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Follow These 4 Tips to Keep Your Voice & IT Networks Up and Running

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Many businesses manage an IT environment that includes a complicated maze of technology services and equipment of varying ages, performance, and overall health.

Even for the most tech-savvy, it can be a challenge to identify potential problems before something fails and disaster strikes.

Fortunately, there are best practices you can employ now to minimize the risk…

1. Infrastructure updates – Many problems can be prevented with proactive hardware and software updates that help keep pace with security vulnerabilities and interoperability demands.

2. Monitoring – End-to-end network monitoring will provide vital insights into the health of the devices on your network. You can catch a misconfigured router or endpoint and deal with failing equipment to prevent voice quality or connection problems.

3. Go deeper with analytics – Usage data can tell you in advance when it’s time to expand your network or add new licenses. Alarm analytics can direct you to the most important issues on your network faster.

4. Get a partner to help – Networks are not created equal. They all have quirks that ‘out of the box’ network management systems can miss. Remote monitoring and specialized enterprise-class tools can see more events on your network that could impact your communications.

Be proactive to head off communications downtime before it happens… Let’s talk about your Voice and IT environment.

Contact us today: (703) 321-3030 or GetHelp@tcicomm.com.
 




Improve Your Technology Performance with High-Speed Cabling & Wireless Networks

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TCI has 40+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining flexible cable and wireless infrastructures that support voice, data, video, security, and multimedia systems…

One-Stop-Shop for Cabling

  • Inside & Outside Cabling
  • Rack and Cabinet Layout, Design, Installation
  • Pathway and Conduit Design, Installation
  • Fiber Optic Design, Installation, Testing
  • Copper Design, Installation, Testing
  • CAD, Documentation, Labeling
  • Testing and Certification
  • Ongoing Support

And Wireless Solutions…

We extend your cable infrastructure with Secure Wi-Fi to allow your employees to work anywhere in your building or campus with convenient, worry-free access to the Internet or your local IT resources. Our Wireless team covers it all…

  • Wireless Site Surveys
  • Wireless Coverage RF Testing
  • Optimized Coverage Maps
  • Access Points | Placement and Cabling
  • Wireless Security
  • Testing and Certification

TCI Experts Manage All the Details

Whether you need to connect a new building, renovate a space, or bring more mobility to your business, TCI has the experience and expertise to deliver your cable and wireless projects on time and within budget.

Learn more about our network infrastructure solutions. Contact TCI at (703) 321-3030 or GetHelp@tcicomm.com.
 

Choosing the Best Deployment Platform for Your Business Communications

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We don’t believe in “one size fits all.” TCI’s custom solutions are designed to meet the precise communication needs of large and small organizations. A variety of cloud and on-premises deployments are available to connect your company and every location in your enterprise, and we’ll help you find the one that fits you best.

Cloud Considerations

When it comes to the cloud, here are some of the factors that will help determine the best platform or combination for your business…

  • What goes in the cloud? What stays? Start by identifying the applications that really matter and check for redundant functionality across applications; then focus on the key business and technical reasons for moving to the cloud. Use those decisions to shape the specific criteria for determining which applications should move to the cloud.
  • What level of privacy and security do you need? If you’re in government or a highly regulated industry like financial services or healthcare, you may want to consider combining a private, onsite platform with cloud services. A hybrid solution enables you to keep control of your communications infrastructure while still reaping cloud benefits like scalability, resiliency, and cost management. If advanced features, privacy, and control are essential to your business, dedicated private solutions offer the customized tools and flexibility you need.
  • How important is reliability? If your workforce needs immediate and reliable access to complex data, like large multimedia files, consider storing your data using redundant onsite and offsite storage. If you operate a busy contact center, a dedicated private cloud solution combined with redundant backup can protect you from costly downtime – if you lose your onsite system, the cloud will be there. Likewise, if a network failure hits your cloud provider your in-house infrastructure will be your safety net.
  • Will the communications system grow and flex with you? For many small and mid-sized organizations, the public cloud environment can be very cost-effective. You typically pay on a flat, user-per-month basis. In addition, even though you may connect via a public Internet connection, you can overlay a private network service for added reliability. A hybrid solution gives you added flexibility to scale more broadband when needed, ensures reliability, and allows you to maintain control.

