50 Percent of Emails and Texts are Misunderstood, But There’s an Easy Way to Change That

“The proper use of emojis helps people form relationships and understand one another,” according to a recent research that reviewed 50 studies on the use and impact of emojis in communication. Ryan Jenkins, in his article “50 Percent of Emails and Texts are Misunderstood, But There’s an Easy Way to Change That,” suggests that emojis at work are a no-brainer. Not only do they enhance relationships, but they can close the generational gap and help clarify emotional intent of messaging.

Digital communication is an integral component of the modern workplace—read this article to understand why emojis are likely here to stay—and why they benefit your organization 😊

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NSW: Assisting assistive technologies

According to the World Health Organization, only one in ten people living with a disability has access to assistive technologies. Microsoft is committed to changing this, and over the years has built inclusion into its products and services. One example is the Disability Answer Desk (DAD), a free 24/7 technical support resource. For enterprise customers, there’s also eDAD.

@MicrosoftTeams supports students learning at their own pace with assistive technologies and devices for all learning types. View this video to see how students are benefitting in New South Wales, Australia.

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How choosing the right Wi-Fi makes your business more efficient (and even increase revenue)

Is your business #wifi up to the task? Are you just using your ISP’s provided router or one from a big box store? Read this paper on getting the right wifi for your #smallbusiness to see if you have what your team needs. Then talk to one of our #managedservice team members to make your Wi-Fi work for you.

Do not forget to ask about our FREE network assessment & design services!

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Quick start guide to Azure Sentinel

Interested in understanding the importance of security for nonprofit organizations? #Microsoft developed #Azure Sentinel, a fully-cloud native SIEM designed to meet the major aspects of security operations. Access this quick start guide and contact Sound Power Solutions to learn more!

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