The IT/Telecom Top Four - New Lessons to be Learned | White Paper
Learn more about why IT and Telecom professionals across the country trust Astound Business Solutions to help them solve the communications challenges they face.
GK Machine Inc. Success Story
Read how we brought fiber to GK Machine, an industrial equipment manufacturer, to provide higher bandwidth and security to move data traffic across their network.
Fiber vs Coax: What’s The Main Difference?
Fiber internet is a technology that uses fiber optic cables to connect your business to the internet. A coax cable is primarily made of copper and transmits data through electricity.
Mobility Is the Key to Digital Transformation
“Upward mobility” is taking on a new meaning these days. What has been a term to describe one’s rising social power can now be applied to an organization’s plan toward digital transformation.
Women in STEM: An Interview with Astound Business Solution’s Kristell Janusz
Learn about Astound Broadband’s Senior Vice President of Network Engineering, Kristell Janusz, her career trajectory at Astound and her insights on STEM jobs today.
Ethernet Solutions: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Business
Making the switch to an Ethernet-based technology doesn’t have to be a daunting task.
How to Keep Employees Engaged and Productive in a Hybrid World
There are several measures you can take to maintain not just a work/life balance for your employees, but also a life/work balance for your business.
How To Create An Effective IT Disaster Recovery Plan
While computers, data networks and hosted voice systems have enabled companies to exponentially increase productivity, expand operations and enhance communications, these same technologies can grind entire operations to a halt in seconds if they fail.
Women: The Unmined Gems of STEM
Whatever the reasons have been in the past, it’s time to begin looking towards the future. Here are four reasons why now is the time for businesses to hire more women for STEM jobs.
Become The Company Your Customers Want
Every company has technology adoption challenges. Successful organizations embrace change, constantly reevaluating to keep their business at the leading edge. Learn tips to overcome technology adoption challenges.
Armstrong Success Story
Learn how Astound equipped AME with voice and internet services with the same commitment to quality that AME brings to its customers.
Data Bandwidth: Critical to Healthcare Providers | White Paper
Discover how modern, high speed data connections can keep health data secure and improve patient outcomes.
AI: The Future of Customer Service | White Paper
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of solutions designed to ease the burden on customer service operations.
SD-WAN: A New Approach to Network Management | White Paper
Learn how SD-WAN can lower costs by increasing bandwidth to enable virtual workers, make your network smarter and optimize assets already in place.
What Is Business Impact Analysis?
There’s no need for you to run, hide or panic if you haven’t planned ahead for an unplanned downtime. We’ve compiled some of the critical steps to take when conducting a Business Impact Analysis for your company.
Top 4 Benefits Of Outsourcing Data Backups
If you’re a small- to mid-sized business and are still handling your storage and backup needs on-prem, here are some reasons to make the switch.
What Is Network Redundancy?
A network redundancy, or disaster recovery plan, identifies the critical components of the network where a failure would cause significant outages.
Maximize Your Modem and Router Power
Here are three quick modem and router tips to get the best value and performance out of these network devices.
What you need to know when setting up a LAN
Simply put, a LAN is just a group of computers and devices in the same location that are connected to each other.
Revolutionizing Healthcare Communication with Astound’s Fiber Solutions
Today, approximately 30% of the world’s data volume is generated by the healthcare industry, fueling the demand for more robust healthcare communication, and that number will only increase.
Citi Open Tournament Success Story
Astound helped enrich the fan experience of the Citi Open, a top 20 event on the ATP World Tour, with reliable, fast Wi-Fi, sports programming and game broadcast services.
4 Telltale Signs That You Should Update Your Business Wi-Fi
A slow or unreliable wireless connection or network isn’t just an annoyance, it’s bad for business. It leads to less productivity and lost revenue.
Three Wi-Fi “Best-Practices” for Small Business
The time has finally come to deploy a new small business Wi-Fi solution.
Choosing the Right Small Business WiFi Solution
Choosing the right Small Business WiFi depends on how you need to connect. There are no rules and most small businesses use a mix of technology.
