The IDeACOM Blog
Follow us on the road to simplifying technology...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...
What is Phishing? Identifying and Protecting Your Business from Phishing Attacks
For most businesses, email is a convenient and effective communication tool inside and outside of their organization. Unfortunately, it is also the primary avenue used by scammers for phishing attacks. Cybercriminals use emails to distribute malware, phishing, and...
Where Has the Time Gone?
A blast from the past! Yea, that’s a collection of old cell phones including my first “smartphone” – the Palm Treo 650 (circa 2004). You'll also notice some old Executone admin & user guides, along with a couple editions of Newton’s Telecom Dictionary from the...
The Importance of Emergency Notification Systems
While we never expect to find ourselves in an emergency situation, a crisis can strike anytime, anywhere. During an emergency or dangerous event, the most pivotal step an organization can make is to quickly inform and alert people in harm’s way. Whether it’s a...
We Value Your Feedback!
We are focused keeping you informed about VoIP technology! Specifically, how it can help your company collaborate more efficiently and communicate more cost-effectively with staff and clients. Last month we invited you to tap into our expertise by requesting a VoIP...
Solving the Issue of Packet Loss
If your business is relying on a hosted PBX service to handle its phone and Unified Communications systems, it is imperative to have a solid support network. Since Voice Over IP (VoIP) relies on your internet connection to make calls, the quality of your calls can be...