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Watch out online shoppers! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the busiest on-line shopping days of the year and the bad guys are planning to get rich with YOUR MONEY!  Don’t let the excitement of the season distract you from being vigilant.

At Comtel Communications and Simplicity VoIP, we are committed to encouraging personal accountability, securing and maintaining digital privacy in the cybersecurity landscape.

  Cyber attacks on small businesses are a common occurrence. While smaller organizations often lull themselves into thinking cybercriminals aren’t interested in them, reality is quite different. It’s true the biggest headline-grabbing hacks typically involve large companies, but anyone could be a target. Hackers don’t discriminate by size. Skim the slides, it'll take just take a minute. It's eye opening to realize our vulnerability each day. -Special Thanks to Comcast Business SecurityEdge

Richmond based master agency, Comtel Communications, has added CommandLink to its direct portfolio of solutions providers. One of a handful of masters in the nation to secure a contract with CommandLink, Comtel recognized the benefit offered to its clients of having a standalone partner for all network, communication and security needs.

Emily May has joined the Simplicity VoIP and Comtel team as Marketing Manager.  After 12 years of living in the Northern Neck, Emily and her husband recently moved back to Richmond.  Previously she was the Communications Manager/Marketing Specialist at Rappanannock Westminster Canterbury in Irvington, VA.  Her years of experience in marketing, digital design and communications keep Emily on the cutting edge of the marketing profession.  Emily will provide marketing and overlay support for client services, IT and telecom technicians, sales agents along with company branding.  She and her husband, David, have two boys, a large dog, two cats and enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors.

Is your aim to maintain a consistently productive and efficient IT team? Do you strive to be prepared for the unexpected? Do you have a list of traits and skills to look for when hiring new staff?

 The Telecommunications market is saturated with choices. There are providers for just about any functionality and any price point you can need, but how do you determine your best fit, in this sea of options? We're going to do your homework for you. By the end of this brief article you'll have the tools and knowledge you need to investigate your business communications and determine how to pick a VOIP provider that fits your needs.