Since 1867 and the first phone conversation when Mr. Bell asked Mr. Watson to come into the next room, the telephone has continued to change. Rotary, wall, touchpads, cordless, cell, satellite-technology has come a long way in one hundred and fifty years. In 2019, people use phones regularly for personal and business use. Staying on top of important dates with calendar apps, checking in with coworkers using collaborative software, perusing e-mails between meetings, and sending text messages are all modern conveniences that Alexander Graham Bell wouldn't have dreamed of. All of those listed capabilities, however, are performed on a mobile phone. Mobile phones get replaced when their contracts expire or when they require service. What about office phone systems? When are they usually upgraded?

It’s officially July which means travel season for many families has kicked into high gear. With that in mind, Guy Philips jumped right into Tech Talk at the KTRS studio this week with a great question about HID key cards from hotels for SumnerOne’s IT Expert, Jeff Groby.

Longer days and warmer temperatures mean that summertime has finally arrived! As schools are wrapping up the school year and kids are looking forward to summer break, parents are more than likely trying to figure out how to keep their kids busy for the next couple of months. SumnerOne’s Technology Expert, Rion Kolosieke joined Guy Phillips and the KTRS crew to talk about STEM camps for kids.

We kicked off Memorial Day weekend last Friday with our Tech Talk segment on The Big 550 KTRS on The Guy Phillips Show. Even though Guy was unavailable, his co-hosts Heidi Glaus and Josh Gilbert kept the show rolling with our IT expert, Randy Moore. The group talked about a little bit of everything from charging your cell phone on the go to ransomware and a little bit of everything in between. Tech Talk presented by SumnerOne is your go-to resource for the latest in technology news and a good laugh each week!

Facebook can recognize us in photos, and our faces can unlock our smartphones, facial recognition software is in play all around us. Our IT expert, Jeff Groby, joined Guy Phillips and Heidi Glaus for Tech Talk on The Big 550 KTRS to discuss the positives and negatives that can go along with the growing software changes.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced that SumnerOne, Inc. has been honored with a 2017-18 Pro-Tech Service Award, an award given to those Konica Minolta dealerships that demonstrate the highest commitment to customer support and satisfaction. SumnerOne also received special recognition for its longstanding excellence, as this marks the 25th consecutive year that the dealership has earned this award.

Can my device hear me? It's been a hot question on everyone's mind since people have been adding devices like Amazon Alexa to their homes at a steady pace. Our IT expert, Rion Kolosieke, joined Guy Phillips, Heidi Glaus, and Josh Gilbert on location at Laumeier Sculpture Park for Tech Talk on The Big 550 KTRS to answer the burning question.