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Why You Need A Corporate Mobility Policy

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Organizations large and small are implementing Corporate Mobility Policies to not only protect themselves, but to also increase productivity by setting the groundwork of what is acceptable and expected of employees using mobile devices. From data protection to data usage and just about everything in between, creating and enforcing a Corporate Mobility Policy can help […]

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The [Kick-Off] Word: January 2014

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Boom! Welcome to 2014! I trust that everyone survived the holiday season and is ready to take on another fantastic year. There’s something special about the start of a new year. There’s a sense of calm and hope that refreshes and energizes as we begin to think about what the year ahead holds for us. […]

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RAK’s The Word: October 2013

With fun-size candy and pumpkins fully-stocked, we head into the month of October with a sense of optimism that is ready for the changing of the seasons. September may have brought us the first day of Autumn, but October is the month that really puts the colorful season in full-swing. While we start to prepare […]

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5 Ways to “Save” Right Now

Change the Definition to Create Savings Momentum Saving money isn’t difficult. If it appears to be a tough task, it can be extremely beneficial to simply change the definition. Did you know that the word “save” has at least 10 definitions? Why keep the same definition if it’s not serving the intended purpose? Why stick […]

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RAK’s The Word: September 2013

The month of September really knows how to make a person feel welcomed. Not only did we have the first weekday of the month off due to Labor Day, but the NFL season kicks-off within this first week as well (any fantasy football players out there?). With these last few weeks of Summer, we’re starting […]

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White Paper: The Global Roaming Issue

Whether you are dealing with a shockingly high mobile bill or are preparing to send an employee overseas, it is vital to understand the telecom management necessary to avoid the high costs of international travel. In this white paper, we break down the steps to calmly addressing the issue of global mobile roaming overspend while creating […]

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Q. What Is A Wireless Policy and Why Do I Need One?

A. In today’s business environment, wireless technology plays a very important role that allows your employees to efficiently and effectively communicate.  Whether your company uses flip phones, mobile phones, tablets, air cards, or hotspots, a comprehensive corporate wireless policy will address and document the responsibilities of the end users.  Creating a standard for number portability, […]

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Q. Wireless phone share plans vs traditional rate plans – which are better?

A. Both wireless share plans and traditional rate plans can be used in cost-saving measures for your organization. The better plan option is revealed when an analysis of the average usage is performed for the users within your company.  Many organizations do not take the time to perform this analysis themselves and opt for recommendations […]

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Q. I’ve heard that “hotspots” enabled on smart phones can reduce my wireless costs. Is this true and if so how?

A. While hotspots can reduce wireless costs by $20 – $45/month compared to a conventional “aircard” , you have to be aware that not all hotspots are created equal.  This feature can be enabled on many phones, however, enabling it on certain carriers’ equipment can come with some limits such as accessing the Internet or […]

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Q. With all of the offerings out there in communications such as traditional legacy PBX’s, Hybrid PBX’s, Hosted VoIP, desktop softphones, voice over WiFi, mobility, Unified Communications, Unified Messaging, etc, how do I know what will work and be the most cost effective for my company for now and the future?

A. While it may seem a daunting task to sift through all the information out there regarding communications technology, your research will pay off when you see what this technology can do for your business.  As technology evolves more and more rapidly, more and more pieces of technology that we use now will inevitably be […]

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