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What is VoIP? VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and is the technology that converts your voice into a digital signal, which allows you to make a call directly from a computer, VoIP phone, or another data-driven device. Basically, it’s a phone service...

As it should be, building security is a common concern for most businesses. Yet many owners may not see the need or value of an access control system. Why does my business need an Access Control System? Let’s discuss some of the most common reasons Central Ohio...

By now, we all know that the way business is done has changed forever. Unprecedented amounts of people are working from home for the foreseeable future, some never returning to a typical office space. Our homes have become our offices and people are dealing with...

Until recently, streaming was mostly for convenience, but the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed live video technology into an absolute necessity. Healthcare, business continuity, public safety, and mental health all now depend on streaming. As we adjust to the new way...

As the outbreak continues to spread across the country, more and more companies are closing their doors. For those that remain open, adopting stronger measures to protect employees from contracting and spreading the virus is of utmost importance. Although no one can...

The conventional wisdom of computer security holds that the most sensitive data should live exclusively in “air-gapped” systems without a network connection. Though no security protocol is completely foolproof. We’ve seen a few methods of extracting data from...

As the Holidays approach, many businesses will close, and employees may be away for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, the holidays have proven to be an opportunistic time for burglars. To keep your business safe and secure during the holiday season, follow...

What value does “Password Security” really have for you? Well, that depends on how much you value your identity. In today’s online society, the term is overused to the point that we’ve become somewhat desensitized to the importance of keeping our passwords secure....

You’ve probably noticed that the modern workplace looks a lot ­different than it did just five years ago, and technology is both driving the change and enabling it. While there is a lot of talk about the future of work, I’d argue that the future has arrived, and any...

In over 1,000 stores, Walmart has begun surveilling its checkout registers using a computer vision technology called “Missed Scan Detection” to identify when items move past the scanner without having been scanned. The technology has been implemented in over one...

Structured cabling is a type of infrastructure that supports an organization’s critical data and voice network. Basically, it’s the glue that binds all PCs, printers, VoIP, security, wireless, and other devices together, to provide a reliable and flexible platform. 1....

If you run a small business where computers and employees come and go, it’s quite likely that your backup strategy is a bit of a mess. Chances are, you probably rely on your users to pay attention to whether their data is actually being safely backed up. A recent...