The conversation around business internet commonly centers on speed, bandwidth and reliability. These are all worthy metrics. But there’s another very important, yet less appreciated, quality to consider: accessibility.

Mississippi’s IT and business leaders will get a taste of the future in October when C Spire Business launches its premier technology and networking event Bytes & Bites in Jackson.

If you think your business is too small to benefit from customer insights, think again. From understanding popular visit times to business-grade cybersecurity protecting your point-of-sale (POS) system, the details collected by smart WiFi technology provides valuable understanding of day-to-day operations.

Collaboration is essential for your business to succeed. Whether it's developing a new product, launching a marketing campaign, or solving a customer problem, collaboration enables teams to work together faster and better organized.

Not so long ago, employees worked under one roof. They collaborated on projects in person, and when they called a client, it was from a desk phone - not a personal mobile device that risked exposing their private information.

But not anymore. The 2020 global pandemic permanently changed the way teams collaborate.

Unexpected IT expenses can pop up at any time. From hardware failure to poor technical support, the high cost of managing business technology can take a toll on growing healthcare organizations. That’s why many practices outsource their IT operations to a team of technology experts at a managed service provider (MSP). According to CompTIA, an MSP can cut IT costs by as much as 40 percent while doubling operational efficiency.