Dear Valued Customers,
Like many companies, Yottability has been closely monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact to our people, communities and our valued customers.
Due to the increase in companies requiring their employees to work remotely, we wanted to highlight some of our services that can keep your business running during this uncertain time. Rest assured we have many different certifications that make us qualified to help your needs in this unprecedented time. We have been helping the community work remotely since 2010, this is not new to us.
Remote Phone Service:
Yottability’s hosted PBX phone service is a VoIP phone system that is cost effective, quick to install and can keep your business connected.
When paired with our Mobile application you can make calls from your cell phone or computer using your office phone number, and SMS from your company phone number, keeping your team and customers connected, even while working remotely.
In light of the current situation, we are currently offering any new additional licenses of the “Standard Version” of the Mobile Application for FREE to our hosted PBX customers through the month of May 2020 in hope that it can keep businesses connected.
Remote Computer and / or VPN Access:
Yottability has been setting up businesses and schools since 2010 with remote access. We follow best practices to make sure your organization is safe and secure.
Through May 2020, new and existing customers we are offering remote and/or VPN setups at a low flat rate and some cases FREE.
Support Team:
Yottability has the ability to help your organization and your individual employees remotely. Our tools allow us to assist in virtually almost any situation. Printer configuration, allowing remote access, process walkthrough, training and much more. Call today for affordable flat rate pricing.
Remote File Sharing and Hosted Email:
Share your files safely within your organization or securely with external users. Yottability has many platforms and different ways to do this. If assistance is needed we are here to help.
Additionally if you need help with email setup or moving your email to a secure hosted platform, Yottability is authorized Cloud Service Provider that can get you fully setup remotely.
Disaster Recovery
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by dvili@yottability.comBack up in the cloud – “Disaster recovery”
Cyber Security
VOIP Services
Manage Microsoft 365 Services
Security Cameras
Let’s define Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by dvili@yottability.comAugmented reality is an advanced version of reality that uses technology to provide digital information with an image of something. Virtual reality is a technology that creates a simulated environment with the aid of computer technology that offers a realistic user interface.
Augmented reality and Virtual reality
The terms augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are commonplace in technology. If you work in the field, you probably already know the key differences between the two but for the everyday person, the differences aren’t so obvious.
Choosing whether AR or VR is better depends on the application. In some situations, AR is a much better choice. For others, VR is more appropriate. They both enhance or change reality in one way or another but with VR, these changes are a lot more drastic.
For example, Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) in the Healthcare industry for a Leading company is an intelligent process of gathering and analyzing the numerical data related to services and products. This Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) in Healthcare Research Give ideas to your targeted customer’s understanding, needs, and wants.
An example of AR may be an advanced operation that allows the doctor to see real life while overlaying tools and applications to make tasks and operations more accurate and efficient.
An example of VR may completely virtual environment where the surgeon can practice tasks or even techniques for future surgeries.
What are the use cases for augmented reality vs virtual reality?
Virtual Reality
Email Safety and Best Practices
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by dvili@yottability.comIt’s important that your personal information remains secure and safe and that you aren’t open to viruses or hackers. Here are some safety tips when using email: Change your password regularly and keep it in a safe place. Don’t share your password with anyone. Don’t open attachments from anyone you don’t know.
Two-Factor authentication
How to avoid phishing emails
Change password regularly
Email etiquette on how to write a good email
Where’s my company’s data?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by dvili@yottability.comCompanies often implement monitoring systems on work-related devices for security reasons, if your company deals with sensitive material, or especially if you are dealing with what can be named essential data (health records, financial data) you can likely bet your employer needs to know where the companies’ data is.
Don’t use work-related devices for personal use or storage.
Platforms like Google Docs, Slack, or similar.
What can be done to protect both you and your company’s data?
New Features in Windows 11
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by yottaadminWindows 11, Microsoft’s new operating system (OS), was officially released on October 5, 2021. The rollout of the OS will occur on a rolling basis. New computers with Windows 11 automatically installed are now available for sale. Existing PCs will receive the OS update between October 2021 and mid-2022. The new OS should feel noticeable faster than Windows 10 due to a variety of optimizations and performance improvements. In addition to backend improvements, Windows 11 includes many new features that will affect the interface and how you use your PC. Several of these key new features are described below.
Interface
Integrations
Productivity
New and Upcoming Changes from Microsoft
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by yottaadminNew Features in Microsoft Teams and Office
Microsoft is expanding its feature in Teams and Office to further accommodate workers that are working in a hybrid environment. These features will begin rolling out in September 2021 and will continue to be added through early 2022. A key new feature in Teams will allow for workers that are in the same room doing video conferencing to have individual video panes. In-person workers will no longer need to share a video with the entire conference room, and will instead be able to use their individual cameras in hybrid format teleconferences. An additional upcoming feature will enable presenters to show their videos/face directly on the slides of PowerPoints while presenting. Microsoft continues to add features to accommodate remote and hybrid workers, and more innovations will continue to be added.
Rollout of the New Windows 11 Operating System
Microsoft is set to release the new Windows 11 operating system on October 5, 2021. The rollout will be gradual, with eligible devices receiving the update throughout the remainder of 2021. Windows 11 will feature several new features and upgrades from Windows 10, which was first released 6 years ago. One of these key changes is to the overall look and desktop design. The overall desktop interface and will allow for increased customizable through widgets, virtual desktops, and snap grouping. Further new features include Microsoft Teams integration into the operating system, as well as additional integration with Android device and apps.
