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Birch Communications Talks Enterprise IT and SD-WAN
eXemplify’s Robert Hayes sat down with Birch Communications’ Susan Graham to talk UCaaS, the cloud, SD-WAN, and the changing world of enterprise IT. Fast Facts Your name: Susan Graham Your title: National Partner Development Manager Your company: Birch Communications Years at company: 2 Company founded in: 1996 Company headquarters: Atlanta, […]
When It Comes to Backup and Disaster Recovery, Testing Is Essential
Failure can strike at any time for just about any reason. This is especially true in the world of IT, where hardware, software, and even personnel failures are commonplace. The key to overcoming adversity caused by an unexpected failure is to have a safety net in place for support. Backup […]
How SMBs Can Maximize an Investment in Unified Communications
According to a recent Gartner report, it’s expected that worldwide IT spending will remain flat throughout the remainder of 2016. One could take a look at this report and assume that unified communications (UC) services will be on the downswing. On the contrary, businesses are simply refusing to pay for […]
How the Cloud Improves Small Business Productivity
It’s no secret that cloud computing has transformed the way businesses get things done. For small businesses, the cloud has opened new doors in terms of efficiency, functionality, and productivity, allowing them to be more effective at their core business with fewer resources needed and at a lower cost. The […]
The Advantages of Data Center Colocation
Most large-scale enterprises have the financial resources to stay abreast of the latest technological advances. Many of them are even able to purchase and manage their own equipment and host it all at their own facilities, complete with a dedicated workforce. But for smaller companies, an in-house solution is a […]
5 Steps to Data Security for MSPs Supporting SMBs
Data is one of the most important assets that a company owns, regardless of the size of the organization. Despite its importance, not all companies are equipped to secure data according to industry best practices. Managed service providers (MSPs) can play an invaluable role in supporting businesses through the process […]
Hybrid Cloud Security: Best Practices for MSPs and Their Customers
Businesses are eager to take advantage of the hybrid cloud: it offers the convenience of a hosted infrastructure while enabling IT to retain a level of control over on-premise components. But many companies — especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) — still have questions around specific security best practices to […]
4 Reasons Why Businesses Should Get Mobile with Cloud VoIP Services
Mobility is more than just a buzzword in most business circles. Given the steady surge in mobile device ownership and a growing number of businesses implementing bring your own device (BYOD) policies, it’s little wonder that the office is becoming more mobile by the minute. However, there are still plenty […]
4 Traits SMBs Expect of VARs
For countless small and medium businesses (SMBs), staying competitive means relying on a partner they can trust. Having a value-added reseller (VAR) partner with the expertise and skills to solve the many problems faced by SMBs on a daily basis can mean the difference between success and failure. SMBs are […]