NWMAP Telecom in 2015; Cloud Solutions

It was  another informative and inspiring year at the Las Vegas Channel Partners Telecom Conference and Expo. The NWMAP Team was able to gleam some insight into what the hottest trends are as we move forward into 2015. Not surprisingly the Cloud was in the spotlight: New solutions, security, and filling some gaps for businesses of all sizes. The expo is also a wonderful experience in networking, We were able to reinforce partnerships with some of our 40+ carriers and build new partnerships as well. The concerns and strategies  for businesses were addressed, such as opportunities for growth and flexibility, all easily accomplished with The Cloud.

One of our carrier partnerships, Evolve IP, stood out in the direction NWMAP wants to move toward. Evolve IP answers how to move your desktop and phone system to the Cloud, log on with multiple devices easily, add wifi for consumers, and unifying deployment and device management issues in hybrid environments. What we love about Evolve IP is not only their expertise in all things Cloud, but a plethora of information offered on their blog: http://blog.evolve.net

Looking forward in 2015 we’re excited about our various carriers like Evolve IP, Rapid Scale, and Matrix who’ve turned their solutions focus on the cloud and offer outstanding services regarding the hot topic this year. More on this in the following months- we’ll highlight specific services and how they’re helping businesses grow, save money, and rest easy with peace of mind security solutions.

Cloud Computing For Your Business; Getting Beyond The Intimidation

cloudyIn 2015, NWMAP has decided to forgo the whole New Year’s resolution. Our goal began with, and has always been, to help clients achieve success in their own business by giving them the edge they need through Telecom Technology (phone systems, lower bills, marketing tools, Hosted services, etc). One of those avenues is Cloud Computing. AAAAHHHHHH!!!! Cloud Computing!!! Haven’t heard about this in a while, right? We know, it’s plastered everywhere, and now that it is there’s some serious intimidation surrounding this topic. Potential Cloud consumers are missing out because of this intimidation factor. Our goal this year, and always, is to really HELP our clients, help businesses small to large. There’s an abundance of info out there, but how much is truly helpful? It’s only adding to the confusion, the mysterious cloud looming over the Cloud.

Is it secure? From a Telecom Agent’s perspective, we know that a business can increase productivity, availability, and store more info with more benefits all for lower costs. We are excited about Cloud technology. On the forefront right now is security services- they’re awesome and only getting better! 2014 was a perfect year for insight into how businesses are effected by hackers and other security risks. With that in mind, the security technology for the Cloud is on target!

Where do I start, who do I trust? Recently we’ve seen articles stating how businesses have grown confused and complacent over Cloud Computing. We urge them to look into it. Telecom agencies, like NWMAP, provide free quotes and free reviews of your current services and costs. FREE! Those articles stated service providers, sales agents, and vendors aren’t much help and looking into it by yourself as a business owner is intimidating so the solution? A Telecom Agent!

What is the Cloud and how can it benefit me? You may already know all this, but let’s begin again… Everything is Internet today- we pretty much have to accept that to be in business. The Cloud is instant access to that world and utilizes that access as well. Cloud Computing uses a network of remote servers (data centers) hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. It saves on the cost of hardware and excessive in-house infrastructure that you would normally need to do a fraction of capabilities you would be able to do using Cloud storage. The data centers can manage your info and now protect it better than ever- no time consuming or major IT work involved.

If you need more FREE HELP: we’re here to assist: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

DDoS: New Security Service by Integra

Integra already has an excellent security portfolio, but they just took it one giant leap forward…again. Leveraging Arbor Networks’ technology, Integra will provide fully managed, off-premises protection for its customers’ network infrastructure and online websites.
What’s DDoS? Distributed Denial of Service are attacks in service that affect business, productivity, reliability, and revenue.
Why does a business care? Most of us are aware that hackers are becoming quite sophisticated and attack any size business. These attacks can steal your identity/ information, flood your online flow disrupting business, and break past traditional firewalls.
How does this service help? Filters malicious traffic to allow for clean flow to come through.
THE KICKER!! Integra absorbs the malicious traffic so your Internet bandwidth is not effected.
What are the other benefits?

24/7 security and industry-leading services.
 Choice of plans that specifically coincide with each business’ goals for optimal security.
 Secures from all angles and in every aspect of business from email to filtering of online anomalies.

NWMAP Brings It! Telecom Carrier Features

NWMAP recently revised and expanded our carrier list. We work with more carriers than ever and many have specific features we can match with clients. Best fit…always. Some of those features include eFax for $7.95 .03 cents/minute, various level of monitoring options and managed services options, unbeatable savings on Business Ethernet and Hosted bundles, several other business bundles, disaster recovery, auto attendant, desktop phones (updated, best in the business), virtual meetings solutions, cloud services and security options.

We have something for every size business, multiple needs for multiple types of business from restaurant, small business, healthcare field, to multi site construction. Think of us as your go-to option for all other options you require to get the most for your business.

Cloudy With a Chance of Suiting All Businesses (Cloud Technology)

Cloud technology isn’t another one-size-fits-all approach to a better way of doing business. It certainly is a universally applied solution, but one that means very different things to various types and sizes of business. The beauty of the Cloud is how it can fit into any size and virtually all types of businesses, which seems as if I’m contradicting what I’ve just mentioned (and the title of this post). But the difference is Cloud technology has several ways in which it can be utilized within a business- some are heavily dependent on it because it saves money, it’s functional to the start-up business or perhaps it’s the only way to go to connect remote employees or enhance communication between employees and clients on various devices. Both large and SMB’s are benefitting greatly, but only when they apply the Cloud in a way that fits their needs, as far as their crew is trained, how comfortable with the security available and put into place, and as much or as little of their business operating within the Cloud- that’s how businesses are doing it.

All businesses have affordable security technology available to them so they can utilize the BYOD experience (How? Ask us at NWMAP). Today it’s all about the strategy for how it can specifically work for a business. Helpful strategies include:

  • Deciding how to combine work and home calls etc, (i.e. transform a tablet into a desk phone- Yep, we can help you)!
  • What’s your priorities? Communication needs?
  • Security in place (i.e. in case an employee loses their tablet, we have wonderful Cloud security options).
  • Rules- it would be no fun if we didn’t mention rules! But part of the Cloud/BYOD revolution includes businesses having a clear understanding of their plans and strategies, which include guidelines for how the Cloud is used for their business.

Questions about HOW the Cloud might work for you? What’s available to make it work for you? https://nwmap.com/contact-us