no matter what your industry. Many businesses have been using only cloud based collaboration and communication tools for years. But you might still be trying to decide if this is the right time to move your business tools to the cloud. Here’s a rundown of cloud-based business communications solutions and things to consider.

Managed Communications

The holiday season is a great time to evaluate your business communication strategy. Employees will work both remotely and in-person to balance their work and family commitments. The first week of November is World Communications week, meant to educate and bridge gaps in communication between individuals, organizations, and even nations.

Managed Communications | Video Conferencing

It can be daunting looking at all the different business communication systems on the market. In the digital age, is it best to switch over to cloud based phone system or stick with a traditional PBX phone system for your small business? Here is a comparison of the two systems and what each will do for your business communications.

Managed Communications

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 6th, 2023

Everyone knows at this point that cybersecurity and the efficiency of business information technology can make or break any business. Network outages can spell nightmares for business operations, and cyber attacks are more devastating to small businesses than ever.

Managed Communications | Microsoft

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
June 9th, 2022

Are you considering Microsoft Teams for communication? You'd be among many businesses considering the switch. After all, it's a useful and popular tool for companies to communicate and collaborate effectively in the digital age.

Managed Communications | Microsoft

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
May 20th, 2022

Are you interested in learning more about Microsoft 365 Business Voice? Are you wondering if Microsoft 365 Business Voice would be a good investment for your business? Well, you're in the right place.