On-Prem Still Makes Sense for Many Industries

Many TCI customers continue to choose on-prem based on control, reliability, security, customization capabilities, and complex integrations with other business applications. In some cases, Cloud providers either simply do not support these customizations or, if they do, they require the use of additional third-party platforms and complex custom application development.

A preference for CAPEX over OpEX and forecasted Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) are financial factors that drive some organizations to go with on-premises platforms or complement what they have with cloud apps.

Making the Right Decision

TCI can help you refine your communications strategy and will design, deploy, and support a solution tailored to your specific requirements – on prem, cloud, or a blend of both.

Get started today. Contact us at (703) 321-3030 or GetHelp@tcicomm.com.

 

Keep Your Workforce Connected with TCI… Your Local Technology Partner

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It’s not easy in these challenging times to keep your current Voice & IT systems running – let alone add new technology for more flexibility and mobility during our new ‘normal’ hybrid work arrangements.

To keep your business moving forward, you’ll need easy-to-use-anywhere collaboration tools – delivered on a reliable, secure communications platform. Getting access to these tools begins with having the right local technology partner.

For over four decades, we’ve improved the bottom line for thousands of TCI customers including SMBs, commercial and financial institutions, associations, non-profit, and leaders in the DC region’s public and private sector.

Our customers appreciate the value we provide them, including higher levels of staff productivity, improvements in operational efficiency, increased satisfaction, and strong return on investment. Our solutions and services include:

Voice & Unified Communications

  • Business Phones, VoIP, UC, UCaaS
  • Hosted Voice – Public, Private and Hybrid
  • Conferencing – Web, Audio, Video
  • Mobility, Telework, Remote Access
  • Network Services – Telco, Carriers, ISP

Infrastructure

  • Data, Voice, Video Cabling
  • LAN, WAN, IP Networks
  • Data Center and Collocation
  • Wireless Networks

Managed Services Plans

  • Full-Service Support
  • Proactive Monitoring
  • Prepaid Support
  • Ad hoc Support

Cloud Services

  • Cloud Computing
  • Hosted Services
  • Managed Services
  • Relocation Services

Professional Services

  • Strategic Planning & Policy
  • Technical Assessments & Audits
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
  • Procurement & Bid Consulting
  • Third Party Vendor Management
  • Project Consulting & Services

TCI is ready to support your organization’s workforce initiatives. Let’s map out a plan for your business… Contact us today at (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com.

 


Managed Infrastructure Solutions… We Make Connecting Your Business Easy

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Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is an IT environment that is provisioned and managed by TCI. With IaaS, you simplify your life and avoid the complexity of buying and managing your own IT and network infrastructure. Rather than paying a big upfront capital expense, your affordable monthly subscription covers everything you need.

TCI’s experienced experts handle all of the details

We design, build, test, certify and support…

  • Structured Cabling – Inside & Outside Plant
  • Managed Wi-Fi
  • LAN/WAN
  • Mobile Devices
  • Endpoints
  • Server Rooms
  • Data Centers
  • UPS
  • Security

We’re flexible

You can own any aspect of your IT environment and subscribe to IaaS for the elements you’d like us to manage. IaaS offers…

  • End-to end setup, implementation, and testing
  • Ongoing monitoring and support, including a 24×7 help desk
  • Upgrades that include new equipment as technology evolves/improves

With over 40 years of certified networking experience, TCI’s trademark craftsmanship offers the expertise and project management you need for today’s technology infrastructure. Contact us today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com.

 

 

On Schedule & Within Budget… TCI Deploys Certified Infrastructure for Your Broadband, IT, Voice & AV Connections

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When you need to manage a new building, a renovation or a campus addition, our experts will design, manage, install, support and maintain the entire infrastructure.

