Insights from VAF Blog

Toshiba Phone Systems Now Supported by Mitel

August 16th, 2018 by Ashlee Colliver

It was 26 years ago that I began my career at Van Ausdall & Farrar, fulfilling an entry level sales role in our Business Telephone Systems Division. So many exciting changes have taken place since that time. A new name, Converged Communications Group,...

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Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Business Telephones

VA&F Goes EXTREME to Meet Customer Networking Demand

April 18th, 2018 by Kent Lemley

THE CONVERGED COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (CCG) OF VAN AUSDALL & FARRAR IS OFFICIALLY AN AUTHORIZED CHANNEL PARTNER FOR EXTREME NETWORKS. Extreme Networks is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: EXTR) headquartered in San Jose, California and founded in 1996....

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Posted in: Communications

Mitel Connect Client - Intro & Basics

April 18th, 2018 by Trent Smith

VAF introduces the basic functions of the Mitel Connect Client. Talk to VAF for business phone solutions today. ...

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Posted in: Training

Mitel Connect Client - Voicemails

April 18th, 2018 by Trent Smith

VA&F explains how you can check your voicemails using the Mitel Connect Clients. Talk to VA&F today about office phone solutions. ...

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Mitel Connect Client - Add Participant Conference

April 18th, 2018 by Trent Smith

VA&F have a video that explains how to add participants to a conference call using the Mitel Connect Client. ...

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Mitel Connect Client - Answering a Call

April 18th, 2018 by Trent Smith

VAF explains how to answer a call with the Mitel Connect Client. Talk to VAF for business phone solutions. ...

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Mitel Connect Client - Record Custom Greetings

April 18th, 2018 by Trent Smith

VAF's quick clips show you how to use the Mitel Connect Client custom greeting for when you go on vacation or for the states of your phone. ...

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Mitel Connect Client - Directory & People List

April 18th, 2018 by Trent Smith

This quick clip from VAF shows how to use your Mitel Connect Client directory and populate your people list. ...

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Mitel Connect Client - Recents List

April 18th, 2018 by Trent Smith

VAF's quick clips shows you how to use your recents tab in your Mitel Connect Client. This tool can show you if you've missed calls. ...

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Mitel Connect Client - Set New Client Password

April 18th, 2018 by Ashlee Colliver

In this Mitel Connect Client quick clip training from VAF, we show you how to set, reset, or change your new client password. ...

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Posted in: Training

Mitel Connect Client - Set New Voicemail Password

April 18th, 2018 by Ashlee Colliver

In this Mitel Connect Client quick clip - VAF shows you how to set a new voicemail password for your phone. ...

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Mitel Connect Client - Transferring a Call

April 18th, 2018 by Ashlee Colliver

In this Mitel Connect Client quick clip video from VAF, our team shows you how to transfer a call with the Mitel Connect Client. ...

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Posted in: Training

Is Your Most Vital Corporate Data "Paper-Locked"?

February 15th, 2018 by Brian Courtney

This is a question that comes up frequently as I work with new clients. These clients are often overwhelmed with the seemingly impossible size and scope of tackling a digital transformation project for their organization. The overall theme ties back to...

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VA&F Makes the Right Connection with 8x8

January 25th, 2018 by Trent Smith

Van Ausdall & Farrar brings cloud-based unified communication solution to market. The Converged Communications Group at Van Ausdall & Farrar is proud to announce our partnership with 8×8. After a thorough evaluation process, VA&F chose to align with...

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Posted in: Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions

February 8, 2018 - Print Security Event at TopGolf Presented by HP

January 25th, 2018 by admin

In February of 2017 an online hacker named ‘Stackoverflowin’ hacked over 150,000 printers just to prove a point… Unsecured printers are a huge security risk. Each hacked device printed a message informing the end users of the security breach....

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Posted in: Insights from VAF Blog, Print

Understanding the Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities

January 15th, 2018 by Guillermo Fernandez

As of the date of this post, some manufacturers have recalled updates.  This situation will continue to change.­ This post covers the following: What the Meltdown and Spectre exploits are Who is affected How to avoid problems What are Meltdown...

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Posted in: Data Security & Compliance Solutions, Cybersecurity