Technology Marketplace
The Technology Marketplace educates agencies about technology services that help them increase their efficiency, improve their security and reduce cost. Learn about these services and if interested an agency can get connected to a provider of these services to learn more or to make a purchase.
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Technology transforms how small businesses automate processes, engage with customers, protect data, and generate more prospects. Explore content to find technology trends then take a look in the sections below to get more detail about hosted phone, cybersecurity, network services, managed IT and marketing automation. Click on the "Connect Me" page to get a connection to providers of services you are interested in.
Cyber Security
70% of all small businesses will experience a cyberattack this year and many of them will have their businesses disrupted, their data stolen or have to pay thousands to get the problem resolved. Learn more about cybersecurity for your business and get in touch to let us connect you to a specialist to learn more.
Hosted Voice
Many businesses that are considering a replacement or upgrade in their phone systems are looking at a cloud-based solution called "hosted voice". These systems are inexpensive, feature-rich, require little to no installation and improve the customer experience.
Managed Services Providers
Businesses are outsourcing the management of their network, the desktops, and cybersecurity to an IT services professional, a Managed Services Provider (MSP). MSPs charged a fixed monthly fee and proactively monitor your technology to prevent problems before they happen.
Network Services
There are more options than ever to connect your employees to the internet and connect your offices together in a network. These new options can save you network expense, improve performance and increase security. Learn about SD-WAN, cable, VoIP, and wireless as network options.
Marketing Automation
Businesses need to make sure that their online presence is accurate and showcases the products & services they offer customers. Sales producers must automate how they engage new prospects, process leads, and create new business revenue. Marketing automation helps businesses maximize their online presence, generate leads, and translate prospects into customers.
Article from the Insurance Journal
From the 2018 article in Insurance Journal (part of a series sponsored by Insurance Technologies Corporation, " It may seem like a good ...
5 Technology Essentials for the Modern Insurance Agency
From the 2018 article in Insurance Journal (part of a series sponsored by Insurance Technologies Corporation, " It may seem like a good idea to skimp ...
Article from Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent
From the article by Gina Clevinger:"Most insurance agencies must compete against million-dollar marketing machines with million-dollar ...
6 Tech Tools for Improving Efficiency and the Customer Experience
From the article by Gina Clevinger:"Most insurance agencies must compete against million-dollar marketing machines with million-dollar brands that ...
Article from BizTech by Erin Cunningham
From the article: "What if there were a tool to help employees complete projects 30 percent faster?And what if that same tool helped ...
How to Overcome Challenges When Deploying New Collaboration Technologies
From the article: "What if there were a tool to help employees complete projects 30 percent faster?And what if that same tool helped reduce email ...
Article from jeffbullas.com by Robin Singh
From the article: "Every year brings new opportunities for growing a small business, and this year is definitely not an exception. Exciting ...
The Top 6 Small Business Technology Trends For 2019
From the article: "Every year brings new opportunities for growing a small business, and this year is definitely not an exception. Exciting ...
Article from Inc.
From the article: "Good small-business owners keep an eye on the future, which means they already need to be thinking about what will be ...
5 Technology Trends Small Businesses Should Consider in 2019
From the article: "Good small-business owners keep an eye on the future, which means they already need to be thinking about what will be big in ...
Article from Medium by Nicky Smith
From the article: "It’s the kind of nightmare scenario that sends chills up and down the spines of even the most unflinching business ...
How Automatic Failover Helps Some Business Avoid Losing $5,600 a Minute
From the article: "It’s the kind of nightmare scenario that sends chills up and down the spines of even the most unflinching business owners and ...
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Article from Comodo Cybersecurity
From the article: "A single cyber-attack can cost you your business. Data from the National Cyber Security Alliance shows that 60 percent ...
The Seven Advantages of Hiring a Cyber Security Provider
From the article: "A single cyber-attack can cost you your business. Data from the National Cyber Security Alliance shows that 60 percent of small ...
Article from Forbes
Expert Panel, Forbes Technology Council Successful CIOs, CTOs & executives from Forbes Technology Council offer firsthand insights on tech ...
9 Cyber Security Issues That Could Be Leaving Your Data Vulnerable To Attacks
Expert Panel, Forbes Technology Council Successful CIOs, CTOs & executives from Forbes Technology Council offer firsthand insights on tech & ...
Blog and Infographic from Varonis
BY ROB SOBERS UPDATED: 4/17/2019 "Cybersecurity issues are becoming a day-to-day struggle for businesses. Trends show a huge increase ...
60 Must-Know Cybersecurity Statistics for 2019
BY ROB SOBERS UPDATED: 4/17/2019 "Cybersecurity issues are becoming a day-to-day struggle for businesses. Trends show a huge increase in hacked ...
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Published on May 6, 2019 | byJimmy Spencer, Senior Security Architect
From the blog post appearing in Security First: "Why is cybersecurity important all of a sudden? Not that long ago, it was primarily ...
Why is Cyber Security Important in 2019?
From the blog post appearing in Security First: "Why is cybersecurity important all of a sudden? Not that long ago, it was primarily something for ...
Article from Entrepreneur by Aaron Agius
Aaron Agius says, "We live in the age of things such as landing page builders, content marketing software and tools that automate just ...
