“We had no belief we could become a tech city,” said Mayor Andy Berke, describing the mindset that ran counter to what actually happened to Chattanooga. Now, with its city-wide fiber network approaching speeds of up to 10 gigs, an exploding app economy, and skyrocketing GDP, it’s hard for many residents to recall when Chattanooga was a sleepy southern city. Could the same fate be...

To some, budget-writing is an excruciating, tedious process. Perhaps these people are missing the beauty of budget writing: a well-written budget will passively boost your influence and promote your value all year round.  In any case, here’s some tips to streamline the business-technology budget writing process, whether you want to knock it out of the park, or just get it over...

  Business runs on bandwidth. But it also runs on money, and you need to be sure you’re spending efficiently. So how much internet does your business need? Is more always better? It depends on what you do. But if you’re looking for a  fast answer to the question, “ How much internet does my business need?”  you can start with this formula: Your business needs a 1.5 Mbsp...

  In recent years, cyber criminals have had a harder time exploiting enterprises, who have advanced rapidly in terms of cyber security. Not to be deterred, the hackers have shifted their efforts to easier targets –small businesses. Now, more non-enterprise businesses are under attack more than ever. In 2016, 61 percent of all cyberattacks affected small businesses, up from just...

This is part 1 of our Tech Trends of 2018 series. To read the rest, click here. 2018 will be a year of acceleration as IT professionals and business leaders adapt to higher data demands, increasing bandwidth requirements, and loftier customer expectations. Consumption trends that emerged years ago will reach a critical mass in the near-term, making IT adjustment...

The Client Watermark Baton Rouge is a stately and sophisticated 144 room boutique hotel with a rich storied past. The building was completely renovated and remodeled from 2014 through 2016. It caters to business and leisure travelers, government officials, and regional vacationers. The hotel amenities include over 2,300 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, a business...

The Client   “Quality products, every time,” is a motto of EME Company, a Louisiana-based manufacturer of medical textiles and equipment. After 34 years, EME still produces innovative products used in sensitive medical situations, such as in infant care, EKG operation, and general hospital use. Roughly 75 percent of EME’s revenue comes from manufacturing, 95 percent of which...

EATEL Business is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Louisiana Marathon. Many metaphors are made regarding how running a long race is like running a business. But it’s no coincidence that so many successful business leaders enjoy a long, challenging run. If you’re going for distance, here’s how you can succeed both on the race course in and in your workplace:   Tip #1: ...

There's been lots of talk recently about Unified Communications, from the news about the massive Cisco acquisition from Broadsoft  from the ongoing discussions about h ow manage the ever-increasing number remote work team s . If you're not up to speed about the whole Unified Communications piece, you might be wondering if you're missing out on anything. ...

Consider all the communications applications you’ve used recently, and your list may look something like this: Skype for VoIP Zoom or Go-to Meeting for conferencing iMessage text messaging Facebook for social media Outlook for email Local carrier for voice mail and fax Six applications is a lot just to communicate. How...