Ooma Blog

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A day in the life of a system administrator is anything but predictable. From managing servers and backups to troubleshooting user issues and planning future infrastructure, sys admins keep businesses running smoothly while adapting to constant challenges.

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Usually, I just ignore every phone number I don’t recognize. If it is important they’ll leave a voicemail. But then I thought: What would happen if I answer my phone every time someone called for a week. Here are the results.

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Not everyone is skilled in the art of phone conversations. From the oversharer to the monosyllabic mysterious one, here are some tips to help you survive people with challenging communication styles and the conversations that often leave much to be desired.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration has recognized Qais Alkurdi’s achievement with his business, HQE Systems of Temecula, California, by naming him Small Business Person of the Year for California. Read how he went from military service to owning his own successful business.

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When you’re working on the go, you know how important it is to be able to take your business phone service with you. Ooma allows you to do just that with the Ooma Office Mobile App and CarPlay integration.

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Michelle Nicholson turned a home sourdough hobby into Flour Girl Bakery & Café, earning the SBA’s Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year award. With Ooma Office, she streamlined operations across three buildings, improved customer service, and found more time to focus on growth.