The Modern Workplace Is Everywhere: How Unified Communications Keeps Your Business Connected

November 1st, 2024 by admin

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Here at Parker Data & Voice, we've been helping companies implement cutting-edge communications technology for over 30 years. And in that time, we've seen the workplace transform dramatically. Gone are the days when businesses operated solely from...

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Why Back-Office Services Are Crucial for Business Success

October 16th, 2024 by admin

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In the fast-paced world of business, the spotlight often shines on customer-facing roles and revenue-generating activities. However, behind the scenes, an army of unsung heroes toils away, ensuring that the business runs smoothly and efficiently. This...

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Unleashing the Power of Cloud Computing with Microsoft Azure

October 1st, 2024 by admin

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For businesses looking to modernize their IT infrastructure and take advantage of the scalability and flexibility of the cloud, Parker Data & Voice has the solutions you need. As a leading provider of Microsoft Azure hosted cloud services, we offer...

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Keeping Your Business Safe and Secure with Video Surveillance Systems

September 2nd, 2024 by admin

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For any business owner, protecting your property, assets, employees and customers is of paramount importance. In today's world, video surveillance systems have become an essential security tool to safeguard against threats like break-ins, theft, vandalism,...

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Embracing Resilience with Continuity and Recovery Strategies

August 16th, 2024 by admin

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At Parker Data & Voice, we understand the paramount importance of ensuring uninterrupted operations for our clients in today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape. Unforeseen events, such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or system...

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Enhance Security and Communication at Your Business with Intercom Systems from Parker Data & Voice

August 5th, 2024 by admin

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As a business owner or manager, the safety and security of your employees, clients, and physical premises should always be a top priority. At the same time, maintaining clear lines of communication throughout your facilities is key to ensuring efficient...

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The Importance of Video Surveillance Systems

July 1st, 2024 by admin

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Parker Data & Voice's primary mission is to keep businesses safe and secure. We understand that in today's world, security threats are ever-present, and it's crucial to have reliable safeguards in place to protect your assets, employees, and customers....

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Unleashing Business Potential with UCaaS: Efficiency, Flexibility, and Cost-Effectiveness at Your Fingertips

June 18th, 2024 by admin

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In today's business landscape, staying competitive and agile is paramount. Enterprises are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations, foster seamless communication, and optimize costs. Enter Unified Communications as a Service...

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Unlock the Power of Seamless Collaboration with Microsoft 365

June 3rd, 2024 by admin

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In today's fast-paced business world, keeping employees connected and fostering effective collaboration is crucial for success. Microsoft 365 emerges as a powerful suite of tools designed to facilitate communication and collaboration among employees,...

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Protect Your Assets with Access Control Solutions

April 17th, 2024 by admin

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Keys… they have been around forever, but let's face it, they are hard to handle. You lose them, copy them, and worst of all if one falls into the wrong hands, your whole security setup is compromised. Imagine a system where you can grant or revoke...

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Monitor Your Business with Cloud Video Surveillance Solutions

April 1st, 2024 by admin

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Who doesn't like keeping an eye on everything? Safeguarding your business premises is vital for success in any environment. Whether one wants to protect against theft, monitor employee activity, or ensure compliance with safety protocols, having...

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Improve Business Resiliency with Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

March 18th, 2024 by admin

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Disaster recovery is an essential part of securing your business since lost data without recovery can be catastrophic for a business's reputation. Business continuity revolves around the maintenance of critical business functions during a disastrous...

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Increase Security with Intercom Systems

February 15th, 2024 by admin

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Intercom systems are a business communication lifeline, allowing seamless interaction among employees, departments, and even between different building floors. It's important to pick the perfect intercom system for your business. Consider factors...

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What are the Benefits of Cloud Video Surveillance Solutions

February 1st, 2024 by admin

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Cloud video surveillance stores your footage in the cloud, a.k.a. a virtual storage space accessible from anywhere. You might be wondering, “Why store videos in the cloud?” Cloud storage means your footage is safe and sound, away from...

