In-building cellular is a comprehensive wireless solution that brings in cell services to every corner of your building – without having to upgrade your existing carrier service or phones.
It all starts with your mobile provider… Whether you’re on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or another third-party provider, the signal from the closest cell tower has to reach every part of your building. Unfortunately, many building materials block cell signals. These materials include e-glass, dense concrete and troublesome walls with fluffy insulation. Continue reading
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our communities and businesses profoundly. MABC recognizes that many of you need to support remote workers with effective communications and productivity tools.
Avaya and RingCentral have introduced Avaya Cloud Office, a solution that delivers seamless communication and collaboration through multiple channels.
Whether it’s a Broadband contract, or a UCaaS contract, or a Maintenance renewal on a phone system, it’s important to be aware of their upcoming renewal dates.
Communications and networking technologies help students, teachers and staff stay connected. MABC specializes in the technology that helps the region’s schools keep pace with flexible learning, administrative demands, campus expansion, and a growing student population. 
We’re here to help… In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is rapidly changing, impacting communities and businesses profoundly.
First and foremost, at MABC we’re ready to respond when you need our help during these unsettled times. Our support team is connected at the office and at home, so when you need us, we’ll be there!
Businesses are rapidly turning to Unifed Communications as a Service (UCaaS) for its many collaboration tools, built-in disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities, as well as simplified management and cost savings.
Alyssa’s Law in New Jersey has emerged as a national model to address the issue of law enforcement response time and how schools manage campus security when a life-threatening emergency occurs.
Federal regulations have passed that impact emergency 911 calling from businesses – Kari’s Law and Ray Baum’s Act. Both take effect February 16, 2020 and are intended to protect employees and visitors with improved access to emergency services. 
Is your WiFi Secure, Fast & Reliable?
On schedule and within budget… MABC has decades of experience building networks you can count on. Our team ensures a successful infrastructure deployment, upgrade or expansion that will support all your Data, Voice, Audio-Video and Surveillance needs.
We have exciting news to share with you! Avaya has announced the closing of its exclusive strategic partnership with RingCentral ahead of their expected timetable.
With a new year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start evaluating your current office technologies, setting new strategic goals, and exploring emerging innovations that can help your business perform better. 
Smart phones and other mobile devices are everywhere. At home, many of us have disconnected our landlines. At work, they are the device of choice in many professional settings.
Phishing is a type of cyber-attack that relies on email. The attacker devises a message that convinces the recipient to download an attachment, click a link, go to a web page, or fill out a form. In an attempt to gain trust, the sender’s email address may indicate someone known to the recipient such as a colleague at work. Or the sender’s email address might indicate a government agency, or a reputable company the person has done business with.
Your employees are your company’s greatest asset and must be protected regardless of location, time zones, and shifts. Protecting your employees in an emergency is also essential for business continuity.
Simplify Your Wireless IT
MABC’s proven, cost-effective solutions offer stronger, more reliable signals, clearer voice quality, and faster data uploads and downloads. Partnering with the industry’s technology leaders, we offer commercial cellular signal boosters that provide the affordable coverage you’ve been waiting for.
Yes, First Responders are using their mobile phones on more service calls these days, but radio communications within their dedicated public safety spectrum is where they turn first to stay connected.
When you consider that a high percentage of 9-1-1 calls are placed using cell phones indoors, it becomes readily apparent that in-building cellular coverage is a public safety concern.
According to industry surveys, most emergency responders report having been impacted by poor in-building radio coverage… 
Avaya has announced their 2019 game plan to harmonize your existing premise systems with innovative cloud services. The objective is to make it easier for you to take advantage of the latest capabilities at your own pace. Avaya’s plan is to roll out new capabilities in ‘small, manageable’ chunks. You’ll have more flexibility in deploying features that make sense for you. 
Ready to improve the way your mobile workforce and remote offices collaborate? Avaya’s IP Office platform supports voice, video, and mobility on your preferred device – smart phone, iPad or desk phone.
Recent events are a stark reminder of the need to prepare for worst-case scenarios that could put lives and property at risk.
With the proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled devices, every business is adapting to keep up with more devices, access points, bandwidth, and the latest IEEE 802.11 standards.
Recent news like the mosque attacks in New Zealand is a sad reminder that we need to prepare for the unthinkable.
As business phone lines have transformed from old fashioned ‘Plain Old Telephone Service’ to ‘Voice over IP,’ you should know how many connections are required to accommodate the voice traffic in and out of your business and between your locations. 
Voted by the Richmond Times Dispatch as the region’s best pediatric practice, our client Pediatric Associates of Richmond continues to expand to provide excellent care for more Virginia families.
Managing a multi-site business? Running IT in the cloud permits multi-site enterprises to run their operations without the complexity and expense associated with managing standalone data centers and infrastructure, while enabling distributed users to get one-call, centralized support. 
As we take stock of another successful year and look ahead, we want to take this opportunity to thank our customers, friends, partners and employees. We’re grateful for our loyal customers – who entrust us to provide and support reliable technology solutions. We’re grateful for our employees – who consistently provide exceptional service and deliver outstanding results. We could not have accomplished so much over the past 28 years without all of you. 
On April 9, 2018, Avaya announced the end of new sales of the CS1000E system. This triggered an End of Manufacturer Support date of April 9, 2019, as well as an End of Services Parts Support date of June 1, 2024.
When tornadoes hit the Richmond area last September, local authorities credited Wireless Emergency Alerts on smartphones and continuous storm coverage on local television for quickly getting the word out to the public.
Affordable, turnkey communications
One of the things businesses often take for granted is the wiring for their voice and data networks. But get the wiring wrong and it can be a struggle to get even the best equipment to work properly. 
If you currently have an older phone system and you’re looking to improve your communications, call MABC today to learn more about the latest voice technologies and applications.