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Missing Children Society of Canada

Missing Children Society of Canada uses social media to get the word out about missing children. Everything was going well with their social media push notification system until their system went down. Strategic Communications knows you can’t afford an interruption in your service, that’s why we’re here to help.

To prevent further interruptions in service, MCSC migrated to Azure. With Azure cloud services, the first responders can immediately push information out on social media.

The applications of Azure services are endless and can be used to scale your data with AI. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

Customer story: City of Corona

Do you want to make an impact on your organization? As an IT manager for the City of Corona, Kyle did. He saw an opportunity to pioneer IT technology and created a plan to help change the city’s IT infrastructure.

Using Microsoft 365 and Azure, Kyle connected thousands of the city’s devices, so first responders had faster response times, traffic managers had real-time data, and the various departments could communicate more effectively.

Think outside the box and shift to a modern business platform with Microsoft. Contact Strategic Communications to find out how.

The Latest Audio Video Conferencing Solutions in 2020

Organizations of all sizes rely on Audio Video Conferencing technologies for mission-critical business applications. As a business professional working in Marketing and Business Development for over 12 years, I’ve seen a fair share of audio video conferencing rooms. During that time, I’ve been involved in many critical meetings with supervisors, peers, partners and customers within those spaces. Furthermore, those individuals …

AV Case Study: Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA)

Kentucky Energy Cooperative looks for custom IT and AV design for new headquarters Introduction Formed in 2015, Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) provides cost-effective energy resources for its municipal members. After three years of aligning public power goals, KYMEA needed a centralized Audio Visual (AV) collaboration hub for its agency operations and Board of Directors meetings. The Kentucky agency chose …

End-of-Support: Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 / 2008 R2

Microsoft continues to push IT departments to upgrade existing servers, by announcing end-of-support (EoS) for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 / 2008 R2. IT departments utilizing said servers run the risk of exposing their organizations business applications to security threats if no action is taken. These potential security breaches could lead to a lasting negative impact, both financially and …

Strategic Communications renews Cisco Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization

Cisco Gold partner renews coveted collaboration specialization Strategic Communications, a leading IT and Audio Visual (AV) integrator, recently renewed their Cisco Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization. For those holding the specialization, it signifies up-to-date best practices and competencies in Cisco unified communications, conferencing, customer care, and collaboration endpoints. “Strategic’s dedication to the Cisco product line continues to enable our team in …

Video Conferencing technologies in 2019

How to upgrade your video conferencing capabilities with these new solutions. Effective communication is the lifeblood of any organization. One of the more efficient ways to communicate your ideas, thoughts, and message is through video conferencing. For instance, how you collaborate with customers, partners, vendors, and co-workers often mean the difference in completion of mission-critical objectives. Let’s take a look …

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Organizations turn to AWS and Azure for ML and AI Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence platforms now integrate into both AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. Taking big data and analytics gathered in the cloud, developers create algorithms enabling ML and AI to actually learn! In summary, how do organizations utilize ML and AI to gain competitive advantage, improve operational …

Reasons to partner with a certified Crestron and Extron Programmer

Planning out a new audiovisual (AV) project is an exciting time for businesses. Whether installing a custom AV build for conference rooms or video walls for command centers, a reputable Crestron or Extron programming company is crucial in maximizing the user experience. Many certified Crestron and Extron programmers extend throughout the United States, and many of them provide solid service. …

Strategic Communications renews their Cisco Advanced Security Architecture Specialization

IT and Audio Visual integrator earns coveted Cisco Security recognition Louisville, KY – 1/28/2019: Strategic Communications, a leading IT and audiovisual integrator, announced today they renewed their Cisco Advanced Security Architecture Specialization. The certification recognizes Strategic Communications fulfilled the training requirements to design and deploy the full suite of Cisco Security solutions. “Our Cisco Security offerings continue to grow and …