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Maximize Your Business Growth with Section 179 Deductions on ICT Investments

December 13th, 2023 by admin

Businessmen Advising on Section 179 Deduction

As a business owner, investing in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is not just about staying competitive; it's also about smart financial planning. Section 179 of the U.S. tax code offers a valuable opportunity to maximize your investments...

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Zoom Phone, a Cloud Phone System, Provides Benefits for Your Business

March 8th, 2021 by admin

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Whether your business is operating with a Work-From-Home model or in the office, having communication and collaboration tools will make a significant difference. At ATEL Communications, we understand the need for a Unified Communications solution that...

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Stay Connected and Improve Collaboration with Video Conferencing

December 28th, 2020 by admin

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Now that many companies have switched to a remote workforce, new challenges are presented to owners and employees alike. Communication and collaboration is a new obstacle to be cleared since there isn't interoffice communication anymore. Video...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Solution, Services

Thermal Imaging Hardware Keeps Your Business Safe

June 8th, 2020 by admin

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As the country begins the reopening process, businesses need a way to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. Social distancing and limiting the number of customers or employees in the building is an excellent first step, but what...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Solution, Products

How ATEL Communications Can Support a Remote Workforce

May 26th, 2020 by admin

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Many businesses are finding the switch to a remote workforce to be challenging. Some of the most significant challenges they're facing are acquiring the right tools to make the transition to working remotely as seamless as possible for their operations....

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Posted in: Business Phone Systems, Business Solutions, Phone System, Technology, Video Conferencing, Services, Support

Connected—Productive—Secure—Protected

May 18th, 2020 by admin

Woman on Cell Phone in Front of Laptop Working from Home Office

The Problem: A Sudden Dependence on Remote Workforce and Online Business Operations Companies everywhere were launched into a world where they had no choice but to operate remotely. Now that a new normal is forming, it is obvious to many businesses...

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5 Reasons You Need Video Surveillance for Your Business

March 20th, 2020 by admin

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There is significant importance placed on cybersecurity for businesses, and rightfully so. Protecting your data networks is vital to the success of your business, and suffering a breach can signal the end of your business. Often overlooked, but equally...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Security

Remote Working

March 16th, 2020 by admin

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Many of our customers have recently curtailed routine business travel or are adding more remote workers this year! We anticipate high demand and so we are offering you an opportunity to quickly add extra remote meeting capacity with a variety of cloud...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Current Affairs, Hosted System

Our Work in the Healthcare Industry

October 2nd, 2019 by admin

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At ATEL Communications, we offer HIPAA-certified solutions and a wide range of IT technology for clients from large hospitals to small clinics. With our managed IT services, you get complete support for all your entire business with your communication...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Data Network & Internet Access, Solution, Services, relax

What is Software-as-a-Service and What Advantages Does it Bring to Your Business?

August 22nd, 2019 by admin

Computer cloud

What is software-as-a-service (SaaS)? SaaS is an internet service that allows you to access your applications and software safely and securely online on a dedicated virtual server. No costly equipment or hardware is needed, so you save a lot in annual...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Technology, Solution

One-Stop Shop for Communications

August 9th, 2018 by admin

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Are you tired of calling different communications companies and trying to get all their services to work together? You need a one-stop shop that can handle all your communications needs. That’s exactly what you get when you call ATEL! Whether you need...

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Posted in: Business Solutions

Let’s Take This Call to Video

June 7th, 2018 by admin

Blond businesswoman on a video conference call with laptop and two monitors on her desk

While the tools for communication have come a long way since letters and telegrams, there are still many ways to misunderstand each other with phone calls and emails. Many business managers know this and prefer face-to-face communication whenever possible....

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That Extra Way to Hold on to Clients

November 7th, 2016 by admin

It's 2016, and we have long been using hold music to keep our client's from getting too impatient while waiting for us to pick up the line. Yet it seems that so many companies are missing out on a great opportunity while just playing some radio or elevator...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Services

Cabling Done Right

October 7th, 2016 by admin

Fiber Optics cabling is the way to go for fast and reliable connections. Our team has the needed expertise to install and deploy the right cabling solution for your business. And rest assured - we'll do it right the first time! Not sure what your company...

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Posted in: Business Solutions

Cyber Security

February 16th, 2016 by admin

Don’t let continually evolving threats destroy your business! At ATEL, your business’s network security is a top priority. This is why we offer high performance network security solutions that help you protect your network, users and data. Our security...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Communications, IT Solutions, Security

Cloud Desktop

February 1st, 2016 by admin

Cloud hosted desktops enable business staff to access their interface and apps on any device, from any place that has internet connection, and on any bandwidth. It provides freedom from your office so you can manage your workload from any device, whether...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation)

How Telecom Expense Management Can Help

May 27th, 2014 by admin

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Would you like to have financial reporting tools, trouble ticketing and inventory management at your fingertips? With ATEL you can! With our Telecom Expense Management Portal (TEM) you will have access to all of these tools 24 hours a day, 7 days a...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, IT Solutions

ATEL VP Andrew Cohen Speaks at CompTIA Trade Show

May 5th, 2014 by admin

CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. As a non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of IT professionals and companies, they focus their programs on four main areas: education, certification, advocacy...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, IT Solutions, Technology, Telecommunications

5 Tips For Staying Productive During Your Office Move

April 30th, 2014 by admin

Business Moving

Even if you're only moving to another floor of the building, the thought of relocating your office probably sounds about as appealing as receiving a root canal. Moving your business or home is commonly thought of as one of the single-most stressful...

