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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cspire.com/hubfs/12%20days.jpg)](https://blog.cspire.com/12-days-of-it-security) This Christmas, we don’t come bearing French hens, turtle doves or a partridge in a pear tree. Instead, our gift is valuable security advice that could save your organization millions. Here are 12 tips that will make your business more secure this Christmas and in the new year.  [Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/12-days-of-it-security) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/cybersecurity) ## [2022 IT trends driven by supply chain, remote workers](https://blog.cspire.com/2022-it-trends-driven-by-supply-chain-remote-workerforce) By: [Doug Mays](https://blog.cspire.com/author/doug-mays) on Dec 13, 2021 12:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cspire.com/hubfs/2022%20trends%20image.jpg)](https://blog.cspire.com/2022-it-trends-driven-by-supply-chain-remote-workerforce) As we move into 2022 and the ripple effects of the pandemic persist, more organizations will realize the value in cloud-based digital business. Over the next year, we predict cloud technologies will help businesses in two ways: [Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/2022-it-trends-driven-by-supply-chain-remote-workerforce) Topics: [Cloud services](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/cloud-services), [Working Remotely](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/working-remotely), [IT trends](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/it-trends) ## [A Success Story: Ward Mechanical Equipment](https://blog.cspire.com/success-story-c-spire-ward-mechanical-equipment) By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on Dec 1, 2021 11:37:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![ward mechanical](https://blog.cspire.com/hubfs/ward%20mechanical.png)](https://blog.cspire.com/success-story-c-spire-ward-mechanical-equipment) “Times have changed - communication has changed,” says Devere McLennan, co-owner of Ward Mechanical Equipment. “Business has sped up dramatically.” As one of Mississippi’s largest HVAC product suppliers, the growing company needed an IT partner that would reduce the amount of time they spent trying to get their technology and communication tools to work. [Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/success-story-c-spire-ward-mechanical-equipment) Topics: [Videos](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/videos), [Fiber internet for business](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/fiber-internet-for-business) ## [CRN names C Spire Business to Elite 150 MSP list](https://blog.cspire.com/crn-names-c-spire-business-to-elite-150-msp-list-for-7th-consecutive-year) By: [C Spire](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire) on Nov 18, 2021 9:53:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cspire.com/hubfs/msp_150_bigger-jpg.jpeg)](https://blog.cspire.com/crn-names-c-spire-business-to-elite-150-msp-list-for-7th-consecutive-year) C Spire Business has been named among the 2021 Elite 150 [managed service providers](https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/msp2021.htm?itc=refresh) (MSPs) in North America by CRN. This category of the annual MSP 500 list recognizes leading solution providers that demonstrate innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services. [Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/crn-names-c-spire-business-to-elite-150-msp-list-for-7th-consecutive-year) Topics: [awards](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/awards) ## [5 steps to avoid holiday phishing scams](https://blog.cspire.com/avoid-common-holiday-phishing-scams) By: [C Spire AuthorITy](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire-authority) on Nov 17, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Holiday Phishing Scams 2019](https://blog.cspire.com/hubfs/Holiday%20Phishing%20Scams%202019.png)](https://blog.cspire.com/avoid-common-holiday-phishing-scams) The holiday season is no time to slack on cybersecurity. Cybercriminals could be targeting your employees right now under the appearance of an important message from an online retailer. A simple click on a link within one of these messages will prompt an attempt to download malicious software, giving the attacker remote access to your corporate network via a compromised computer. [Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/avoid-common-holiday-phishing-scams) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/cybersecurity) ## [What is a softphone? Elevate your VoIP phone system with on-the-go technology.](https://blog.cspire.com/softphone-apps-elevate-voip-phone-systems-with-on-the-go-technology) By: [C Spire](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire) on Nov 15, 2021 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cspire.com/hubfs/UC-One%20blog%201-1.png)](https://blog.cspire.com/softphone-apps-elevate-voip-phone-systems-with-on-the-go-technology) Want the power of VoIP while on the go? Unified communications, also commonly called softphones, are apps that allow you to take your VoIP phone system anywhere you want, no matter the situation – from working at home during a pandemic to touring colleges with your teen or traveling for business. [Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/softphone-apps-elevate-voip-phone-systems-with-on-the-go-technology) Topics: [Voice & collaboration](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/voice-collaboration) [Previous](https://blog.cspire.com/page/17) [All posts](https://blog.cspire.com/all) [Next](https://blog.cspire.com/page/19) [C Spire Business](https://www.cspire.com/business/) is a privately-held telecommunications and technology company driven to deliver the best experiences in wireless, fiber internet, and business IT solutions such as internet, VoIP, cloud and managed services. Read more news releases and announcements at [cspire.com/news](https://cspire.com/news). 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