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  • Two people sit with various electronic device in front of them, one holding a tablet, the other a smartphone.

    We’re all in agreement that 2020 was rough.  As we move into 2021 and think about how businesses can not only survive but thrive it’s clear from the lessons in 2020 that one of the best ways to foster true measurable growth is to leverage the power of technology. While [Read More...]

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    Tennessee has a thriving business community and there’s a significant amount of business and business-related programs across the state.  If you find one we’ve missed, feel free to email us the info connect@irisnetworksusa.com and we’ll add it! Nashville The Nashville Entrepreneur Center has some great upcoming programs: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-nashville-entrepreneur-center-1055324923 Launch TN keeps an [Read More...]

  • New CEO Brings Two Decades of Telecom Know-How to iRis NASHVILLE, Tenn. – December 9, 2020 – iRis Networks has named Chris Clark as the incoming Chief Executive Officer. Clark, who brings 20 years of telecom industry experience to the regional broadband network, takes the reins on December 14. Chris comes [Read More...]

  • Fiberoptic cable with light coming through, with a blue background.

    The current pandemic and resulting quarantine have more businesses than ever recognizing the need for fast, reliable broadband. A quick Google search will tell you there are two main types of broadband available, cable and fiber, but it is important to understand the difference in order to make an informed [Read More...]

  • Person lays on couch, a throw blanket over their lap, as they make notes in a notepad on their lap.

    The sudden and forceful spread of the novel coronavirus across the globe has changed major aspects of everyday life for most people, regardless of location. Indeed, as of mid-April 2020, over 90% of the population in the U.S. is under a stay-at-home order, and for most states, the order will last [Read More...]

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    If your organization spends more than $1000 per month on long-distance, it’s likely you’re using a PRI (Primary Rate Interface) or a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) Trunk to connect your onsite system to the outside world and receive calls and if you’re using a PRI, you may want to consider [Read More...]