Video Conferencing Barriers Are A Thing Of The Past
Video conferencing has been on the radar for quite some time now, but its popularity hadn’t grown until recently. Although it is capable of providing multiple benefits, there were some barriers that video conferencing needed to overcome before it could become widely adopted by businesses. As with any new technology, there was some resistance to the adoption of video conferencing in its earlier stages.
Previously, video conferencing was not very user friendly, required a substantial amount of bandwidth, and cost significantly more. Surprisingly, some businesses still believe that video conferencing is expensive and demands a great deal of resources, but that is no longer the case. Below, we discuss the barriers that have hindered the adoption of video conferencing by some businesses and how those obstacles have been overcome.
Not user friendly. Previously, there were several steps that the user must complete before they are connected, such as entering a…
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Top 3 Benefits of Video Conferencing
Businesses are continually on the search for technologies that will support their operations and productivity at a relatively low cost. Video conferencing platforms are a great tool for staying connected and communicating in real time with people all over the world. As working from home becomes more common and the price of video conferencing platforms decreases, the technology is quickly becoming a valuable resource for many companies. Below are the three main benefits of adopting video conferencing as a part of your operations.
1. Cut Costs: Traveling expenses can be greatly reduced, or even eliminated, by implementing video conferencing. With a video link, your employees can conduct business and maintain relations with customers across the globe without ever leaving the office. It also removes the cost of airline fares, accommodations, and meals, allowing for your company to use the money saved on other necessities.
Video conferencing also allows users to…
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Following our posts about choosing the right Internet Service Provider (ISP) and internet technology for your business, many of you had a follow up question; How do I know how much bandwidth my business needs? This is a great question because if you get too much bandwidth, then you end up paying for more than you need. If you get too little, your employee’s productivity can suffer, which can impact your company’s bottom line.
Although it’s a fairly straight forward question, the answer is somewhat complicated because every business has different needs. Also, those needs can be subject to change, depending on a multitude of variables. For example, if your business is seasonal, then you will require more bandwidth during the peak season and less during the off season. Other variables may include employee size, office location, or how your team uses the connection. If your employees are sending hundreds…
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Last week, we discussed how to “Find the Right Internet Service Provider for Your Business”. This week, the focus will be on the different types of technology Internet Service Providers (ISP) use to deliver your connection. Depending on how you use your internet service, the type of technology you should be utilizing varies. The four most common types of internet technology used by businesses are DSL, or ADSL, Fibre, Cable, and Fixed Wireless. Below is a description of each type of connection as well as some considerations that should be taken into account:
1. DSL or ADSL: DSL (digital subscriber line) uses existing phone lines in conjunction with specialized hardware. It is the most readily available type of broadband service, and is often affordable due to the high subscription rates. However, the speed of your DSL or ADSL connection decreases as the distance between the user and the…
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Finding the right Internet Service Provider (ISP) is critical to the success of your business, and with so many options to choose from, the task can feel quite daunting. In addition to the variety of providers, there is a multitude of different deals, offers, and promotions that are created to compete for your business. So which is right for you? Below is a list 
of the 5 “S”’s you should focus on when researching Internet Service Providers; Scalability, Security, Services, Support, and Symmetrical.
1. Scalability: Be sure that the ISP is able to scale your service as your business grows. Your internet demands will increase as your company develops and become more active. Having a provider that can easily adjust to meet your needs is essential. Some ISPs use technology that is not easily customized, such as DSL, so it is important to inquire about…
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It’s happening – whether you like it or not, IPv6 will soon dominate the Internet. For those who have been dragging their feet and haven’t started the process of implementing IPv6, it’s time to pick up the pace. Once IPv6 has taken over the internet, the IPv4-only users may find themselves “locked out” of the Internet. IPv4 address users are not able to access IPv6 sites, which drastically limits the number of Internet resources that they’ll be able to view.
Let’s not forget, IPv6 was launched last June, and the hype surrounding IPv6 started long before it went live. Hundreds of studies, articles, and promotions about its inception were disseminated among industry professionals prior to its deployment. After which, the news of IPv6 began to trickle down to all internet users. However, not many users have been quick to initiate the transition to the new Internet protocol.
For those of…
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Features and Capabilities of a Top-Notch Disaster Recovery Strategy
Regardless the size of your organization, if you don’t have a solid backup and recovery IT system in place, your business is at risk.When disaster renders your data inaccessible, it isn’t cheap. The current average cost of disaster-related downtime runs $138,000 per hour as reported by Aberdeen Group from a recent survey of small, midsize, and large enterprises. And since most companies experience some amount of system downtime each year, those costs can add up quickly.
Four Key Capabilities for a Disaster Recovery Solution
Five Features to Look for in a Disaster Recovery Solution
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The Importance of a Disaster Recovery Plan
It is extremely important for businesses to have a Disaster Recovery (DR)plan in place for situations where downtime or data loss may affect the business’ ability to continue operating smoothly and effectively. To protect your data, it is essential that you know what you’ve got, understand what’s at risk, and then create a Disaster Recovery plan to keep risk at a minimum.
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Can Virtualization and Consolidation Efforts Really Deliver?
| Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about consolidating large numbers of systems onto fewer servers and virtualizing that infrastructure to expand data access to remote employees.But is this really possible? How can this be done in an environment where there is barely enough room in the IT budget to keep the lights on? |
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