Now that it’s April, have you started your spring cleaning yet? When it comes to your business, what type of backup plan do you have for your valuable information? While cleaning and organizing your business this spring, you should keep these considerations in mind: Email/Spam Protection Computer viruses have existed as long as computer themselves…. Read more
Last week, Avaya released its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which covers the company’s achievements and overall performance in regards to environmental, social and governance priorities. The company delivers its services and products to over 300,000 customers worldwide, and provides communication tools for a variety of different industries. 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies are… Read more
Apple has finally announced when the Apple Watch, its newest product, will go on the market. If you’ve been following the company, you’ll know that the pre-orders start April 10 and the device will start shipping on April 24. But what else do you need to know? The Price The price range for the Apple… Read more
In case you missed it, the FCC ruled last Thursday to put in effect strong net neutrality rules, banning paid prioritization by Internet service providers. The new rules also apply to mobile access. The FCC now also has the power to address complaints at interconnection points, the gateway between ISPs and the Internet, on a… Read more
It has been reported that the amount of stolen smartphones has decreased drastically ever since manufacturers in three major cities began implementing “kill switches”. These switches allow smartphones to be turned off remotely if they are stolen. The three major cities are San Francisco, New York and London. In San Francisco, the number of stolen… Read more
With $18 billion in profit, Apple didn’t just have a good quarter, but the best quarter yet. By the end of it, Apple sold 74.5 million iPhones. Here are key takeaways from the company’s most successful quarter: The Apple Watch Introduced last September, the Apple Watch now has a more secured ship date for some time… Read more
When managing your business, communication is key. Having reliable, consistent communication channels for your employees is crucial for working on and finishing projects efficiently. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems provide many advantages for enhancing your communication within your business. Here are a few reasons you should have VoIP phone systems: Easy installation and maintenance… Read more
The holiday season may be over, but winter has just started. Whether it’s the flu or bad weather conditions, employees may encounter more obstacles when coming into the office. Here are a few reasons you should consider remote work stations for your employees: Weather won’t affect your business. You can’t control the weather, but you… Read more
This year was a busy one for the tech industry. However, with the successes came some definite fails. Check out our list below: Amazon’s Not-so-hot Fire Phone Back in June, Amazon introduced its new Fire Phone with extensive hype at its launch event. Unfortunately, the phone didn’t live up to expectations and Amazon now sells them… Read more
On Thursday, December 11 Converged Communication Systems (CCS) is hosting a Lunch & Learn to provide information about how telecommunication solutions can benefit any business. Partnered with Avaya, the event will be at Sepia in downtown Chicago from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A global leader in business communications, Avaya provides real-time business collaboration and… Read more
