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The Scoop: Microsoft Designer

By Lilly Ice | August 23, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so does the landscape of design tools. Microsoft strives to stay at the forefront of business apps. Microsoft 365 began with about seven apps. It now offers new users access to over 20. One of the newest ones added is Microsoft Designer. This quick-and-easy design tool works well for beginners…

What Is A Virtual Phone System

By Lilly Ice | August 22, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. As technology continues to reshape the way we connect, adopting innovative solutions becomes crucial. One such solution that’s gaining immense traction across industries is the Virtual Phone System, also known as Hosted PBX. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of…

Modern Office Telephony Solutions

By Lilly Ice | August 21, 2023

In the beginning of business telecommunications, we used the telegram.  Then, a company lived on the cutting edge of modern telephony solutions by adding one actual phone to the office.  Finally, businesses built copper latticework systems to put a phone on each desk. Then the Internet happened. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the modern office…

VoIP and CRM Integration

By Lilly Ice | August 18, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective communication and streamlined customer relationship management (CRM) represent the cornerstones of success. Not of opening the Stargate, despite the graphic for today.  That graphic got used because here at NoContractVoIP integrate with so many CRMs we couldn’t give precedent to any given one of them, so Stargate it is.…

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6 Reasons Cybersecurity Requires Access Management

By Lilly Ice | August 17, 2023

Cybersecurity became paramount for businesses and individuals alike over 30 years ago. Cyber threats abound, and data breaches and malware attacks are costly. Attacks today come from all directions, including the cloud tools you use every day. The average employee uses 36 cloud-based services daily in the course of their workday. Managing access to sensitive…

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What Should You Expect in the New iOS 17?

By Lilly Ice | August 16, 2023

It’s our monthly guest post! This one’s from The Technology Press, introducing the new iOS 17. Apple’s iOS updates have always been eagerly anticipated. iPhone and iPad users around the world get excited to see what their devices can do next. The newest major upcoming release will be for iOS 17. This fall, Apple is…

Phone System Upgrades for Businesses

By Lilly Ice | August 15, 2023

Business owners often hate having to upgrade their technology, often for some excellent reasons.  Most vendors really want to make upgrading seem FUN and EASY and SO COOL! Really, we all know it’s expensive, probably tedious, and employees won’t like having to change.  So, business owners often resist upgrading their computers or phones until things…

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How to Spot LinkedIn Fake Sales Bots

By Lilly Ice | August 14, 2023

Whenever a good thing pops up, flocks of terrible people show up to exploit it.  LinkedIn rose to immense value as a professional social media platform, so of course scammers showed up next.   The FBI says that scams on LinkedIn from cybercriminals now represents a serious threat to regular users of the platform. At the…

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5 Small Business Tech Trends To Fuel Your Growth

By Lilly Ice | August 9, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, small businesses have more opportunities than ever. Many of these call for leveraging technology to their advantage. Embracing the right tech trends helps businesses compete. It enables them to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and fuel growth. But knowing which routes to take makes many small business owners stumble. Most…

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Tech Tools To Run Your Small Business Better

By Lilly Ice | August 8, 2023

Running a small business challenges everyone who tries it. Fortunately, advancements in technology opened a world of opportunities to SMBs. Small business owners can use digital tools to streamline operations, improve efficiency and boost productivity. From innovative software to cutting-edge hardware, the list of tools to choose from runs for days. Picking the right technology…