Clearwave Blog
Distinguished Business of the Year
For more than two decades, Clearwave Communications has been a part of keeping Southern Illinois connected. Operations started in May 1995. ...
Clearwave Communications and Chambers of Commerce
The Chambers of Commerce in our region work with businesses to help them grow. At Clearwave Communications, we believe that our partnersh...
Meet the Team - Jason Barr, Music Man
If Clearwave Communications ever wanted to start a band, we’d have to get Senior Account Executive Jason Barr to lead the way. He joined the...Recent Articles
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
The boys of summer have returned as the Southern Illinois Miners have kicked off season 13 at Rent One Park in Marion. The Miners have been a huge part of our region since 2007, which is why Clearwave Communications has teamed up with the former Frontier League Champions for years. We’re proud sponsors of the Miners. ...
Protecting Your Digital Assets
According to FBI statistics, another home gets burglarized every 13 seconds. That’s why we have a deadbolt locks and motion-sensored security cameras. Now consider your business. Nearly 70 percent will experience a cyberattack this year alone. Are you prepared to mitigate these threats? Here are a few ways to keep you...
Software as a Service
No doubt you’ve heard of cloud computing. It has changed the way people and businesses use the Internet. Now more companies are turning to another form of cloud-based computing called Software as a Service. SaaS is a delivery system for centrally hosted applications over the Internet. So instead of downloading the soft...
The Cloud’s Silver Lining
Time is money. And technology is making it much easier to save time and make more money. A recent survey shows more than 90 percent of businesses use some form of cloud-based computing for their day-to-operations. Cloud computing is computing based on the internet. At one time, applications and programs would have to ...
Internet of Things
It’s hard to imagine a time when we weren’t connected to the outside world. For more than 20 years the Internet has been there for us. Improvements in technology year after year has meant better ways to stay connected and get valuable information out to the masses. In 1999, the Internet of Things was created. IoT goes...
Cyber Threats
This time of year there’s a feeling of goodwill and caring in the air. However, not everyone shares those thoughts of kindness and peace. Cyber threats are everywhere and it’s important to keep your network secure, no matter the size of the business. These are a few of the concerns to look out for in 2019. Fileless Ma...
No Tricks, Just Treats from Clearwave
It’s that time of year when we all like a little scare in our lives. From watching horror films to dressing up in costumes the Halloween season is a fun time. And you think that the only scary things hide in the dark, but think again! Slow internet speeds can send chills down your spine from anywhere at any time. Thos...
A Salute to Veterans
In April of 2017, nearly 70 veterans and their guardians took part in the very first Honor Flight of Southern Illinois. The trip allows men and women who served our country the chance to see memorials built in Washington, D.C. in their honor. This trip is free for veterans, who for the most part served during World ...
Saved by the Broadband
In the 1980s and 90s the world watched and laughed along with Zack Morris and his pals on the TV show Saved By the Bell . One thing everyone remembers is Zack’s old school “brick” phone. More than once, Zack would pull out the oversized device and make a call during class at Bayside High School, despite the threat of...