2020-03-02 19:12
After talking to a dear friend of ours in China about how he and his family are doing with the concerns and spread of the Coronavirus, we learned that his company and many others are trying… Read More
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TecFac, short for Technology Facilitators, take care of the technology of businesses so that they can focus on operational excellence. Our blog covers a variety of topics such as commercial real estate, the future of IT, cloud technology, Microsoft news, and more!
2020-02-05 22:35
As Microsoft rolls out Teams, one thing the application challenges is the idea of what a phone is. The Poly Elara 60 is Polycom’s 2nd device that they have released for Microsoft Teams… Read More
2020-01-28 17:18
Microsoft Teams is the predecessor to Skype for Business, Microsoft’s Unified Communication platform. Teams has taken many of the same elements of Skype for Business and expanded upon… Read More
2019-09-28 17:15
This month, our entire company wrapped up 6 days of sharing a beach house together on Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. We are proud to have taken one of our brands, TeamWorkAnywhere, to the next le… Read More
2019-06-28 16:01
After an extensive run, Microsoft has announced that the beloved Windows 7 operating system will reach the end of its life on January 14th, 2020. This end of life Windows 7 status means that… Read More
2019-05-02 17:06
The TecFac Team is pleased to announce the on-boarding of its newest client, Centennial Real Estate. Centennial is leveraging its 50 year heritage in the industry to shape the evolution of A… Read More
2019-04-04 18:18
WHY DO YOU NEED CLOUD STORAGE? As companies move forward in this mobile and cloud-first world, where associates store their files is a major obstacle to progressing towards that future.Conte… Read More
2019-04-04 18:09
Microsoft Teams is now two years old and the calling roadmap which detailed all the telephony features of Skype for Business to Teams is now complete. Teams already works with most of the he… Read More
2019-04-04 17:43
We’ve all heard that using the same password across multiple platforms that guard sensitive information is unwise. But even with varied passwords, failing to change them enough can pro… Read More
2019-02-12 17:57
Navigating Microsoft Teams’ features and your deployment of them can be quite a burden. We have compiled all the best Teams resources for getting the most out of Microsoft’s ente… Read More
2019-01-31 20:02
How Microsoft Teams Turns Instant Messaging and Email Chains into Intelligent Communications Microsoft Teams is the latest iteration of their Unified Communication platform. We have se… Read More
2019-01-31 19:57
Though you may not be familiar with the term, technical debt is a very serious IT issues afflicting some companies. Technical debt is the liability created when a company allows its technolo… Read More
2019-01-15 01:13
In 2017, Microsoft announced they would be phasing out their Unified Communications Platform, Skype for Business, and replace it with a new system, Microsoft Teams. Microsoft is now beginnin… Read More
2019-01-08 16:04
Funny how the budget isn’t there until it’s too late… Recently my friend’s apartment burned down while he was at work. Unfortunately, he did not have rental insuranc… Read More
2019-01-07 15:55
Fifteen months have gone by since hurricanes Irma and Maria ravished through the U.S. Virgin Islands and left massive destruction in their wake and the recovery is far from over. The region… Read More
2018-12-20 15:48
Why Microsoft Teams Going Forward Will Be Huge Communication platforms are critical to the efficient and competitive operating of businesses today. There is a huge variety of different platf… Read More
2018-12-20 15:37
Every business is searching for new ways to maximize their efficiency and collaboration. Skype for Business is one of the best tools available for any sized business. It combines various com… Read More
2018-12-17 14:51
Skype for Business Meetings can be used to create any kind of online meeting you need for your particular use case. Whether you need a simple audio conference call or a large online me… Read More
2018-09-27 14:11
Safe, Secure, and Accessible Data Storage and Sharing One of the largest concerns businesses have when considering a transition to cloud solutions is the fear that storing sensitive data on… Read More
2018-09-26 22:40
Information technology is an essential element to operating an efficient and successful business in today’s markets. With an increasing amount of business connectivity and transactions… Read More
2018-06-14 14:58
There are many reasons why your company might want to move to the cloud. One of the biggest reasons to consider moving workloads to cloud-based platforms is to reduce costs. It can refer to… Read More
2018-06-08 15:48
Technological advancements like the cloud are not only changing the ways we communicate and store data, they are also evolving how businesses function as a cohesive unit. However, the cloud… Read More
2018-06-08 15:25
The security of sensitive data is an on-going concern for any business large or small. In the context of the cloud, business may harbor their doubts as to whether an entirely digital system… Read More
2018-06-05 13:33
TecFac Announces Partnership with Bespoke Real Estate Advisors; Welcomes Kirk White as Strategic Consultant (REALCOMM 2018 – LAS VEGAS) – TecFac Business Services Group… Read More
2018-06-01 15:58
Changing Your Telecommuting Policy: Working Remotely As someone who works solely from home I get into a lot of interesting conversations when I tell people I work for a company whose headqua… Read More
2018-03-30 13:10
Looking for Ways to Help Your Business Go Green? Everyday energy is wasted while pollutants and trash are accumulating in our environment. Perhaps TecFac’s methods could help your orga… Read More
2017-12-01 20:37
What is Microsoft Teams? Microsoft’s recently announced that it would eventually be replacing Skype for Business with Microsoft Teams. This announcement is not the same as the rebrandi… Read More
2017-11-29 17:59
To our valued clients, business partners and colleagues: The US citizens of the Virgin Islands are in urgent need of basic supplies following the devastation of hurricanes Irma and… Read More
2017-11-11 17:40
