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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.
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5 Technology Essentials for the Modern Insurance Agency
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6 Tech Tools for Improving Efficiency and the Customer Experience
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How to Overcome Challenges When Deploying New Collaboration Technologies
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The Top 6 Small Business Technology Trends For 2019
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Article from Inc.
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5 Technology Trends Small Businesses Should Consider in 2019
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Article from Medium by Nicky Smith
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How Automatic Failover Helps Some Business Avoid Losing $5,600 a Minute
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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
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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?
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Article from Entrepreneur by Aaron Agius
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7 Mistakes That Will Doom Your Marketing Automation Implementation
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Article from Forbes by Michael Trachtenberg
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What is a 'Managed Service' Anyway?
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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
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Article from Insurance Business America by Alicia Grzadkowska
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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
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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
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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
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Article from Insurance Business America
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Five ways technology can transform your insurance agency
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Article by Mike Furlong for Insurance Thought Leadership
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How Agencies Must Embrace Tech in 2019
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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
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Article from Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent
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How Will Automation Impact the Insurance Industry?
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Article in Insurance Business America
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Agents need to level up their digital offerings to meet customer expectations
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Article from OMEGA Computer Services
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Why Insurance Companies Need Text Messaging
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Article and Infographic from Cebod Telecom
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Cloud vs. Traditional Business Phone System- Which is Better?
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