We work with you every step of the way…

TCI has decades of experience building networks you can count on. Our team ensures a successful infrastructure deployment, upgrade or expansion that will support all your Voice, Data, Audio-Video and Surveillance needs.

  • Design-build Solutions
  • Structured cabling: fiber, copper, riser, backbone
  • Network Access: MPLS, Internet, Trunking, Broadband
  • Network Backbone: Switches, Routers, PoE
  • Network Security: Firewalls – Purchased or Managed
  • Wireless Networks: Secure Corporate & Guest Managed Wi-Fi – Purchased, Managed or as a Service
  • Sound Masking / Paging
  • Emergency / Mass Notification: Premises or Cloud Based solutions
  • CCTV – Entry Access Solutions
  • Conference Rooms: AV & Video Conference Solutions

Engage us before your building plans have been finalized. We’ll ensure that all network requirements are included in the plans, saving you money by avoiding change orders later.

Learn more

Ready to speed up your business? Contact us today at (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com.

 

Managing Multiple Offices? TCI Connects the Dots

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Wherever you have office locations, TCI’s National Account team takes care of everything, including the design and implementation of your new systems. We’ll also arrange the office infrastructure and cabling for you, including wireless access points.

TCI makes it easy for you to expand your business regionally, nationally or internationally, providing you with…

  • Simplified procurements
  • Single point of contact for equipment and services
  • Predictable pricing
  • Prompt handling of change requests
  • Peace of mind

We make it easy to network all your phone systems… on-site, hosted, or a mix of both. You’ll centrally manage everything and your users can take charge of their own features right from their desktop.

Learn more about how TCI can make your life easier no matter how many locations you have to manage. Contact us today at: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com.

 

TCI Builds & Supports Your Networks, Cabling, Wi-Fi and Battery Backup Infrastructure

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Don’t get tangled up…

TCI’s team of networking experts excel in reviewing your existing network infrastructure and providing advanced wired and wireless solutions.  When you are moving or expanding, we can function as your prime contractor, providing comprehensive consulting and installation services. We’ll team up with your network integrators, contractors, architects and electrical engineers to get the job done.

We’re experienced in any business setting…

Integrating all the elements of a professional installation may include cabling, fiber, wireless access points, phone system, conferencing servers, switches, routers, battery back-up and route diversity for network availability.

Plan ahead…

When you need to manage a new building, a renovation or a campus addition, our experts will design, manage, install, support and maintain the entire infrastructure.  Engage us before your building plans have been finalized. We’ll ensure that all network requirements are included in the plans, saving you money by avoiding change orders later.

TCI knows how to do networking right. Contact us today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com.

 

Hey, did you know TCI specializes in Building Networks for fast, reliable Broadband, Voice & AV connections?

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On schedule and within budget… 

When you need to manage a new building, a renovation or a campus addition, our experts will design, manage, install, support and maintain the entire infrastructure.

We work with you every step of the way….

TCI has decades of experience building networks you can count on. Our team ensures a successful infrastructure deployment, upgrade or expansion that will support all your Voice, Data, Audio-Video and Surveillance needs.

  • Design – build Solutions
  • Structured cabling: fiber, copper, riser, backbone
  • Network Access: MPLS, Internet, Trunking, Broadband
  • Network Backbone:  Switches, Routers, POE
  • Network Security: Firewalls – Purchased or Managed
  • Wireless Networks:  Secure Corporate & Guest Managed Wi-Fi
  • Sound Masking / Paging
  • Emergency / Mass Notification: Premise or Cloud Based solutions
  • CCTV – Entry Access Solutions
  • Conference Rooms: AV & Video Conference Solutions

Engage us before your building plans have been finalized. We’ll ensure that all network requirements are included in the plans, saving you money by avoiding change orders later.

Learn More

Ready to speed up your business?  Contact us today at (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com.