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Improve Productivity With Microsoft 365 Solutions

January 16th, 2024 by admin

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Microsoft Office Suite is often overlooked for its highly productive features due to the increasing saturation of other office suites in the market. Businesses rely on a variety of tools to streamline their documentation tasks, data entry procedures,...

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Why Are Unified Communications Beneficial for Your Business?

January 2nd, 2024 by admin

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What if we told you there's a way to streamline the flood of messages, calls, and emails from clients into a seamless, efficient, and enjoyable communication experience? Unified Communication (UC) is here to simplify your life, boost your team's...

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Improve Organization with Back-Office Services

December 18th, 2023 by admin

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The term “back office” refers to a business's support and administrative functions that are essential for its operations but not directly involved in customer-facing activities. These functions are crucial for the smooth functioning of the company...

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How to Pick the Right Access Control for Your Company

December 1st, 2023 by admin

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If you are an entrepreneur or business owner, wanting to know who has physical access to your business is always top of mind, and for good reason. While it is smart to have a robust firewall in place as a business owner to protect sensitive information,...

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Why is HIPAA Compliance Important

November 16th, 2023 by admin

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Remember that moment when you heard the phrase “HIPAA compliance” for the first time? Did you gloss over it, thinking it's just another legal jargon you could ignore? Well, don't. Ignoring HIPAA can be as precarious as walking on a tightrope over...

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How Surveillance Cameras Are Essential to Any Business

November 1st, 2023 by admin

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It's almost midnight, and you are making the final changes in a file that will be presented to the clients tomorrow in a meeting. The office is completely empty, except for the janitor, who has his headphones on and is wiping the glass doors. You...

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Improve Employee Mobility with Unified Communications

September 18th, 2023 by admin

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In today's fast-paced business environment, employee mobility has become a crucial factor for the success of any organization. Whether remote work, field sales, or simply the need for employees to stay connected while on the move, the ability to...

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What Are the Benefits of Cloud Video Surveillance Systems

August 18th, 2023 by admin

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Security has become a paramount concern for individuals, businesses, and organizations alike today. Traditional surveillance methods are gradually being overshadowed by the rise of cloud video surveillance systems, offering a new era of efficiency,...

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Protect Your Business with Access Control Solutions

August 1st, 2023 by admin

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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the security of businesses and organizations has become a paramount concern. Ensuring the safety of physical assets, confidential data, and the well-being of employees has never been more crucial. One...

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Protect Your Business with Network Monitoring

July 17th, 2023 by admin

Learn how network monitoring works to protect your business

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses rely heavily on interconnected systems and networks to carry out their day-to-day operations. However, with the increasing complexity and sophistication of cyber threats, ensuring the security...

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How Do Unified Communications Benefit Your Business?

June 20th, 2023 by admin

Learn why every business needs to have Unified Communications

In today's fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, effective communication lies at the heart of organizational success. Whether it's exchanging vital information, collaborating on projects, or fostering seamless interactions with...

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How Microsoft Azure Benefits Your Business

June 1st, 2023 by admin

Learn why you should be using Microsoft Azure for your business

Microsoft Azure is a platform for cloud computing and infrastructure created by Microsoft for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of data centers. It provides developers with the tools to...

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How to Pick the Right Video Surveillance Cameras for Your Business?

May 10th, 2023 by admin

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Video surveillance cameras can provide a number of advantages to your business. They offer 24/7 protection and monitoring, which allows for quick response times in the event of an emergency or suspicious activity. Video surveillance can also...

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Unified Communication Improves Communication and Collaboration

April 28th, 2023 by admin

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Unified communication (UC) is an evolving technology that brings together various forms of communication and collaboration services into a single platform or application. It helps organizations to quickly connect with people by providing easy access...

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Why Are Business Continuity Services Crucial for Organizations Today?

