July 1st, 2024 by William Wentowski
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Remote work, once considered a privilege, has become a necessity for many organizations. As businesses strive to adapt to this new normal, cloud computing...
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Tags: cloud, collaboration tools, remote
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
October 16th, 2023 by William Wentowski
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to adapt to a remote work environment. While remote work has many benefits, supporting a remote workforce efficiently can also be challenging.
This is where cloud computing and storage options...
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Tags: collaboration tools, cost efficiencies, remote
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
July 1st, 2023 by William Wentowski
Many organizations have implemented a hybrid IT environment as an effective way to reduce the cost of maintaining a complex internal network. A hybrid IT environment combines on-premise hardware and software with cloud-based solutions,...
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Tags: communication, customer service, IT consulting
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
April 28th, 2023 by Roger Wentowski
The rise of COVID-19 has brought an unprecedented disruption to the way businesses operate, as many companies are now transitioning to remote models. As organizations move away from traditional office settings, cloud solutions can provide a great resource...
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Tags: cloud, communication, Managed IT, managed solutions
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
January 20th, 2023 by Roger Wentowski
Cybersecurity is an essential part of any organization but is often overlooked or ignored. When this happens, there are serious consequences that can put business operations and customer data at risk. It's important to understand the dangers of not...
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Tags: antivirus, cyber security, data breach, firewall, malware, Managed IT
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
October 5th, 2022 by William Wentowski
When the pandemic came around, it brought about many changes to our everyday life. Some of these changes have persisted, even as the world has shifted back into a pre-pandemic routine.
One such persistent change is in the realm of employees working...
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Tags: cost efficiencies, managed solutions, mobility, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
August 21st, 2022 by Brian Wakefield
The pandemic brought many changes, and many remained even after the world fought the viral disease. One such change was brought into the workforce: the shift towards hybrid working styles.
While remote and hybrid working was in trend even before the...
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Tags: cloud, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
July 12th, 2022 by William Wentowski
The post-pandemic world saw many changes compared to the life we were used to before the virus outbreak. One such change was in how we worked and the standard office functionality we were used to.
Pre-pandemic people were...
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Tags: cloud, collaboration tools, cost efficiencies, cyber security, mobility
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
June 28th, 2022 by Roger Wentowski
The pandemic brought about many changes in our lives, one of them being our working styles. While many people were used to working in the office with other colleagues around, the restrictions of the pandemic did not allow it.
...
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Tags: collaboration tools, cost efficiencies, managed solutions, productivity, video conferencing
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
May 9th, 2022 by Brian Wakefield
With the appearance of COVID-19 turned into a pandemic, the rhythm of life that we had for decades changed completely. The last two years were the years of quarantines and lockdowns that resulted in the boom in telecommuting and distance learning. But...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, pandemic, productivity, training
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
April 13th, 2022 by Roger Wentowski
Pre-pandemic, the idea of flexible or remote working was on the rise. Nonetheless, it became a norm when the pandemic happened. This was the time when employers and employees explored the remote work culture and got familiar with it. This further led...
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Tags: cloud, collaboration tools, productivity, project management
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
March 14th, 2022 by Brian Wakefield
One of the biggest changes that businesses experienced during the pandemic was the introduction of the hybrid or remote work model. Initially, it was introduced to ensure the safety of the staff and clients; however, post-pandemic, it has become a growing...
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Tags: collaboration tools, cost efficiencies, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
December 20th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Flexible work schedules have become more prevalent today. The pandemic forced many businesses to come up with better working solutions for employees, resulting in remote work becoming a norm. However, as the lockdowns ease, there has been a transition...
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Tags: educational, productivity, tips and tricks
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
December 2nd, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Remote working is not a new concept but has gained significant visibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than establishing strict policies, managing remote teams is more about setting up employees for individual success. The entire team becomes...
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Tags: collaboration tools, project management, tips and tricks, toolchains
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
November 1st, 2021 by William Wentowski
In the wake of the pandemic, employers across industries have given their employees the flexibility to work remotely. However, with the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, it is believed that many employees will either choose to work remotely or opt...
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Tags: multi-factor authentication (MFA), tips and tricks, training, virtual private network (VPN)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
October 27th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Due to the pandemic, many organizations have restructured how they work to adapt to the new norm and keep their business afloat. One of the changes includes a remote or hybrid working model
As companies adjust to remote staffing, managing them successfully...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, project management, tips and tricks
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
September 14th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Remote work has grown by 44 percent over the last five years and 91 percent over the decade. These statistics do not even include freelancers. They include non-self-employed individuals who work from home at least half or full time. There...
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Tags: communication, motivation, tips and tricks
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
August 17th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
As countless workers from all over the world telecommute for the first time ever, very few of them know exactly what to expect. Well, some professionals have been telecommuting way before the pandemic began as virtual business owners or freelancers,...
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Tags: motivation, productivity, tips and tricks, toolchains
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
May 29th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Maximizes Employee
Productivity As Businesses Transition to the New Normal
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS, a leading managed technology
services provider, announced today the company is helping organizations...
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Tags: Azure, cloud, communication, Microsoft, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
May 11th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
The pandemic forced many businesses into a work from home model; however, companies need to decide whether to keep their employees home full-time or bring them back into the office with the US beginning to open up. Some companies are considering using...
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Tags: collaboration tools, cost efficiencies, motivation, productivity, virtual desktop
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
May 7th, 2021 by Matt Dean
Many organizations have heard of the cloud; the mythical technology that few grasp, but know it’s where their business needs to move. Like any buzzword or acronym, it is meant to excite and ensure it’s on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But many organizations...
