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## [Troubleshooting your business internet connection? Smart, local customer support will fix it faster.](https://blog.cspire.com/troubleshooting-your-internet-connection-smart-local-customer-support-will-fix-it-faster)
By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on Jun 24, 2022 2:30:00 PM
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When your internet is down, every minute counts. Without connectivity, your business-critical processes in the cloud are on hold and your employees less productive. Troubleshooting the cause of a lost or slow connection can be tricky, though. *Is the internet really down or is there an issue with a firewall or a switch? Maybe a wireless access point or an ethernet cable has gone bad. *
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Topics: [Fiber internet for business](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/fiber-internet-for-business)
## [Webinar: Learn how fiber internet makes remote teams more secure and efficient](https://blog.cspire.com/fiber-internet-makes-remote-teams-more-secure-and-efficient-during-covid-19-pandemic)
By: [C Spire](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire) on Jun 6, 2022 3:40:00 PM
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If your business needs an upper hand during the while embracing a hybrid workforce, fiber internet can help. Organizations with ultra-fast fiber internet experience better scalability, security and efficiency than those with traditional connectivity.
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Topics: [Fiber internet for business](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/fiber-internet-for-business)
## [Infographic: 4 tips for effective collaboration](https://blog.cspire.com/4-tips-for-effective-collaboration)
By: [C Spire and Cisco](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire-and-cisco) on Jun 2, 2022 1:53:19 PM
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As your organization leans into adopting a blend of remote and in-office team members, it will need the right collaboration solution. One that will boost productivity, cut costs, and deliver personalized experiences for your customers.
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Here are four tips to help your company evaluate solutions that will drive effective collaboration.
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## [Preparing for IoT, VR and AI? You’ll need fiber.](https://blog.cspire.com/preparing-for-iot-vr-and-ai-youll-need-fiber)
By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on May 19, 2022 4:31:43 PM
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Emerging technologies are helping businesses reach goals in big ways.
[Research](https://blogs.oracle.com/modernfinance/post/new-research-shows-how-emerging-tech-boosts-growth) shows that organizations using technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and Internet of Things (IoT) have increased their annual revenue by 58 percent. Financial companies using AI reported a 33 percent improvement in productivity and 37 percent reduction in errors after automating manual processes. And incorporating IoT data into supply chain workflows shortened order fulfillment time by about six days.
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Topics: [Fiber internet for business](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/fiber-internet-for-business)
## [Cisco study: Employees do not believe orgs are prepared for a hybrid work future](https://blog.cspire.com/cisco-study-employees-do-not-believe-orgs-are-prepared-for-a-hybrid-work-future)
By: [C Spire](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire) on Apr 28, 2022 8:04:44 PM
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A [new study](https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2022/m04/cisco-study-employees-say-hybrid-work-makes-them-happier-and-more-productive-but-more-needs-to-be-done-to-make-it-more-inclusive.html?source=rss) from Cisco says hybrid work has helped improve employee well-being, work-life balance, and performance across the world. While organizations have benefited from higher employee productivity levels, the study also shows more needs to be done to build trust and an inclusive culture.
[Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/cisco-study-employees-do-not-believe-orgs-are-prepared-for-a-hybrid-work-future)
Topics: [Cisco](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/cisco), [Hybrid work](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/hybrid-work)
## [3 reasons bad internet is bad for business](https://blog.cspire.com/3-reasons-bad-internet-is-bad-for-business)
By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on Apr 20, 2022 9:53:04 AM
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The internet is arguably an organization’s most important communication tool. Consider all the ways you rely on it each day. From checking emails and attending video calls to accessing the VPN and uploading/downloading files – the internet is the backbone of business processes.
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Topics: [Fiber internet for business](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/fiber-internet-for-business), [Podcasts](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/podcasts)
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