Pre-COVID, the world entertained the notion of home-based and mobile workforces with an amused chuckle. Working remotely was permitted in some industries, “impossible” in others, and often viewed with a vague sense of disapproval. The office was real — that’s where real things were done. Those seeking alternative routes were in reality seeking a way…
Post-pandemic, more frequently, businesses large and small conduct their morning huddle over a VoIP phone system. Smart working in comfy pajama pants, for many, is the new normal. But let’s not get too relaxed. Most routine phone calls among employees may seem harmless and not tasty bait for a hacker. However, other calls may include…
VoIP security is an area of increasing focus for enterprise executives. The rapid growth in VoIP adoption has increased the attack surface, but a number of methods are effective in protecting against these threats. Let’s discuss preventative tactics against common VoIP security lapses, and best practices for maintaining secure networks and communication channels. Institute a…
VoIP security risks can affect your phone, texts, fax, and other vital communications. Neglecting to protect your VoIP system can cause serious reciprocation like identity theft, data leaks, and deletion of important records. Identifying VoIP security risks Everyone with a phone has probably already endured the dreaded robocall. From extending your car’s warranty to false…
Since 2003, IP Communications, Inc. has been providing dependable voice and data solutions locally for businesses in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. We deliver the most updated and state-of-the-art communications systems and data networking applications available. In addition, IPC can supply your company’s telco trunking, data circuits, video surveillance, and indoor/outdoor network cable installation. What Sets Us Apart from Our…
In the afternoon on September 25th, when Bandwidth.com first began reporting cases of service failures, they were unaware of the attack’s scale. Once it became clear that these reports announced the first signs of a massive, orchestrated attack, it was understood: this was the latest in a string of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks…
Hosted PBX services have rapidly increased their market share in the commercial telecommunications sector in just a few years. Companies profit from hosted PBX systems in many ways; however, more hosted PBX providers are entering the field as the business grows. While this generally lowers costs as more services become available, consumers must be cautious…
Choosing the right communications provider is one of the most important decision any business leader can make for their organization. From security to remote working concerns, to multi-site and platform integrations, not all providers are equal. Illinois VoIP is an award-winning communications company trusted by the industry. A division of McGoo & Associates, they have…
Ask any business VoIP provider, video conferencing service, or anyone else in the telecom and digital communications world these days, and they’ll tell you that collaboration is key to their company. Today, organizations of every size are taking advantage of the benefits of enterprise VoIP solutions in the cloud and the collaboration that these models…
U.S. history has pivotal moments that mark our calendars with big events. We will most certainly look back on COVID-19 as one of those events. This global pandemic is still making headlines more than a year later, and it has disrupted life as we know it in this country. Technology became the go-to solution for…