IT Products, Trends & Changes
We’re constantly learning about new technology, product announcements and trends that will impact IT professionals across industries. This is where we share what we learn.
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July 2024
- Jul 22, 2024 Contact Center Automation: How To Do It Right
- Jul 20, 2024 Response to The Global Outage from CrowdStrike Update
- Jul 17, 2024 Don't Settle for Microsoft 365 Licenses Alone – Get Training Too
- Jul 12, 2024 Microsoft 365 License Provisioning For Beginners
- June 2024
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May 2024
- May 31, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 28 - Navigating Change Management in IT, with Meridith Fix
- May 30, 2024 Opkalla Earns Microsoft Adoption and Change Management Specialization
- May 9, 2024 Opkalla Is an XCellence Award Finalist at Midsize Enterprise Summit Spring 2024
- May 8, 2024 How to Install Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
- May 3, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 27 - Building Security Compliance Plans for Startups, with Darrell Stinson
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April 2024
- Apr 22, 2024 Technology Advisory Firm Opkalla Acquires Microsoft Cloud Services Provider Cloudaeris
- Apr 19, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 26 - Challenges and Opportunities of the Logistics Industry, with Chintan Patel
- Apr 18, 2024 Changes to Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams Licensing
- Apr 11, 2024 15 Microsoft Teams Shortcuts You Need To Know
- Apr 9, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 25 - Technology's Impact on the EMC Industry, with Anthony Kent
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March 2024
- Mar 27, 2024 Portal Training: Microsoft 365 for Business
- Mar 22, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 24 - Implementing Zero Trust Architecture, with William MacMillan
- Mar 12, 2024 10 Principles of Transparent Leadership in Remote IT Teams
- Mar 8, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 23 - Understanding MDR Services, with Brennan Manion
- Mar 5, 2024 Aaron Bock Recognized on Channel Futures' 2024 Technology Advisor 101 List
- Mar 4, 2024 A Guide to Choosing Contact Center Solutions In 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 29, 2024 Microsoft Fabric: A Comprehensive Guide to Features and Benefits
- Feb 19, 2024 [Webinar] Unlocking The Power Of Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Feb 16, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 22 - Navigating IT Challenges in Healthcare, with Todd Capriotti
- Feb 14, 2024 Innovative Practices for Trust-Building in Remote IT Teams
- Feb 9, 2024 Adopting the Cloud in 2024
- Feb 7, 2024 Comparing Microsoft Copilot SKUs
- Feb 2, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 21 - Defending Your Valuable Data Assets, with Kristopher Moniz
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January 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 Making the Most of Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Jan 18, 2024 Optimize Your Cloud Spend in 2024
- Jan 16, 2024 Opkalla Honored as Thrive's Breakout Partner of the Year
- Jan 11, 2024 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 20 - How To Not Make IT Audits a Nightmare, with Matt Huffman
- Jan 4, 2024 Cybersecurity Expectations in 2024: How to Build Consumer Trust
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December 2023
- Dec 21, 2023 6 Ways to Ensure Speed Without Sacrificing Quality Within Your IT Project Deadline
- Dec 19, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 19 - Finding Value in Technology Advisors, with Becca Black
- Dec 11, 2023 Developing Tomorrow's IT Leaders Panel [Recorded Live]
- Dec 4, 2023 Opkalla Clinches #12 Spot on Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50 List
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November 2023
- Nov 13, 2023 Breaking the Chain Panel [Recorded Live]
- Nov 10, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 18 - Practical AI Application, with Denver Hunter
- Nov 8, 2023 Jewelry Retailer Finds Consistency In Networking and Connectivity, Saves Money, With Cato Networks
- Nov 7, 2023 Fostering Innovation in IT Teams Panel [Recorded Live]
- October 2023
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September 2023
- Sep 25, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 16 - Protecting Against AI Hallucinations, with Matthew Martin
- Sep 20, 2023 Case Study: Automotive Parts Distributor Receives Fully Managed O365 Backup within Two Days
- Sep 15, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 15 - Establishing M&A Strategy, with Ryan Lee
- Sep 6, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 14 - Developing a Diverse IT Force, with Matthew B. Parks, Sr.
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August 2023
- Aug 24, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 13 - Decoding the Differences Between IT and OT, with Jason Christopher
- Aug 15, 2023 Opkalla Ranks #52 on the 2023 Inc. 5000
- Aug 8, 2023 Opkalla Ranks #4 On CRN's 2023 Fast Growth 150 List
- Aug 4, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 12 - Getting Your Board on Board with the Cloud, with Anthony Darden
- Aug 1, 2023 The Truth About Data Security in Today's Cyber Landscape
- July 2023
- June 2023
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May 2023
- May 30, 2023 9 Questions to Help You Navigate 2023 Microsoft 365 Licensing
- May 23, 2023 Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic vs. Pro - Which One's Right for You?
