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California Wildfire Assistance with Our Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery and More!

December 3rd, 2019 by admin

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Has your business been affected by the recent catastrophic California Wildfires? At ATS, we not only have the solutions to assist in the recovery of your operation, but in this post, we'll also highlight some excellent relief programs...

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Posted in: Backup, Cloud, Solutions

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

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 Monitors the Dark Web to Keep Customers’ Information Safe

November 7th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company proactively monitors the Dark Web to keep their customers’ information safe. ATS Communications leverages sophisticated Dark...

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What is SOCKS, and How is it Used to Protect your Internet Security?

November 2nd, 2019 by admin

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SOCKS stands for Secure Over Credential-Based Kerberos Services, which is also known as SOCKets and is one of the earliest network protocol systems ever used. This protocol allows users to employ client-based applications and web servers transparently...

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Posted in: Services, Solutions

Secure WiFi-as-a-Service Protects Customers from Cyber Attacks

October 2nd, 2019 by admin

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Concord, CA – Announcing the launch of a Secure WiFi-as-a-Service program to protect our customers from cyber attacks through wireless access points. Over the past few years, the prevalence of cyber attacks has continued to grow, expanding...

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Posted in: Press Releases

Windows 7 End of Life Update: Are You Still HIPAA Compliant?

September 30th, 2019 by admin

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There are still many businesses that continue to operate on the Windows 7 platform, as it has been the most widely used operating system in the world. However, Windows 7 is quickly approaching its end of life due to the latest rollout of Windows 10,...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Services, Solutions

How X-as-a-Service Solutions Can Benefit Your Business

September 25th, 2019 by admin

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The cloud is transforming the way businesses operate, allowing for far more flexibility, efficiency, and better manageability than ever before. Cloud computing gives users on-demand network access with tons of resources that can be made...

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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

The Risks of Operating Windows 7 After 2019

August 30th, 2019 by admin

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On May 2017, over 300,000 victims worldwide were affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack that lasted four full days. The attack blocked data from users until a ransom was paid via bitcoin cryptocurrency and affected businesses and individuals alike...

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Posted in: Support

How to Trade Oversized Lease Agreements for New Technology

August 28th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – Did you know that we are advising SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) on how to fully leverage the benefits of a remote workforce, bolster employee satisfaction, reduce office space, while simultaneously strengthening...

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Posted in: Press Releases

Preparing Your Business for Windows 7 End-Of-Life

August 21st, 2019 by admin

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Windows 7 is coming to an end, so what does that mean for businesses still running on the platform? It may mean complex migrating, tons of time and resources that will be spent on training, configuring, and an added expense to install the new system....

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Posted in: Company News, Support

Out with the Old, in with the New Cloud and Managed Technology

August 20th, 2019 by admin

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The average workplace can be a money pit with unhappy employees who, in turn, produce unsatisfied customers and create a workplace disaster. The key to improving your business is by empowering your employees to work how they want to and using technology...

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Posted in: Cloud, Managed IT Services, Solutions

Check out images from our ATS Educational Seminar Series: Moving from Legacy Telephone Equipment to a VoIP Platform

August 17th, 2019 by admin

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See the entire album on Facebook ...

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Posted in: Conferencing

Alerting Businesses About Robocall Scams

August 3rd, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – We are proud to announce that we are alerting small to midsized businesses (SMBs) about the prevalence of robocall scams and how any organization can best handle these calls to ensure that all sensitive company information...

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Posted in: Press Releases

The Importance of Understanding Your Cyber Security Risk Tolerance and Exposure

July 14th, 2019 by admin

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It is common for companies to underestimate their security risks and think that specific attacks could never happen to their business until it happens. While it is always essential to stay prepared no matter the likelihood of an attack,...

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Posted in: Security, 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

Reinventing Traditional Business with Workplace-as-a-Service and BYOD

July 10th, 2019 by admin

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Many businesses have changed the traditional business model to adapt to the way people now choose to work. With Workplace-as-a-service, small to mid-sized businesses can be fully functional and successful, without being in a physical workspace environment....

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Posted in: Solutions

How Rapid Growth Can Negatively Impact Business.

June 25th, 2019 by admin

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During the beginning stages of operations, demand can be slow at first and then gradually start picking up, but what happens when small demand increases to significant demand in a short period? When a company is experiencing expansion, it is usually...

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Posted in: Support

Get a Reliable 24/7 Support Team for your IT Service

June 24th, 2019 by admin

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Having available ongoing support for your IT services is vital for your business to thrive, and we want to ensure that your business stays on top of its operations. Should questions arise or unexpected issues happen, you need responsive experts to resolve...

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Posted in: Support

Why Migrating from a Legacy Phone to VoIP Is Exactly What Your Business Needs

June 19th, 2019 by admin

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Switching from an old phone system to a modern system is something that many enterprises resist. Some businesses cling to their legacy phone system due to the reliability and only look to change when something happens. While traditional...

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Posted in: Solutions

How SMBs Are Dealing with Cybersecurity Threats in 2019

June 18th, 2019 by admin

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Independent market researcher Vanson Bourne surveyed 850 respondents in small- and medium-sized businesses across the globe about cybersecurity. The findings illustrate the perception of their current state of security, versus the reality of the cyber...

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Posted in: Security

Advising Businesses to Move to the Cloud with Microsoft Azure

June 13th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is advising small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to move to Microsoft Azure as soon as possible. With Windows 7 expiring at the end of this year, SMBs need to...

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Posted in: Press Releases

Celebrating 25 Years With the Company

June 12th, 2019 by admin

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Today we are taking a moment to recognize an impressive achievement made by one of our employees. Some of you may be familiar with Randy Anderson and his work as a field technician for us; he has now been with the company for an outstanding 25 years!...

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Posted in: Company News

Types of Phishing Attacks: Whaling, Deceptive, Pharming

May 25th, 2019 by admin

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Phishing attacks occur when communication that appears to be reputable is fraudulent. These sorts of scams are made to extract personal and sensitive information from victims such as social security numbers, addresses, bank information, and more. People...

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Posted in: Security

The Importance of Cyber Security

May 9th, 2019 by admin

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Throughout 2018 data breaches were a typical story from corporations of every size. The stories either tell of a breach that happened during the year or they're about ones that occurred years ago. Those common press releases about how their client's...

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Posted in: Services, Security

ATS Communications Offers SD-WAN-as-a-Service to SMBs

May 8th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company now offers SD-WAN-as-a-Service to their small to mid-sized business (SMB) customers. SD-WAN is a leading technology and according...

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Posted in: Press Releases

Moving to the Private Cloud

April 20th, 2019 by admin

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The possibilities are endless when it comes to being in the cloud. The majority of businesses are already in the cloud in some capacity, and your business may be one of them but are you entirely utilizing the benefits of the cloud? Private data centers...

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Posted in: Cloud, Solutions

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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Posted in: Press Releases

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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Posted in: Press Releases

Keep the Building Blocks of Your Business Protected With our Network and Server Management Service

February 25th, 2019 by admin

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When it comes to keeping your business operational, there are two pillars it can't stand without. If your servers or network fail your business, what could you do to keep your business working? When the core of your organization’s workflow, your...

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Posted in: Services

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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Posted in: Press Releases

ATS Knows Security

January 29th, 2019 by admin

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Your business needs a dependable and robust cybersecurity solution, plain and simple. As technology continues to advance and new threats are coming to the forefront, it is essential to have the proper security and management behind you to ensure...

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Posted in: Security

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