Cloud computing and mobility of technologies have forever changed how we live, work, and communicate. Digital tools and mobile devices have advanced to the point where remote working is no longer an exception. In fact, surveys reveal that 70% of the U.S. population works remotely at least once a week. (Source: IWG). What’s powering this remote working revolution? Part of it …
Winning with UCaaS: The road to smart, efficient business communication
Unified Communication-as-a-Service (UC) is the new standard for business communications – not just because it offers the ability to cut communication costs, but also because it enables new capabilities that integrate voice and other digital communication channels into a single platform. Using a single UC platform, users can switch seamlessly between features like text, video conferencing, meeting collaboration, and much …
How to Implement a Successful BYOD Policy
It’s quite obvious that BYOD is here to stay, especially with the increased popularity and sales of smartphones and tablets. The benefits are apparent, and we hear them over and over again. But that doesn’t mean all businesses are doing it the right way. There are still concerns surrounding BYOD, but there’s a way to move past them. IT naturally …
Is a Mobile Workforce a Win or a Security Nightmare?
Mobility is becoming less of a perk and more of a requirement. It’s not a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. Some estimates say 50% of the workforce will be mobile by 2022. Enterprises that don’t enable their staff for mobility will lose in talent acquisition to those that do. However, are all those individual devices accessing your business data creating chinks …
Millennials Shaping the Future of Unified Communications
Are we tired of hearing about Millennials and catering to their demands? Probably. But, because they make up 34% of the US workforce, we need to pay them mind. This generation is made of ‘digital natives’ – people who confidently take advantage of new tech like cloud-based apps and VOIP phone systems. They bring a new perspective to how organizations …
Cloudshift and Bandwidth: Is Your Network Ready?
Cloudshift is occurring across all categories of business from single applications to total cloud solutions. It’s not surprising. The cloud delivers scalability, mobility, redundancy, and security all at a lower cost over traditional network cores. But, shifting to the cloud isn’t as simple as flipping a switch and all your data and operations just work seamlessly. You need to consider …
5 Tips to Establishing a Secure BYOD Policy
‘Normal office hours’ are becoming a thing of the past. Your team is accessible almost anytime and anywhere, and your clients are reaping the benefit. The use of mobile devices, especially smartphones, in the workplace has skyrocketed. Businesses are reporting improved collaboration of dispersed teams, increased productivity overall, and reduced costs to the business by allowing mobile devices to be …