In my last blog, I explained what the Microsoft MyApps Portal (aka the “access panel“) was and listed some end user and IT benefits. In this blog, I will explain what Microsoft m… Read More
2017-10-09 14:52
Microsoft’s MyApps portal (a.k.a. the access panel) is a web-based portal for users of Microsoft’s Azure Active Directory account to launch applications. Think of it as a set of… Read More
2017-06-09 18:44
WannaCry shook the world on May 12th infecting more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries in the first 24 hours. Malware attacks like this have become commonplace, unfortunately. In f… Read More
2017-06-02 16:15
It’s true, right? Together we can do what we can’t do on our own. It’s true on every level – from being paramount to our survival • To having a wor… Read More
2017-03-30 20:34
Has OneDrive for Business Improved Enough? Microsoft’s entry into the Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS) software market has made huge improvements over the past few years. OneDrive… Read More
2017-03-17 17:38
On Monday and Tuesday last week, Microsoft held their Washington DC Tech Summit. I attended 4 sessions: The Future is Closer Than You Think; Broadly Deploying Windows 10 for Business… Read More
2017-03-13 20:33
One of the hardest personal decisions a business leader makes is whether to allow telecommuting or liberal leave when snow and ice make commuting dangerous. The need to keep employees safe a… Read More
2017-03-08 15:09
1. Unified Communications Skype for Business is a Unified Communications platform that combines: Instant Messaging Phone Calls (Full Enterprise PBX functionality) Video Calls Conferen… Read More
2017-02-07 16:32
The latest version of Skype for Business was released to the Office 365 Insider Preview Branch and we have been testing its two newest features. 1. Consult and Transfer: … Read More
2017-01-27 21:20
A study published this week in the medical journal, BMJ, concluded that the world is “grossly underprepared” for future disease outbreaks. The study was based on data coll… Read More
2017-01-20 18:22
Auto Attendant is one of the most important features of an enterprise phone system. For people calling into your business, the auto attendant’s ability to route calls to the corr… Read More
2017-01-09 22:01
Volvo recently announced that they have integrated Skype for Business directly into the dashboard of their high end 90 Series vehicles. This allows drivers to be able to… Read More
2016-12-14 22:32
As 2016 draws to a close, I’ve been checking in with some of our colleagues in the industry about how the year has gone and how they see 2017 shaping up. Three distinct areas ha… Read More
2016-12-01 20:21
Skype for Business is the ultimate phone system for telecommuting for several reasons. Unified Communications Skype for Business is a single application from which you c… Read More
2016-11-14 17:42
Overuse of email is rampant in American business and culture and many believe it degrades efficiency and effectiveness. It prolongs decision making and execution because it fosters tr… Read More
2016-10-27 13:47
Microsoft continues to make waves in the hardware market. Today, they announced the Surface Studio, a whole new all-in-one computer to compete with Apple’s iMac. Starting at $3000… Read More
2016-09-29 15:50
Crazy: doing the same thing and expecting a different result. Last September, I embarked on a journey towards getting out of personal debt. It led me to make some unfamiliar de… Read More
2016-09-01 18:54
Gartner has named Citrix ShareFile a “Leader” again in its Enterprise File Synchronization and Sharing Magic Quadrant. As Citrix noted in their blog post on the news, &ldquo&hell…Read More
2016-08-19 18:23
Last blog we talked about several features that were released in the Windows 10 Anniversary update. We will be covering several more features in the update, as well as things we didn&r&hell…Read More
2016-08-11 14:19
The jury is still out on the future of the U.S. economy. Some predict that we are on the edge of the normal business cycle and should start to see a significant decline in profits, precipita… Read More
2016-08-05 13:40
It has been one year since Windows 10 was released, and Microsoft is giving it plenty of polish and new features on the new “Anniversary Update” which is available August… Read More
2016-07-22 18:51
For 13 years, TecFac has provided managed services including help desk, monitoring & maintenance, change management, and etc. To learn about the five P’s for an effective mana… Read More
2016-07-15 19:28
On July 12th Facebook announced that they have implemented Office 365 for their 13,000 employees world wide. This announcement is a great win for Microsoft and their Offic… Read More
2016-07-07 17:14
There is an ongoing conversation within the commercial real estate industry and its ‘Everything as a Service’ (EaaS) model for IT service delivery. This was a topic at several Re… Read More
2016-05-25 14:08
I’ll never forget the day that my co-worker had to IM me during a meeting that I was breathing too heavy into my mic. We were, of course, on a Skype for Business meeting, with o… Read More
2016-05-10 15:18
In the last few weeks, Microsoft has begun to roll out the early versions of the Skype for Business for Mac application. Microsoft intends to do a staged release process, releasing one featu… Read More
2016-04-22 14:06
Skype for Business has a simple user interface that is easy to navigate and most first-time users can learn it within minutes and begin communicating, but it also has a large feature set and… Read More
2016-04-14 17:26
TecFac’s TeamWorkAnyWhere solution provides competitive pricing and turnkey high-touch migrations to Microsoft Office 365, Citrix ShareFile, and a hosted Skype for Business platform wi… Read More
2016-04-12 19:54
I’ve been spending some time considering the term “cloud migration”. To me, migration connotes a large one-way traveling event, with varying degrees of prepara… Read More
2016-04-04 15:18
In previous posts, I explained Why Businesses Should Choose ShareFile for Cloud File Storage and how ShareFile was Named a Leader for Enterprise File Synchronization and Shari… Read More
2016-03-25 17:39
Joe Rich, CIO at Tishman Speyer and Tom Taddeo, CIO at Kimco Realty are this year’s Realcomm Advisory Council Co-Chairs. They join us for our first video Out Of The Trenches in which w… Read More
