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Managed Communications | Managed IT Albany

Communication is crucial to streamlining business operations. Teams need the ability to effectively communicate amongst themselves and with outside vendors or customers, and technology can make all the difference.

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Businesses rely on quality digital communications in today’s world. The rise in cloud communications led to countless providers popping up, promising to deliver exceptional business phone services, corporate digital signage, and video conference software.

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The pandemic created waves across the workforce as people were forced to work from home or otherwise away from the office. K-12 schools were no exception. Although it was a tough transition for teachers, parents, students, and staff alike, it unmistakably changed how educators approach technology.

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One of the central factors in good local government communication is public engagement. Resources allocated for government programs and initiatives can go to waste if the public can't access them or doesn't know about them. Local governments can drive engagement through effective public outreach and responsiveness, which is key to fostering public trust.

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By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
February 29th, 2024

If you run a healthcare organization, you likely know the importance of digital records and user-friendly IT tools for efficiency. There are many services out there that help healthcare businesses manage electronic health records (EHR) through the cloud.

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By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
February 27th, 2024

As any school administrator knows, communication is key to quality education. Relaying critical information about student needs to parents and teachers can drastically affect the quality of their learning experience.

Managed Communications | Video Conferencing

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
February 20th, 2024

Google and Microsoft are leading tech brands in the market. If you’re between the two for your business’ unified communications, it can be difficult to identify the key things that differentiate each. After all, both manufacturers have spent decades developing collaboration tools to best cater to business activities and communication needs.

Managed Communications | Cyber Security | Microsoft

Many healthcare providers have pivoted after the COVID-19 pandemic to offer telehealth services. This creates a unique challenge for healthcare cybersecurity compliance outlined by HIPAA. This is because telehealth communications platforms will likely need to store and secure protected health information (PHI).

Managed Communications | Video Conferencing

Once you’ve decided to integrate a new and improved communications solution into your business, your work begins in finding the right platform. In today’s marketplace, you’ll want to explore all of your options thoroughly before making a decision. A popular video conference platform you may have heard of is Microsoft Teams.

Managed Communications | Video Conferencing

In today’s workforce, virtual meetings have caused business communications to evolve for the better. Video conferences are now commonly used to communicate with both internal and external parties.