MTG’s IT Blog

5 of the newest VoIP features for businesses

October 5th, 2016

Do you want to cut long-distance costs and streamline your business? There is a remedy. With Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), you can improve your business operations, cut costs and add flexibility to your business telephony. This technology is always evolving, and we think it's time for an update on all the most recent features.

Customizing search results for your brand

October 4th, 2016

For businesses of any size, getting on the first page of Google search results is important to drive traffic to the website. Although most search engine optimizers will focus more on getting organic results, the limitation of this approach is that it only reaches users looking for a particular service and not your specific brand.

How VR helps with business growth

September 30th, 2016

Most people tend to think that the concept of virtual reality has a place with The Jetsons family, but not so much at the office -- think again. Recently, more and more businesses are exploring ways they can mesh virtual reality with daily business operations to possibly help benefit customer service and even employee satisfaction.

Updated Office 365 works with guests

September 29th, 2016

The cloud has made it easier for people, businesses, and companies to interact and collaborate. And one of the best productivity tools on the market is Microsoft Office 365, which is making it even simpler to store, organize and share files online. Thanks to its newest update, you can enjoy all these functions when working with teammates, business partners, and customers outside of your organization.

Apple boosts iPad storage and drops prices

September 28th, 2016

Although no announcements have yet been made, Apple’s flagship tablet is changing. Just like the iPhone, the iPad will get a boost in storage capacity. Up from the previous 16GB, the minimum storage capacity for iPads is now 32GB. Keep reading to find out whether these changes mean it's time for you to head out and grab a new iPad.

VMware’s Project Goldilocks: what is it?

September 26th, 2016

Almost every day, the virtualization industry takes a giant leap forward. Although this industry has been reserved for only the most technologically advanced of businesses over the years, it’s spreading like wildfire with advances in cloud computing.

9 essential cybersecurity phrases

September 21st, 2016

As with all technology, trendy phrases come and go with the passing of every IT conference and newly released virus. And when dealing with cybersecurity, keeping up with them all can mean the survival -- or demise -- of a business. If you’re looking for a list of the industry’s most relevant terms, you’ve come to the right place.

Four tips to help you buy the right hardware

September 20th, 2016

Among all the new-fangled gizmos and whatchamacallits that pop up daily, hard drives remain a vital component for all types of computers. It’s completely normal to get a new one every couple of years, but with the overwhelming amount of choices available, a simple purchase becomes a difficult ordeal.

Engaging on-hold messages via VoIP

September 19th, 2016

A lot goes into upgrading your phone system, and in cases where a traditional PBX system is being replaced by an off-site VoIP solution, there are many details to consider. One aspect often overlooked is the way hold music and messaging are set up; but this is something that needs to be taken quite seriously.

The best Chrome function you aren’t using

September 16th, 2016

Back in 2013, Google released a tiny HDMI device to widespread praise. No bigger than a run-of-the-mill flash drive, Chromecast allowed you to broadcast certain applications from your desktop or smartphone screen to your TV. Considering how easy it was to set up, and the $35 price tag, we didn’t think it could get any better than that.