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Mike Smith’s Brain E10: Fax Machine Scenario Challenge

Welcome to E10 of @mikesmithsbrain. How good are your IT analysis skills..? In this episode, Mike explains a hypothetical office scenario in need of some serious IT help! Under these circumstances, what should this company do with their fax lines?

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Mike Smith’s Brain 9: should this company choose PRI T1’s or SIP T1’s?

Welcome to E9 of @mikesmithsbrain. This time, Mike asks a hypothetical tech question regarding a national-level phone system. Should this company use SIP or PRI? Also, you can TELL US what technologies you’d like to hear about in the next episode!

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You are Smarter than Your Firewall

IT Pro’s Will Like This Story Many moons ago, there was brave warrior who had fought and won many battles against many evil empires.  One day, as he was traveling, he came upon a beautiful castle sitting on the most

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Mike Smith’s Brain 8: Why Your Telecom Costs Are Higher Than What You Were Quoted?

Welcome to E8 of @mikesmithsbrain. Today’s episode will shed some light on why your monthly Telecom bill might by higher than what you were initially quoted by a Provider.   If you want a refreshingly detailed, honest and accurate quote,

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I’m Shy but I’m Still Good at Purchasing… Here’s How.

As I looked over at my wife, she and I both knew what one another was feeling at the same time.  We were sick with disbelief and pity as we watched six year old daughter, from afar, get picked on

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Tiering Cloud Storage Area Network (SAN) for data backup

If you’re only using tape and local disk backup for your data, you really need to consider bringing in cloud Storage Area Network (SAN). Click here to have an AeroCom expert help you shop hundreds of the top Cloud SAN service

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Are Hosted Server Web Portals Really this Bad?

Are Hosted Server Web Portals Really this Bad? This Thursday morning was productive – I actually got to the gym.  Then I got back home in time to help my wife get our four kids fed, lunches packed and off

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Mike Smith’s Brain E7: 3 MORE Questions to ask when looking at Hosted VoIP

Welcome to E7 of @mikesmithsbrain. Today’s episode is expanding on Episode 5, “Questions to ask when looking for Hosted VoIP Systems.” In this episode, Mike gives us 3 MORE questions in to ask! Also, you can TELL US what technologies you’d like

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Mike Smith’s Brain E6: How to get a Phone System for FREE!

Welcome to E6 of @mikesmithsbrain. Today, Mike will reveal how to get a Hosted Phone System for FREE!! No joke. He will tell you how to upgrade your phone system AND get money back! As always, feel free to let

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The City Has Eyes

It’s 2:30 AM. The city is pitch black and not a soul can be seen on the streets. The single police officer drives down an empty street… all is seemingly well. Meanwhile, Dr. Malicious and his evil band of henchmen

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