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There are three technology options for analog line replacement depending on your use case and location. Here are the technical details you need to help you make the right decision for your business.

Creating a good customer experience starts with successfully connecting with your customers. With robocalls and spam calls growing at over 30% YOY, 79% of unknown calls go unanswered and 94% of customers believe unidentified calls may be fraudulent. With STIR/SHAKEN, many clients are finding their calls showing up as SPAM RISK due to spoofing andRead more

Many organizations are weighing the options between corporate-owned and BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) programs. In the last 12 months, we have seen more companies rolling back their Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) programs because of the problems associated with compatibility, application management, and security risks. Nemertes recently released a report that unveils the challenges of managing BYOD and the benefits that companies can gainRead more

Verizon CDMA Network retirement will be completed by December 31, 2022. Verizon is decommissioning its 3G CDMA network by December 31, 2022. Unless your company has a special contract, affected device lines will be suspended on the first day of your December 2022 bill period. For example, if your bill date is December 5, youRead more

Everything you need to know to travel internationally with a 5G phone. Spring has sprung and travel is opening up but a large percentage of countries do not have 5G.  As you plan that business trip or go on vacation, your international plan may do you no good unless you turn off 5G. With thatRead more

Cell phone shortfall penalties can be a massive expense for large companies experiencing sudden staff reductions. See how ARG coordinated a solution to save money and mitigate risk. Client Bio: A large government contractor Challenge: After losing a large contract, the client was facing sunk equipment costs and high early termination charges for the 900Read more

Increased flexibility and accessibility without a massive cost increase. Client Bio: A Technical Institute providing certifications and continuing education Challenge: The client needed to upgrade their testing technology for certification classes. They were using paper and requiring students to fill in bubbles for testing. The testing platform did not allow images or additional context toRead more

International trade shows create logistics and communication challenges, see how ARG helped a team stay in touch to ensure a top-notch event. Client Bio: A global trade organization. Challenge: The client needed a short-term communication solution to allow 50 staff and contractors to communicate in real-time while hosting an international trade show. Solution: ARG wasRead more

On April 20, 2021, Apple announced the upcoming launch of the new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, and iPad Pro models. The pre-order and launch dates vary by model. Below are the models, pre-order, and launch dates: Apple iPhone 12 – Purple Pre-order begins on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 5 a.m. PT General availability isRead more

Verizon has issued a recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot devices (model numbers MHS900L, MHS900LS and MHS900LPP) after the company was made aware that the lithium-ion battery in the hotspots can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. As part of the recall, Verizon will exchangeRead more

Sierra Wireless has confirmed that its internal IT infrastructure was subjected to a ransomware attack. No ARG clients have reported any impact. ARG continues to monitor the situation. Sierra Wireless’s internal technology infrastructure was largely shut down this week due to a ransomware attack. Manufacturing and administrative services were halted at several locations, and itsRead more