The importance of a thorough business continuity plan came to light in difficult ways in August 2017 as businesses in Houston grappled with the damage that a record-breaking hurricane can inflict. Harvey was not discriminating in its destruction, taking out large corporations as well as small mom-and-pop shops. A business continuity plan is a necessary step for companies of eve[…]

Security incidents can cost a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) over $85,000, according to a recent study by Kaspersky Lab. The study additionally found that large businesses may pay as much as $861,000 for such incidents. This report reveals just how much a breach can affect a firm's financial health. Following are some important lessons on how IT knowledge that's gained f[…]

More and more companies are moving their voice service to cloud-based hosting for the cost savings and convenience it offers. Essentially, when business phone service is transferred to the cloud, it provides small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) the opportunity to access enterprise level quality, performance, and security for communications. The following seven benefits outline […]

Before cloud access and the explosion of the mobile workforce changed the way businesses perform operations, very large enterprises were the only organizations that required (or could maintain) managed Wi-Fi. However, in the changing business landscape, small to medium businesses (SMBs) are recognizing a growing desire to have fiber connections that deliver increased speed for […]

Thanks to virtual CPE (customer premises equipment), business assessment and innovation can now merge comfortably with technology and the demands placed on it by inner-company network users. From management to customers, everyone with CPE works in real time without the challenges of distance, time, or capability. No longer just a viable option for large companies, virtual CPE i[…]