Women in Tech: Kelly Hopp, Marketing Manager at Altitude Communications

For all the ways global brands are currently dominating the telecom sector, there remains plenty of space for small businesses to achieve success within their own respective markets. Such has certainly been what Kelly Hopp discovered in her 11 years working at Altitude Communications, a Wildix Partner in Alberta, Canada.

In this edition of “Women in Tech,” we spoke with Kelly about what brought her to her unique position at Altitude, and what she’s been achieving in her role. Continue reading “Women in Tech: Kelly Hopp, Marketing Manager at Altitude Communications”

Owning Your Customer: The Only Way to Succeed in Modern IT

Owning Your Customer: The Only Way to Succeed in Modern IT
Out of all the telecom terms out there, the one I like emphasizing more than any other is the acronym of MSP: Managed Service Provider. The reason why is that being an MSP means you do far, far more than just pass tools from a vendor to an end-user — instead, it means you’re someone who provides high-value services and IT management. Continue reading “Owning Your Customer: The Only Way to Succeed in Modern IT”

Wildix vs. Google Meet: Whose Features Reign Supreme?

Wildix vs. Google Meet: Whose Features Reign Supreme?
In a world that’s already spent months on end having to meet one another virtually, it’s no surprise that there are boundless freemium videoconferencing products available on the market.

We already looked at the biggest of these freemium options, Zoom, and discussed why its poor optimization and lack of security make it a mediocre choice for enterprise use. Now, it’s time to examine another major up-and-coming name in the freemium space: Google Meet.

If you use nearly any Google product, from Gmail to their search engine, it’s hard not to have heard of Meet by now. Previously an exclusively paid service, Meet now has a free option, no doubt making it a tempting service for those in need of a video solution.

So, just how effective is this video solution — and how well does it stack up against Wildix? Continue reading “Wildix vs. Google Meet: Whose Features Reign Supreme?”

Making Your Home Office Permanent

Making Your Home Office Permanent
Studies have shown that now more than ever, working from home has become a viable option for companies around the globe. As more and more companies start to return to a physical office, many employees are being allowed to work from home a few days a week. When the global health crisis first hit, smart working caught many companies unaware, and employees had to make do with what they had in terms of an at-home office. This blog post will help guide you through the steps you should take to make your home office feel like, well, an office. Continue reading “Making Your Home Office Permanent”