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24 Aug

Communication is an essential part of business. Over recent years, our ability to communicate in the workplace has increased significantly as unified communication (UC) solutions provide more comprehensive solutions that take advantage of a range of technology. However, the rapid pace at which UC has advanced makes it challenging to ensure that the security measures in place are sufficient for the technology. In fact, attacks aimed...

09 Jul

The Biggest Challenges Companies Face When Moving to the Cloud

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services

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Most companies have heard of the benefits of switching to the cloud. Not only can these solutions increase productivity, but they also tend to result in notable cost savings. But switching to the cloud isn’t always as simple as it sounds. There can be some serious challenges that must be planned for in advance to ensure the transition runs smoothly. To help you prepare for...

06 Jun

5 Leading Trends in Unified Communications and Collaboration

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services, Unified Communications

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The process of choosing communication and collaboration solutions is fundamentally changing. Now, instead of reviewing requirements and picking singular solutions in areas like messaging or video conferencing, businesses are seeing offerings in unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) designed to bring everything together. Additionally, these solutions are positioned to work seamlessly with other applications and operating systems, increasing efficiency while lowering costs. To help you see what...

02 May

Business Accounting and Upfront Fees for Cloud Services

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services

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As of today, there are no hard and fast rules regarding how companies need to book costs associated with the setup of cloud services. That leads some to spread the cost over time, similar to a software license. Others treat it as a single expense, having a major impact on their financial statements. The confusion led the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to consider whether standardization...

11 Apr

Cloud Computing Benefits Beyond Simple Cost Savings

by Derek Roush

in Cloud Services

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Most businesses made the switch to cloud-based services for one simple reason: cost savings. When compared to managing infrastructure, hardware, and software maintenance and upgrades, cloud computing offered an attractive alternative. And those savings are still applicable, along with certain other financial benefits one might only be realizing today. The cloud has become a portal to greater business opportunities, allowing companies to reach beyond what they...

02 Apr

Where Infrastructure-as-a-Service is Headed in 2017

by Nathan Weatherford

in Cloud Services

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Whether you embrace Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) with trepidation or enthusiasm, it is nearly impossible to ignore the potential it has to offer. IaaS continues to grow and change, and letting it gain a foothold in practically every major industry. In 2017, expect to see IaaS involving into an even stronger solution. So, whether you haven’t taken the leap into choosing an IaaS provider or were an early...