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Blog Articles from ATS Communciations

ATS Communications and MPA Networks Announce Acquisition

July 6th, 2021 by admin

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Bay Area and Silicon Valley MTSPs Unite Forces to Augment Customer Experience CONCORD, CA – ATS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that they will be acquiring MPA Networks. After 38 successful years...

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Posted in: Press Releases

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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Posted in: Company News, Support

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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Stay on Top of Your Operations with the Technology Optimization Program (TOP)

November 8th, 2019 by admin

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Are you experiencing an influx of operating costs due to maintenance and upgrades for your IT and phones? Or are you a small business looking to avoid paying for unnecessary IT costs? It may be time to rethink your IT investment strategy and join our...

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Posted in: Support, Services, Solutions

ATS Communications Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers

July 12th, 2019 by admin

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12th Annual MSP 501 Identifies Top Forward-Thinking Global MSPs & Leading Trends in Managed Services ATS Communications has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings....

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Posted in: Company News, Managed IT Services

Educating SMBs on Surveillance & Security Breakthrough

April 15th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – We are helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to take advantage of dramatically increased capabilities in surveillance cameras. As security, both online and offline, has become a growing concern for many small business owners,...

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ATS Communications to Share Technology Expertise at The Technology Assurance Group 2019 Annual Convention

March 16th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – February 2019 – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that they have been invited to attend the 19th Annual Technology Assurance Group (TAG) convention in Orlando, Florida....

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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

Meet Janet Stephen, Customer Advocate for the Sacramento Area

March 6th, 2017 by admin

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We are excited to introduce you to your Customer Advocate, Janet Stephen. The Customer Advocate plays a key role in ATS's partnership with you. As her title indicates, her primary responsibility is to be the advocate for our customers. How will Janet...

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Meet Herb Herman, Customer Advocate for the Bay Area

March 6th, 2017 by admin

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We are excited to introduce you to your Customer Advocate, Herb Sherman. The Customer Advocate plays a key role in ATS's partnership with you. As his title indicates, his primary responsibility is to be the advocate for our customers. How will Herb help...

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Datto Drive

May 15th, 2016 by admin

Datto Drive is a new product we are offering that was just released this month! It is similar to Dropbox; it provides an easy way to share files and work cohesively with everyone in your organization! There is an introductory offer of 1 year of 1TB of...

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Posted in: Solutions

Network Security

April 12th, 2016 by admin

Protecting vital business information is a priority of any business. ATS can help ensure that your network, users, and data are protected from continually evolving threats.  A firewall is often installed in a specially designated computer separate from...

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Posted in: Security

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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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

Network Security

January 29th, 2016 by admin

At ATS, protecting your business’s valuable information is a top priority. With the help of our industry-leading partners, we deliver high performance network security solutions that help you protect your network, users and data from continually evolving...

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Posted in: Services, Security

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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Posted in: Security

Cloud Solutions

November 11th, 2015 by admin

If you are thinking of switching to the cloud, ATS Communications can work with you to determine what combination of cloud services works best for your business not just now, but for the future as well. The cloud is becoming an extremely popular solution...

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Posted in: Cloud

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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Posted in: Solutions

Managed IT Services

September 16th, 2015 by admin

ATS Communications wants to help you make meaningful improvements in business processes, and share best practices. Let us take care of our network, so you can focus on your business! Managed IT services provide so many benefits. A few are: Accessible...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Reached End of Life and Is No Longer Supported

August 17th, 2015 by admin

ATS Communications, a leading provider of unified communications, announced today that the company has launched an awareness campaign, alerting businesses of the recent announcement by Microsoft. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 has reached the end of...

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Posted in: Press Releases

Video Surveillance

July 15th, 2015 by admin

While video surveillance does help to protect your business from crime, that is not all it does. It also... Protects your staff in case of customer disputes Enforces safe work conditions allows you to see whether procedures and protocols are being...

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Posted in: Security

ATS Communications Announces Full-Service Cloud Voice Program

June 17th, 2015 by admin

ATS Communications a leader in unified communications announced today that the company has launched a revolutionary full- service cloud voice program which is radically shaking up the industry. ATS Communications created this program in response to growing...

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Apple TV for Presentations in the Workplace

May 1st, 2015 by admin

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Apple TV, typically used as a video content streaming device for Netflix, YouTube, and iTunes, is fairly common in homes across the U.S. However, this crafty little device that can fit in your palm also has some impressive applications in an office setting...

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Posted in: Company News

Know Your Enemy: These New Phishing Schemes are Hard to Spot

April 16th, 2015 by admin

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A friend called me recently to gripe about his personal email account. His ISP has done a pretty good job of virtually eliminating the annoying spam he used to receive (remember your inbox way back when?), but now he's the target of two particularly...

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Posted in: Company News

ATS Customer Testimonials

April 12th, 2015 by admin

At ATS we are very proud of the work we do and we love to hear from our customers concerning our services! Most recently, a client of ours, Pamela's Products, left us very positive feedback about the service we provided. They said, "Excellent follow-up...