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VoIP San Diego Platforms and Their Role on Enhancing Efficiency

January 2nd, 2014 by admin

Businesses are increasingly looking for ways to scale down business costs in order to increase revenue margins and effectively compete with other key industry players. Setting up of proper communication channels is vital in ensuring that a business...

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Understanding Cloud Phone Systems

December 31st, 2013 by admin

From Telegraph developed into a Telephone, wire-line communications system started to grow year 1870 and from then on has greatly influenced the world. The uses of virtual telephone systems are circulated by wire-lines, microwave, and a lot more these...

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CCTV Security Camera from ATEL's Small Business Solutions

December 26th, 2013 by admin

Leaving our virtual and office doors unlocked these days is no longer possible; this is a fact if specifically based on the increasing number of crimes occurring almost every hour. The demand for trained and highly skilled security officers are growing...

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How New Office Phone Systems San Diego have Benefited Clients

December 24th, 2013 by admin

Small business owners are looking for applications which have the capability to facilitate easier and faster communication. Having that reassuring reliable connection has compelled telephone systems San Diego companies to ensure that clients enjoy a wide...

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ATEL Communications Security Systems

December 19th, 2013 by admin

If you need a monitoring station as workplace solutions for your business, then ATEL can design and install a video surveillance system that means your needs. You can access remotely or have a dedicated monitoring station so that you know your property...

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ATEL Communications Cloud Phone Systems

December 17th, 2013 by admin

When you're looking for the most affordable and reliable services for your business solutions, ATEL Communications should be your first stop. As a Telecom Broker, we know how to get you exactly what you need and how to install it. Whether it is office...

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All Things About Communication Lead to ATEL

December 12th, 2013 by admin

It’s been more than a quarter of a century that businesses setting-up in San Diego have had one of the most reliable communications expert at their disposal. A company that has seen the world of telephone systems in San Diego sky-rocket from PSTN to VoIP,...

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Why choose ATEL Communications for Office Move or Expansion?

December 10th, 2013 by admin

Moving an office is not considered an easy task. Moreover, it can be a very tiring and stressful experience for many business owners. Moving to a new place means troubles for customers, employees, and staff throughout the whole relocating process. No...

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Let ATEL Check Your Pipes!

December 5th, 2013 by admin

Has anyone in your office complained that the Internet is slow? Do you download a file and wonder why it takes so long for a small file or why an email files take forever to send? Now your IT Company might be asking you to put your phones on VoIP. That...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, I.T. Services

Network Security- What is at Risk?

October 14th, 2013 by admin

This is a world of information exchange and nothing has become more important to the business world than securing their data from theft or damage. Technology is relentlessly evolving by the second, which makes keeping up with constant challenges of...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Communications, Computers, Data Network & Internet Access, Ethernet, Fixed Wireless, Home Office Solutions, I.T. Services, IT Solutions, Security, Technology, Telecommunications, VoIP, Web/Tech

AT&T Small Business Solutions

October 14th, 2013 by admin

Atel Communications is proud to announce the addition of AT&T Small Business Solutions to its corporate telecommunications portfolio. AT&T Small Business Solutions offer cloud computing services, which allow employees more access to company servers...

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Posted in: Broadband, Business Phone Systems, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Communications, Home Office Solutions, IT Solutions, Mobile Phones & Wireless Data, Phone System, Technology, Telecommunications

How Does a Cloud-Based Phone System Work?

October 9th, 2013 by admin

From its humble beginnings in the 1870s, the wire-line communications system is credited to Alexander Graham Bell’s conversion of the telegraph to a telephone. Since that time, virtually all telephone systems in place have utilized wire-lines, microwave,...

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Posted in: Business Phone Systems, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Communications, Phone System, Technology, Telecommunications

Video Conferencing - Is it time for your business to use Video?

October 7th, 2013 by admin

The days of working along side of our co-workers are dwindling fast. Project Managers run projects from one office in a location in a country across the world from where the event is actually taking place. With the advent of the Internet and all the...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Collaboration & Conferencing, Communications, Conferencing Blog Posts, Technology, Telecommunications

Hosted Cloud Phones vs. Premise Based Phone System

September 16th, 2013 by admin

I met with a medical design and development company that is relocating and wishing to upgrade their phone system. During the discovery phase we learned that the new office only has one Cat5e cable to each location and due to the environment they will...

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Posted in: Business Phone Systems, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Communications, Hosted System, Phone System, Technology, Telecommunications, VoIP

How To Select A Call Center Service

September 11th, 2013 by admin

In the small and medium sized business realm, outbound phone rooms and inbound call centers are not just for toner sales or mail order catalog companies. Any business that has one or more employees that spend most of their day on the phone talking to...

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Posted in: Business Phone Systems, Business Solutions, Communications, Hosted System, Phone System, Telecommunications

SV 8100 Solution for 2 Location Customer

September 6th, 2013 by admin

Yesterday I was out at an account presenting a two site SV8100 network solution to replace older systems. The topic of telephony lifecycle was one of the many we discussed but the concept of voice systems even having a lifecycle still seem to be misunderstood...

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Posted in: Business Phone Systems, Business Solutions, Phone System, Technology, Telecommunications, VoIP

~ Unified Communications for Businesses ~

October 7th, 2010 by admin

Are you looking for a proven Unified Communication solution for your contact center that’s rich in functionality, provides a quick ROI and earns you a healthy profit margin? UC for Business (UCB) from NEC is designed for companies ranging from 20 to 3,000...

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Posted in: Business Solutions, Telecommunications, Unified Business Communications, Unified Communication, Web/Tech