Business Solutions for Fall 2018

FALL 2018 7 SOLUTIONS Tips for maintaining security when installing or accessing Wi-Fi networks It’s Easy to Like Managed Wi-Fi WHO’S MINDING YOUR BUSINESS? David Garland IT Technician David Garland joined Panora Communi- cations Cooperative and Guthrie Center Communications as Data Network/ Telecom Service Technician in January 2014. His job title is now IT Technician. Garland says, “My primary respon- sibilities are to work with customers and businesses to assess their critical IT needs, and to design and support solutions that address those needs. This role includes support of internet routers (enterprise and home), man- aged Ethernet switches, wireless access points, Windows Servers, and other related hardware and software. I also perform these same functions for our internal operations. What I enjoy most about my job is the constant variety of IT challenges I get to solve.” As for life outside of work, he notes, “When the weather is nice, I like to relax in our backyard getaway. My wife and I enjoy venturing out to second- hand stores and finding treasures to decorate our home and backyard.“ Y ou have enough hard work to do when running a business, so why include Wi-Fi management on your to-do list? Instead, turn those tasks over to Panora Telco or Guthrie Center Communications. Our Managed Wi-Fi is the easy route to reliable and secure Wi-Fi connectivity for your employees, guests, and customers. Easy to Meet the Demands of Your Business We use carrier-gradeWi-Fi access points specifically designed for the business environment. They provide stronger, more reliable, and more secure signals than the consumer-grade Wi-Fi access points available through retail channels, and are linked to ensure you always have the best possible Wi-Fi connection. Easy to Expand as Your Business Grows Need additional coverage? No problem. Managed Wi-Fi offers flexible Wi-Fi network design, so we can easily add access points when your needs increase. We can also add a guest network to keep your business and customer traffic separate and highly secure. Easy to Get Wi-Fi Issues Resolved Should your business experience Wi-Fi performance issues, all you have to do is contact us. Managed Wi-Fi includes convenient remote support by our local staff to assist with trouble resolution. Easy to Fit in Your Budget Managed Wi-Fi is available for a low monthly fee. Plus, there won’t be any surprise maintenance, upgrade, or replacement costs since we own the Wi-Fi equipment and the ongoing support is included. It’s also easy to find out more about Managed Wi-Fi and how it can benefit your business. Simply call Panora Telco at (641) 755-2424 or Guthrie Center Communications at (641) 332-2000 to request a free on-site assessment to determine your Wi-Fi coverage needs.