--- title: TecLink description: Your number one source for valuable Information Technology news, strategy, and tips. --- #### 8/27 4:30 am - Time Warner is experiencing a National outage - visit https://twitter.com/TWC_Help [![Teclink Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/hub/339446/file-2175498606-png/Logo/new_teclink_color.png "Teclink Blog")](https://www.tccohio.com/blog) ## New Module Add content here. # [10 Great Tips for Increasing Productivity in the Office](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/increasing-productivity) by [Marty Foster](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/marty-foster) ​ Apr 28, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/increasing-productivity.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/increasing-productivity) The need to ensure and enhance office productivity is a reality that no business can afford to ignore. If you are running a business, you will want to lean away from the mundane and routine as a way of increasing productivity. Moreover, you will want to identify and eliminate factors weakening and extinguishing employee motivation, which ultimately dampens productivity. [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/increasing-productivity) Topics: [Communications](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/communications) # [How Cloud-Based Network Data Systems Benefit Manufacturing](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/network-data-systems) by [Todd Tramba](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/todd-tramba) ​ Apr 23, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/network-data-systems.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/network-data-systems) Network data systems are becoming more complex by the day. With a tremendous profusion of new devices and operating systems, it’s harder and harder to develop a configuration that can handle it all. The challenge is made even more complex by the rigorous demands of the manufacturing world. [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/network-data-systems) Topics: [IT Management](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/it-management) # [Anticipate Customer Needs for Long-Term Partnerships](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/anticipate-customer-needs) by [Marty Foster](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/marty-foster) ​ Apr 21, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/anticipate-customer-needs2.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/anticipate-customer-needs) As a business owner, you know the importance of having good relationships with people in and outside your company. Your success relies on the ability to produce a high quality product or service to consumers and/or businesses. Your effectiveness at doing just that requires you to understand and prioritize your most important asset: customers. Once customers are interested in your business, you must maintain that interest, and continue to provide [quality customer service](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/quality-customer-service) along with the product(s) they want or need from you. Doing that on a regular basis is what keeps them coming back. [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/anticipate-customer-needs) Topics: [Communications](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/communications) # [An Outlook on VoIP Technology for Business (Infographic)](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/outlook-on-voip) by [Marty Foster](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/marty-foster) ​ Apr 16, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hubfs/Infographic/social-an-outlook-voip-tech-for-business.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/outlook-on-voip) **Businesses of all sizes are looking for ways to improve** productivity, reduce waste and lower costs. These [lean concepts](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/lean-concepts) lead to streamlined operations and growth potential. Your business communication system is an important decision and an asset that allows you to carry out daily business, gain new customers and keep in touch with your team.  We've put together the infographic below to help business owners and leaders as they look to adopt new communication technology. This information will help you to **consider the outlook on VoIP technology versus landline or legacy systems** as you evaluate your business phone needs.  [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/outlook-on-voip) Topics: [Communications](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/communications) # [Applying Lean Concepts in the IT Management Industry](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/lean-concepts) by [Todd Tramba](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/todd-tramba) ​ Apr 14, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/lean-concepts.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/lean-concepts) In today's business world, cost reduction and efficiency are priorities. The effort made to meet these goals is often a business function in itself. In this post, we discuss the idea of running a 'lean' business as a way to capitalize on opportunities to save and improve processes. This is referred to as a 'lean concepts' approach. By adopting this approach, you can add time and money to your business, while at the same time eliminating things like waste, downtime and even added stress. [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/lean-concepts) Topics: [IT Management](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/it-management) # [History and Growth of Mobile Telephone Technology (Infographic)](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/telephone-technology) by [Marty Foster](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/marty-foster) ​ Apr 7, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hubfs/Infographic/social-from-cell-phone-to-smart-phones.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/telephone-technology) Since the first cell phone call was made in 1973, consumers have been clamoring for more and more technology that allows them to stay connected while on-the-go and from anywhere in the world. Whether for business use, personal use or just to have their hands on the latest and greatest new "toy," **consumers and professionals alike will predictably line up for the next release** of their favorite mobile device.  