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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

Protect Your Business with ATS’ Cybersecurity Solutions

December 8th, 2020 by admin

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Moving to the cloud will increase your business's cybersecurity. The secure data centers utilized to host data and applications are much more secure than what would typically be found in an on-premise setup. There are many different ways that hackers...

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Increase Communication and Collaboration with Our Cloud Solutions

December 1st, 2020 by admin

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Businesses that have switched to a remote workforce are faced with new challenges such as collaboration and communication. Employees who are used to working in an office environment may find the transition difficult since they can no longer pop into...

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Posted in: Cloud, 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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The Time Has Come for Toshiba VIPedge Cloud Users to Migrate to a Current Cloud Platform

October 30th, 2020 by admin

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60-Day Notice As ATS has previously communicated in blogs, emails, and personal conversations, Mitel has slowly been implementing their end of life strategy for the Toshiba product line since their acquisition in 2017. We applaud Mitel that they have...

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Posted in: Support

ATS Communications Helps Businesses Deduct Up to 1 Million Dollars on Qualifying Equipment Expenses

October 14th, 2020 by admin

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ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that it is helping customers take advantage of a substantial tax deduction, outlined by guidance issued from the IRS, also known as Section 179. Section 179 allows...

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Why Companies Should Use Virtual Desktop for Remote Working

September 30th, 2020 by admin

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Any business can tell you that there are a lot of choices for working remotely, as the pandemic forced many of them to learn the sheer volume of options available. However, some options are better than others when it comes to setting up your remote...

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Posted in: Solutions

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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Providing Customers With a Technology Plan for Continued Operations

August 19th, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is building technology plans for businesses to continue to operate through the pandemic. ATS Communications begins by evaluating...

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Helping Companies Stay Efficient While Transitioning to the Cloud

August 18th, 2020 by admin

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Businesses have been forced to adapt to the coronavirus by moving their workforce to remote offices. Moving to a remote workforce can be challenging, regardless of the circumstances, but doing it in a rush can create problems for your business....

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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

Thermal Cameras and Scanners to Keep Employees and Customers Safe

July 26th, 2020 by admin

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We are a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is supplying small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with thermal cameras and scanners designed to read body temperature in order to keep their locations safe...

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How to Ensure Your Remote Workforce Is Successful in the New Environment

July 23rd, 2020 by admin

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Companies made the switch to remote work to keep employees safe from COVID-19, and with the pandemic still affecting businesses, long-term remote work appears to be the solution. Ensuring your employees have the tools and infrastructure to be successful...

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Posted in: Services, Solutions

Backup & Disaster Recovery, Turn Emergencies into Planned Events

July 20th, 2020 by admin

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Businesses everywhere have learned that disaster can strike at any time, and they can last for unforeseeable lengths of time. Now more than ever companies need to plan and make contingencies for when the worst comes to pass. They need to utilize backup...

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Posted in: Backup, Solutions

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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Cloud Computing Provides Benefits to a Remote Workforce

June 3rd, 2020 by admin

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As businesses are transitioning to a remote workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, they require tools to allow their employees to be productive and efficient while at home. Additionally, as budgets tighten, businesses need a cost-effective way to help...

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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

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

How You Can Answer Office Calls From Home With a VoIP Solution

April 30th, 2020 by admin

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Businesses everywhere are making the switch to working remotely, as COVID-19 causes people to be quarantined in their homes and offices to keep their doors shut. This has left certain businesses in a precarious state, as many of them relied heavily...

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Be on the Lookout for Rising Number of COVID-19 Phishing Attacks

April 21st, 2020 by admin

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Hackers will often look to exploit any weakness they can find, whether it is through technological means or through human curiosity and concern. With the rapid rise of COVID-19 across the globe, hackers are ramping up their phishing attack efforts....

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Posted in: Security

ATS is Your Business Technology Partner – Use Us!

April 9th, 2020 by admin

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As we face together the reality of needing to work remotely for an extended period, rely on the ATS team to help you make the best total decisions for your company and your staff. We can help navigate all the technical offerings being made by multiple...

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Posted in: Support, Services, Solutions

ATS Communications Offers Cloud Solutions to Work Remotely

April 2nd, 2020 by admin

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With the growing COVID-19 crisis, it is becoming increasingly necessary for your employees to be able to work remotely. At ATS Communications, we have cloud solutions that will give your company the mobility to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape....

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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

Tips to Stay Productive, Cyber-Safe, and Get the Fastest Service

March 30th, 2020 by admin

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ATS has collected tips and actual client experiences & lessons about how to stay productive, cyber-safe, and get the fastest service from us right now. What's Happening Right Now The support load continues to be heavy. Some clients did not shelter...

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Posted in: Support, Security, Solutions

Coronavirus (COVID19) Update - Our Concord Office Remains Open and We Are Here to Help!

March 16th, 2020 by admin

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To our valued clients: The spread of the COVID19 (Coronavirus) is requiring us to rapidly adapt and change our work routines and our personal lives. This afternoon the Contra Costa County has issued a mandate...

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Want to Set Up a Remote Workforce?

March 13th, 2020 by admin

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It May Not Be As Hard As You Think In these unprecedented times, some businesses are evaluating their options for their staff to work remotely so they can continue to conduct daily operations. If you are considering these options, but have questions,...

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Leveraging Microsoft Azure to Take Customers Into the Cloud

March 9th, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is leveraging Microsoft Azure to help eliminate outdated IT hardware in small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and make a seamless transition to the cloud. Microsoft’s...

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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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Posted in: Services, Security, Solutions

Why Are Businesses Migrating to the Cloud?

February 27th, 2020 by admin

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With each passing year progressively, more businesses are switching over to the Cloud. Yet there are still companies that haven't made the leap or taken advantage of this innovative technology. Many business owners are still hesitant to shift...

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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

New 911 Laws in Effect - Action Needed to Be Compliant

February 18th, 2020 by admin

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This week marks the inception of two new federal laws that any business or entity that uses a Multi-line Telephone System. These two laws are Kari's Law and the Ray Baum Act. The purpose of this announcement is to inform you of the new laws, understand...

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ATS Communications Helps SMBs Leverage the Power of Microsoft Teams

February 3rd, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is leveraging the power of Microsoft Teams to help companies collaborate faster and more effectively. As we enter a new decade,...

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Why Is the Cloud the Future of Technology?

January 29th, 2020 by admin

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With every passing year, a new application inevitably gets presented as the future of technology. However, one such innovative technology has been universally considered the assured future since it was brought up in 2006. The Cloud has been progressively...

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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

ATS Protects Your Network From Security Threats

January 16th, 2020 by admin

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Protecting your data networks is one of the most important things your company can do. At ATS, our experience and expertise enable us to bring the most innovative cybersecurity solutions to the table. There are numerous types of cyberattacks,...

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Posted in: Services, Security

IP Surveillance to Protect Your Business and Employees

January 9th, 2020 by admin

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Network security is a hot topic nowadays, and rightfully so. Protecting your data networks from hackers is one of the most important things your business needs to do. But, has your company taken the necessary steps to protect its physical location,...

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Posted in: Security, Solutions

The Top 3 Business Collaboration Tools in 2020

January 8th, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications is actively engaged in educating the business community with how SMBs can utilize the latest in technology to position themselves to grow substantially in 2020, and if there's a single feature that virtually every...

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