Before IP Telephony Deployment, Do the Real Math
The number of decisions that need to be made within a business on a daily basis can be staggering. Some are as simple as the number of reams of paper that need to be ordered for the copier, while...
View ArticleHow Do You Reduce Your Cyber Security Risks?
There are a number of ways malicious cyberattacks can infiltrate your organization. Recent global cyber breaches help to underscore the importance of taking precautionary measures to ensure your system...
View Article2017 Sees a Change in IT Budgets
The big trend involving the transition from an on-premise solution to one in the cloud continues to grow. Computer Economics’ highlighted in a benchmark study in their annual report on staffing, and...
View ArticleA Primer on Managed Services
Like many IT terms that are commonly used, managed services is one that is often thrown into discussion and decisions without a shared understanding of what the term means. There are several types of...
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Cyber Security: The Best Defense is a Good Offense
Despite the dangerous security landscape for businesses today, many are only reactive when it comes to a security breach. This infographic dives into game-winning strategies to go on the defensive line...
View ArticleUpcoming Webinar Series: Cybersecurity: The Best Defense Is a Good Offense
Today’s cybercriminals are more sophisticated than ever, and for most businesses, cybersecurity is top of mind. But even companies with the best security intentions can drop the ball when it comes to...
View ArticleCommon Reasons Companies Avoid a Move to the Cloud
Many companies recognize that moving to the cloud may be the only option for remaining competitive in a market that caters to the end user. Customers are demanding a personalized, user-friendly...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Using a Hybrid Cloud Approach
The Benefits of Using a Hybrid Cloud Approach For several years, the cloud has dominated IT conversations. Initially a theoretical concept that nobody could quite wrap their heads around, cloud...
View ArticleThe ShoreTel & Mitel Merger: What You Need to Know
ShoreTel and Mitel have a prospective merger in the works, with Mitel potentially acquiring ShoreTel. The process is underway at this time, but Copper State Communications still expects to support...
View ArticleNo Time Outs: 5 Cyber Security Tips to Protect Your Business in the Second Half
So you’ve survived the first half of the year with no serious data breaches or other cyber security mishaps. That’s good news. The bad news, however, is that you’ll have to do it all over again to get...
View ArticleThe Demand for Managed Services Is on the Rise
Companies are getting more comfortable with managed services. As Everything as a Service (XaaS) becomes more widely adopted by enterprises, there is an increased demand for providers that can offer...
View ArticlePutting the Cloud To Work
The cloud provides a wealth of valuable functions for business users. Actually putting the cloud to work may seem like a daunting task, but it can be as simple as answering one question: inside,...
View ArticleConcerned about protecting your business from a ransomware attack?
On October 3, Copper State is partnering with Datto for a lunch & learn in Scottsdale focused on the topic, Ransomware: The Best Defense Is a Good Offense. Join us at this complimentary lunch event...
View ArticleAutomation Is the Answer When Server Skills Are in Short Supply
New research from 451 Group indicates the market is lacking server administrators, but IT personnel remain resistant to the types of processes, such as automation and orchestration, that could help...
View ArticleMitel’s Acquisition of ShoreTel: What It Means for ShoreTel Customers
By now, the ShoreTel and Mitel merger is widely known, and the legal and financial process of Mitel acquiring ShoreTel is now complete. Copper State Communications expects to support ShoreTel systems...
View ArticleBackup Strategies Utilizing Network Tools
In an effort to protect data, every enterprise IT department builds a backup strategy that works for their operation. But it’s not uncommon for an organization to forget about the network as part of...
View ArticleKeys to the Successful Implementation of BYOD
Once upon a time, the corporate environment embraced the idea of the mobile device. In order to connect to email and network systems, corporations released fully-controlled Blackberry smartphones....
View ArticleThe Changing Security Exposure in the Cloud
Cloud technology is a major disruptor in the market, with companies that choose to ignore digital transformation forced to confront the idea that they may not be in business for long if they do not...
View ArticleBYOD Is on the Rise – Here’s What You Need to Know
Once upon a time, the thought of bringing your own device to the office was nearly akin to anarchy. Today, the work environment is much different, with companies throughout the world not only welcoming...
View ArticleInclude These Factors When Measuring Your ROI on Unified Communications
Unified communications presents a wealth of benefits for improving collaborative capabilities, saving money on travel, and experiencing better voice quality. To get buy-in from your organization’s...
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