In the infographic below, we give a timeline of mobile [telephone technology](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/telephone-communication). You'll learn about phone **inventions and usage, as well as some expectations about the future growth** of mobile technology globally and how usage has impacted our habits and behavior. [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/telephone-technology) Topics: [Communications](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/communications) # [Benefits of VoIP Technology vs. a Legacy Phone System](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/legacy-phone-system) by [Marty Foster](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/marty-foster) ​ Apr 2, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/hub/339446/file-2633755055-jpg/Blog_Images/legacy-phone-system.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/legacy-phone-system) While VoIP technology is not in itself a new technology (commercial internet phones debuted in 1995), it was long seen as a solution for large enterprises. But today, smaller businesses are noticing the benefits they can realize with VoIP over a legacy phone system, including cost and reliability. [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/legacy-phone-system) Topics: [Communications](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/communications) # [Business Intelligence Software Comparison for Planning](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/business-intelligence-software) by [Todd Tramba](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/todd-tramba) ​ Mar 26, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/hub/339446/file-2610867984-jpg/Blog_Images/business-intelligence-software.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/business-intelligence-software) Utilizing **business intelligence (BI) software can prove incredibly helpful** for your business. As the company grows, BI software can give you a clear picture of data affecting business decisions and also implement control and measurement over your growing operations. However, with multiple departments, a growing sales team and more associates coming on all the time, doing this can often prove difficult. This makes the **right business intelligence software even more essential** than ever before. [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/business-intelligence-software) Topics: [IT Management](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/it-management) # [10 Information Technology Solutions for Manufacturing](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/technology-solutions) by [Todd Tramba](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/todd-tramba) ​ Mar 24, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/hub/339446/file-2590193448-jpg/Blog_Images/technology-solutions.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/technology-solutions) If there is one **industry that requires flexibility in its processes, it is manufacturing.** Now more than ever, the whole industry is going through changes that reflect the rapid advances in technology affecting every industry. Technology advances impact everything from new inventions coming to market, the level of competition you face, new regulatory issues and shorter product life cycle.  [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/technology-solutions) Topics: [IT Management](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/it-management) # [5 Ways IT Services Can Help You Focus on Business](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/focus-on-business) by [Todd Tramba](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/author/todd-tramba) ​ Mar 19, 2015 7:00:00 AM [![TecLink-Blog](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/hub/339446/file-2623091864-jpg/Blog_Images/focus-on-business.jpg) ](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/focus-on-business) The modern consumer market runs at a faster pace than ever before. For this reason, even owners and managers of small businesses are finding it difficult to directly manage every aspect of their company. **Finding a technology partner to manage the IT functions** of your business can be an efficient and cost-effective solution to your IT needs.   [Read More](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/focus-on-business) Topics: [IT Management](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/topic/it-management) [All posts](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/all) [Next](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Subscribe by RSS - ![TeckLink rss feed](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/94236/file-372804314-gif/site-images/rss_icon.gif)[TecLink Blog Feed](https://www.tccohio.com/blog/rss.xml) [![Free Resources](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/339446/70015d99-c30c-4988-a45e-0d40bbd0c6e8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/339446/70015d99-c30c-4988-a45e-0d40bbd0c6e8) ### Recent Posts ### Guest Blogging [Read Our Guest Post Guidelines](https://www.tccohio.com/guest-blog-posting-guidelines) © 2026 TCC Technology | Conexo Communications [![file-356254492-thumb-png](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/file-576399640-png/Social_Icons/file-356254492-thumb-png.png)](https://www.facebook.com/tcctech)[![file-355784001-thumb-png](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/file-570690033-png/Social_Icons/file-355784001-thumb-png.png)](https://twitter.com/tccohio)[![file-356279787-thumb-png](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/file-566585784-png/Social_Icons/file-356279787-thumb-png.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/company/total-computer-concepts)[![file-355790701-thumb-png](https://www.tccohio.com/hs-fs/file-572951831-png/Social_Icons/file-355790701-thumb-png.png)](https://plus.google.com/u/0/113404583484342034272/about?ppaa=true) ![google](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/949456422/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0)