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Tags: cloud, training, updates & upgrades, virtual private network (VPN)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
February 22nd, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Presents Workplace Interaction Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized BusinessesPrevent It
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is helping...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, Microsoft, SMBs, toolchains
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
January 15th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
The events that occurred during 2020, from the pandemic to the SolarWinds breach, drastically changed the way that businesses operate. Businesses have been working from home, and this trend looks likely to continue in some capacity once the COVID-19...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, data breach, network infrastructure, SMBs
Posted in: Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
January 6th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
With all the uncertainty in business now, we find many customers wanting to make the jump to the “Cloud” with their IT, phone, and security infrastructure. But, is the cloud right for you? Why do companies seem so eager to make the move now? I want to...
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Tags: Azure, cloud, Microsoft, scalability, virtual desktop, Windows
Posted in: Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
October 28th, 2020 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) transition from outdated phone systems that hindered remote worker performance to cloud voice....
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Tags: cloud, collaboration tools, productivity, SMBs
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
October 21st, 2020 by Brian Wakefield
How does a business verify that their home-based workforce is actually working? Rather than installing software onto your employees’ home work stations that enable you to track their every mouse movement and keyboard stroke, establishing proper Key...
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Tags: KPIs, motivation, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
September 28th, 2020 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is building technology plans for businesses to continue to operate through the pandemic. BTS begins by evaluating an organization's existing...
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Tags: collaboration tools, pandemic, productivity, support, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
September 18th, 2020 by Technology Assurance Group
BTS, a leading managed
technology services provider
(MTSP) announced today that the
company is preparing small to midsized business (SMB) owners on
what to expect in the workplace,
after the pandemic. With people
working from home in droves,
there is...
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Tags: pandemic, partnership, SMBs, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
September 10th, 2020 by Brian Wakefield
Many businesses find themselves in rather strange circumstances due to the pandemic. As the switch to working remotely has many wondering if they should keep working from home, either fully or having some of their workers remain remote. A lot...
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Tags: collaboration tools, KPIs, project management
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
July 23rd, 2020 by Roger Wentowski
Businesses everywhere are looking to equip their remote workforce with the tools that let them perform to the best of their abilities. Most of them look purely into how their workers can communicate more effectively with each other, ignoring how they...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, mobility, toolchains
Posted in: VoIP, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
July 14th, 2020 by Brian Wakefield
With the transition to permanent remote work likely to become far more common, it is time for businesses to update their infrastructure to match their new business structure. Moving some or all of your business operations to the cloud can benefit your...
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Tags: cloud, mobility, productivity, scalability, virtual desktop, virtual private network (VPN)
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
June 8th, 2020 by Roger Wentowski
Now that businesses are working remotely, they need a way to ensure their network is protected and that their employees are able to efficiently complete work-related tasks. While some companies may be using a VPN to accomplish this, problems arise...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud, cost efficiencies, virtual private network (VPN)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
June 3rd, 2020 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is providing home office cybersecurity for remote workers to support them through the current pandemic and beyond. According to a BitSight...
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Tags: pandemic, SMBs
Posted in: Cyber Security, Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
May 13th, 2020 by William Wentowski
As COVID-19 continues to impact the way businesses operate, companies need to find ways to continue operations. Whether that is operating at 25-50% capacity as a restaurant or grocery store, or transitioning to a remote workforce, businesses are having...
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Tags: pandemic, productivity, thermal imaging
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
May 8th, 2020 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS Technologies, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is empowering business owners to accelerate innovation within their companies through Microsoft's new software, Teams. Microsoft Teams is a tool that dramatically...
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Tags: collaboration tools, Microsoft, pandemic, SMBs, Teams, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
March 26th, 2020 by Brian Wakefield
Take a picture of your computer setup before you unplug and take things to your remote work location—including the cable set up in the back!
At home, your IT team won't be with you to reconnect everything. A quick picture of where things are plugged...
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Tags: antivirus, malware, passwords, tips and tricks, updates & upgrades, virtual private network (VPN)
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
March 18th, 2020 by Roger Wentowski
AT BTS Technologies, supporting our partners is the most important thing we do. As COVID-19 restrictions impact our communities and businesses; we remain committed to our mission of providing premiere cloud technology solutions. BTS will take all necessary...
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Tags: cloud, pandemic, training
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, News
March 9th, 2020 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is leveraging the power of Microsoft Teams to help companies collaborate faster and more effectively. As we enter a new decade, the workforce...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, Microsoft, Teams, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
February 3rd, 2020 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), shared the top 3 business collaboration tools in 2020. Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) need to be able to collaborate across teams and departments and unfortunately,...
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Tags: Azure, collaboration tools, Microsoft, SMBs, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
September 3rd, 2019 by Technology Assurance Group
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...
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Tags: cost efficiencies, SMBs, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
August 15th, 2019 by Brian Wakefield
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...
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Tags: business phones, mobility, motivation, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
May 25th, 2019 by Brian Wakefield
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...
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Tags: collaboration tools, cost efficiencies, Lifesize, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
February 5th, 2019 by Roger 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...
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Tags: business phones, mobility, unified communications (UC), Zultys
Posted in: Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
October 23rd, 2017 by Technology Assurance Group
Unfortunately, hurricanes Irma and Harvey had an historic destructive impact on SMBs (Small to Mid-sized Businesses) in Florida and Texas. Many companies in these areas were either destroyed completely or severely damaged by mother nature. In the wake...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud, network infrastructure, SMBs, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases