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Support a Hybrid Workforce with UCaaS Solutions

March 18th, 2024 by admin

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As the sun rises, casting light over cities bustling with life, businesses worldwide awaken to a new day's challenges and opportunities. The hybrid workforce model is a beacon of flexibility and adaptability in the modern workplace. But with this...

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Why Should Your Company Utilize Dark Web Scanning

August 1st, 2023 by admin

Learn why dark web scanning is essential for every company

In today's digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats are rising, companies face significant challenges in safeguarding their sensitive information. With the expanding landscape of the internet, a vast portion of illicit online activities...

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ATS Receives Managed IT Industry’s Top Award

May 19th, 2023 by admin

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Technology Assurance Group Recognizes ATS Communications as the Elite Provider at their 22nd Annual Convention CONCORD, CA – ATS, a leading managed security and IT services provider, announced today that the company received Technology Assurance...

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The Benefits of Structured Cabling for Businesses

May 11th, 2023 by admin

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The benefits of structured cabling have been known for some time, however many businesses are still not utilizing it to its fullest potential. Structured cabling provides an organized and reliable way to manage a company's network infrastructure, offering...

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How Video Surveillance Solutions Benefit Your Business

April 25th, 2023 by admin

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Video surveillance solutions for businesses are used to monitor and protect facilities, employees, inventory, the public, and much more. These systems provide a variety of features, such as motion detection, facial recognition,...

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ATS Communications Launches Managed Detection and Response to Thwart Cyberattacks

April 13th, 2023 by admin

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Leading MTSP Combines Cyber security Experts with State-of-the-Art Technology CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is protecting SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses)...

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The Importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training

February 10th, 2023 by admin

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Cyber security awareness training is a program designed to educate employees about the risks of cyber-attacks and other digital threats, the importance of establishing secure online practices, and how to respond if they become victims of an attack....

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The Benefits of Virtual Desktops for Businesses

December 27th, 2022 by admin

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A virtual desktop for businesses is a computing system that allows multiple users to access the same computer from different locations. This type of technology provides an affordable, convenient way for organizations to provide their employees with...

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The Benefits of Antivirus and Email Filtering

December 16th, 2022 by admin

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Antivirus and email filtering are important tools in keeping your computer safe from malicious activity. By regularly performing security scans and monitoring incoming emails, these programs can help protect you from online threats such as viruses,...

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Every Company Should Acquire Desktop Management Solutions

November 30th, 2022 by admin

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Desktop management solutions are becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes. These solutions provide organizations with a wide range of benefits, including better control over their IT assets, improved productivity, and enhanced security....

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ATS Communications Provides Comprehensive Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans to Their Customers

November 21st, 2022 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Helps Local Businesses Plan Ahead for Any Situation CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) from cyberattacks...

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Everything You Should Know about Unified Communications as a Service

October 24th, 2022 by admin

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Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is a cloud-based communication and collaboration solution that offers a comprehensive set of features and tools. It provides businesses with a cost-effective and scalable way to improve communication and collaboration...

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ATS Communications Leverages Latest Mobile Enablement Technology to Enhance Hybrid Workforce Productivity

October 17th, 2022 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Advances the Communication Capabilities of Local Businesses CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is advancing how small...

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Why Business Password Management Remains a Struggle

October 11th, 2022 by admin

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Do you think your password is secure? Everyone has their favorite password, which they tend to use everywhere. However, smart people know they shouldn't use something that can be guessed easily, such as 'password' or '12345'; however, once you start...

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Educating Customers on the Importance of Cybersecurity Insurance

September 21st, 2022 by admin

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Leading MTSP Shares How to Protect Businesses from Cybercrime CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is educating small to mid-sized business (SMB) owners on how they can protect their organizations...

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Get the Best Out of Cloud Computing with Pro IT Services from ATS

June 8th, 2022 by admin

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There is no denying that technology has made our lives easier and far more convenient. From the ability to connect people through a single tap on your phone to conveniently finding answers with one Google search, the world has come a long way. Another...

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How Can Desktop Management Benefit Your Business?

March 31st, 2022 by admin

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Businesses across industries invest a lot of time and put in hard work to ensure their network's health and performance. After all, if something goes wrong with the system, the productivity of your business is likely to suffer. But with...

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ATS Communications Protects Customers from Data Breaches and Cyberthreats with Password Management

March 18th, 2022 by admin

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Leading MTSP Shares Most Common Cause of Cyberattacks and How to Secure Any Organization CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting customers from the leading...

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ATS Communications Announces Substantial Increase in IT Spending to Come in 2022

February 22nd, 2022 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares Significant Findings About IT Growth CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that IT research and...

