December 23rd, 2019 by William Wentowski
Cyberattacks are a common occurrence in today’s business world. Hopefully, your company has security measures and training in place to combat such attacks, but mistakes can be made. If your company is the victim of a cyberattack, do you know the necessary steps to take to begin recovering? ...
December 18th, 2019 by William Wentowski
So, you’re trying to choose a business surveillance system, but don’t know which option is right for your organization? Understanding the types of surveillance technology available can help you find the right solution. In this post, we will go over the three most popular security options on the...
December 13th, 2019 by William Wentowski
When you get IT, what are you paying for? Are you paying just to get new technology, or do you want to utilize that technology to improve your business? You may be paying too much for what you get and not getting enough of what you need. Most service providers are only interested in getting...
Posted in: Services, Technology, Solutions
November 21st, 2019 by William Wentowski
Matt, Deavin, Larry, and William volunteered at the Central Alabama Food Bank today (Nov. 21st) as part of the BTS Technologies #BEST program. BEST is BTS Employees Shaping Tomorrow, and it is initiative to impact the communities we work in and with. We look forward to many more outings and...
November 6th, 2019 by William Wentowski
Join BTS at the Hack & Attacks Cybersecurity Panel being hosted by the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (This event was rescheduled from it's original date on October 24th.) The BBJ has put together a panel of experts to help you...
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November 5th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company has launched a Secure WiFi-as-a-Service program to protect its customers from cyber attacks through wireless access points. Over the past few years, the prevalence of cyber attacks has...
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October 15th, 2019 by William Wentowski
Congratulations on starting your business, you’ve taken a significant step in creating a developing enterprise of your own, and now we want to help your business. At BTS Technologies, Inc. we handle the technology side of your organization to help grow your startup into a thriving enterprise with our...
Posted in: products, Technology, Solutions
October 2nd, 2019 by William Wentowski
Birmingham, AL – Did you know that we have begun to advise owners of SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) to trade-in their obsolete tech for the latest advancements in technology? With many companies already shifting the bulk of their infrastructure to a cloud-based IT environment, we...
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September 14th, 2019 by William Wentowski
Practically anywhere you go, you'll come across public WiFi hotspots. However, this free service could spell trouble. We explore the security risks of public hotspots and what to consider before connecting to public WiFi. ...
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September 14th, 2019 by William Wentowski
One of the most common objections we hear, and most sales people have heard it, is “This is too expensive!” The gut reaction of many salespeople is to race to the bottom. This becomes more evident in new sales staff who are desperate to close and only biting on the objection they hear. Expense....
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September 14th, 2019 by William Wentowski
It’s important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online. From the convenience of making purchases at your fingertips and next-day delivery to getting great deals and the endless catalog of purchasable items, online shopping has only grown in popularity. While the increased availability...
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September 14th, 2019 by William Wentowski
Please join us in welcoming new Sales Representative Josh Anderson to BTS! A Montgomery native, Josh moved to Birmingham to attend Samford University. He has extensive sales experience, having worked for IT integrator ACCi and then at Spectrum for several years. Josh has a wife, Jordan, a daughter,...
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September 14th, 2019 by William Wentowski
We are excited to announce that BTS recently became a dealer for Eagle Eye Networks, #1 in Cloud Video Surveillance Worldwide. The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS is a cloud security camera system which provides 100% cloud management, 100% mobile and web browser viewing, and, if you want, 100% cloud recording....
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September 14th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BTS offers both onsite and remote training for all the products we provide, install, service, and maintain. If you are interested in attending one of our upcoming training webinars, please contact kimr@askbts.com. Please also be sure to let us know what topics you would like to see covered in future...
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September 4th, 2019 by William Wentowski
Many businesses, both large and small, typically lean towards big-name carriers to take care of their internet, network, and phone services; however, they fail to realize that these carriers are working in their own best interest. This means that they will sell you on their service and charge commercial...
Posted in: Business Phones, Technology, Solutions
September 3rd, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Did you know that we are advising SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) on how to fully leverage the benefits of a remote workforce, bolster employee satisfaction, reduce office space, while simultaneously strengthening the infrastructure of their organizations? ...
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August 15th, 2019 by William Wentowski
In the modern workforce, many employees prefer a job that offers flexibility, whether that be the ability to set their own schedule, work from home, job share, work part-time, take sabbaticals, have paid time off, or telecommute. Employers that provide an accommodating work environment have a happier...
Posted in: Solutions
July 31st, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – July 2019 – We are proud to announce that we are alerting small to midsized businesses (SMBs) about the prevalence of robocall scams and how any organization can best handle these calls to ensure that all sensitive company information remains protected. We have compiled...
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June 25th, 2019 by William Wentowski
You buy your business a new phone system in the hopes of giving yourself a distinct advantage over your local competitors. You could be trying to achieve that by increasing efficiency, quality of life, or just flat driving up profits. While all of those should typically give you an edge over the competition,...
