The IDeACOM Blog
Follow us on the road to simplifying technology...Stay Protected and Secure
Today’s IT landscape provides numerous cost-saving and productivity-enhancing capabilities, in addition to possessing built-in conveniences like having a wealth of information at our fingertips (or in our pocket), and being able to access your voice & data from...
Combating Robo Calls – SHAKEN/STIR
Scammers and robocallers often use caller ID spoofing to display a number other than the actual number they are calling from, typically making it appear as though a neighbor or someone their target knows is calling. By using caller ID spoofing, scammers increase the...
This is NOT an IP phone system
This is NOT voice over IP, and it’s not an IP phone system! It's an imposter... The names have been blocked to protect the guilty vendors. Unfortunately, there are still a few manufacturers who refuse to let legacy digital phone systems fade into oblivion (which is...
Promote Strong Passwords with Single Sign-On
As today’s businesses embrace the cloud, the number of web apps in their IT environment quickly adds up—and quickly overwhelms the ability to ensure security, manage costs and maintain control. User password behavior is becoming less secure due to the fact that it is...
Get Me Some SecuriSync!
Today’s busy schedules between work and personal commitments place a “bounty on the head” of our time. Whatever happened to work - life balance? Not sure if it ever existed, but it just seems a bit more elusive lately. The reality is… we’re always on the go. And...
IDeACOM Celebrates 20 Years
I recently returned from our 20th annual IDeACOM conference. This year’s event was held at the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. Surprisingly the weather didn’t really cooperate, but it didn’t matter because all the magic happened indoors. Aside from our...
Select a Voice and Data Partner with Confidence
Effective voice and data communications are critical to the success of your business, making it critical for you to select the right telecom provider/partner. This selection, however, can be difficult because of the many telecom providers and options available in the...
You Need to Take This…
I need you to take a test, but there are 3 requirements to be aware of: You can’t study for this test. The test will take about 1 week. And you need to pass this test, otherwise we can’t work together. When can you start? Sounds a bit extreme and unrealistic, doesn’t...
Key Benefits and Features of Cloud-Based Hosted Data Services
One of the biggest challenges business owners face is minimizing overhead. Cloud computing is quickly becoming the standard way for businesses to access IT infrastructure, software and hardware resources. These cloud-based data services can dramatically reduce your...
How’s that for Results?
How would you rate your workplace performance - as it relates to productivity? What…? you ask! Well, we all know that results are the name of the game… so, how good are you (and your team) at achieving the objectives you’ve defined are necessary for your company to...
Save Time and Money with a Software Assurance Plan
Your investment in your business communications system and keeping that system available and up to date every minute of every day is critical. A short time ago, phone systems were mostly made up of wires and hardware. When the warranty on this equipment ran out,...
You Can’t Afford to Get This Wrong!
It’s no secret that over the past 10 years, VoIP technology has displaced a significant percentage of traditional, premise-based digital phone systems. It’s also common knowledge that cloud-based VoIP & data applications are taking over the technology landscape in...
Work Smarter with IoT
By now, you have likely heard the phrase “Internet of things,” or IoT. It has become a hot topic of discussion both inside and outside of the workplace. But what exactly is the “Internet of things?” IoT is the concept of connecting everyday objects (so long as they...
The Future Looks Bright, but Cloudy…
Voice over IP (VoIP) continues to dominate the telecommunications landscape in the US and abroad. And the forecast for the future looks bright, but very cloudy! ? Let me explain… VoIP provides an unparalleled level of efficiency and cost-savings to most businesses....
Disaster Preparation, Prevention and Recovery
You've worked hard opening and running your business. Losing it to a disaster would be financially devastating for you — and for your employees. Would you know what to do if disaster struck your business? One of the most important steps you can take in running your...
Season’s Greetings!
During the holiday season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. And in this spirit, we say simply but sincerely, thank you and best wishes for your Holiday Season. And cheers to a healthy, happy, and prosperous New...
Electrical power is a good thing — until it’s not.
As business owners and managers, we like to think we're the power behind our business. We make the decisions, work with customers or clients, conduct the training, the hiring, the firing and much more. But the truth is, much of our business runs on electricity. It's...
Happy Thanksgiving!
In addition to extending our sincere thanks for your business and the opportunity to continue supporting your VoIP & data communication needs, we’d like to express our gratitude for your ongoing loyalty & support of IDeACOM Communications Group. And we hope...