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Alerting Customers About Section 179 Tax Advantage Deadline

December 15th, 2021 by admin

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Leading MTSP Reminds Business Owners to Reinvest Before December 31st CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is alerting local businesses about Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 179 and the deductions it...

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ATS Communications Invited to Speak at Technology Assurance Group’s Annual Convention

November 4th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider to Share Business Expertise and Technology Foresight with Organizations Throughout the U.S. and Canada CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services...

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ATS Communications Helps Companies Successfully Adopt the Hybrid Workplace Model with Advanced Technology Solutions

May 28th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Maximizes Employee Productivity As Businesses Transition to the New Normal CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider, announced today the company is helping...

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ATS, High-End Innovative IT Services for Bay Area Businesses

April 1st, 2021 by admin

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For more than 40 years, ATS has provided innovative technology to California businesses. We pride ourselves on our reputation of designing, implementing, and proactively supporting solutions for clients. Our technology solutions provide companies...

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Posted in: Cloud, Services, Solutions

Protecting SMBs from Exponential Growth in Cybercrime

January 13th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Educates Businesses on Dramatic Increase in Cybercrime Directed at Small-Business Owners and How to Prevent It CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP),...

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How to Improve Your Remote Workforce's Security and Efficiency

December 31st, 2020 by admin

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Many companies have made the switch to remote working this year due to the pandemic, doing their best to adapt to changing work culture. However, the struggle doesn't end with just establishing your remote operations. Now that you've reacted, it's...

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Posted in: Cloud, Services, Security, Solutions

COVID-19 Accelerates Azure Adoption Among ATS Communications’s Customers

November 30th, 2020 by admin

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ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically increased the forecasted demand for cloud solutions among SMBs, even beyond what most were expecting. Due largely to...

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ATS Communications Forecasts What the Future of Work-From-Home Could Look Like After COVID-19

September 16th, 2020 by admin

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ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) announced today that the company is preparing small to mid-sized business (SMB) owners on what to expect in the workplace, after the pandemic. With people working from home in...

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Helping Companies Transition From Old Phone Systems that Hindered Remote Work

July 8th, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) transition from outdated phone systems that hindered remote worker performance...

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5 Things Businesses Need for a Successful Long Term Remote Workforce

June 30th, 2020 by admin

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As the mandates for isolation and closure are slowly lifting, many business are finding themselves presented with a new challenge. What do they do with their newly founded remote workforces? While some choose to transition them back into the office...

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ATS Communications Provides Cybersecurity for a Remote Workforce

June 9th, 2020 by admin

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With businesses moving to a remote workforce, they face different challenges that they didn't deal with before. One of those challenges is how to keep your network secure while operating under a remote model. Here are some recommendations to ensure...

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Empowering Companies to Combat COVID-19 with Microsoft Teams

June 3rd, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is empowering business owners to accelerate innovation within their companies through Microsoft's new software, Teams. Microsoft Teams is a tool that dramatically...

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ATS Communications Helps Companies Transition to a Remote Workforce

May 8th, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications a leader in managed technology services, announced today that the company is proactively helping small to midsized businesses (SMBs) rapidly transition to a remote workforce. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, mandatory...

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We Are Working Hard to Educate Customers on Cloud Technologies

May 5th, 2020 by admin

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As more companies are switching to a remote workforce, there is a learning curve to using the new technology. Whether it is adjusting to the unified communications (UC) software or learning how to communicate over a video conference efficiently,...

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Posted in: Cloud, Services, Solutions

Email Filtering to Protect Your Business from Phishing Attempts

March 4th, 2020 by admin

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Your business's IT security is critical to its well-being and success. Your company likely stores copious amounts of sensitive data about your finances and your customers' information. Keeping this information protected is critical, and that's...

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The Cybersecurity Workforce Gap and How It's Affecting Businesses

November 21st, 2019 by admin

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As cyber-attacks continue to intensify, businesses are having a hard time finding skilled cybersecurity workers to protect their operations. The cybersecurity industry has taken a significant hit with the labor shortage causing many companies to fall...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Support, Services, Security, Solutions

Offering Next Generation Cybersecurity Solutions

February 5th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – We are proud to announce a new solution to help small to midsized businesses (SMBs) equip themselves with the necessary cybersecurity protections that every modern company needs to survive. In the past, large organizations...

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How Business Continuity Protect Your Business

January 24th, 2019 by admin

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When disaster strikes, it leaves ruin in its wake. It can destroy everything leaving nothing behind when its over. Sometimes you're lucky if your office building is left standing, after all, is said and done. While things like your servers, computers,...

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Posted in: Backup, Cloud, Managed IT Services, Services, Solutions

Supporting Your IT Team with the Help They Deserve

November 21st, 2018 by admin

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Anyone in IT can tell you that it's a hectic job to manage. You have to make sure everything tech related is running smoothly and efficiently. That's if it's a good day. On a bad day, they are working hard to fix whatever has gone wrong on top of their...

