The IDeACOM Blog
Follow us on the road to simplifying technology...Strong Passwords: Still a Major Element in Security
In the early days of computing, passwords amounted to the use of some personal number, name or word that was easy for the user to remember. These included birthdays, favorite colors, and the name of a spouse, pet or a child. Now, most everyone knows that simple...
How Can “The Cloud” Help My Business?
Technology plays a vital role for each of us. Our personal and professional lives are impacted by it in so many ways. And there’s no shortage of new applications, or devices to access them. As an experienced provider of business phone systems powered by the Internet,...
Dangers of Free Wi-Fi
On first glance, it appears the free Wi-Fi available in hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and even shopping malls is a boon to you and your employees. It gives you all the opportunity to access your network and be more productive from anywhere. Unfortunately, this...
Anatomy of a Cyber Attack – Behind the Scenes…
Computer hacking is not new – but you already knew this. Perhaps you didn’t know that it’s getting worse; not better. Wait! Don’t move on yet ‘cause this is involves you… If you think your company is safe, protected, or immune from an attack, you are MISTAKEN. Every...
VoIP Hacking: How to avoid it & what to do if it happens to your business
Most business owners today have made the smart choice to use VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology to handle their voice communications. It provides dozens of productive business features and costs significantly less than traditional telephone technologies....
The Most Impressive VoIP Phone System Just Got Better
Imagine this... The most impressive and functional VoIP phone system just got better (as if the Zultys MX250 wasn’t amazing enough). This latest addition to the most advanced, award-winning unified communication platform on the market was released last month as a new,...
Don’t Get Hit by Ransomware
Like other businesses, you have probably implemented software, a firewall and other security systems to protect your business data from being hacked and stolen. Theft, however, is not the only threat to business data these days. Now there's ransomware. Ransomware is...
Is Your Smartphone Your New Achilles Heel?
Cyber-attacks are a REAL threat to everyone. These threats are not just limited to politicians, celebrities, and big companies. It can happen to anyone. Which makes cyber-security everyone’s business. So just as you take special precautions to ensure the ongoing...
Importance of Buying Quality Network Cabling
One of the most critical elements of running a business today is having high-speed Internet service. It helps your employees be productive, it helps you manage your business, and it's an effective way to communicate with your customers, vendors, and other important...
The Holiday Cloud Is Reigning
Looking back on 2016, it’s amazing to see how many more packages arrive via UPS at home. It’s obviously a result of how our purchasing habits are changing. And since the Christmas holiday season is in full swing, I’m reminded of this daily. Talk about “The Cloud” in...
Does Your Telecom System Meet Kari’s Law?
In December of 2013, Kari Rene Hunt was stabbed to death by her estranged husband in a motel room in East Texas. Her 9-year-old daughter had tried to dial 9-1-1 several times during the attack, but was not able to because she did not know she had to first dial "9" to...
Stay Safe Online
Cyber security is a big deal – for everyone. Cyber threats occur daily and should be taken very seriously. Cyber attacks can happen to anyone – personally and in business. According to IT Law Wiki, “The primary 'values at risk' from cyber threats and vulnerabilities...
Moving Your Business — Things to Consider
Moving your business to a new location can be based on wanting to give it more visibility, reduce overhead, get closer to your customers, or even moving closer to your home. Whatever your reason, you want as little interruption of your business operation as possible....
Another One Bites The Dust!
The cloud is dominating our lives, in a good way. It’s changing the way we do everything – personally and professionally. Think about how your life is influenced and enhanced by “the cloud”. You have access to virtually everything in the palm of your hand. Your...
Preparing for Disasters
As a business owner, you face many challenges. These can include such things as competition, rising costs, regulations, economic ups and downs, and much more. There's one challenge, however, you may have overlooked — an event that could interrupt the operation of your...
My Internet Is Down, #%&$@!
Been there. Said that… Feel free to fill in the blank __________ if you can relate. Use an extra sheet if needed. Thankfully, losing Internet service is a rare occurrence. But it can happen. And when it does, our “connected world” comes to a grinding halt as a result...
What is PoE and Why is it Important?
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a standard that makes it possible for Ethernet cables to simultaneously transmit data and power using a single network cable. It eliminates the cost of installing additional electrical wiring to operate your network devices such as VoIP...
When It Don’t Work, It’s The Network!
Not exactly a grammatically correct statement. I get it. But it’s spot on as it relates to voice over IP. Why? Because it’s so true. VoIP is essentially data. It's a packet-based, real-time protocol. A technology that is reliant on the successful and timely delivery...