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What Is SIP Trunking?
By Shannon Flynn | September 25, 2026
A SIP trunk is the digital version of an analog phone line. With SIP trunking, businesses can upgrade to a unified digital phone system.
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8 Ways Cloud Computing Can Increase Productivity and Profits
By Sean Peek | September 25, 2026
Explore how cloud computing can help your business work more efficiently, reduce costs and scale as it grows.
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What Is Fiber-Optic Internet for Business?
By Mark Fairlie | September 24, 2026
Fiber-optic internet offers businesses fast speeds, low latency and reliable connectivity.
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RingCentral vs. Nextiva Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | September 24, 2026
RingCentral and Nextiva are prominent business phone system providers with extensive VoIP capabilities. How do their offerings compare?
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RingCentral vs. Dialpad Comparison
By Nicole Fallon | September 24, 2026
RingCentral and Dialpad are popular business phone systems with varying features. Here's how to decide which one is best for you.
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RFID for Retail: Know the Pros and Cons
By Joanna Furlong | September 24, 2026
Radio frequency identification technology has become an accessible and essential tool for modern inventory management.
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5 Reasons to Consider Real-Time Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | September 24, 2026
Learn what real-time monitoring is and how it can benefit your business.
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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches
By Mark Fairlie | September 23, 2026
Securing critical customer and business information ensures consumer trust and continued operations.
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How and When to Create and Use PowerShell Modules
By Adam Bertram | September 22, 2026
Step-by-step instructions on creating and using modules.
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How to Manage User Profiles With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | September 22, 2026
Managing Windows user profiles can be time-consuming, especially in virtual desktop environments. Here are some practical tips.
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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | September 22, 2026
Where do you turn when managing an IIS web server farm with potentially dozens or hundreds of app pools? PowerShell, of course.
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How to Build an Interactive Menu Inside a PowerShell Script
By Adam Bertram | September 22, 2026
Help non-PowerShell users navigate your scripts more easily.
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PowerShell Basics: Programming With Loops
By Tim Ferrell | September 22, 2026
Learn how to automate repetitive business tasks using PowerShell's "for," "foreach," "while" and other loop types.
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PowerShell: Everything You Need to Know
By Sean Peek | September 22, 2026
What Is PowerShell? Windows PowerShell is a powerful administrative tool that can help you automate tasks for your computer and network.
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What Is Photoshop Used For?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 22, 2026
Photoshop is widely considered the industry standard in photo and graphic editing software. Explore why Photoshop remains so widely used and how you can apply it in your business.
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How to Set Up a Hot Spot for Your Business
By Sean Peek | September 21, 2026
Learn how to set up an internal hot spot for your business so you can connect multiple devices to the internet.
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Business Internet Buyer’s Guide
By Mark Fairlie | September 21, 2026
The right internet connection can transform your business, but which option is most suitable for you?
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Nextiva vs. 8×8: Business Phone System Comparison
By Jessica Elliott | September 18, 2026
Discover how these business phone systems compare when it comes to features, pricing and more.
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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | September 18, 2026
Accessing a work computer over the internet is often necessary. However, with business networks and data at risk, security is paramount.
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Food Truck Tech: What You Need to Know
By Sean Peek | September 17, 2026
The rapid growth of food trucks is reshaping the food service industry, and technology is playing a crucial role in their success.
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RingCentral vs. 8×8: How Do They Compare?
By Nicole Fallon | September 14, 2026
RingCentral and 8x8, two popular small business phone systems, each offer features that are best suited to specific business types. Here's how to decide which is right for you.
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8×8 Phone System Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 14, 2026
8x8 offers integrated VoIP, video and messaging for international and local service. Read our review to learn why the platform is best for global organizations.
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Slack for Business: How to Use Slack Messaging
By Jamie Johnson | September 14, 2026
Slack is one of the best apps for workplace communication thanks to its versatility.
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How Often Should You Upgrade Your Phone System?
By Sean Peek | September 14, 2026
Considering how fast technology evolves, here's how often established and growing businesses should upgrade their phone systems.
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Technology in Retail: How Mobile Technology Is Changing Retail
By Sean Peek | September 14, 2026
Explore how businesses are leveraging mobile technology to transform the retail space and enhance customers’ mobile experience.
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Why Employees and Not IT Are Driving the New Technological Revolution
By Mark Fairlie | September 10, 2026
Learn why businesses should turn to their employees to help inform tech purchasing decisions.
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Top Challenges of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation
By Mark Fairlie | September 10, 2026
EHRs are a vital way to automate and streamline the healthcare process but implementation can be challenging. Learn how to smooth the transition.
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How to Do a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
By Mark Fairlie | September 10, 2026
Finding vulnerabilities now could protect your small business from costly intrusions later.
Review
AdvancedMD Medical Billing Services Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 10, 2026
AdvancedMD combines outsourced medical billing with an integrated software platform. See our review of its RCM services, pricing, features and more.
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17 Security Practices to Protect Your Business’s Sensitive Information
By Mark Fairlie | September 09, 2026
You have a responsibility to your customers and business to protect all sensitive data. Here are 17 best practices to secure your information.