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5 Warning Signs You Have Poor Workplace Collaboration

By Ovatio Technologies | Oct 26, 2020

Download the full guide. Improving workplace collaboration is more critical than ever. The virtual work environment requires businesses to think about what tools they are using to improve collaboration and productivity between their teams. Take the first step in improving productivity and collaboration for your business by learning the warning signs your team is struggling.…

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Endpoint Management with Microsoft: Benefits and Licensing

By Ovatio Technologies | Apr 2, 2020

Early Days of Endpoint Management Were Clunky and Slow In the earliest phases of Endpoint Management, there was System Management Server (SMS). Writing and pushing “Packages” was like hitching up the wagon and packing a sack lunch to head to town for supplies and vittles. Then came System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), release date 2007.…

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Can Microsoft Teams Replace Your IP Phone System? Maybe.

By Ovatio Technologies | Jan 20, 2020

Resived: June, 2021   When I am asked if Microsoft Teams can really replace a client’s phone system, my answer is followed by a question: what features do you need and want in a phone system? Teams is an excellent stand-alone telephony solution, however, there are a couple of areas where it falls short, but…

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Ovatio Technologies Welcomes Rex Bene, Senior Account Executive

By Ovatio Technologies | Jan 14, 2020

Ovatio Technologies hires Rex Bene as a Senior Account Exectuive.

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Best Video Conferencing Software of 2020: Your Business Comparison Guide

By Ovatio Technologies | Dec 11, 2019

How to choose the best video conferencing application for your business If you’re shopping around for a new video conferencing solution, the number of software options can be overwhelming. A quick internet search of the most popular business video conferencing options may lead you to believe they are, for the most part, the same. Two…

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Best Microsoft Teams Features: How to use the “Meet Now” Feature

By Ovatio Technologies | Nov 1, 2019

Starting an impromptu meeting in Microsoft Teams is fast and easy with the “Meet Now” button. This is one of the best Microsoft Teams features added recently. Use the “Meet Now” button to  invite people who don’t have the Microsoft Teams app (yes, that’s possible!) Simply check out the video: How to use Microsoft Team’s…

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Top 3 Reasons Why to Use Microsoft Teams

By Ovatio Technologies | Oct 17, 2019

Back in March of 2016, Microsoft was considering an $8 billion bid to purchase the then-leading chat app Slack but both Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and current CEO Satya Nadella gave a thumbs-down to the acquisition. Instead, they wanted to push the development of Skype to become Slack’s greatest competitor. Fast forward three years and…

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