WHAT IS A HOSTED SOLUTION?
When it comes to business phone systems, there are two main solutions: on-site and hosted. Both of these can be broken down further into a wider variety of phone technologies, but the decision to have your phone system located in your office or hosted by a third party is a major step. WHAT IS A […]
Has Your Website Been Optimized for Mobile Users?
Did you know that this year there will be more mobile web surfers than stationary ones? That means more prospects are accessing your business website more through their smart phones, tablets or other mobile devices than with a laptop or PC. If you thought you had time to make the switch this year, […]
Transitioning from average to best-in-class with IT
Transitioning from average to best-in-class with IT Many small or mid-sized businesses don’t focus much on IT as they should. For a lot of them, the focus is on customers, ensuring they have enough staff to meet their client needs, expanding their business and driving revenue by […]
Benefits of Using VoIP Technology
Benefits of Using VoIP Technology More and more businesses are implementing Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP technology because of its versatility, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. With new developments in this technology, the scope of its applications is widening. It is becoming more than just voice communications technology. That is why businesses of all sizes are […]
Why do you need a top-down approach to IT security?
Why do you need a top-down approach to IT security? For any organization, its employees are its biggest assets. But, what happens when your biggest assets turn out to be your greatest threats or liabilities? That is how cybercrime can change the game. In a recent study, it came to light that employee actions account […]
Five Things You Should Do Right Now to Preserve Your Network and Systems
1. Backup Files Every Day – As catastrophic as data loss is, the number of businesses that still are not backing up their network is unbelievable. According to the Symantec Small to Medium Size Businesses (SMB) data, only 23% of SMBs are backing up their data on a daily basis and fewer than 50% […]
Data Security: A People Problem
Phishing Scams – A People Problem There are some things that only people can fix. There are many security risks to which your data is susceptible, but there is one method that remains a wonderfully effective hacking tool. That is the phishing scam. This is a legitimate looking email that asks the reader to click […]
Why you need the cloud?
Why you need the cloud? When talking to our clients, we have noticed that SMBs often think the cloud is something for their bigger counterparts to explore. We hear objections like, “But, it’s too complicated.”, “The cloud sounds expensive.”, “We are a small business, we don’t think we need the cloud.”, Hold on! In reality, […]
Slappey Communications acquires RevTel and Presidium Networks:
Slappey Communications acquires RevTel and Presidium Networks: Slappey Communications is pleased to announce the acquisition of two successful telecommunication companies, Presidium Networks in Lakeland Florida, and VOLstate/RevTel in Dayton Tennessee. Acquiring these two companies allows Slappey to expand further than just local businesses, but to the entire Southeast. Slappey was founded in 1983 by Bill […]
WHAT IS THE CLOUD? WHERE DID IT COME FROM?
If you’re new to the concept of cloud computing, you’ve probably asked yourself what is the cloud? Many companies want to understand exactly what the cloud is, how it works, and where it came from before they sign up for cloud based services. The good news is, you aren’t alone. Many people are searching for […]