March 21st, 2023 by admin

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Business continuity services are a set of activities and processes that help organizations protect their data, systems, operations, and personnel from potential threats. These services include risk assessment and crisis planning, business continuity...

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Benefits of Cloud Video Surveillance

February 28th, 2023 by admin

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Cloud video surveillance is a security system that captures and stores footage over the internet in remote, cloud-based storage. This type of security technology allows users to monitor and access their footage from virtually any location with an internet...

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Surveillance Camera/Access Control Systems Law Requirements in Texas

January 31st, 2023 by admin

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In Texas, surveillance camera/access control systems are subject to a variety of laws. Generally speaking, any video or audio recordings made by surveillance cameras must be used only for the intended purpose, and all persons captured in such recordings...

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Streamline Your Operations with IT Projects and Installations

January 9th, 2023 by admin

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When you first begin your business, it can be challenging to know where to start when it comes to IT projects and installations. After all, there are so many different types of hardware and software products available, not to mention all the complexities...

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What Are Back Office Services and Why Does Your Company Need Them?

December 13th, 2022 by admin

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Back office services are the essential components of an organization that help to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. They involve activities such as accounting, human resources, information technology, customer service, and administrative duties....

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What You Should Know about Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

November 1st, 2022 by admin

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Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, accounting for more than half of all private sector jobs. But according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), only about a third of small businesses survive a major disaster. That's why...

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What Is Cloud and Why Is Crucial for Today's Business World?

August 1st, 2022 by admin

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You must have heard of the word "cloud computing." As every iOS and Android user has enabled cloud services, you might have an idea of what the cloud does. Cloud computing is a business model that allows sharing and communication using servers,...

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How Unified Communications Will Help Your Business

June 8th, 2022 by admin

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With the rise of technology, communications for business indeed have become a lot easier. Companies now use different technologies such as telephones, mobile phones, networks, and various computer apps. While all of these technologies undoubtedly...

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Protect Your Business and Educate Your Employees With Our New Cyber Security Offerings

June 2nd, 2021 by admin

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With every passing year, cyber security continues to be a growing concern and issue for companies in every industry. It's imperative that businesses not only protect themselves with the latest technology but keep their employees trained and informed...

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Get Back-office Services With Parker Data & Voice

February 17th, 2021 by admin

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There are many facets to running a business, and many of them are easily overlooked. However, one of the more important parts of business operations is far more overlooked than the others. That, of course, is the back office. All the work performed...

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Cybersecurity Advice and Services to Keep Remote Workforce Safe

August 6th, 2020 by admin

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With the transition to remote work, there was an adjustment period for most businesses. Moving to a work from home model forced companies to figure out how to give their employees all of the tools, applications, and access to the data network while...

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The Cloud Increases Productivity and Supports a Remote Workforce

July 22nd, 2020 by admin

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How your business adapts to remote work is crucial to the continued success of your company. One of the steps you can take is to transition to the cloud. Our cloud solutions enable your remote workforce to access your data in a highly secure environment,...

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Unified Communications Helps Businesses Streamline Operations

May 26th, 2020 by admin

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With the current business landscape, businesses are juggling many responsibilities. From managing a remote workforce to tightening budgets, companies need a solution that is cost-effective and increases the efficiency of their remote employees. Unified...

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Migrating Business Operations to the Cloud Increases Mobility

April 20th, 2020 by admin

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As businesses evolve, the ability to work from wherever you are has become far more critical. With professions that require people to be on the move, having access to the company network is invaluable. Salespeople, realtors, and remote workers all benefit...

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Parker Data & Voice Is Here to Help during These Tough Times

April 6th, 2020 by admin

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As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, businesses are having to navigate some rough waters. Whether you are a restaurant that is changing to delivery only or a company that is trying to transition to a remote workforce, there are significant hurdles...

