Insights from VAF Blog

Why Businesses Need a Trusted Managed Services Provider

October 19th, 2024 by admin

As the world of information technology continues to rapidly evolve, businesses are facing an increasingly complex IT environment. From cybersecurity threats to cloud computing to ever-changing software and hardware needs, managing an organization's...

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The Unsung Hero of Office Productivity: Managed Print Services

October 16th, 2024 by admin

In today's fast-paced digital age, organizations are under constant pressure to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing costs. One area that is often overlooked yet plays a crucial role in streamlining operations is print management....

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Streamline Your Business with Custom Content Management Solutions

September 5th, 2024 by Les Royce

In today's fast-paced business world, the ability to effectively manage and leverage information is critical for operational success. However, many organizations still rely on outdated, inefficient processes for handling their most important business...

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Cyber Security: The Indispensable Pillar of Managed IT Services

June 17th, 2024 by admin

Cyber threats are escalating at an unprecedented rate, posing significant risks to businesses of all sizes. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, the consequences of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic, resulting in financial losses, reputational...

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Posted in: Managed IT Solutions, Cybersecurity

What are the Advantages of UCaaS for Businesses?

May 23rd, 2024 by Les Royce

Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is a cloud-based communication solution that integrates multiple communication channels, such as voice, video, messaging, and collaboration tools, into a single, unified platform. In today's fast-paced...

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How Does Content Management Make Office Procedures More Productive?

May 20th, 2024 by Les Royce

Content management plays a crucial role in enhancing office productivity by streamlining processes, improving collaboration, and ensuring efficient information management. In today's fast-paced business environment, where data and digital assets...

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What are the Benefits of a Physical Intrusion Detection System?

May 3rd, 2024 by Les Royce

Imagine coming home after a long day at school or work, looking forward to relaxing in the comfort of your home. As you approach your front door, you notice something unsettling – the lock has been tampered with, and it appears that someone...

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Reduce Costs with Managed Print Services

April 22nd, 2024 by Les Royce

Do you ever find yourself staring at a stack of printed documents and wondering if there's a more cost-effective way to manage your printing needs? In today's fast-paced business world, printing expenses can quickly spiral out of control, draining...

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How Does UCaaS Improves Employee Mobility?

April 17th, 2024 by Les Royce

Have you ever wondered how modern businesses keep their employees connected, regardless of where they work? The answer lies in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). This innovative solution transforms the workplace, making employee mobility...

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What are the Advantages of Access Control Solutions for Businesses?

April 1st, 2024 by Les Royce

Access control solutions for businesses include various technologies and practices designed to control who can access certain areas, data, or resources within a company's premises or digital infrastructure. These solutions help maintain security,...

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Why Should Your Business Use Multi Factor Authentication?

March 21st, 2024 by Les Royce

Imagine you're steering your business through a digital ocean full of chances. But there's a hidden danger – cyber threats. How do you keep them at bay? Enter multi-factor authentication (MFA), your digital knight in shining armor. It...

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Reduce Costs with Managed IT Services

March 18th, 2024 by Les Royce

Businesses are facing increasing pressure to keep up with technology while managing costs effectively. For many organizations, investing in an in-house IT infrastructure can be a significant financial burden, with expenses ranging from hardware and...

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Reduce Printing Costs with Managed Print Services

January 2nd, 2024 by Les Royce

As the name implies, managed print services means outsourcing all printing to a third-party provider. Why are managed print services important for your business? Having one less task on your plate is what every business owner or manager looks for,...

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What Are the Benefits of Document Conversion Services?

October 16th, 2023 by admin

Gone are those days when offices used to have a room dedicated to files. Shelves and cabinets piled with papers and documents were the norm. In today's digital world, paper holds less importance. For businesses to streamline workflow, it's essential...

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How Do Content Management Solutions Help Businesses

October 2nd, 2023 by admin

Content has become the lifeblood of businesses across industries. Businesses generate and consume vast amounts of content daily, whether it's a blog post, product description, marketing collateral, or customer data. Managing this content efficiently...

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Reduce Costs with Managed Print Services

August 21st, 2023 by admin

Optimizing efficiency and reducing operational expenses are critical for sustaining competitiveness and driving growth. Among the myriad of operational functions, printing infrastructure often remains an overlooked yet substantial cost center for...

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The Benefits of Managed IT Services for Businesses

July 18th, 2023 by admin

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses increasingly rely on technology to streamline their operations, enhance productivity, and gain a competitive edge. From small startups to large enterprises, maintaining a robust and secure IT...

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Mitel Customers Migrating to UCaaS are Embracing RingCentral MVP - So Can You

November 22nd, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar

By Karthik Arumugam, SVP, Migrations Office, Mitel, and Shiraz Hasan, Head of GTM Strategy & Strategic Alliances, RingCentral. In November 2021, Mitel and RingCentral surprised the business communications world by forging an exclusive partnership that...

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What Is the Best Approach to an Enterprise Content Management System?