Is It Time to Update Your Business WiFi?
This article takes a look at some of the telltale signs that it’s time to give your office WiFi an upgrade.
5 Signs You Need To Upgrade Your Enterprise WiFi Network
Has the time come to upgrade your Internet and WiFi network? We've listed five sure reasons to make the move to business-grade WiFi now.
How to Set Up Business Grade Wi-Fi for Your Small Business
If you stick to the basics, upgrading to business grade Wi-Fi can be easier than you think.
Accelerate Your Enterprise Wi-Fi Network With NPM Tools
As businesses expand and add new employees, devices, and operations, enterprise IT teams must continually push their networks to keep up. Speed is no longer a luxury, but it is a necessity for staying ahead in an increasingly competitive market.
6 Enterprise Wi-Fi Security Tips You Can Implement Today
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Initially, it was the world’s largest businesses that were under constant assault.
NWIRC Success Story
Learn how Astound provided high-speed internet and our Hosted Voice solution to NWIRC, an organization that works with entrepreneurs and inventors in Northwest Washington.
Edge Computing: Get Closer to the Cloud | White Paper
Learn how edge computing delivers a better user experience through faster response.
Best Benefits of Transitioning to a Cloud Computing Service
Today, cloud computing services are established networking solutions that are gaining widespread acceptance and deployment.
What Are The Benefits Of Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing?
Many IoT developers and manufacturers are preparing for the storm by storing or processing critical data locally…or on “the edge.”So, what is edge computing?
Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Storage
Are you overfeeding your mainframe or server? It’s happening to businesses more and more. This is why more and more companies are turning to the cloud for storage.
Moving Tips to Bring Your Small Business to the Cloud
Cloud computing services are now available to organizations of all sizes, with packages to suit a variety of bandwidth needs and budgets.
Here’s Why Cloud Computing Should Be In Your Plans
The changing dynamic of how and where people work is driving the need for more data storage capabilities among organizations.
Understanding Edge Computing Technology (And Why It Matters)
From storing data locally to moving it to a centralized data center, then connecting to the cloud, and then to a multi-cloud system, data processing is now coming back down to earth.
Connecting to the Cloud
Today, companies big and small are migrating their computing to the Cloud. Here are some advantages to using the Cloud.
Cloud-Based CRM Versus On-Premises: What’s the Difference?
These days a large number of businesses use customer relationship management (CRM) software to monitor sales activity and create closer connections with customers.
Circuit Solution Success Story
Learn how Astound provided voice and internet services to Circuit Solution so they could continue to be the go-to specialty product source for power distribution equipment.
UCaaS: Facilitating Teamwork in a Remote World | White Paper
Learn how Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) can simplify team-based communication and collaboration, support employee mobility and save money for your organization.
The 2023 CEO/CFO Counter-Inflation Playbook | White Paper
Read the 2023 CEO/CFO Counter-Inflation Playbook for a deep dive into the top five IT/Telecom strategies for saving time, cutting costs and boosting productivity.
Why Small Businesses Should Switch to a Hosted Phone System
Hosted Voice solutions offers scalability, flexibility and advanced features that traditional PBX-based telephone systems simply cannot…along with simplified management…not to mention lower operating costs.
6 Ways SIP Trunks Can Improve Business Communications
More and more companies are replacing traditional phone lines with SIP trunks. And for good reason, SIP trunking integrates voice, video and data traffic over a converged access service making it a flexible, cost efficient solution for a growing business.
PRI vs. SIP at a Glance
PRI (Primary Rate Interface) and SIP (Session Initiating Protocol) are two methods used to connect your business to a regional telephone network.
Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) Levels the Playing Field
Small businesses have always struggled to keep up with their larger competitors, especially when it comes telecommunications technology. To equalize the customer experience, build a presence as large as your biggest competitors.
Preventative Health Measures Success Story
Astound helped Preventive Measures, a network of Mental Health Wellness Centers, deliver supportive services to families with an SD-WAN implementation.
IT Disaster Recovery Planning | White Paper
Learn the critical elements of a disaster recovery plan, key best practices and the steps necessary to build a resilient IT infrastructure.
