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Employee Spotlight by Jill Jackson (May 2021)

Jasper Garner

This month I will be introducing you to another new team member, Jasper Garner! Jasper joined us just as April began and his team members observe that he is calm, composed, friendly, thorough and skilled. He is one of the first to jump on the weekly company virtual Happy Hour and although he has a shy demeanor, he fits right in with our fun crowd!

Jasper was struck by how completely different Anchor was from his previous job and explained, “working here has morphed into so much more that there are so many differences it’s not even an issue anymore.

What are the different VoIP options for SMBs?

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as a telephony solution allows small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to choose between traditional desk phones (hardphones) or software-based devices (softphones). Read on to learn which option best suits your organization’s needs.

3 Excel tips that make life easier

Microsoft Excel is now better than ever, thanks to its extremely user-friendly features. Pull yourself up skillswise by following our three tips below.

Take advantage of Ideas in Excel

If you’re not sure which type of chart best tells a particular story out of a table of data, don’t worry — Excel’s artificial intelligence has got your back.

Virtual reality can help your business grow

Technology helps businesses grow. However, with so many innovations available, identifying what to adopt can be bewildering. Virtual reality (VR) is cutting-edge tech businesses can invest in, but is it right for yours? Find out by checking out our list of VR advantages and benefits.

Handy tips to declutter your PC

If your computer is cluttered with unused apps, error logs, and bloatware, it’s not going to run optimally. This, in turn, could slow you down at work and bring down your productivity. Fortunately, decluttering your computer is easy — just follow these tips.

Top IT security terms everyone should know

It’s every business user’s responsibility to protect their computers and data from cyberattacks. The good news is that you don’t need to be an IT security expert to keep them safe. You can start increasing your knowledge by learning some of these basic cybersecurity terms.

Hardware management checklist for SMBs

✓ Clean your computer components

Wipe down monitors with a clean, static-free, non-abrasive fabric such as computer component-specific microfiber cloth. You can use the same type of cloth to wipe down mice and other peripherals, but for those tight nooks and crannies such as your keyboard surfaces, a can of compressed air will do the job.

VoIP business phones: Are they right for your company?

Should you consider adopting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems for your business, or will legacy phone systems suffice? The decision will ultimately boil down to which technology can best address your business needs. To help you decide whether VoIP is right for your company, read on about this phone technology that’s enabling organizations to deliver excellent results while helping them cut costs.