The holiday season can be one of the happiest times of the year, but it can also be one of the most chaotic for businesses of all sizes. For small businesses, maintaining a constant line of communication throughout the season can be challenging; no one wants to be overwhelmed by holiday spam, but vacation schedules… Read more »
As technology continues to expand beyond our wildest imaginations, there remains a singular focus when it comes to its development: human experience. At its core, technological improvements sprout from a very human desire to protect ourselves and our information, to experience the world through a new perspective and most importantly, to enhance communication across offices,… Read more »
Founded on Family, Rooted in Relationships – that’s been at the heart of GAGE since our start in 1980. This year, we’re honored to rank among the 100 Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge, a survey and awards program by the Baton Rouge Business Report dedicated to identifying and recognizing the area’s best… Read more »
When you think about data and account security, the first thing that usually comes to mind is passwords. In a culture with data-mining and account hacking, it’s now more important than ever to create a company-wide password management process to counteract these threats. In 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) changed its… Read more »
Have you or your employees been receiving unknown or spammy phone calls? You are not alone! These robocalls are more common than you think and are affecting people nationwide. In 2017, the FCC passed regulations that allow phone companies (like us) to proactively block illegal Robocalls. The Robocall Blocking Service from Gage Cloud Voice works… Read more »
While safety is everyone’s #1 concern during a hurricane, we also understand the importance of business continuity before, during and after the storm. Business down time can be devastating to Small- or Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs). Here are some tips to make sure you are prepared to get your business operations back up and running in… Read more »
Here at Gage we understand the importance of communication within your business. Great communication can increase productivity, create a healthy culture and increase accountability, while poor communication can have the opposite effect. Here are a few tips every small business leader can implement to create a strong foundation for communication in their organization. Document Processes… Read more »
Regardless of your industry, small businesses around the world are dealing with very similar IT problems. There are many obstacles and challenges business owners must overcome in order to remain operational, secure and successful. In smaller organizations, we know that you may not have an in-house IT specialist, and that can present unique challenges. We’re… Read more »
Since 1980, GAGE has designed, implemented and serviced business communication systems ranging in size from a few phones to hundreds of interconnected devices. Through the years, our service lines have also grown to include managed IT, cabling, and standby backup power. As a family-owned business, our diversified culture and connection to each other have laid… Read more »
Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. According to PhishMe research, “91% of the time, phishing emails are behind successful cyber attacks.” The overwhelming majority of security breaches caused by phishing… Read more »
