With cold weather ahead, now is the time to make sure your emergency response plan and communication tools are up to date. Although a milder winter is predicted for this year, this is not a time for complacency – sudden bouts of ice and snow can still wreak havoc on Mid-Atlantic businesses.

If you don’t already have a remote work program in place, this is the best hedge against the impact of bad weather. Remote work technology plays a vital role in helping organizations maintain functionality during any emergency situation that makes it challenging for employees to get to the office.

CTS experts stand ready to provide your employees with "plug and work" access to your office voice and data network, whether working from home or on the road, seamlessly retaining all the features and functionality they have at your office.

If your current premises or cloud phone system isn’t ready to support remote work, contact us. We can explore effective, affordable solutions that will allow your employees to keep supporting your customers no matter where they happen to be working.

Jeff Nolte is President and CEO of CTS, a leading Voice and IT services provider based in Millersville, Maryland. He may be reached at (800) 787-4848 or jnolte@ctsmd.us. Visit: www.ctsmd.us.