7 Mistakes That Will Doom Your Marketing Automation Implementation
Aaron Agius says, "We live in the age of things such as landing page builders, content marketing software and tools that automate just about anything ...
Article from Forbes by Michael Trachtenberg
Michael Trachtenberg says ,"In the technology world, many people think they easily understand the term "managed services," but when they're ...
What is a 'Managed Service' Anyway?
Michael Trachtenberg says ,"In the technology world, many people think they easily understand the term "managed services," but when they're prompted ...
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Is Managed IT Services Right for Your Organization? Things to Consider While Selecting Managed IT Service Providers
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Article from AgileIT
From the article: "A successful IT infrastructure depends on the list of services you choose for your business. An expert IT services ...
What Should You Look for and Expect in a Managed IT Services Contract?
From the article: "A successful IT infrastructure depends on the list of services you choose for your business. An expert IT services provider should ...
Article from orLANtech
From the article: "An MSP is an IT support company that manages your company’s network system completely or in part. Services can range ...
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) Can Help Minimize Costs for a Better Return on Your IT Investment
From the article: "An MSP is an IT support company that manages your company’s network system completely or in part. Services can range from ...
Article from Phonexa
From the article: "According to Deloitte, the insurance industry needs to embrace tech innovations to align its services to customers’ ...
How Cloud Technologies Help Insurance Agencies Overcome Challenges
From the article: "According to Deloitte, the insurance industry needs to embrace tech innovations to align its services to customers’ ...
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Article from Complete Interactive Technologies
From the article: "The insurance industry and particularly insurance agents and brokers are heavily reliant on telecom. Over the last ...
Top 5 Reasons Insurance Agents & Brokers Use VoIP Phone Systems
From the article: "The insurance industry and particularly insurance agents and brokers are heavily reliant on telecom. Over the last decade Voice ...
Article from Insurance Business America by Alicia Grzadkowska
From the article: "Walk into an insurance agency and you’re sure to hear the din of phones. While digital tools are becoming the ...
Phone Systems are Moving into the Cloud to the Benefit of Insurance Agencies
From the article: "Walk into an insurance agency and you’re sure to hear the din of phones. While digital tools are becoming the communication of ...
Article from Taylored Systems
From the article: "In our industry we run into the question of “Do I use a hosted phone system or an on premise phone system?” on a ...
On-Premise Phone Systems vs. Hosted Phone Systems
From the article: "In our industry we run into the question of “Do I use a hosted phone system or an on premise phone system?” on a daily ...
Article from JIVE by Hillary Gamblin
From the article: "The insurance world is changing rapidly. Are you keeping up? Hosted VoIP is not a cure all for the upheaval in the ...
4 Challenges Insurance Agencies Face and How a Phone System Helps
From the article: "The insurance world is changing rapidly. Are you keeping up? Hosted VoIP is not a cure all for the upheaval in the insurance ...
Article from indio
From the article: "Things have changed a great deal since the year of 1861 when the first P&C company opened its doors in London to offer ...
Definitive Guide to Growing Your Insurance Agency in a Technology Driven World
From the article: "Things have changed a great deal since the year of 1861 when the first P&C company opened its doors in London to offer fire ...
Article from Insurance Business America
From the article by Bethan Moorcraft for the Insurance Business America website, "As transformation in the insurance industry makes it ...
Five ways technology can transform your insurance agency
From the article by Bethan Moorcraft for the Insurance Business America website, "As transformation in the insurance industry makes it easier for ...
Article by Mike Furlong for Insurance Thought Leadership
From the article: "When is the last time a P&C insurance application or renewal was a simple and comprehensive process? Chances are the ...
How Agencies Must Embrace Tech in 2019
From the article: "When is the last time a P&C insurance application or renewal was a simple and comprehensive process? Chances are the applicant ...
Article from Agency Bloc
From the article: "Each new year is an opportunity for insurance agencies to look back, reflect, and consider where improvements could be ...
Insurance Agency Technology Trends and Changes for 2018
From the article: "Each new year is an opportunity for insurance agencies to look back, reflect, and consider where improvements could be made. Many ...
Article from Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent
From the article by Perry Myers and Jerry Fox: "Imagine this: Home and car doors automatically unlock as you approach. Auto coverage is ...
How Will Automation Impact the Insurance Industry?
From the article by Perry Myers and Jerry Fox: "Imagine this: Home and car doors automatically unlock as you approach. Auto coverage is automatically ...
Article in Insurance Business America
From the article in Insurance Business America: “There are carriers as well as online aggregators and direct agencies that are investing ...
Agents need to level up their digital offerings to meet customer expectations
From the article in Insurance Business America: “There are carriers as well as online aggregators and direct agencies that are investing in the ...
Article from OMEGA Computer Services
According to OMEGA Computer Services, "The Insurance industry is entering the world of digital communication, led by the Millennial ...
Why Insurance Companies Need Text Messaging
According to OMEGA Computer Services, "The Insurance industry is entering the world of digital communication, led by the Millennial generation. This ...
Article and Infographic from Cebod Telecom
From the article:"As a business owner you have a ton of decisions to make to guarantee that your business is able to run as smoothly as ...
Cloud vs. Traditional Business Phone System- Which is Better?
From the article:"As a business owner you have a ton of decisions to make to guarantee that your business is able to run as smoothly as possible. One ...
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