Posted in: Quality, products, Technology
June 19th, 2019 by Brian Wakefield
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming one of the cutting-edge tools in the Cyber Security arms race. Criminals are using AI to accelerate the pace of attacks and provide ever more complex campaigns. This adoption of AI by the criminals is mirrored by the emergence of cybersecurity solutions...
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June 19th, 2019 by David Dick
No, please no. I don't want to call them. I don't care if the lines are scratchy or the internet is slow or the bill is wrong. No, please no, don't make me call and talk to someone in another country who does not speak English after I have struggled through the automated no-help system....
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June 19th, 2019 by David Dick
Do you have a Firewall? Probably not. The most common answer to that question is "I don't know". "There is this little box in the back room that does something and the main wire from ATT or Spectrum plugs into it". That's the second most common answer. Most companies do have a router –...
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June 19th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BTS offers onsite and remote training for all of the products we provide, install, service, and maintain. If you are interested in attending one of our upcoming training webinars, please contact kimr@askbts.com. Please also be sure to let us know what topics you would like to see covered in future...
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June 19th, 2019 by William Wentowski
Are you aware that BTS Technologies, Inc. has complete cybersecurity solutions to protect your organization from any threat or attack that could arise? Having poor security in your business can lead to not only vulnerability within your business and data but could also drive clients and...
Posted in: Services
June 8th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – May 2019 – BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is advising small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to move to Microsoft Azure as soon as possible. With Windows 7 expiring at the end of this year, SMBs need to act quickly in order to ensure that their...
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May 25th, 2019 by William Wentowski
Having high-quality, clear, and crisp video conferencing technology not only improves productivity and efficiency, but gives your business a competitive advantage that has been proven to improve overall operations. As your company grows, the need for telecommunication will increase as well; from speaking...
Posted in: Services, products, Technology
May 7th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company now offers SD-WAN-asa-Service to their small to midsized business (SMB) customers. SD-WAN is a leading technology and according to research firm Gartner, “by the end of 2019, 30% of enterprises...
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April 23rd, 2019 by William Wentowski
At BTS Technologies Inc. we work diligently to ensure that our customers are never hit with ransomware with our innovative firewall and preventative measures. But what should you do if you are hit with a ransom, and should you ever just pay the ransom? You would be surprised how many businesses fall...
Posted in: Services
April 13th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – March 2019 – BTS a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is helping small to midsized businesses (SMBs) to take advantage of dramatically increased capabilities in surveillance cameras. As security, both online and offline, has become a growing concern for...
Posted in: News, Press Release, Technology
March 26th, 2019 by Jamie Turner
Beginning April 13, 2019, residents of the 205 region of Alabama will need to begin using 10-digit dialing for all calls, including those within the same area code or even city. In addition, a new area code (659) will begin to be assigned on November 12, 2019. For more information, please read this...
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March 26th, 2019 by Brian Wakefield
So, what is Unified Communications? Unified Communications (UC) empowers you with the ultimate communications tool by converging and integrating all forms of communications, networks, systems, and business applications—on any device in any location—resulting in improved productivity...
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March 26th, 2019 by William Wentowski
– Mike Moore, www.techradar.com 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should...
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March 26th, 2019 by Brian Wakefield
Zultys recently announced the official release of version 5.0 of ZAC—Zultys Advanced Communicator. "As an early adopter of ZAC, we have been active in watching the product grow and ZAC 5 is a big step forward," said Jerry McKenzie, President of Digitel Systems Inc, a Zultys Channel...
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March 26th, 2019 by William Wentowski
People will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think. -Aldous Huxley "All this technology is making us antisocial."...
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March 26th, 2019 by William Wentowski
"Had a great idea for a meme but my computer was frozen."...
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March 21st, 2019 by William Wentowski
Looking to find a way to save some money on your phone system but don't want to fully upgrade and replace everything? It doesn't matter what kind of phone system your business is using, SIP trunking can cut down your overall costs. The associated cost savings and other benefits are something you can...
Posted in: products
March 15th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – February 2019 – BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that they have been invited to attend the 19th Annual Technology Assurance Group (TAG) convention in Orlando, Florida. The event will take place on April 7-10, 2019 at the Rosen...
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February 12th, 2019 by William Wentowski
At BTS Technologies, we offer call waiting and automated call response so that your customers aren’t left waiting or directed to a voicemail, which can be incredibly frustrating. Businesses with poor call answering technology or none at all typically lose customers and clients quickly. Having a good...
Posted in: Integrity, Services, products, Technology
February 5th, 2019 by William Wentowski
When it comes to phone and communications solutions a lot of other companies will sling products at you. They claim that they are the unified communication solution that your business needs, when in reality what they are trying to sell you is hardly any better than what you had before. What you...
Posted in: products
February 4th, 2019 by William Wentowski
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is helping small to midsized businesses (SMBs) equip themselves with the necessary cybersecurity protections that every modern company needs to survive. Over the past, large organizations including Target, Equifax, Yahoo...
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