Shutting Off of old Outlook Clients from 365 Services
Microsoft has been pushing its customer to switch from its old license based model to a subscription based service for Office and Outlook called 365. On November 1, 2021, the Company will shut off customers using Outlook 2007 and 2010 from using their employer’s 365 services. This will render these older Outlook user’s account unusable without an upgrade. This move is a strong signal that Microsoft is committed to the Office 365 subscription model as the future of the Office platform.
Price Increase of Office/Microsoft 365 Subscriptions
For every remote meeting, establish an agenda so employees know what to expect. This also helps the meeting stay on track.
On March 1, 2022, Microsoft is set to raise the price of the subscription costs for several of its Office 365 plans. The magnitude of the increases depends on the specific plan, but range from 9% to 25% per month. Please find the scheduled increases on the plans below:
Remote Working Tips
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by yottaadminHow to make the most out of working from home
Remote work is booming now more than ever as people practice social distancing. Here are some ways to improve your remote work experience.
Set up remote telephone access
Having remote access to your company telephones keeps you from having to use your own phone to make business calls. Remote access allows you to make and answer calls using your business’ phone number.
Schedule meetings far in advance
This gives people the time to clear a part of their schedule to attend the meeting and boost overall meeting attendance.
Establish an agenda for every meeting
For every remote meeting, establish an agenda so employees know what to expect. This also helps the meeting stay on track.
Create a “virtual water cooler”
To recreate the experience of being at a water cooler, set up a virtual location where employees can chat casually and de-stress. This can bring some normalcy back into your workflow.
Use Microsoft Teams
Teams, Microsoft’s virtual workspace, allows for video/audio communication, file sharing, screen sharing, and more. Yottability is offering calls through Teams for clients who have a PBX plan.
For more help on improving your remote working experience, contact your Yottability representative.
New Features on Microsoft Teams
/in Tech News /by yottaadminWhile people are staying home and practicing social distancing, remote work apps have stepped up to help people make the transition to working from home.
Microsoft Teams, a digital work space for businesses, is one of these apps. Teams is introducing new features to compete with Zoom, according to CRN.
Teams, which has been offering audio/video meetings, now also includes the following:
The following features are planned for a later release:
Other Teams features include group chats, instant messaging, and file sharing. Teams also has a more efficient screen sharing system from Zoom that doesn’t require users to share tabs and windows separately.
Yottability is offering calls through Teams for customers who sign up with a PBX (telephone system) plan. To learn more about Yottability’s Teams offerings, click here.
Yottability is OPEN and here to HELP
/in Uncategorized /by yottaadminDear Valued Customers,
Like many companies, Yottability has been closely monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact to our people, communities and our valued customers.
Due to the increase in companies requiring their employees to work remotely, we wanted to highlight some of our services that can keep your business running during this uncertain time. Rest assured we have many different certifications that make us qualified to help your needs in this unprecedented time. We have been helping the community work remotely since 2010, this is not new to us.
Remote Phone Service:
Yottability’s hosted PBX phone service is a VoIP phone system that is cost effective, quick to install and can keep your business connected.
When paired with our Mobile application you can make calls from your cell phone or computer using your office phone number, and SMS from your company phone number, keeping your team and customers connected, even while working remotely.
In light of the current situation, we are currently offering any new additional licenses of the “Standard Version” of the Mobile Application for FREE to our hosted PBX customers through the month of May 2020 in hope that it can keep businesses connected.
Remote Computer and / or VPN Access:
Yottability has been setting up businesses and schools since 2010 with remote access. We follow best practices to make sure your organization is safe and secure.
Through May 2020, new and existing customers we are offering remote and/or VPN setups at a low flat rate and some cases FREE.
Support Team:
Yottability has the ability to help your organization and your individual employees remotely. Our tools allow us to assist in virtually almost any situation. Printer configuration, allowing remote access, process walkthrough, training and much more. Call today for affordable flat rate pricing.
Remote File Sharing and Hosted Email:
Share your files safely within your organization or securely with external users. Yottability has many platforms and different ways to do this. If assistance is needed we are here to help.
Additionally if you need help with email setup or moving your email to a secure hosted platform, Yottability is authorized Cloud Service Provider that can get you fully setup remotely.
Cyber Attacks Increase During COVID-19 Crisis
/in Tech News /by yottaadminCyber attacks and cyber threats have been on the rise as more and more people are working remotely during the coronavirus crisis, according to CNBC.
Many meetings and gatherings have moved to Zoom video calls, which have now been susceptible to attacks called “ZoomBombing.” These attacks hijack the screensharing feature to play graphic videos.
TechCrunch recommends the following safety measures to protect your Zoom calls:
Cybersecurity is important now more than ever. Businesses need to be protected from security breeches, and a good cybersecurity system provides a strong line of defense and works to prevent and take down cyber attacks.
Yottability is here to help protect and secure your data from cyber threats.
We provide firewall maintenance and support to block certain network traffic and prevent the spread of computer attacks. We also provide “anti” software, which prevents and destroys viruses and malware.