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The Future is in the Cloud

October 22nd, 2018 by admin

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The Cloud is quickly becoming a dominant choice for businesses. From hosting their data to even being what they use to host their phone systems. Its accessibility and wide array of options has helped make Cloud Solutions the way of the...

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Posted in: Cloud

Managing Automatic Updates: Balancing Security With Convenience

July 10th, 2018 by admin

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Running automatic updates for applications and operating systems helps protect your company's digital devices, but those updates can harm productivity if not well managed. Unpatched software is the single biggest security risk in the workplace, so it's...

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ATS Communications' Technology Thwarts Cryptojacking

July 4th, 2018 by admin

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ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider, is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to prevent cryptojacking attacks from damaging their organizations. Cryptojacking attacks, are derived from the widely popular cryptocurrencies,...

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ATS Communications Becomes Virtual CIO for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses

May 31st, 2018 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider, announced today that the company will now be serving as a Virtual CIO (Chief Information Officer) for small to mid-sized business (SMBs) who are looking to focus...

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6 Can't-Miss Tools for Innovative Presentations

April 26th, 2018 by admin

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It's easy to grow jaded about presentation software. After all, each new version of PowerPoint and Keynote may feel like the equivalent of the same old room getting a new coat of paint. However, new tools and apps offer all sorts of fresh and clever ways...

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Cybersecurity and C-Level Execs: Protecting Data While On the Go

March 26th, 2018 by admin

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While all employees need to be mindful of security, the nature of C-level executives makes them more attractive targets for hackers. That means it's necessary for them to take greater precautions. According to TechRepublic, C-level executives are more...

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Giving a Presentation: A Technology Preparedness Checklist

March 19th, 2018 by admin

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Giving a presentation can be stressful, so dealing with technology issues at the last minute is the last thing you want when attempting a professional delivery. The following technology preparedness checklist can help you make a good impression rather...

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3 Subtle Ways IT Management Makes Day-to-Day Operations More Manageable

January 22nd, 2018 by admin

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For many businesses, it is difficult to gauge how helpful IT management can be in the workplace on a day-to-day basis — mainly because when things are going well, there's little to notice. Some of the most important benefits of an IT managed services...

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HTTPS: Securely Sending Personal And Private Information

December 28th, 2017 by admin

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Avoid costly data security breaches by training your staff to check for secure connections when handling private information on the Internet. Secure Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, or HTTPS, is a technology legal, healthcare, and financial businesses use...

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Putting Unused Computers Back to Work

December 28th, 2017 by admin

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There are many ways to reuse an old computer. Replacing an old computer that still works is a good feeling.   The device survived the replacement cycle. However, some desktops and laptops have the potential to lead second lives in the workplace. Re-assigning...

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Announcing SD-WAN Technology

July 26th, 2017 by admin

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As part of our efforts to offer innovate technologies to our customers, ATS Communications has announced they will now be offering an alternative to MPLS and similar internet connection solutions. Software-Defined Networking in a Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)...

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Posted in: Data, Solutions

Simplifying & Streamlining Technology To Serve Seniors

June 27th, 2017 by admin

ATS Communications will now offer a turn-key; television, internet, nurse call, business and residential phone service in a managed solution to the senior living communities across the nation. We are an elite provider of managed IT services that is capable...

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Water-Resistant Smartphones Are Here: What You Need to Know

September 13th, 2016 by admin

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Water-resistance probably isn’t on the feature checklist for your employee smartphones—but judging by how many of these devices meet an untimely end via liquid damage, it should be. It probably doesn't come as a surprise that dropping the device...

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Is It Time to Switch to Flash Storage?

June 21st, 2016 by admin

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More and more businesses are switching their storage solutions from hard disk drives (HDDs) to solid state drives (SSDs) for one simple reason: the appeal of faster loading times and increased productivity. However, HDDs can still be the better choice...

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Cloud Solutions

March 28th, 2016 by admin

If you’re thinking about investing in the cloud, we can help. The cloud is an emerging, growing solution. The cloud alleviates many of the problems associated with premise-based communications, physical space constraints, hardware obsolescence, incompatibility,...

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Video Surveillance Benefits

December 11th, 2015 by admin

Video Surveillance does so much more than just protect your business and inventory, it also protects your employees and enforces safe work conditions. ATS's video surveillance solutions benefit businesses of every size by providing HD cameras, mobile...

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Surveillance

October 9th, 2015 by admin

Video surveillance does more than just protect your business from crime. It protects your staff in case of customer disputes. It enforces safe work conditions. It allows you to see whether procedures and protocols are being followed. ATS's video surveillance...

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