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Author: 4dmin

2017 Polycom Phone Trade-in Rebate!

4dmin April 17, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments

Polycom, who is a leading VoIP phone hardware provider, has a very exciting promotion that is good up until June 30, 2017.  They are providing rebates for when you upgrade/replace five or more phones, so that you are using the latest…

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Managed vs Non-Managed Network Switches – What Kind of Switch Do I Need?

4dmin March 22, 2017March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

When it comes to network Ethernet switches for your business, there are many brands, types, sizes and features to decide from.  The first rule of thumb is not to go on the cheap and do not short-change yourself.  A network…

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Internet Redundancy for POS (Point of Sales) Systems

4dmin February 14, 2017March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

As more business systems are moving to the Internet or “cloud,” quality and reliable Internet connections are becoming essential pieces to every organization.  Every business relies on e-mail, online bank access or ordering supplies, but even when those systems aren’t…

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We Are All Ready for Summer, but Is Your Server Room Prepared?

4dmin October 27, 2014March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

While it sounds silly asking if your server room is ready for summer, the truth is that just like checking your home smoke detectors, there are actions that you should take during this time of the year. One of the…

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Firewalls – Keeping the Hackers out and Your Employees More Productive

4dmin September 9, 2014March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

Every business has a hardware firewall that protects your servers and data from hackers and the “bad guys.”  In some cases you can use the router that your Internet provider gives you, but even they recommend using your own firewall/router.…

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Do Not Read If Your Business Can Afford and Enjoys Down Time

4dmin August 5, 2014March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

For your business to achieve its goals, it is critical that your servers, phone system, networks, voice circuits and Internet connections are up and running to their peak performance. You hear the typical industry terms of failover, high availability, and…

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Does the Thought of Changing Your Voice/Data Provider Scare You?

4dmin July 22, 2014March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

At BWS, we realize that the thought of changing your voice and data services can be scary. After all, any interruption with business calls, online ordering, or e-mails would impact the bottom line. We also understand that any type of…

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What Is a VLAN (Virtual LAN) and Does My Business Need This?

4dmin July 1, 2014March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

Bandwidth Simplified gets asked about VLANs at least twice a month and the term is usually asked when a client is implementing a VoIP phone system. A VLAN stands for Virtual LAN and LAN stands for Local Area Network. You…

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Dropbox, SkyDrive and Google Drive – Not a Backup Solution

4dmin May 18, 2014March 14, 2018 Uncategorized No Comments

Very often when asking new clients about their corporate backup solution, we hear “we are covered” which is always great to hear.  Their data is just as important to us as it is to them.  What turns our smile into…

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Wireless Networks for Large Offices

4dmin May 9, 2014January 26, 2016 Uncategorized No Comments

Is your office more than just one large open space?  If so, then setting up several standalone wireless APs (access points) is not an effective way to have a wireless network in your office, where you can walk around and…

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