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August 15th, 2026 by admin
The Hidden Cost of Outdated Technology. Every piece of technology in your business has a lifecycle. From desktop computers and servers to phone systems and
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July 15th, 2026 by admin
The Hidden Cost of Communication Silos. When different departments in your organization rely on separate communication tools—email here, instant Explore
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June 3rd, 2026 by admin
Three months ago, we launched our new customer survey initiative with a simple goal: listen closer, improve faster, and deliver the best experience possible.
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June 1st, 2026 by admin
Why Every Business Needs a Disaster Recovery Plan. When disaster strikes, businesses face a critical question: can you recover? Whether it's a cyberattack,
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May 1st, 2026 by admin
How Video Conferencing Is Reshaping Business Communication. The shift toward remote and hybrid work models has fundamentally transformed how businesses Explore
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January 21st, 2026 by admin
Technology is the backbone of virtually every business operation. From communication and data management to customer service and financial transactions, IT
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December 18th, 2025 by admin
Businesses of all sizes rely heavily on technology to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation. However, managing complex IT infrastructure can be challenging
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December 4th, 2025 by admin
Staying ahead of the technology curve is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Enter C-TAP, or Current Technology Assurance Program, The Connect Group's
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October 24th, 2025 by admin
At The Connect Group, we understand the importance of staying connected with your team, clients, and partners, no matter where they are located. That's why
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February 7th, 2020 by admin
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. From completing daily tasks, customer service, and managing employees, you don't have much spare time.
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February 3rd, 2020 by admin
BILLINGS, MT – Connect Telephone & Computer Group, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is leveraging
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January 6th, 2020 by admin
BILLINGS, MT – We are sharing our top 3 business collaboration tools in 2020. Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) need to be able to collaborate across
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November 26th, 2019 by admin
According to a survey of 580 attendees of the Black Hat security conference, about 66% think it's likely that their own organization will have to respond to a
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August 28th, 2019 by admin
BILLINGS, MT – Did you know that we are advising SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) on how to fully leverage the benefits of a remote workforce,
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August 14th, 2019 by admin
We find the most efficient ways to cut unnecessary expenses and improve your business by proactively managing your daily processes from your networks, servers,
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June 10th, 2019 by admin
BILLINGS, MT – Connect Telephone & Computer Group, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is advising small and mid-sized businesses
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May 6th, 2019 by admin
There is a reason why we are called The Connect Group; our mission is to connect businesses anywhere with the most innovative technology and the best service
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November 1st, 2018 by admin
Billings, MT – We are excited to announce that we have selected InSpeed Networks™, the leading provider of self-driving SDWAN solutions, to help us
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September 25th, 2018 by admin
It might feel like we’ve always used smartphones, tablets, and social media, but all those commonplace technologies are fairly new! Most of us quickly
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July 5th, 2018 by admin
No matter how far technology advances, communication is always the goal! That's why we start by focusing on your main business goals and developing a plan for
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May 11th, 2018 by admin
Though intense winter weather might be on its way to feeling like a distant memory, you don't have to wait for the rain or a record snowstorm to begin thinking
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March 26th, 2018 by admin
It's the middle of the workweek, your office is trucking along and working hard when all of the sudden there's a problem with your network that puts a stop to
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February 26th, 2018 by admin
Connect Telephone & Computer Group a leader in managed technology services, announced today that the company sharing its predictions for the future of the
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February 21st, 2018 by admin
Imagine that there's been a fire in the server room. The ground floor is flooded. The power is down in the region. A snowstorm has blocked the roads to the
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February 13th, 2018 by admin
As business owners are well aware, equipping your office and employees with the necessary IT solutions can get pretty expensive. Not only do you need to pick
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January 26th, 2018 by admin
In the modern workplace, much of what we do is bound to technology, making us very reliant on our computers and mobile devices to get the job done. This means
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November 6th, 2017 by admin
Your IT systems are running slower and slower. Your server room has layers of dust. Your phone calls keep dropping and your internet isn't reliable. If it's
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September 22nd, 2017 by admin
Connect Telephone & Computer Group, a leader in unified communications, announced today that the company will be launching an awareness campaign to educate
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August 20th, 2017 by admin
We are excited to announce our offering of SD-WAN (Software-Defined Networking in a Wide Area Network). SD-WAN simplifies the management and operation of a WAN
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July 27th, 2017 by admin
Telephone & network communication systems are the lifeline of any business. Now, more than ever, the world of telecommunications is at its best and Explore
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June 29th, 2017 by admin
Most remote workers and employees that work with multiple business locations will agree - meetings over the phone or email just don't cut it sometimes. When it
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March 21st, 2017 by admin
We know how difficult it is to manage multiple business locations, especially across different states. As a business owner, you are already bogged down with
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February 9th, 2017 by admin
What is the use of investing so much into your new IT system, when it will be out of date in just a few years? You'll have to keep training new staff on
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November 5th, 2016 by admin
Over the past few years, we've seen many businesses taking advantages of the many benefits of cloud computing and cloud phone systems. The flexibility and
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October 8th, 2016 by admin
Remember that day, when your service provider installed your new IT system and gave everyone basic training? We understand if you don't. It's difficult to
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July 4th, 2016 by admin
At The Connect Group, we understand the importance of getting to know our employees. That's why our very own Matt Duray, President of The Connect Group, takes
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April 27th, 2016 by admin
Access your data from anywhere, anytime, and from any device! Through our partnership with Zultys, we can provide you with the newest and fastest growing trend
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March 29th, 2016 by admin
We have new and improved Managed Services! We are taking same approach to network edge protection as we do to endpoint security protection. Our Managed Explore
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December 11th, 2015 by admin
The Connect Group is always looking for ways to enhance our partner's productivity and bring them a competitive advantage. Ensuring your business has current
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October 10th, 2015 by admin
The Connect Group recently donated to the Center for Children and Families! The Center for Children and Families is hosting their annual Dream Beds for Kids
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September 16th, 2015 by admin
The Connect Group is currently doing a project for a private school here in Billings. We are doing a big deployment of Smart Boards manufactured by Samsung. It
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August 10th, 2015 by admin
The Connect Group keeps our employees up-to-date with training so that we can provide the absolute best service to our customers. We recently did some training
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July 15th, 2015 by admin
Recently, IT has gotten complex. It can be difficult for a small business to justify an IT staff, so that they can have an expertise in all areas of security,
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May 28th, 2015 by admin
The Connect Group is excited to announce that we just hired a new network employee. He graduated from Montana State University-Billings and while attending
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April 7th, 2015 by admin
The Connect Group just did an installation for a two location car dealership. We set them up with a Zultys system. Now, they're going to have the ability to
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October 15th, 2014 by admin
The Center for Children and Families is a behavioral health agency promoting safety, permanency, and well-being of children while strengthening Explore
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September 17th, 2014 by admin
The Connect Group is a proud sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation. Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and
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July 27th, 2014 by admin
At The Connect Group, we implement new technology to give your business a competitive advantage and increase your profitability. Our C-TAP Technology Refresh
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June 10th, 2014 by admin
At The Connect Group, we believe that education is key--educating and training our technicians so they can offer the highest level of service, and educating
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