why unified messaging matters

voicemail word cloudconsider tying in the email system, too.

by roman h. kepczyk

i’ve said that firms should strive to capture all data in a digital format at its “root” source. this goes for services such as the firm’s fax and voicemail systems as well.

more on tech spending: back up your bandwidth | remote access takes planning | transitioning to windows 10 | desktops vs. laptops | keep your tech budget updated | mandate training programs | turn to portal encryption | deliver reports digitally (even in-house) | tech trends for auditors
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traditional inbound faxes are usually printed from a fax machine and then hand-delivered to the recipient’s desk. in some cases, this image is actually rescanned and emailed to the recipient.
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back up your bandwidth

technology center with fiber optic equipmentand review your options regularly.

by roman h. kepczyk

the internet has undoubtedly had a profound impact on firm communications. it has become the primary driver toward the next generation of accounting applications that run entirely on the web through “cloud” computing.

more on tech spending: remote access takes planning | get in front of application updates | why you need offsite backup | use scanners to capture source documents | develop monthly it flash reports | centralize contact administration | is your ap digital yet? | a better way to handle time & expenses
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before we get ahead of ourselves discussing cloud opportunities, we have to assess how the internet is used within your firm today.
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remote access takes planning

woman sitting outside with laptop and smartphoneone server can handle up to 18 concurrent connections.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

one of the key components in optimizing firm production is providing the capability for firm personnel to work from any place, at any time, at their own convenience.

more on tech spending: get in front of application updates | how to choose which microsoft office version to use | time to replace a server? consider the cloud | monitor real estate: more is better | why you need an independent security review
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get in front of application updates

young woman updating software on desktop computerinvolve your it team for server updates.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

every firm has concerns about their systems being hacked or getting attacked by a virus or malware.

more on tech spending: how to choose which microsoft office version to use | transitioning to windows 10 | desktops vs. laptops
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the 2016 cpafma it survey found that 15 percent of firms had been infected with malware that caused significant downtime in the past 12 months. the vast majority of issues can be effectively negated with one simple process: keep your software updated.
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how to choose which microsoft office version to use

man pointing at computer screen while woman works, both smilingfirms likely will be updating this year.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

to be effective in business today, every member of your firm must optimally utilize the microsoft office suite at an intermediate to advanced level for outlook, excel and word.

more on tech spending: transitioning to windows 10 | why you need offsite backup | use scanners to capture source documents | develop monthly it flash reports | centralize contact administration | is your ap digital yet? | a better way to handle time & expenses | how the best cpa firms capture best tech practices in procedures manuals | workflow systems make tax season less tedious
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due to the lag of accounting vendors providing support to the latest versions of office, today’s recommended standard is office 2013.
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