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SmartCONNECT 101: Seamlessly Backup Your Business Internet
By Connie Glover
/ March 11, 2025
Whether you run a restaurant, dealership, medical office, professional firm, or home service company, uninterrupted internet connectivity ensures a superior customer experience and sustained operational efficiency. Learn how this can be achieved with a backup internet solution like SmartCONNECT.
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How PCI Compliance Can Ensure Cost Savings for Your Business
By Connie Glover
/ March 4, 2025
For any business that accepts card payments, PCI compliance is a requirement. But it can be confusing. What does PCI compliance entail? What is the real importance of PCI scans? Am I at risk of non-compliance? We answer these questions and more.
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SmartCONNECT vs. Competitors: The Best Backup Internet for Your Business in 2025
By Arati Nair
/ February 25, 2025
While backup internet is essential for uninterrupted operations, businesses are often at odds with traditional service providers. Vivant's SmartCONNECT addresses these challenges and offers a reliable, secure, and integrated backup internet solution.
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How Internet Failover Ensures Zero Downtime for Your Business
By Arati Nair
/ February 21, 2025
As businesses increasingly shift to the digital landscape and the cloud, internet failover solutions become indispensable for round-the-clock, seamless operations.
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A User’s Guide to SmartCONNECT: Backup Internet for Business Continuity
By Connie Glover
/ February 19, 2025
One way to ensure your business experiences 100 percent uptime and zero interruptions is by investing in a backup internet such as Vivant’s SmartCONNECT™. With SmartCONNECT, staying online is never a gamble, it's a guarantee.
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The 4-F Formula for Smarter Business Tech Stack Investments
By Arati Nair
/ January 3, 2025
Choosing the right business tech stack is crucial for growth and efficiency. Learn the 4-F Formula to make informed decisions that align with your goals and maximize ROI.
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Inc. Recognizes Vivant as 2024 Power Partner for Driving Customer Success in SMB Market
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 18, 2024
Inc. has honored Vivant as a 2024 Power Partner for outstanding efforts in the SMB market. This award highlights Vivant's commitment to helping small businesses succeed with effective customer success strategies and innovative solutions.
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The High Cost of a Data Breach: Why Restaurant Security Goes Beyond the Kitchen
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 14, 2024
Don't let a data breach ruin your restaurant. Discover essential security measures to protect your business and customers.
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Building Trust Through Data Protection in Marketing Automation
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 14, 2024
Data security is crucial for restaurant success. Discover best practices to safeguard customer information and build loyalty.
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Outsmarting Outages: Guaranteed Uptime and the Future of Restaurant Resilience
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 4, 2024
Discover strategies to guarantee uptime and enhance resilience in the restaurant industry. Learn how technology and innovative solutions are shaping the future of restaurant operations and minimizing downtime.
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When the Wi-Fi Goes Down: Unique Challenges for Different Restaurant Types
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 4, 2024
When the Wi-Fi goes down, it's not just an inconvenience; it's a full-blown nightmare for restaurants. But like in a horror movie, the monster takes different forms depending on the setting.
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The Downtime Disaster: Calculating the Shocking Cost of Lost Connectivity
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 4, 2024
The financial impact of an internet outage isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a full-blown disaster that can leave restaurants reeling for weeks or even months.
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The Digital Lifeline: Why Your Restaurant Can’t Survive Without Internet
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 4, 2024
Remember the last time your home Wi-Fi went out? Frustrating, right? Imagine that frustration multiplied tenfold, with hungry customers waiting, staff scrambling, and revenue vanishing into thin air. That's the reality for restaurants when their internet connection goes down.
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The Actual Cost of Internet Outages on Restaurant Operations
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ October 4, 2024
Internet connectivity has become the backbone of modern restaurant operations in the digital age. Nearly every aspect of a restaurant’s functionality relies on a stable Internet connection. But what happens when this critical lifeline is disrupted?
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Area Codes: More Than Just Numbers for Your Business
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ September 9, 2024
Discover how area codes can impact your business beyond just numbers. Learn the strategic advantages of choosing the right area code for branding, marketing, and customer trust.
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When Every Second Counts: Why Reliable Communication is a Lifesaver in Medical Practices
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ August 29, 2024
In the high-stakes world of healthcare, we all know that clear and timely communication isn't just a nice to have—it's often the difference between life and death.
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The High Cost of Auto Dealership Downtime
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ August 21, 2024
This isn't just a hypothetical scenario. It's the harsh reality dealerships face when downtime strikes. And the cost? It's significant. Studies show that downtime can lead to lost sales, decreased productivity, and damage to your reputation.
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From Frustration to Uptime: How Vivant Eliminated Network Outages and Saved Caddo Offices Big Money
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ May 21, 2024
Imagine managing a bustling shared office space where internet outages cripple productivity and send tenant satisfaction plummeting. That was the reality for Caddo Offices, a provider of flexible workspace solutions.
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How Longhorn Steakhouse Increased Revenue and Customer Satisfaction with a Smarter Internet Solution
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ May 17, 2024
Learn how Longhorn Steakhouse slashed costs, eliminated outages, and boosted customer satisfaction with Vivant's smart connectivity solution. Get the inside story!
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Managed Network Services
By Hamed Mazrouei
/ May 2, 2024
Discover the cost-benefit analysis of managed network services, explore the advantages, and conduct a benefit-cost analysis for effective network management.
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