To support your business needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're offering additional programs and assistance. We understand that during this time, it is critical that you can continue to communicate with your employees and customers. AIS is dedicated to providing you options to continue operating remotely and securely. AIS has the office technology tools your business needs for successful remote collaboration. These tools will promote the following products and services:
Remote Work From Home Technologies:
AIS and our partners may offer even more support for your business without adding additional costs. Contact us to discuss your options.
As many small businesses (SMBs) continue to adjust to the “new normal” of social distancing and even isolation, the constant wonder of sustainability and continuity remains unknown. "How can my small business bounce back once this is over?" The global pandemic of COVID-19 is one we didn’t quite see coming—making it all the more challenging to plan for. Small business owners across the world have an endless list of questions consuming their minds as news continues to emerge, and as the stock market continues to plunge. Read more...
Isn’t it strange how life has changed so quickly in just the past two weeks? Most of us went from driving into the office each day to remoting in from our couch. Adjusting to a work from home (WFH) and social distancing policy is relatively new to most businesses and can feel tricky to navigate effectively. As the novel COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate, we have no choice but to get used to a brand new way of working and living. With our office now located where we typically eat, spend time with family, and break away from the stresses of work, it’s difficult to find the work life balance. Read more...
Isn't it strange how quickly life has changed just in the past couple of weeks? As we scramble to finish last minute projects at the office and set up our new remote offices at home, it's important we think of short term and long term IT support. As challenging as it is to stay ahead of the curve during an unpredictable pandemic, it's beneficial to make sure the decisions you're making now support your future business technology needs. If you set your employees and business up with the idea of long-term success, you're operations will run much smoother when things are back to normal. Learn more about the vast technology tools for remote workers, the promotions currently being offered to your organization, the best ways to define individual and team goals, and how to appropriately communicate with each other. Read more...
The horrible COVID-19 pandemic has forced so many of us to remote work and has raised many questions on business continuity, customer preservation, and short and long term IT support. The best way to remain on top of any unexpected event or serious disaster is to have a proactive approach. It’s much easier to face challenges before they happen, instead of during or after. This article gives great detail on a few significant concerns to look out for that could drastically impact the way your business continues to function. Read more to gain a better understanding of current scams, the importance of speaking with your vendors and partners in business continuity, how to utilize existing communication tools, the best way to create an IT plan quickly, and the benefits of managed IT services. Read more...
Many small businesses and even some medium-sized businesses lack a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. To clarify, these are two different strategies, for two different purposes. A disaster recovery strategy or cyber-attack plan is how you are going to return to normal operations when a disaster occurs. A business continuity plan tells you how you are going to continue to do business during and after an incident. COVID-19 is making us more aware of these plans and forces us to dive deeper into applying these to our new business strategies. Gain insight when considering a "Bring-Your-Own-Device" policy, a Work-From-Home policy, assessing your IT infrastructure, how to effectively change your communication efforts, and identifying your essential employees. Read more...
