Telesys Voice and Data Blog

Here's a horrifying thought: Imagine your beautiful office has 50 hardworking employees... but only one tiny, single-stall bathroom. It's chaos. There's a line down the hall, all day. Productivity grinds to a halt. It's a classic bottleneck, and it’s completely unnecessary.

Here's the hard truth: This is exactly what’s happening to your business’ data right now. You’re paying your ISP for a super-fast Internet connection, but you’re forcing all that crucial business data through a flimsy, $50 consumer-grade router; you’re going to find out it’s not up for the job.

Here's a horrifying thought: Imagine your beautiful office has 50 hardworking employees... but only one tiny, single-stall bathroom. It's chaos. There's a line down the hall, all day. Productivity grinds to a halt. It's a classic bottleneck, and it’s completely unnecessary.

Here's the hard truth: This is exactly what’s happening to your business’ data right now. You’re paying your ISP for a super-fast Internet connection, but you’re forcing all that crucial business data through a flimsy, $50 consumer-grade router; you’re going to find out it’s not up for the job.

Have you ever considered investing in smart technology for your office? We’re talking, of course, about the smart appliances, lights, thermostats, and so on, all of which make your office feel like you stepped into a sci-fi movie. As IT experts, it would be wrong for us to let you implement all these shiny new solutions without considering the security implications.

Our question to you is this: are you willing to leave glaring security weaknesses in your infrastructure for the sake of being considered “high-tech?” We hope the answer is an emphatic “no.”

Mark Titus stands as a distinguished leader in the telecommunications and IT sector, serving as Vice President of Sales at Telesys Voice & Data. With a career spanning over 35 years, Mark has not only mastered the intricacies of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity but has also become a pivotal figure in several prestigious organizations. He holds the position of Secretary for the Cowtown Executives Association and is the Chairman Elect of the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau, supporting a vast network of 17,000 businesses across Texas. His journey from starting as a phone systems equipment vendor to becoming an authorized dealer for major brands like Samsung and Toshiba exemplifies his adaptability and foresight in a rapidly evolving industry. Mark's commitment to fostering trust and building relationships, coupled with his strategic insights, makes him an invaluable asset to any business endeavor.

With the rise of generative AI infiltrating pretty much every sector of society, it’s no wonder that businesses are finding creative new ways to use it for their gain. However, you need to be especially careful when using generative AI in the workplace. Today, we want to cover three common no-no’s that your business should keep in mind as it navigates the wild landscape that is AI.