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10 tips to tackle your remote work day

Stay connected and get more done with “10 tips to tackle your remote work day,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits. #Nonprofit teams can discover the keys to increasing the efficiency of their workspaces, improving collaboration, maintaining relationships when not in the office, and running more effective remote meetings. The transition can take some time, but with the right tools, a few adjustments, and some patience, it doesn’t have to be daunting! #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

10 ways to run effective remote meetings

Take a crash course on simple things #nonprofit teams can do to increase efficiency, collaborate effectively, and keep everyone engaged. Check out “10 ways to run effective remote meetings,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits, to gain insights into all the logistics of online meetings:

• Preparing the agenda and questions in advance
• Pre-testing technology and avoiding plug-ins
• Using the virtual lobby and practicing online etiquette
• Ensuring clear recordings and audio

#Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

Travel Counsellors Upgrade from On-Premise CRM to Microsoft Dynamics 365

With expert guidance from #Microsoft partner Alithya, travel company Travel Counsellors empowers its own internal team to manage the upgrade from on-premises Microsoft Dynamics to cloud-based #Dynamics365. Watch the video to see how this innovative approach to deploying Dynamics 365 helped Travel Counsellors achieve its strategic business goals while learning CRM implementation from an inside, hands-on perspective. Contact Virtual Office Solutions to learn how we can help your organization make its own journey to cloud-based CRM.

School district innovates across curriculum with game-based software platform

Minecraft: Education Edition from #Microsoft makes learning fun and improves students’ critical thinking. Pretty cool, right?

@CharlotteMecklenburgSchools deployed this learning game in classrooms as part of an initiative to engage students and ignite their passion for learning. This game-as-learning tool encourages students to work together to solve problems and places an emphasis on developing critical skills like math fluency and creativity.

Curious about how to make learning exciting for your students? Contact our team at Virtual Office Solutions to learn more.

Here’s how 5G will transform VoIP for the better

VoIP improved dramatically when telecoms shifted from 3G to 4G — and businesses are in for a treat once 5G is rolled out.
Mobile VoIP
VoIP calls rely heavily on sufficient download and upload speeds. For example, when mobile VoIP users on 4G networks are limited to 12 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds, they experience unstable and poor call connectivity and clarity.

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