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The Importance of Robust Cybersecurity for Your Business

February 19th, 2020 by admin

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Your company heavily relies on its data networks to do business every day. All of your company's sensitive information, from accounts receivable to client information, is stored on your networks. It is critically important that your business remains...

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IT Management Services Allows You to Focus on Your Business

January 29th, 2020 by admin

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Managing your business's IT can be a drain on your resources. Your time and money are valuable, and you should be allocating those resources to maintaining and improving your daily operations. That's why Parker Data & Voice offers IT Management Services....

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VoIP vs. On-Premise. How to Choose the Right Phone System for Your Business

December 16th, 2019 by admin

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It is essential to consider every aspect of a business phone when choosing the right phone system for your company. Every phone has its pros and cons, and just because one business thrives with a cloud phone, that may not be the best...

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The Benefits of Microsoft Teams for Business

June 22nd, 2019 by admin

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As a free feature offered to our clients as part of our business phone collaboration solutions, Microsoft Teams is a new way for your team members and staff to effectively interact with each other and provide better service to clients and customers....

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Why Your Business Needs Insurance Against Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches

June 19th, 2019 by admin

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No matter how much protection you have for your systems or the kind of precautionary measures you take for threat prevention, cyber breaches and attacks still happen and can significantly impact your company's operations. Regardless of the type...

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The Importance of Security Awareness Training and How it can Save Your Business

June 13th, 2019 by admin

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The majority of network and server breaches and attacks are caused merely by human error. From clicking on files within emails that contain infected or corrupted files to sending out information to the wrong party, or just being in the wrong...

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The Benefits of Fiber Optic Connectivity for Your Business

May 25th, 2019 by admin

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More and more businesses realize the benefits associated with fiber optic connectivity. Fiber optic cabling has some fantastic benefits that are unmatched, but there are still some drawbacks as well. Which leaves us with the question: Is it worth the...

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Let Us Transport and Manage Your IT

April 24th, 2019 by admin

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Business relocation can be a costly hassle. From moving your networks, hardware, devices, cabling, and doing it all without the proper handling and care can only cause further troubles for your company. At Parker Data and Voice, we want to make a move...

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Business Continuity Keeps Your Business Running in Times of Crisis

March 10th, 2019 by admin

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A business continuity program isn't only for IT-based businesses, as creating a successful business continuity program is the difference between sinking or swimming when things get difficult. A good program can address all sorts of potential disruptions...

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Make the Switch to the Cloud

November 28th, 2018 by admin

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The word on every business owners mind right now is 'Cloud'. It's the new solution that's everywhere you look; there's no way not to get someone talking to you about switching to it. The cloud is quickly becoming the new industry standard. With so many...

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Managed IT Security Services

October 22nd, 2018 by admin

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Long gone are the days of only using simple firewalls to protect your network. You should know that your system needs more sophisticated protections. But instead of putting a large investment into cyber-security, you can get access to all our security...

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Collaboration from Anywhere

September 30th, 2018 by admin

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Are you looking for a better way to communicate with your team? Travel budgets drain fast when you have to get everyone in one place for meetings. With unified communications, you can save time and money while keeping everyone connected from anywhere....

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Supporting Your Business

August 10th, 2018 by admin

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Are you thinking about moving or upgrading or just starting from the ground up? Parker Data & Voice, LLC is here to help! We bring our years of expertise to make sure you can focus on what you do best and leave the IT to us. We'll start with...

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Weathering the Storm

July 5th, 2018 by admin

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Do you have a plan if something catastrophic happens to your business? Destroyed equipment and a loss of productivity during recovery can be crippling to many businesses. Are you prepared? Parker Data & Voice can help you prepare for the unexpected...

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Set up Your Business with Cloud Solutions

June 16th, 2018 by admin

Cloud Solutions

At Parker Data & Voice, we know the cloud is an important piece to a successful business in this day and age. While we know it can be a somewhat intimidating task to start cloud service for your business, we also know it is an important...

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