November 10th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar

Do you have a hard time managing your business data? Or are you a business owner who wants to automate your business for a seamless operation? If your answer is “yes,” then enterprise content management (ECM) is your solution. To manage your business...

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How to Implement a Document Conversion Solution

March 4th, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar

In the digital era, finding any important file or piece of information is as easy as using a search tool. But if your company is still using hard copies and paper files, there is no search function that can find the file you’re looking for easily. That’s...

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Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Process, Managed IT Solutions

What Are the Benefits of Implementing Cloud Solutions?

December 9th, 2021 by admin

If you own or operate a business, you may want to consider joining the growing list of companies that are relying on cloud solutions to host their data and systems. Cloud-based software allows companies to store information on the internet, compared to...

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The Benefits of a Technology Strength Assessment

December 9th, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar

It’s a basic fact of life: change happens. Just as we all go through changes as people, businesses and organizations evolve. Technology also evolves, perhaps even quicker than anticipated. A technology solution you brought in two or three years ago may...

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What Is Network Infrastructure?

December 1st, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar

Your company’s network is vast, complicated, and consists of numerous parts. For many companies, it’s too much for a small IT team to effectively manage. Fortunately, the technology professionals at Van Ausdall & Farrar are here to help. Keep reading...

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Recorded Presentation - Why Great IT Matters

August 26th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez

Trent and Guillermo do an outstanding job outlining the case for the elements that are critical to Great IT. Find out why Continuity, Performance Reputation and Compliance are categories that leaders focus on to stay on course. Understand how Detection,...

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Recorded Presentation - Demystifying Zero Trust

July 24th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez

Chad Scott and Andrew Short return for another compelling web presentation. This time they talk about the Zero Trust security strategy many organizations are now exploring. This thought-provoking presentation will get you thinking about your current...

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The Current State of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indiana

April 29th, 2020 by Trent Smith

THE CURRENT STATE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDIANA AND WHY IT WILL ALTER THE TRAJECTORY OF HOOSIER BUSINESSES FOREVER Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced that he will decide some time this week whether to extend Indiana’s stay at home order, and...

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Across the Nation Workers are taking the Tape off their Webcam due to another Virus

March 24th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez

Many of us have done it. We heard the stories of hackers snooping into our lives by connecting into our meagerly prepared home networks, to view and intimidate our families through our computer, doorbell or security camera. So, we added a little piece...

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Scan Documents with your i-Phone

March 18th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez

As many of us are working from home these days, sooner or later you’ll find the need to scan a document and send it to someone at another location (I’m guessing most of you do not have fax machines in your house). If you’re like me, you’ve likely used...

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Audio and Video Conferencing for At-home Workers

March 18th, 2020 by Guillermo Fernandez

As a larger percentage of knowledge workers are working from home due to the Coronavirus, I am receiving many how-to's about conference calls and other forms of collaboration. Many people are unaware that their Office 365 subscription gives them access...

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The Solution to Business Continuity during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Spread

March 11th, 2020 by Kent Lemley

Many organizations are starting to develop strategies that maintain business continuity while taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Some organizations are forced with making a choice between employee health and on-going operations. Twenty...

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Steps to Effective Mobile Device Security in 2019

October 22nd, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver

If you’re in charge of corporate IT, you know computers can be tricky to keep secure. When you add in the factor of portability – like when a mobile device is checked out of the office – your challenge grows exponentially. ESSENTIAL LAYERS OF MOBILE DEVICE...

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Solutions to Shore Up Your Corporate IT Skills Gap

August 29th, 2019 by Ashlee Colliver

One big problem with being an IT professional is the need to learn and use new skills on an almost daily basis. In the accounting profession, new regulations are passed annually, so you have some time to catch-up. But in IT, new mission-critical skills...

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Is Your Printer the New Silent Security Threat to Your Network?

February 25th, 2019 by Brian Courtney

Equipping an office with printers that are connected to the Internet offers a wealth of benefits, but in an age where cybersecurity should be a concern for all of us, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential implications of failing to make sure that...

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Technology Number Three, After Process & Planning

March 22nd, 2017 by Guillermo Fernandez

ONLY WHEN THAT YOU HAVE THE WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY AND HOW IS IT TIME TO TALK TECHNOLOGY If you’re managing a modern office, it’s so easy to be seduced by new technology. There are lots of cool technologies out there -like systems that implement...

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Protect Your Company with IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

February 8th, 2017 by Jeff Jenney

It may look easy on the surface: protecting your assets with IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) is as simple as planning, backup, replication and testing. Well, not so fast. Key Drivers for BCDR Before you jump headstrong into a disaster...

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Leveraging New Technology for Robust Contact Center Operations

December 3rd, 2016 by Trent Smith

VAF talks with Steve McElderry, director of product management for contact center at ShoreTel, about emerging trends that are revolutionizing contact center operations. Contact centers serve the touch point of connection between a company and its customers....

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