Stay Energized… 5 Tips to Combat Video Conferencing Fatigue

Many of us are relying on video to stay in touch with friends and colleagues. As a result, we’re spending both work and personal time on camera, and these hours add up fast. It’s no wonder people have come to find video conferences draining. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce video fatigue, […]

Stay Competitive… Ensure your Communications System is a Strategic Asset in 2021 & Beyond

Today’s business reality is that you can’t be competitive without a fully optimized communications system. That’s why it’s important to regularly take a hard look at what you have and what you should have. Many communications system features that may have seemed unnecessary a few years ago are now table stakes. Likewise, features you thought […]

Remote Work is Here to Stay… Keep Your Staff and Customers Well Connected over the Long Haul

Only a year ago, the typical business provided voice and IT support on-site, from within the company’s offices. With the pandemic, things changed suddenly, requiring your IT team to deliver more support to everyone at home. The concept of work as an activity primarily done within a company’s office has been completely transformed. Many employees […]

Your Business Isn’t “One Size Fits All”… How TCI Customizes Every Cloud & UCaaS Deployment

Powered by technology from global leader Mitel, our Hosted “Unified Communications as a Service” (UCaaS) solution fills a crucial gap in the DC Region’s fast moving Cloud Voice market. Whether you’re a small or large business, we custom design and manage every solution specifically for your unique requirements. Every TCI UCaaS client is provided a fully-featured, […]

Need New Technology? Calculate Your End-of-Year Section 179 Deduction for 2020

Time is running out to leverage the Section 179 deduction for this year… Section 179 of the federal tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase or lease price of new technology the first tax year – up to $1,040,000. Yes, this deduction applies to both leased and purchased equipment. When you buy or […]

Stay Vigilant… 5 Techniques Bad Guys are Using to Breach Your IT

While we all know security is important, sometimes day-to-day operations overwhelm our good intentions to keep up with fast-moving technology threats. Staying safe means being continually aware and taking precautions against the more common techniques bad guys are using to breach businesses every day: 1. Spoofing – Email spoofing is when the sender address is […]

Wi-Fi as a Service Offers Faster Broadband Connections & Simplifies IT

Wireless Made Easy… From growing offices to large corporate enterprises, TCI designs, implements and maintains the wireless networks that keep local businesses connected and running strong. Our expertise includes: Wireless site surveys Wireless coverage testing Access point cabling Wireless security Wireless network management TCI’s Managed Wi-Fi Service… Simplify and speed up your day-to-day operations. Our Managed […]

The ABCs of Successful Remote Work – “Always Be Communicating”

Remote working can be tough if you haven’t done it before – especially when many people have had to embrace our new reality whether they like it or not. Fortunately, the transition is easier for everyone when processes and systems are in place to keep lines of communication open. If you don’t share information and […]

Offer Extended! Move to TCI Host/Cloud Voice… Upgrade Your MiVoice, Toshiba, ShoreTel, or Inter-Tel system

To get your communications up to speed, TCI Host’s Migration Program makes upgrading to the cloud easier and more affordable than ever. Act Now… This is a Limited Time Offer! TCI Host is our complete, locally supported Unified Communications service, powered by Mitel. Get everything you need to connect your business – all for a […]

Using Microsoft Teams? Mitel Has the Voice to Complete Your Experience

Microsoft Teams is a popular productivity tool that encompasses chat, meetings, calling and collaboration. It is included with all Office 365 plans, replacing Skype for Business. For organizations that are committed to Microsoft Teams, Mitel offers several integration options to enhance Teams with added voice capabilities, providing even more value to your existing Mitel investment: […]

Need to Get Up to Speed on 911-Calling Regulations that Protect Everyone in Your Building?

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness of health and safety in the workplace. A pair of recent federal regulations will expedite 911 calling and emergency response – Kari’s Law and Ray Baum’s Act. These important mandates are intended to protect everyone in your office or building – employees and visitors – by improving access to […]

Still Running on PRI or Analog Telco Lines? The Business Case for Affordable SIP Trunk Connections

If your business is still running on PRI or analog lines, now is the time to start considering what virtual SIP trunks can do for you. SIP Trunking offers a number of benefits over outdated network services such as cost savings, increased flexibility to support a distributed workforce, and added business continuity. By running everything […]