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Posted in: Services

Uncle Sam Won't Stop Cyber-Crime - It's Up To You

April 1st, 2015 by admin

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You probably know President Obama recently hosted a high-profile cyber-security summit at Stanford. The basic idea was to discuss how to expand the federal government's role in combating cybercrime against American businesses—from simple theft to outright...

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Posted in: Company News

Data Cloud Solutions

March 5th, 2015 by admin

With ATS Communications Data Cloud Solution all data that has been backed up is also replicated offsite to the cloud, so you have the peace of mind that business continuity will be maintained even in a disaster scenario.  Four key components compose...

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Posted in: Cloud

Sanford Gladding Honored by MSPmentor

February 12th, 2015 by admin

Sanford Gladding, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ATS, was honored by MSPmentor, a peer group and leading destination for managed service providers (MSP). Sanford was showcased in MSPmentor's seventh-annual list (for 2014) of the world's top...

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Business Continuity

February 4th, 2015 by admin

Prepare for failure, as failure is inevitable! At some point, your business will encounter a disaster that is outside of your control. A fire could destroy your office. A huge storm could prevent your employees from coming to work. Nearby construction...

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Posted in: Backup

'Tis the Season—for Small Business Cybercrime. Here’s How to Protect Your Company

January 7th, 2015 by admin

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The holiday season means more than shopping and gift giving. It also now marks prime season for cybercriminals and hackers around the world — and they're coming after small businesses in the U.S. "Targeting" Target—via Small Businesses You may have...

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ATS Communications Helps Businesses Deploy Mobile Workforces to Increase Sales and Productivity

January 3rd, 2015 by admin

ATS Communications an industry leader in unified communications, announced recently that the company has launched a mobile workforce initiative in order to help their customers leverage the benefits of advanced technology in today’s mobile environment....

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Posted in: Press Releases

Business Continuity

December 5th, 2014 by admin

Do you have a plan for your business in the case of a disaster? Not everything can be foreseen, but ATS can help you develop a solid strategy for restoring your business if disaster strikes. We have redundancies built into the system to ensure that catastrophic...

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Posted in: Services

Close Enough to Know You, Small Enough to Serve You

November 13th, 2014 by admin

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If you've been reading our blog for a while, you know why we believe managed IT services are the smart choice over "going it alone" — particularly for a small business. Over the past few years alone, we've seen several major tech companies — some of...

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ATS Communications Shows Businesses How To Offer Free Wi-Fi To Their Customers The Right Way

November 10th, 2014 by admin

ATS Communications, an industry leader in unified communications, announced today that the company is educating its customer on a breakthrough development in high-speed wireless internet, which can increase the number of customers that many businesses...

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5 Key Factors to Understand when Selecting a Cloud Voice Provider

October 14th, 2014 by admin

Leader in Unified Communications Educates Customers on Importance of Choosing the Right Cloud Voice Solution for Your Business CONCORD, CA – August 31, 2014 - ATS Communications, a leader in unified communications, announced today that the company has...

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National Account Program (NAP)

September 17th, 2014 by admin

Multi-site and multi-state organizations are becoming more common now-a-days. Now the problem is, what is the best way to support your business' various offices? ATS Communications' National Account Program (NAP) will support you and deliver our full...

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Posted in: Services

Say “Yes!” to Data Managed Services

August 23rd, 2014 by admin

There are many benefits to having managed IT services. Not only can we help you  establish goals that result in better business value, there are many other benefits! Take a look below to why you should say “Yes!” to ATS managing your IT services. ...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services

ATS Takes a Proactive, Holistic Approach to Technology

July 29th, 2014 by admin

ATS is a full-service IT vendor. We handle all aspects of your IT, from desktop support to firewall security, from software applications to broadband infrastructure. We take a proactive, holistic approach to your technology use, and we're able to provide...

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Posted in: Data, Managed IT Services, Services

Five Star Warranty

July 3rd, 2014 by admin

ATS Communications believes that the quality of the products we sell should directly relate to the warranty we offer for those products. Today’s systems have become complex and expensive to service, and companies recognize the need to control ongoing...

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Posted in: Services

Cloud Voice Makes Small Companies Look Like Big Business

May 30th, 2014 by admin

ATS Communications Shares the Power of the Cloud with Customers Small businesses have been drawn to VoIP technology because of the substantial cost savings they gain when making the switch. However, as VoIP has continued to evolve over the years and...

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Posted in: Cloud, Press Releases

ATS Communications Delivers Cloud Video Conferencing to its Customers

May 2nd, 2014 by admin

ATS Communications, a leading provider of unified communications, announced today that the company will now provide cloud video conferencing solutions to its customers. ATS Communications cloud video conferencing technology enables end users to cost effectively...

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Posted in: Cloud, Company News, Conferencing, Press Releases

Sanford Gladding Invited to Attend TAG’s 14th Annual Convention in Nashville

April 12th, 2014 by admin

ATS Communications has been invited to attend Technology Assurance Group’s (TAG) Annual Convention! TAG is an international organization of leading unified communications providers representing nearly $350 million in products and services. The convention...

