Business Solutions for Fall 2020

COVID-19 is a tough opponent, but we believe our community is even tougher. All of us at Madison Communications have been impressed by the hard work, patience, and resourcefulness of our business customers, and it’s been a privilege to help you maintain important connections during the pandemic. This issue of Business Solutions begins on page 3 with two pandemic-related articles. We share CDC Guidance to Reduce Workplace Exposure and discuss why Internet Connectivity Has Never Been More Important. You’ll find a Business Spotlight on the Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) on pages 4 and 5. On the frontline of the COVID-19 battle, the MCPHD is keeping the community informed and providing drive-thru testing. Madison Com- munications helped by creating a new switchboard setup to accommodate the influx of calls to the COVID-19 Hotline. There’s more to learn in this issue. We compare Cloud Computing vs. Hosted Services on page 6—two terms which are often confused. Then on page 7, we’re Taking the Pulse of Health Care Technology and reviewing the growing use of devices requiring a fast and reliable internet connection. As we near the end of 2020, please stay strong and stay focused. If we continue to lift each other up, better days will be ahead in 2021. In the meantime, contact Madison Communications if you have a question or concern about your services. Sincerely, The Madison Team 2 F A L L 2 0 2 0 Madison Communications www.gomadison.com Main Office: Madison Communications 21668 Double Arch Road Staunton, IL 62088 Monday – Saturday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. Payment Drop-Off Centers: 118 E State, Hamel, IL 594 Livingston Av, Livingston, IL 315 W Main, Staunton, IL 21668 Double Arch Rd, Staunton, IL Mailing Address: Madison Communications PO Box 29 Staunton, IL 62088 Customer Service: Phone: 800-422-4848 Email: infomtc@gomadison.com Fax: 618-635-7213 Publication Contacts: Mary Beth Bruhn, Marketing Coordinator President: Robert W. Schwartz Business Solutions is a publication of Madison Communications 21668 Double Arch Road Staunton, IL 62088 Editorial and Circulation Contact: Mary Beth Bruhn PO Box 29 Staunton, IL 62088 Extra issues are available to business customer employees on a limited basis while supplies last. Contact: Mary Beth Bruhn, PO Box 29, Staunton, IL 62088, 618-635-5000 All brand names and product names used in this publication are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright© 2020 by Madison Communications and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. BUSINESS solutions