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CISO Considerations for Data Privacy & Compliance in 2023

Photo: Sigmund / Unsplash The year 2022 was a game-changer in the cyber threat landscape. Securing the software supply chain and open-source software ecosystem, implementing zero trust, and educating employees about the risks of social engineering and phishing attempts are...

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How Can I Make Remote Collaboration Easier for My Business?

Photo: Sigmund / Unsplash The workplace is no longer a physical structure; it is a vast ecosystem where people work from home, in the office, and on the go. If your company is embracing hybrid work for your employees, it's...

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What You Need to Know About Multi-Line Telephone Systems and 911

This blog was created to help you understand and comply with the laws and rules related to Kari's Law and RAY BAUM'S Act. Information in this blog is taken from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) resources and 911.gov; only minor modification...

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IP Consulting Achieves the Cisco Hybrid Cloud Networking Specialization

November 16, 2022 - WASHINGTON, DC, IP Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has achieved the Cisco Hybrid Cloud Networking Specialization. The distinction indicates that the company has demonstrated the knowledge, experience, and ability to deliver hybrid cloud networking solutions...

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4 Keys to Preventing Cybercrime at Your Small Business

Are you a potential target? (Hint: Yes) Hackers target organizations of all sizes, including small businesses. When it comes to cyberattacks, hackers do not care how big your company is; they care how weak your security is. The average cost...

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Managed IT Services

Student Freedom Initiative Expands Partnership with Cisco to Bolster Cybersecurity Infrastructure for HBCUs

The partnership will expand its reach through partnerships with three prominent Certified Minority Business Enterprises, Procellis Technology, Sology Solutions, IP Consulting, to reach more HBCUs October 20, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time WASHINGTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Today, Student Freedom Initiative...

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Essential Collaboration Tools for Small Businesses in 2019

Face-to-face communication for small businesses has become a challenge in 2019. Individuals scurry from place to place: meeting customers while on the road traveling, preparing reports for management, and trying to find a few spare minutes for family activities. When...

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Managed IT Services

Simple IT Solutions all Small Businesses Must Consider

Competition today is fierce, and to be successful, an SMB needs to move quickly. In many cases, the organization is weighed down by its computing infrastructure and view it as a business inhibitor rather than an enabler. However, better options...

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Managed IT Services

What to Expect from a Quality Managed IT Service Provider

Outsourced managed IT services can reduce in-house IT costs by 36 percent, according to the IDC white paper, " Predictive Insight, Automation and Expertise Drive Added Value for Managed Services ." We know it can be tough for IT managers...

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Phone Systems for Small Business: Know Your Options

With so many phone system options available to you today, it can be difficult to know which solutions will meet your needs (and your budget). IP phone services have improved in quality and offer robust features. Options such as Cisco...

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Managed IT Services

5 Signs It's Time to Hire a Managed Solutions Provider

Firms of every size are turning to managed service providers (MSPs) for their day-to-day IT tasks. The managed services market is expected to grow by over 9 percent by 2023, with spending reaching $282 billion according to Markets and Markets...

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Is a Collaboration Room Right for Your Business?

A business may be categorized as small, but that doesn't mean its collaboration footprint has to be. With collaboration rooms, small businesses have the chance to develop a system for communicating in-person and remotely across multiple devices. Collaboration rooms and...

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Video Conferencing

4 Ways to Keep Your Video Conferences Secure

Many municipalities have stand-up meetings, where department members quickly touch base about the priorities and concerns of the day. Having these meetings in person can be a challenge when team members are out and about. Video conferencing can be an...

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Why Video Conferencing Remains Essential for Modern Marketing Teams

Originally published November 2018. Updated on January 12th, 2026 As marketing teams continue to operate in hybrid and fully remote environments, video conferencing is no longer a nice to have tool. It is core infrastructure. For small and medium sized...

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Managed IT Services

The Small Business Guide to Managed IT Services

Many business owners are turning to small business managed IT services to stay ahead of technological changes, better leverage their internal IT resources, and provide a consistent experience for their employees and customers. Essentially 49 percent of small business owners...

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