- May 22, 2023 [Webinar] Let's Talk: 365 Backup
- May 19, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] EP. 11 - Adopting AI, ChatGPT, and Other New Technologies in Your Organization, with John Rouda
- May 16, 2023 Three Free Tools to Optimize Your Migration of VMs into Azure
- May 8, 2023 Report: CCaaS 6-12 from AVANT
- May 5, 2023 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 10 - How to Advance Your IT Career, with Scott Finkhouse
- April 2023
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March 2023
- Mar 22, 2023 February 2023 - Month in Review
- Mar 15, 2023 How You Can Save Money with a Complete Technology Roadmap
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February 2023
- Feb 24, 2023 Everything to Know About Microsoft Teams Premium 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 January 2023 - Month in Review
- December 2022
- November 2022
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October 2022
- Oct 27, 2022 [Webinar] From CEO Fraud to Vendor Fraud
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September 2022
- Sep 29, 2022 [Webinar] Part 2: Cloud Series: Days 1 + 2
- Sep 13, 2022 Your Technology Roadmap and the Role of the CIO
- Sep 8, 2022 [Webinar] Part 1: Cloud Series: Day 0
- August 2022
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June 2022
- Jun 15, 2022 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 5 - Curtis Hughes + IT in the Manufacturing Industry
- Jun 15, 2022 Opkalla Recognized as a 2022 Best And Brightest Company To Work For
- Jun 8, 2022 6 Reasons Why You Need an IT Solutions Advisor
- Jun 7, 2022 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 4 - Ron Horn + Higher Education Technology
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May 2022
- May 26, 2022 [Webinar] Going Beyond the CISO
- May 19, 2022 6 Misconceptions of CCaaS: The Truth From Our Experts
- May 10, 2022 Opkalla Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022
- May 6, 2022 [IT Matters Podcast] Ep. 3 - Cybersecurity Considerations and Trends from Passport CISO Mike Privette
- May 5, 2022 [Webinar] Cover Your ATT&CK (CYA) … Surface
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
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January 2022
- Jan 13, 2022 [Webinar] Cybersecurity Essentials for CPAs
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December 2021
- Dec 31, 2021 Dear Technology Salespeople: Our Wish List for 2022
- Dec 17, 2021 8 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for the Beloved Tech Pro in Your Home
- Dec 9, 2021 The 3 Lessons I Learned Supporting Connected Scent Startup NextScent
- Dec 6, 2021 Opkalla's Jim Campbell Featured on Coffee with Craig & James Podcast
- Dec 1, 2021 [Webinar] CSP to NCE: What These Major Microsoft Changes Mean for You
- November 2021
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October 2021
- Oct 29, 2021 [Webinar] Cybersecurity for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
- Oct 28, 2021 Rapid Security Checklist
- Oct 8, 2021 Report: SASE 6-12 from AVANT
- Oct 5, 2021 Endpoint Security: What Most IT Teams Get Wrong
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September 2021
- Sep 24, 2021 Managing IT for a Town: People, Profit and Politics
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 30, 2021 SD-WAN Solutions in 2021: Your Unfiltered Guide
- Mar 18, 2021 MSSP vs MDR (Managed Detection & Response) Providers: What to Consider
- Mar 17, 2021 How Companies are Outsourcing Disaster Recovery Services with Rubrik + Assured DP
- Mar 10, 2021 March 2021 Microsoft Exchange Server Hack - How to Remediate & Get Help
- February 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 22, 2021 Virtual Desktop vs Desktop as a Service
- June 2020
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May 2020
- May 8, 2020 Our Commitment to Customers During COVID-19
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April 2020
- Apr 29, 2020 April 2020 Changes to Office 365 Products
- Apr 20, 2020 5 Reasons to Switch to Microsoft Teams
- February 2020
- January 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 29, 2019 Partner Highlight: GlobalGig Connectivity Solutions
- Dec 15, 2019 How to Build an RFP that Works
- Dec 8, 2019 Partner Highlight: SADA Systems, Google Cloud Premier Partner
- Dec 2, 2019 Partner Highlight: New Horizon Communications
- Dec 2, 2019 2020 Predictions - AI changing phone systems and call centers
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November 2019
- Nov 14, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: Expedient
- Nov 11, 2019 Thank you to all of our Veterans!
- Nov 4, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: IRONSCALES
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October 2019
- Oct 28, 2019 NEW - Opkalla's Self-Guided IT Assessments!!
- Oct 21, 2019 WE ARE GOING MOBILE FOLKS!
- Oct 17, 2019 Recording of Pureport Webinar - "Simplifying Cloud Connectivity"
- Oct 14, 2019 Tired of "managing" your corporate data plan?
- Oct 11, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: Pureport
- Oct 7, 2019 UCaaS - 90% adoption by 2021?!
- Oct 3, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: Tierpoint
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September 2019
- Sep 24, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: Trustwave
- Sep 22, 2019 Congrats to the 2019 Charlotte Orbie Winners!
- Sep 18, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: RapidScale
- Sep 16, 2019 More Frustrating... the DMV or your Microsoft Licensing Agreement?
- Sep 12, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: RingCentral
- Sep 9, 2019 Five Questions To Ask Your MSSP
- Sep 5, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: Netwolves
- Sep 3, 2019 Why should I consider SD-WAN?
- Sep 1, 2019 Happy Labor Day!
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August 2019
- Aug 28, 2019 Opkalla Partner Highlight: Atmosera
- Aug 26, 2019 My coffee is using up bandwidth?
- Aug 18, 2019 Imposter steals two million dollars from local Charlotte suburb
- Aug 4, 2019 Data Breaches by the Numbers
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July 2019
- Jul 30, 2019 Data Breach at Capital One - What happened and how do I prevent a data breach?
- Jul 29, 2019 Telecom Tip: Disable Auto Renewals
- Jul 18, 2019 IT Checklist for New Businesses - Part 2
- Jul 17, 2019 IT Checklist for New Businesses - Part 1
- Jul 10, 2019 SD-WAN in Two Minutes
- Jul 2, 2019 UCaaS, Why Make the Change?