Latest posts by Husain Sumra

30 statistics about data breaches
  • July 14, 2025
Data breaches remain a massive concern and have seemed to shift from rare occurrences to disturbingly common ones. Companies barely have time to react before another breach makes the news, keeping software developers on their toes to mend the cracks in their infrastructure before they're exposed. [Read More]
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The end of copper phone lines: What business owners need to know
  • July 8, 2025
For decades, copper phone lines were the backbone of business communication. Reliable, widespread and simple, they handled everything from voice calls to fax machines. But those days are coming to a close. Telecommunications providers are phasing out traditional copper infrastructure in favor of internet-based systems. This shift is already happening across the United States, and it's more than just a technical upgrade: It has real consequences for business operations. [Read More]
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Small business owner salaries by state compared to the U.S. average salary for all occupations
  • June 30, 2025
The average income of small business owners varies, sometimes significantly, by state. Meanwhile, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, the national average wage for employees across all occupations is $66,621. Using data from ZipRecruiter, the Ooma team compared the average salaries of small business owners in each state to this figure. […] [Read More]
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Is PBX better than VoIP?
  • June 25, 2025
Figuring out the best phone system for your business can be a challenge, especially considering the countless terms that you’re bound to run into. Let’s take a look at PBX and VoIP, for instance. Both acronyms describe certain types of phone systems, which leads to the commonly-searched question: Is PBX better than VoIP? [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Average U.S. Internet Speeds Over Time
  • June 5, 2025
Internet service enables so much of our professional and recreational activities today that it is difficult to think of the early days of the internet and having to plan for things to take a lot longer. This post includes a fun infographic on internet speeds in the United States and how they have evolved over the decades. [Read More]
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How Jenny Mariano went from playing in Ooma’s HQ as a child to working there
  • June 2, 2025
Jenny Mariano first visited Ooma in 8th grade when her dad, an employee, brought her and her sister to the office on weekends.“We’d hang out in empty cubicles and raid the break room snacks while he worked. It’s a core memory my sister and I still cherish,” she recalls. [Read More]
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8 best calls to Dad in the movies to celebrate Father’s Day
  • June 2, 2025
This Father’s Day, we’re thinking about all of the times during the year when we call our dads. We call when we need advice. We call to catch up, and we call to tell them we care. While these calls to Dad usually happen as a part of daily routines, they can have a meaningful impact on our lives, and as we see in the movies, calling Dad can be an important part of a plot. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
Internet and phone safety for kids
  • April 11, 2025
The internet and smart mobile devices, including phones and tablets, provide endless opportunities for learning, entertainment and social connection. They also come with risks, including exacerbating youth mental health issues, exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying and online predators. To keep kids safe in the digital world, parents, caregivers and educators should take proactive steps to educate, guide and establish rules and parameters for appropriate use. There are several essential strategies that can help to ensure children's safety online and on their mobile devices. [Read More]
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The Ultimate Cell Phone Cost Comparison Timeline
  • March 27, 2025
The cell phone has dramatically changed how we communicate, and it’s connected us more than ever before. While cell phones are now must-have devices, they weren’t always as accessible. When early models were released, their high cost made them more of a status [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
Billionaires who started as small business owners and how long it took to get there
  • March 24, 2025
Check out this article and infographic around billionaires who started as small business owners and the time it took to reach billionaire status. [Read More]
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Best practices for video meetings: Troubleshoot and participate like a pro
  • February 3, 2025
Following video meeting best practices is vital to remaining productive in a remote working world. When you are working from home, video calls can become a vital link to colleagues and customers. Unfortunately, some people have struggled with video conferencing tools. In some cases, individuals have lost their jobs as a result of how they acted on video calls. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Which industries have the highest percentage of small businesses?
  • January 16, 2025
Countries around the world ranked by average screen time. [Read More]
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Countries around the world ranked by average screen time
  • January 15, 2025
Countries around the world ranked by average screen time. [Read More]
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What if Santa went virtual?
  • December 19, 2024
Santa Claus has been around as long as anyone can remember, and yet his magical annual toy delivery hasn't yet been modernized. Here is what we think it would look like if Santa applied modern business practices and added updated technology to his holiday operations? [Read More]
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Best dramatic phone booth scenes in movies
  • December 6, 2024
So much drama in such small spaces! Ooma explores some of the most dramatic movie scenes that take place in and around phone booths. [Read More]
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8 benefits of a virtual phone service for small businesses
  • November 21, 2024
Virtual systems are simple to install and come with a suite of robust features that can be managed from an intuitive, easy-to-use dashboard. These solutions deliver a host of benefits, including enabling you to provide a better customer service experience and increasing your team’s productivity. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
The evolution of small business and office technology
  • October 25, 2024
The way people work has changed significantly over time, shifting from traditional office setups with desks to open plans, collaborative spaces and standing desks. Technology has enabled new working arrangements, like remote work and shared workspaces, and it’s also made workers more productive, as new inventions have made tasks like creating documents, adding up the […] [Read More]
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Pick up on some of the scariest phone calls in movies
  • October 14, 2024
The spooky season is here! So in honor of Halloween, let’s take a look at some of the best scary movie phone calls to hit the big screen. Pro tip? You might want to turn on Do Not Disturb as you read this. [Read More]
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How Ooma’s Rakhee Mohanty uses tattling to improve products
  • September 25, 2024
Meet Rakhee Mohanty, manager of software quality assurance at Ooma, and read about her creative problem-solving approach to ensuring a great end user experience for the Ooma mobile apps. [Read More]
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Caring for elderly parents just got easier with the Ooma Senior Phone Bundle
  • September 12, 2024
Taking care of elderly or aging parents and family members is a labor of love. The Ooma senior phone bundle was designed to make aging parent care a little easier for all involved, with great safety and accessibility features. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
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