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

August 22nd, 2019 by admin

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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

Is Your Aging Premise-based Hardware Pushing You Towards the Cloud?

August 28th, 2017 by admin

Cloud Computing

We pride ourselves in our customer based solutions, and fully understand that when it comes to business not one-size fits all. With over 40 years of experience in this field it stands to reason that we have seen pretty much all there is to see when it...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation)

The Many Benefits of Hosted Phones

May 19th, 2017 by admin

With so many features available through hosted phone systems, we understand that some people are torn. On the one hand, additional features provide more tools for improving productivity, while on the other hand they require more training and can lead...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Phone System, Products

Connection Perfection ATEL Communications

July 4th, 2016 by admin

At ATEL Communications we are certified vendors for products from a variety of phone and unified communications companies including NEC, CloudConnect, Allworx, Cisco, Plantronics, Zeacom, and Polycom. Have a different system from what's listed and need...

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Posted in: Business Phone Systems, Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Communications, Carrier Services

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)

Cloud Hosted Phones

August 11th, 2015 by admin

Cloud Hosted Phones offer an unbelievable amount of features. Disaster recovery is one key feature. Since everything is stored in the cloud, you will have continuous communication even in the case of a disaster. Another helpful feature is that you are...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation)

Winter is coming -- Is your data ready?

December 15th, 2014 by admin

Even though our climate here in Southern California gives us idyllic weather for most of the year, we still have the occasional storm, as we saw last week. Extreme winds knocked out power to homes and businesses throughout the state. How did your business...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Data Backup & Disaster Recovery

Put Your Phone System in the Cloud

May 23rd, 2014 by admin

Cloud is Powerful for Business

Cloud based phone systems or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) are the new rage! But what are they really and how can it benefit your company? A cloud based phone system is hosted in the cloud. Sounds pretty magical right? Simply put, it means that...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation)

Cloud Computing Accepted by More Small to Midsized Companies

February 27th, 2014 by admin

Corporate Spending on Cloud Computing is increasing by leaps and bounds according to a report from HIS Technology. Cloud related tech spending by business is forecast to triple from 2013 to 2016 with enterprise business spending on Cloud Computing projected...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation)

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

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

What are the Benefits of Connecting Your Business to "the Cloud"? How do you choose a business cloud consultant?

March 20th, 2012 by admin

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In all the years I've been helping business customers choose telecom and technology solutions I've never had a customer call and say, "I need some cloud" or "Connect me to the cloud" or simply, "Cloud me, baby!" When I have suggested to clients that...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Data Backup & Disaster Recovery, Data Network & Internet Access

Will "Desktop-as-a-Service" or the "Virtual Desktop" Eliminate Your Need to Ever Buy Another Server?

March 20th, 2012 by admin

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For over the past twenty years I've been a business consultant helping my clients with their telecom decisions. For the majority of these two decades that's meant choosing the best business phone system or the right local phone service provider. ...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Convergence, Data Backup & Disaster Recovery, I.T. Services

Should You Backup Your Critical Business Data in "the Cloud"? Can you afford a cheap solution?

March 20th, 2012 by admin

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As a telecom consultant and "VAR" (value added reseller) for my clients, I'm always on the lookout for new technology solutions I can offer my business customers. By examining everything that comes along, I'm also in a position to consult with my...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), I.T. Services

Wondering About "the Cloud" for Your Critical Business Applications? Check out this San Diego conference...

June 21st, 2011 by admin

By Dan Baldwin, Editor Interested in rubbing shoulders with your C-levels and senior IT manager end-user businesses peers who are also interested in migrating their critical business applications to the cloud? If so, you should consider attending and...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation)