June 2013 | Upcoming Webinar, Using Lync, & Phone Ethics

June 2013
In this issue:

■	Free Webinar: Wave - Not just a mobile app
■	Our newest team members: Steve Bohlson & Lin Schnackel
■	How we use Microsoft Lync
■	Phone ethics for business
■	HTS Referral Program
■	Business Continuity Tip
■	Just for Laughs and Quote of the Month

HTS Referral Program

The highest compliment you can give us is the referral of a new client. If you know of anyone who could benefit from any of the services we provide your company, please keep us in mind.

Phone ethics for business
used with permission from
HP Technology at Work

Cellphones are a visible symptom of our addiction to technology. We use them for everything; we can’t be separated from them and we clutch at them constantly – even obsessively. Since habits and addictions often become automatic, it’s important to do a bit of self-analysis sometimes. Our all-important interactions with our cellphones can have a big impact on our professional image. Consider that colleague who is constantly rushing to the office bathroom or kitchen to have “personal” conversations which everyone can overhear anyway.

Here are a few simple office phone ethics to consider:

Continue reading for tips »

Free Webinar: Wave - Not just a mobile app

BYOD is becoming more popular in the business world, but understanding how it works and building a platform that will work for you is vital to ensure you have a functional, reliable system. We've partnered with Fulton Communications and Vertical to give you a look into the world of mobility for your business.

Join our webinar on Wednesday, June 12th as we take a look at modern telecommunication systems with mobile functionality:

The mobility challenge
Impact of “Bring your own device” (BYOD)
True Unified Communications Architecture
New policies for companies to consider for Mobile
Applications before implementation
Recommendations for successful BYOD deployment

Our newest team members: Steve Bohlson and Lisa Schnackel

We're excited to introduce the latest members of the HTS team! Please welcome Steve Bohlson, an engineer in our Ames office, and Lisa Schnackel, our new accounting manager working in the Harlan office.


Steve Bohlson	Lisa Schnackel

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Microsoft Lync: How we use Microsoft's unified communications platform
by Rachel Stancliff, HTS

At HTS, we've been using Microsoft Lync for internal communication since 2007 – and we love it! In a single platform, we can instant message, video conference, share screens and presentations, arrange conference calls, transfer files, and track each other's availability.

So how do we use Lync on a daily basis?

Instant messaging

We have staff in seven locations in five states – so as you can imagine, email and instant message are vital to our internal communication. For short conversations and quick questions, Lync's instant messaging is perfect.

Continue reading about how we use Lync »

Business Continuity Tip:
Tornado Alley

"Tornado Alley" typically includes the Plains states from the Dakotas to Texas. However, a new study shows that the frequency and severity of tornadoes are actually much more widespread. As you can see here, tornadoes can touchdown just about anywhere. For more interesting tornado maps, click here to visit one of our favorite blogs. Warning: it may become addictive.

While the peak time for tornadoes tends to be in the spring, there is no defined tornado season like there is for hurricanes. And given their unpredictable nature, it is vital you prepare your organization now.

Need help getting started? Download Agility’s free Tornado Checklist for tips on how to prepare your business before, during and after a storm. In addition, we encourage all employees to review the Be Red Cross Ready - Tornado Safety Checklist for helpful tips on how to protect yourself, your friends and your family in the event of a tornado.

Quote of the Month

"I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people."

—Mahatma Gandhi

Just for Laughs