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Still Using POTS Lines? Here's Why It's Costing You — And How ATEL Can Fix It

December 5th, 2025 by admin

Illustration explaining POTS lines with a communication tower and a phone cable plug. Labels highlight analog technology, copper wiring, and gradual phase-out in favor of digital alternatives like VoIP.

For decades, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines have powered essential building systems—fax machines, fire alarms, security panels, elevator phones, gate access systems, and more. But today, organizations relying on these legacy analog lines...

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Posted in: Phone System

The Power of License Plate Reader (LPR) Security Cameras: Why Every Property Needs Them in 2025

December 1st, 2025 by admin

Diagram showing a security camera, vehicles on a street, and software interface with text labels: Automatic License Plate Recognition and License Plate Capture.

Security threats are evolving—and so should the way we protect our businesses, communities, and properties. Traditional cameras are valuable, but they often fail to deliver the level of detail necessary to identify vehicles, track incidents, and...

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Posted in: Security

Cut the Clutter: Automate Your Expense Reporting

November 20th, 2025 by admin

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Automating Expense Reporting for Business Efficiency Managing business expenses can feel like a never-ending chore. Receipts pile up, spreadsheets get messy, and approvals drag on. Meanwhile, your employees wait for reimbursements and wonder whether...

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Posted in: IT Solutions

Private Cloud Makes a Comeback in the Hybrid Era

November 13th, 2025 by admin

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Why Is the Private Cloud Regaining Traction? Hybrid cloud strategies that blend the best of public and private environments give businesses the flexibility they need. Not every workload belongs there, though. As organizations evolve their cloud infrastructure...

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Posted in: Cloud Computing (Hosting & Colocation), Communications

HP Pulls Update After Breaking Microsoft Security Tools

November 6th, 2025 by admin

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How a Routine HP Update Went Off the Rails HP's OneAgent software is a background tool that manages systems and firmware updates across HP devices. Earlier this month, HP released version 1.2.50.9581 of the software, which included a cleanup script...

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Posted in: Security, Telecommunications

Prosper Data Breach Exposes User Information

October 30th, 2025 by admin

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What Happened in the Prosper Data Breach? Prosper Marketplace confirmed that attackers gained unauthorized access to its systems, which contain the personal user information for millions of customers. While the company has not disclosed the exact...

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Posted in: Data Backup & Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security

Cutting Everyday Inefficiencies With Smart Business Technology

October 23rd, 2025 by admin

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IT: The Unsung Hero of Everyday Efficiency IT is the backbone of every successful business. With smart technology for business efficiency in place, things run smoothly. But the wheels start to come off the bus when systems are outdated or poorly...

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Posted in: Business Solutions

Hackers Are Exploiting OAuth Apps in New Attacks

October 16th, 2025 by admin

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OAuth App Attacks Explained OAuth is a convenient and widely trusted technology that allows users to access applications using accounts like Google or Microsoft. It eliminates the need to type a password. In OAuth application abuse cases, threat...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Delivering Better Customer Experiences Through Scheduling Technology

October 9th, 2025 by admin

Time for Change

Customers Expect Convenience Today's customers expect instant access to information and immediate options for action. From reserving a dinner table to scheduling home repairs, people prefer companies that allow them to book appointments anytime,...

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Posted in: Solution

Paper to Pixels: Small Businesses Go Digital

October 2nd, 2025 by admin

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The Paper Problem: Why "Old School" Isn't Always Efficient Paper has a certain comfort to it. It feels familiar, dependable, and easy to manage. That is, until it's not. Think about how much time your team spends printing, filing, scanning, or...

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Posted in: Technology