Ransomware: Don’t let your data be held hostage | White Paper
Ransomware occurrences are skyrocketing. Learn how to prevent them and what to do if you are attacked.
Transition Your Site from HTTP to HTTPS
When it comes to the security of your website, hackers aren’t the only ones to be concerned about. Browsers are checking you out as well.
Are Your Private Texts Private?
Better safe than sorry. Here are five tips to improve your texting security and keep your private texts from going viral.
How to Educate Employees About Phishing Cybersecurity
So what can you and your employees do to steer clear of these predatory attacks and keep your data protected? We have some quick and easy tips to get you started.
How To identify Risks & Vulnerabilities In Your Network Security
Creating a list of your assets can establish the scope of your audit for threats, and get you started on strengthening your network security.
How Increased Cyber Threats Are Affecting Your Business Continuity Plans
Your business can’t afford to suspend operations due to a supply chain shortage, a natural disaster, or a power outage in your warehouse. And it certainly can’t afford to be a victim of a cyberattack either.
How To Create An Effective IT Disaster Recovery Plan
While computers, data networks and hosted voice systems have enabled companies to exponentially increase productivity, expand operations and enhance communications, these same technologies can grind entire operations to a halt in seconds if they fail.
6 Enterprise Wi-Fi Security Tips You Can Implement Today
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Initially, it was the world’s largest businesses that were under constant assault.
Armstrong Success Story
Learn how Astound equipped AME with voice and internet services with the same commitment to quality that AME brings to its customers.
Citi Open Tournament Success Story
Astound helped enrich the fan experience of the Citi Open, a top 20 event on the ATP World Tour, with reliable, fast Wi-Fi, sports programming and game broadcast services.
Circuit Solution Success Story
Learn how Astound provided voice and internet services to Circuit Solution so they could continue to be the go-to specialty product source for power distribution equipment.
NWIRC Success Story
Learn how Astound provided high-speed internet and our Hosted Voice solution to NWIRC, an organization that works with entrepreneurs and inventors in Northwest Washington.
Preventative Health Measures Success Story
Astound helped Preventive Measures, a network of Mental Health Wellness Centers, deliver supportive services to families with an SD-WAN implementation.
GK Machine Inc. Success Story
Read how we brought fiber to GK Machine, an industrial equipment manufacturer, to provide higher bandwidth and security to move data traffic across their network.
The IT/Telecom Top Four - New Lessons to be Learned | White Paper
Learn more about why IT and Telecom professionals across the country trust Astound Business Solutions to help them solve the communications challenges they face.
Data Bandwidth: Critical to Healthcare Providers | White Paper
Discover how modern, high speed data connections can keep health data secure and improve patient outcomes.
IT Disaster Recovery Planning | White Paper
Learn the critical elements of a disaster recovery plan, key best practices and the steps necessary to build a resilient IT infrastructure.
AI: The Future of Customer Service | White Paper
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of solutions designed to ease the burden on customer service operations.
Ransomware: Don’t let your data be held hostage | White Paper
Ransomware occurrences are skyrocketing. Learn how to prevent them and what to do if you are attacked.
UCaaS: Facilitating Teamwork in a Remote World | White Paper
Learn how Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) can simplify team-based communication and collaboration, support employee mobility and save money for your organization.
Edge Computing: Get Closer to the Cloud | White Paper
Learn how edge computing delivers a better user experience through faster response.
The 2023 CEO/CFO Counter-Inflation Playbook | White Paper
Read the 2023 CEO/CFO Counter-Inflation Playbook for a deep dive into the top five IT/Telecom strategies for saving time, cutting costs and boosting productivity.
SD-WAN: A New Approach to Network Management | White Paper
Learn how SD-WAN can lower costs by increasing bandwidth to enable virtual workers, make your network smarter and optimize assets already in place.
AWS Direct Connect | White Paper
Learn why businesses are choosing to partner with Astound Business Solutions to deploy and support direct high-bandwidth fiber connections to the Amazon cloud.