February 7th, 2020 by admin
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. From completing daily tasks, customer service, and managing employees, you don't have much spare time. How are you going to find the time to manage your IT and ensure that best practices are being used in all levels of your IT? The Connect...
January 6th, 2020 by admin
The hot button topic nowadays is cybersecurity, and rightfully so. Protecting your data network is extremely important, but what about your physical place of business and employees? Having great cybersecurity doesn't mean much if a thief can get inside your business and steal all of your hardware....
November 26th, 2019 by admin
According to a survey of 580 attendees of the Black Hat security conference, about 66% think it's likely that their own organization will have to respond to a security breach within the next year. The data network of your company is its lifeblood. Your business relies heavily on its ability to safely...
Posted in: Services, Cyber Security
September 18th, 2019 by admin
Artificial intelligence has made a significant impact in the way cybersecurity protects and safeguards businesses. Reports from the Capgemini Research Institute state that over 61% of enterprises can't detect breaches without the help of AI, with corporations like Cisco reporting that the use of AI...
Posted in: Services, News, Cyber Security
June 10th, 2019 by admin
BILLINGS, MT – Connect Telephone & Computer Group, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is advising small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to move to Microsoft Azure as soon as possible. With Windows 7 expiring at the end of this year, SMBs need to act quickly in order to...
Posted in: Press Releases, Services
May 20th, 2019 by admin
When it comes to phone systems, there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and what works for certain businesses may not work for yours. At The Connect Group, we understand that your business deserves a solution that suits your operations, which is why we let you try our services and new technology at...
May 6th, 2019 by admin
There is a reason why we are called The Connect Group; our mission is to connect businesses anywhere with the most innovative technology and the best service support in the industry. We offer a team of highly-trained technicians and engineers to maximize your network performance and optimize operational...
July 5th, 2018 by admin
No matter how far technology advances, communication is always the goal! That’s why we start by focusing on your main business goals and developing a plan for how we can increase your efficiency by streamlining your processes, giving you more "bang for your buck"! We pride ourselves on creating solutions...
June 20th, 2018 by admin
When most people see the term video surveillance they probably think of movies with either old black and white footage or a security guard asleep in a room with a wall full of monitors. Well, those days of security have gone. With the power of modern technology video surveillance will do more than...
Posted in: Services
June 5th, 2018 by admin
Imagine unlit alleys and abandoned warehouses ripe for the nefarious activities of anonymous criminals hiding in the shadows. This isn’t the internet most people know and rely on, it’s the dark web where tech-savvy crooks sell stolen goods like identities and other crippling information. Connect...
Posted in: Services
May 11th, 2018 by admin
Though intense winter weather might be on its way to feeling like a distant memory, you don’t have to wait for the rain or a record snowstorm to begin thinking about and planning for any impending disasters. Heck, it might not even be a major weather event or disaster that ends up taking your network...
Posted in: Services
February 13th, 2018 by admin
As business owners are well aware, equipping your office and employees with the necessary IT solutions can get pretty expensive. Not only do you need to pick the right equipment and programs for everyone to do their work, but you also need to find a good and affordable service provider. That might really...
Posted in: Services
December 6th, 2017 by admin
Your cabling infrastructure is integral to the performance of your technology. To this end, we focus on engineering, planning services, as well as stellar project management. Our installation staff take great pride in executing these plans providing excellent results. They have worked on small to large...
Posted in: Services
June 29th, 2017 by admin
Most remote workers and employees that work with multiple business locations will agree - meetings over the phone or email just don't cut it sometimes. When it comes to building team spirit or handling difficult topics, face-to-face communication really is best. That's why we offer video solutions...
March 21st, 2017 by admin
We know how difficult it is to manage multiple business locations, especially across different states. As a business owner, you are already bogged down with administration, management duties, and communications between sites. Then comes the added difficulty of different customer bases, processes, and...
Posted in: Services
March 17th, 2017 by admin
When it comes to structured cabling for your business, you need to know that your investment will last through the years. The Connect Group offers cabling solutions that last up to 20 years, without the need for a major overhaul every few years. We've been assisting businesses with their IT infrastructure...
Posted in: Services, Installations
November 5th, 2016 by admin
Over the past few years, we've seen many businesses taking advantages of the many benefits of cloud computing and cloud phone systems. The flexibility and savings make it an appealing option for businesses of every size. As our clients become more dependent on the cloud, we at the Connect Group have...
Posted in: Services
October 8th, 2016 by admin
Remember that day, when your service provider installed your new IT system and gave everyone basic training? We understand if you don't. It's difficult to retain long ago information, and harder to pass it on to new employees, adapt to new features, or find out about updates. With our Gold Seal Partnership...
Posted in: Services
August 16th, 2016 by admin
Being partners with Systimax, Siemon, and Leviton, we are able to provide our clients with a variety of product solutions. Our certified technicians use these technologies, proper design, and installation techniques to give you cabling plans estimated to last through 2-3 generations of electronic equipment....
Posted in: Installations, Services
July 4th, 2016 by admin
At The Connect Group, we understand the importance of getting to know our employees. That's why our very own Matt Duray, President of The Connect Group, takes the time to understand the characteristics of the generation which the majority of his employees belong to, the Millennials. According to Duray,...
Posted in: Training, Community Outreach, Services
May 24th, 2016 by admin
Recently, some of our clients have found themselves victims of the CryptoLocker virus, a form of ransomware. Ransomware takes over a computer and locks you out of your files, then demands payment in order to unlock them. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent 100% of viruses all the time, but there...
Posted in: Services
April 27th, 2016 by admin
Access your data from anywhere, anytime, and from any device! Through our partnership with Zultys, we can provide you with the newest and fastest growing trend and help you move your business communications to the Cloud. The Cloud allows your employees to stay productive and accessible whether at their...
Posted in: Services
March 29th, 2016 by admin
We have new and improved Managed Services! We are taking same approach to network edge protection as we do to endpoint security protection. Our Managed Services include all of the best of breed software subscriptions and the necessary updates to keep our clients network edge up to date as physically...
Posted in: Services
July 15th, 2015 by admin
Recently, IT has gotten complex. It can be difficult for a small business to justify an IT staff, so that they can have an expertise in all areas of security, servers, networking, in wireless, etc. By outsourcing to us, what they get is expertise in all areas at the price of an IT guy instead of an IT...
Posted in: Services
March 5th, 2015 by admin
Managed reliability is the key to success! It takes a lot more than an Ethernet connection to reliably deliver these types of integrated applications. You need a network that is able to manage the traffic going across that network so that time sensitive transmission, like voice and video, receive priority...
Posted in: Services
December 5th, 2014 by admin
How nice would it be to have your structured cabling plan last 2-3 generations of electronic equipment? With the proper system and design, we believe that is how long it should last! The Connect Group can offer warranties exceeding 20 years on the installation of our structured cabling plans. Structured...
Posted in: Services