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VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephony is a popular technology amongst modern businesses for their communication needs. How VoIP functions and how it can benefit your company are explained below.

Most modern businesses and homes heavily rely on their Wi-Fi. It offers a lot more flexibility and value than a wired connection in many instances simply because people utilize a lot of wireless devices these days. Modern wireless internet is easier to install, is faster than ever, and works to protect network security better than ever before, once it is set up correctly. Listed below are a few tips you should know on how to successfully implement a Wi-Fi platform. 

Social media has become culture-defining technology. The massive amounts of people that utilize the services each week, and the large amount of time people spend on these platforms, makes them critical resources for the lion’s share of businesses. The fact that the average user spends around two hours and 24 minutes per day perusing their social media gives businesses opportunities that weren’t available to them only a few short years ago. Listed below is a look at how different sizes of SMBs utilize this technology. 

With smartphones becoming more costly every year, the top offerings from major manufacturers price some out of the market. This offers a chance for these companies to provide budget smartphones to a growing market of people who don’t want to drop $1,000 on a new phone. Listed below are options from Samsung, Google, and Apple that can be had for a fraction of the cost of today’s flagship smartphones. 

Last week we took a brief look at the best phones money can buy. This week we look at devices that cost more than the flagship devices and don’t necessarily have the specs that back up the price. On the other hand, these devices have something else: an innovative new twist or two. Listed below is a look at some of the most innovative new devices that you can find on the market today.

As technology grows smarter, artificial intelligence has evolved into a more and more applicable solution that businesses of all sizes can utilize. Listed below are the various ways in which AI can be utilized to support businesses.

The average person checks their phone 58 times a day. With so much use, many users want to know that they have a powerful smartphone that will give them the best chance of having the proper tool when they need it. The flagship smartphones (the best devices each manufacturer releases each year) usually give users all the bells and whistles they need to be successful. Listed below is a look at some of the best smartphones available right now.

If there’s one trend that is going to continue having a significant impact on a business’ technology, it’s mobility. People these days are doing more while mobile, having the technology to shop, manage their finances, and yes, work productively. Consider how a small business could leverage this mobility to its advantage.

Nintendo Switch owners should know that, as per an announcement from Nintendo, the battery life of their device could be negatively impacted if the device isn’t charged up at least every six months. While this may not be the type of news you’d expect to find on a business technology blog, it does open the door to a bigger, more pertinent topic: should devices that aren’t used very often be kept charged up?

Alas, we are not yet past concern of COVID-19 and the impact that it has had on business survivability. With “business as usual” requiring a few drastic adjustments to continue, it is imperative that small businesses are able and willing to embrace these changes. Research conducted by Salesforce presented in their fourth Small & Medium Business Trends Report shows that many businesses are seeing the importance of these changes.

While it’s difficult to say anything positive about the COVID-19 pandemic, it has given many business owners the motivation to gain a few more technical skills. Many have sought to enhance their own grasp on the software, marketing, and telecommunications that their business relies on each day. As these business owners have done so, they have often turned to a very popular resource: YouTube.

The world isn’t the same as it was this time last year. With months of question marks surrounding business, and with more people than ever searching for their place, businesses have had to make some operational concessions that, if we were to assess the situation today, don’t seem to be going anywhere, anytime soon. 

The business telephone system is usually one of the most expensive operational costs, especially if you take into account a business’ expanding mobility. There is a modern option though that changes the way that businesses look at their phone platform. That option is VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol. Listed below is some information about VoIP and how it can significantly improve your business’ communication.

Since 1982, the technology known as the Internet of Things has provided the devices around us with greater capabilities via artificial intelligence and Internet connectivity. While this technology flew under the radar for a long time, many business functions are now relying on its benefits. Listed below are a few ways that the IoT can aid your organization.

It’s critical to note that all parties involved in patient care (including the patient) benefit from the Electronic Health Record (EHR). These systems are now fundamental to a successful health maintenance system. As more technology is created that could be integrated into the EHR platform, there is a stalemate keeping EHR technology from being what it could be. 

It might sound strange coming from a managed service provider, but there is some wisdom to the adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This cliché statement certainly holds water, as exemplified by many modern technologies, including the Boeing 747.

Distinctly demonstrating their prioritization of their G Suite offering, Google continues to enhance the platform’s many solutions to upgrade the user experience. Most recently, this has included giving Gmail a few extra functionalities to help further integrate a business’ communications. A look at these functionalities is listed below.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an incredibly convenient tool for modern businesses, especially in terms of enhancing productivity. Consider a few capabilities that can give you and your team a boost.

If you were told that one variable was responsible for more than 80 percent of cyberattacks, what would you guess that variable was? If you guessed “stolen access credentials,” you’d be right. The standard username/password combination may soon be a relic of the past as more tech companies transition to alternative authentication measures.

There is not an “official” date set for the release of Android 11, but there's been a glimpse of it's new features revealed via beta testing. Listed below is a look at some of the features you might see when the OS officially launches.