AskBIS Blog

Want to ask your clients, customers, or contributors for their input? @AskBIS talks about online survey tools...

hmoss — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:34:00 GMT

Polls and surveys can be an excellent way to engage your visitors and gather crucial feedback. Here are a few tools make it easy to create polls that elicit the information you need.

@AskBIS [Press Release] No more waiting, local computer support just got faster

hmoss — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:50:00 GMT

Alabama and the surrounding Gulf Coast can aptly be described as being “laid back” or, to some, “slow.” Careful when you ruffle the locals’ feathers about it though, we have all grown to appreciate the breezy pace around here. But when it comes to technology, especially in the expectation of support when the (inevitable and sporadic) glitch in your system occurs, you do not want to wait for answers.

Our world is being driven by trillions of bits and bytes being pushed and pulled over airwaves, fiber optic lines, and ethernet cables, much like the action in a massive amusement park. At any given moment you can think, “How many calories are in this?” or “How many bytes are in a terabyte?” In the next 90 seconds you can have your answer, and we have all grown to expect that kind of turnaround.

BIS is expanding their channels of support to adhere to those rapid expectations.

VoIP not Just for Big Businesses, @AskBIS talks about VoIP benefits

hmoss — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:10:00 GMT

VoIP is certainly a technology that has come of age. It’s cheap, ubiquitous, and easy to use. Any business, no matter the size, should be using VoIP to increase productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

If you are running a business, then there is no reason you shouldn’t be using Voice-over-IP, or VoIP, to reduce telecommunications cost, streamline operations, and improve the flexibility for your organization today.

So, you want to change something in your business? @ASKBIS Highlights on Implementing Change in your Business

hmoss — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:01:00 GMT

Change is hard for any organization, no matter the size. Often small-to-mid-size business, still being run by the 3rd generation, see the need for change but need some help to make it happen. Here is a list of highlights to help you make change stick in your business, instead of it scaring your teammates away. Implementing change is possible with the right amount of planning and patience.

Is 4G Right For Your Business?

hmoss — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:16:00 GMT

More data, faster transmission, having trouble keeping up? Find out what 4G really means to you and your business. This 4G LTE blog may help you determine the best telecom choice for your business mobile devices. Link to another article, 3 Reasons for 4G & faster business.

Employee Retention: Do you know why the good ones leave?

hmoss — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:17:00 GMT

Even the best managers and business owners struggle with an occasional case of employee retention. It’s hardest to keep the good ones, easy to keep the not-so-productive ones, and often difficult to even get the right ones in the right place. It starts with biggest dilemma is: if you’re not selective enough, you will end up hiring someone who is under-qualified, which leads to more headaches...

Staying HIPAA Compliant with Online Data Storage

hmoss — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:59:00 GMT

HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was created in order to protect health information and give patients certain rights regarding their private health information. It also allows for disclosure of health information necessary for patient care. This act specifies safeguards necessary for administrative, and physical and technical handling of patient health information.

Managed Services for Small Business, @AskBIS talks about the benefits

hmoss — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:26:00 GMT

The economy is showing signs of recovery, yet many businesses are still reeling from the effects of the recession. From start-ups to multi-billion dollar businesses, everyone is looking for ways to cut costs while turning a profit. In fact, many companies are just trying to keep things in the black, however that does not eliminate the need for practices that will improve and grow these businesses. Since few people have the expertise to manage much of today's technology, a certain percentage of their budgets should be allocated to IT and software applications maintenance. How can managed services help to benefit small and medium businesses?

Do you have a BHAG?

hmoss — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:22:00 GMT

Big Hairy Audacious Goals are not for the faint-hearted. The kind of audacity and commitment it takes to reach a BHAG is more that the average goal...

A BHAG is more than a short term goal, it’s almost a dare. I dare you to be the best at something; you’re most likely to find more people wanting to bring you down if you’re the best! And don’t kid yourself about the time it takes to get that BHAG wrangled-down. If it’s a BHAG, it will most certainly take an organization 10, 20, or even 30 years, to rope.

What is Business Continuity? What does it mean to me?

hmoss — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:37:00 GMT

Business continuity is the ability to continue doing “business as usual” in the event of an unforeseen interruption. Healthcare, Government, Finance, & Utilities have strict regulations to govern their compliance of data protection and recovery. However, the integrity of every bit of data is important no matter whom you are serving.

So, what can you do to better protect the people you serve?