May 2023 - FTC-I

May

26

2023

The Benefits of Faster Internet for Videoconferences

Whether at home or in the office, most Americans have experienced the frustration that can come with a slow internet connection during a video call. Frozen video feeds, heavily distorted words and active participants simply dropping off the call are just a few of the problems that can plague a Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Teams or Webex call when internet speeds are slow. Fiber internet for business not only solves these issues but also helps improve clarity, increase productivity, reduce costs and enhance collaboration across the board. In today’s telecommuting business environment, the benefits of efficient video calls cannot be...

May

18

2023

How To Protect Your Home When You Are on Vacation

The best ways to protect a home before going on vacation are first by installing a modern alarm system, and then taking precautionary measures to secure doors, windows and anything of value outside of the house. With the highest percentage of burglaries occurring in the summer months, homeowners can never be too careful. What Should Homeowners Do to Their Homes Before Going Away? Homeowners should think like thieves and assess their property to see how a burglar could avoid neighbors’ eyes and gain access. Motion-activated floodlight bulbs can burn out without the homeowner noticing and just prior to a vacation...

May

15

2023

How Business Mobile Plans Help Companies

With employees increasingly using mobile phones for business calls, emails, software verification and messaging, companies are more at risk. Business mobile plans help reduce cybersecurity risk by keeping all company data on a device that can be adequately secured to prevent data leaks. Decision-makers should also consider adding a business mobile plan to their operations to give their teams the tools needed to perform in a fast-paced environment. What Are the Benefits of Mobile Plans for Businesses? When a company gives its staff access to a business mobile plan, it helps boost communication between employees, enhances security, and, in the...

May

10

2023

What Is the Cloud and How Should Consumers Use It?

The cloud and cloud computing refer to the process of storing computer files and programs on external servers rather than locally on a device’s hard drive and then remotely accessing the files and programs via an internet connection. In this sense, “the cloud” serves as a metaphor for the global network of computer servers that actually houses the files and programs, making them easily accessible from remote distances. And when paired with gigabit home internet speeds, the files can be shared seamlessly without any wait time. What Is the Purpose of the Cloud? The overall purpose of the cloud is...

May

01

2023

How To Boost Work-From-Home Productivity

During the past few years, the number of people working from home has exploded and while some people are going back to the office, remote work is clearly here to stay. Even though a work-from-home environment is beneficial to many, some remote workers continue to struggle to maintain the same level of productivity as they once did in the office. But by choosing a designated work space, establishing working hours, setting boundaries with family and maintaining proper communication with their managers and teams, remote workers can not only maintain the productivity they once had in the office but actually increase...