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Posted in: Company News

R.I.P. Windows XP. Current Users Now at Greater Cyber Risk

April 8th, 2014 by admin

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Microsoft Corporation has just announced it will stop supporting Windows XP, one of the world's most popular and successful operating systems. Though Microsoft XP will not magically disappear from the desktops of anyone currently using it (which is...

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Beware Email Spoofing! Protect Yourself Now!

April 4th, 2014 by admin

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We have recently seen a rise in a disturbing phishing scam called email spoofing. Email Spoofing A spoof email is an email that looks as if it came from a trusted friend or acquaintance, but is actually malicious in nature. These emails are particularly...

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Happy 31st Birthday, ATS Communications!

April 1st, 2014 by admin

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We are incredibly proud to launch into our 32nd year of business today! Thank you to our clients and wonderful team for making ATS Communications all it is today. "Without an amazing team, this simply does not happen," says Michael Price, CEO. Please...

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ATS Communications Educates Customers To Be Aware Of Fraudulent Bills From Telecommunications Carriers

March 14th, 2014 by admin

ATS Communications, an industry leader in unified communications, announced today that the region’s businesses should be aware of fraudulent bills coming from companies posing as telecommunications carriers. Impersonators have been attempting to defraud...

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ATS Communications Named to CRN's Pioneer 250 List of Top US Managed Service Providers

February 24th, 2014 by admin

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We are thrilled to be named to CRN’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list as one of the MSP Pioneer 250. CRN is the leading media outlet for technology vendors and solution providers attempting to understand sales and service channels. The annual...

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ATS Communications Helps Customers Make the Move to Cloud-Based Services

February 8th, 2014 by admin

Leading Unified Communications Provider Offer Solutions to Enhance Customer Profitability ATS Communications, a leading provider of unified communications, announced a new program today that enables businesses to migrate from hardware-based technology...

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Posted in: Cloud, Company News, Press Releases

3 Tips to Leverage Your IT Labor Costs

February 7th, 2014 by admin

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I'll make a decent bet that your greatest Information Technology costs are not related to hardware and software. In fact, they're probably not related to physical technology at all. What is Your Greatest IT cost? Support labor! IT labor...

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ATS Communications Fosters Technology Adoption with K-12 Schools

January 28th, 2014 by admin

Leading Unified Communications Provider Helps Education Leverage Today’s Technology ATS Communications a leading provider of unified communications, announced today that the company will be launching a program designed specifically for the education...

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Resolve to Maximize IT Productivity in 2014!

January 16th, 2014 by admin

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The new year's festivities have come and gone, and for better or worse, it's time to get back in the saddle. This first month back at work is the perfect time to consider business goals for the coming year and determine how to make your business more...

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ATS Communications Receives Unified Communication Industry’s Top Award

December 20th, 2013 by admin

ATS Communications received one of Technology Assurance Group’s top awards at the association’s STAR CON event held in San Diego in October. Technology Assurance Group (TAG), an international organization of independently owned unified communications...

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Important IT Security Message for ATS Communications’ Clients

December 19th, 2013 by admin

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One Malicious Email Could Cost you Thousands of Dollars and Take Down your Entire Network – Don’t be a Victim; Learn the Facts! Ransomware viruses are on the rise and their explosive growth in the past few months has been startling.  We want to help our...

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Quiz Answers - Can you Find the Malicious Email?

December 18th, 2013 by admin

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Ready for the answers to our quiz? Drumroll please... Every single email is malicious EXCEPT for this one: “eFax message from “4082459385″. 1 page(s). Caller-ID: 408-245-9385″  -  eFax Yep, that eFax message is 100% legitimate! Now let's discuss why...

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ClearValue Teleconferencing

November 22nd, 2013 by admin

Does your business have reliable phone and web conferencing anywhere – anytime? Through ATS Communications’ partnership with ConferTel, we can provide you with ClearValue Teleconferencing! ClearValue Teleconferencing allows you to have full-featured,...

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Posted in: Conferencing

ATS Communications and Toshiba bring you IPedge

October 19th, 2013 by admin

Utilizing the IPedge Application Server is an excellent way to transition from and outdated, older style phone solution towards a more modern IP system. You're able to continue using older phone hardware while taking advantage of newer phone application...

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Posted in: Partners

ATS Communications Delivers a Migration Path to New Technology

September 18th, 2013 by admin

ATS Communications is launching an initiative to help prepare businesses migrate from Windows XP and the Office 2003 suite of programs to more sustainable solutions. Many businesses have relied heavily on both these solutions to run their businesses,...

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Posted in: Company News, Press Releases

What's new at ATS Communications?

May 16th, 2012 by admin

Well first of all, we are proud to introduce our newly redesigned company website!  If you haven't yet, please check it out.  The new and improved website is a great place to obtain valuable information from our dedicated voice and data partners. To...

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