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Technology Unwrapped

The most important technology concepts, strategies and actions uncovered for your business.

TOSHIBA phone systems end of life – now what?

CoreTech Staff
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Phone Systems

Moving Offices? 3-Step Wiring Checklist for a Smooth Office Move

Rick Shepherd
If your Omaha business is in the process of moving to a new building, it’s critical to look at the internal wiring of a building before signing a lease. Without confirming the stability and maintenance of the cabling, your business could experience electrical shortages, physical damage, or downtime. We’ve created an easy, 3-step checklist to guide you through what to look for when moving offices, including some recommendations if it’s an existing or new building.
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Manufacturing

Refresh Your Technology With These 4 Considerations

Chris Vilim
With the click of a button, technology streamlines business operations that can save time, energy, and money. To take technology further, there comes a time when every business needs to take inventory of what they use, and how they can upgrade outdated technology to produce more and faster.
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Phone Systems, Manufacturing, Outsourced IT

CoreTech Partners with Sangoma to Sell Switchvox

CoreTech Staff
Today, CoreTech announced their partnership with Sangoma to offer small and midsize businesses Switchvox on-premise phone systems. This comes at a good time as many companies are transitioning to new phone systems as old systems go end of life, including TOSHIBA phone systems.
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Cloud, Our Company, Alert, Phone Systems

Are Curved Monitors Viable Office Solutions?

CoreTech Staff
You’ve seen these sleek, curved displays in the stores, online, and maybe even have one at home as a part of your teens gaming setup, but are they for the office environment? Read on to find out, tangibly, what makes them special, and what the pros and cons are for using them in the workplace.
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, The Workplace, Manufacturing

5 Reasons Why Your Employees Need Professional Headsets

CoreTech Staff
When our company first switched to remote work, it was a bit of an adjustment. I had to get used to sharing the dining room of a one-bedroom apartment as an office with my fiancé. When we had meetings, we didn’t want to interrupt the other’s workflow, so headphones were necessary. For a time, I settled for the subpar voice and sound quality of a simple pair of earbuds. And, those earbuds sufficed, for a time. But then the sound started cutting out. So, I had to find a different pair, and the ...
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, The Workplace

Do I Need a Firewall When Employees Work Remotely?

Joel Havenridge
With more small businesses turning to a remote workforce, protecting business operations and data is crucial. As a business owner, you most likely will need multiple firewalls to provide the necessary security required by remote access. This includes both an on-premise appliance and software that runs on the remote computers your employees use at home. Evaluating the use and risk of your IT solutions will go a long way in deciding which firewalls you need so you can get the most benefits of ...
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Network Security

New vs. Old: 3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Contemporary Business Phone System

Jason Hahn
It can be exciting getting a new phone system and all the technology that comes along with it. Often, there is the hope that the new system will do everything the old system can do, plus a whole lot more. The reality is, there are going to be quite a few changes, and they may take some getting used to. Saying goodbye to that reliable old system doesn't need to be painful, if you are ready to embrace the changes. Most modern systems don't have the same functions as older systems. But, this ...
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Phone Systems

What’s the Best Phone System for My Business?

Chris Vilim
Are you trying to figure out what phone system is best for your business? It’s an important decision that typically comes down to a choice between on-premise or cloud-based solutions. On-premise systems are managed with infrastructure housed at your business’s physical location, hence the name. Cloud systems, on the other hand, are hosted by a third party platform in the cloud. Cloud-based phone systems are a strong option for small to midsize businesses. These systems feature top-of-the line ...
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Phone Systems

Is Your Voice and Data Cabling Up to Code?

Rick Shepherd
When it comes to installing voice and data cabling, there is more to take into consideration than just performance – you also need to consider safety codes and standards. No business wants to spend thousands of dollars on cabling just to find out they used the wrong type in the wrong area and have to shell out more money to redo the work properly. Cat5 and Cat6 cables most commonly come with two types of jackets: CMR and CMP. Their safety ratings are defined by the NEC (National Electrical ...
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Topics: Equipment Purchases, Owners & Managers