Small Business Collaboration Resources

For your business to grow, employees and customers must be able
to connect and communicate. Find collaboration tools and articles
to help you make important communication decisions to help your business scale and stay connected.

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5 things to look for in a small business phone system

When is the last time you purchased a new small-business phone system? Did you know what features and benefits to look for? Here are 5 things to look for.

Find the right small business phone system

Small business phone systems are available in a variety of configurations, offering an ever-growing range of features and benefits.

Connect employees and offices

Hear how businesses like yours are using technology to improve their bottom line.

Small business collaboration checklist

Follow our checklist to create a better, more collaborative working environment, without frustration.

Voice over IP Basics

Get answers to common questions about voice over Internet protocol and unified communications.

Small office PBX telephone systems: the next generation

Small office PBX telephone systems are not what they used to be. In fact, they are much more.

What is voice over IP (VoIP), and how does it work?

What is voice over IP? How is it different from unified communications? And how can it help your small business?

What is a PBX System?

Learn how a Private Brand Exchange (PBX) telephone system can support your business.

What is a virtual PBX?

Learn how a virtual PBX utilizes the cloud and how it differs from a traditional PBX system.

Keep in touch for the latest in small business technology

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Learn from experts

Get answers from technology experts and small business owners like yourself. Discuss key topics with individuals across your industry to grow your business.

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Networking resources

The network is a critical component to help you start and grow your business, but choosing the right network and optimizing it can be complicated. Learn how to make the right decisions for designing and maintaining your network so it can help your business thrive.

Security resources

Security threats may be the biggest IT challenge facing growing businesses today. You need to be able to detect and respond to threats, and better protect your users against increasingly complex threats. Our resources are here to help you understand the security landscape and choose technologies to help safeguard your business.