In today’s business world many companies simply rely on the old standby of regular phone lines. Not that there is anything wrong with traditional phone lines, they do serve their purpose and in many cases they are the best option. The current trend in data and phone cable management is to still rely on traditional phone lines. Calling the use of a traditional phone line a “trend” is highly accurate as they are quickly becoming extinct,...

Moving your business is an exciting time and generally, the biggest change you will make. There is a reason that established businesses are located in the same spot for years, it is an incredible pain to move a business. If you have an office related business, the chairs and desks are difficult enough to move, much less all of your technology. That is why Mark IV Communications prides itself on being the most trusted relocation specialists in...

In the spirit of the holidays we decided that it would be a good idea to have a little bit of fun. At Mark IV Communications we are committed to providing the best possible cabling services. We are experts at server room design, rectifying the cabling nightmares that can occur over time and installing security solutions for your business. We are all business, and we put our customers’ needs first and foremost. Communication is how you reach...

Alot has changed in the last 32 years. The ubiquitous cord has virtually ruled our lives since electricity began flowing through flexible cables; previously, bare copper rods were utilized. As a society we have a huge dependence on cabling in general. The only reason we are able to have a wireless society is because of the massive amounts of cable crisscrossing the globe. There are power grids, internet networks and a multitude of hard cables...

We all have seen it. The insane wiring nightmare that occurs behind the TV and entertainment center. The best intentions are usually apparent by the semblance of an intelligent plan and then it seems that the cables, power cords and HDMI cables for a mind of their own; twisting themselves into a seemingly impenetrable balls of tangle. At Mark IV Communications we are at the forefront of server room design and data cabling services in Orange...

It’s fun to watch old television and movies, especially science fiction, to see what they predicted technology would be like in the future. While some of the technological leaps they predicted were natural extensions of pre-existing tech (cell phones), other fictional gadgets still don’t exist. Yet. One of the hardest parts about creating new technology is having the solid foundation in which to innovate, including great data cabling and...

Moving is the worst. Don’t get us wrong, sometimes it is absolutely necessary to move and you and your employees will all be much happier at your new location, but it’s still a huge drain on your pocketbook, your time, and your happiness. While a lot of office moving companies say that they’ll move all of your network equipment and data cabling, that’s about all they’ll do. They might be able to get it to your new building but they don’t know...

According to a study done at Cornell University, it was determined that most workers feel most comfortable, and the least distracted, when an office was at a decibel level between 48-52 dB. An average decibel level of more than 65 dB was considered to be disruptive by a majority of office workers. While 65 dB might seem like a very high...

If you look around your office, chances are you won’t be able to name everything that has to be wired in. Most people can’t. And that’s exactly why it is so important for you to hire a company that has the know-how and the experience to make sure that everything that needs to be wired up gets wired up correctly, from computers to phone systems, and televisions to security cameras. Mark IV is your best bet when it comes to fiber optic cable...

When it comes to fiber optic cable installation, companies are often content with leaving the details to the professionals. Information technology is constantly changing, and keeping up with the specifications of data cabling and network installation can often be a lot for one person. However, there are those who want to know how their email can reach the other side of the world in less than a seventh of a second, and at Mark IV...

In today’s fast-paced world, your customers want service and information at a moment’s notice. They may be calling in to speak with someone, or you may have a service request form that they fill out online, but regardless of how your customers contact you, it’s important that you’re able to respond quickly and effectively. If your company could benefit from a server room upgrade or a new computer network, Mark IV Communications can help.

As a business owner, you know how important it is to meet with and connect with clients. Those connections can be face-to-face, over the phone, or through video conferencing, and with the last two, the only way to provide effective communication is to have proper network cabling. If you’re setting up a new conference area in your building, or you need to upgrade the technology in your current conference room, Mark IV Communications can help....

With smartphones, tablets, and other wireless devices dominating communications in today’s world, it’s often easy to forget that office phone networks still rely on cables and wires to function. The technology has changed quite a bit since the first phone jacks were installed over one hundred years ago, but it’s still important to have cables where they need to be for your salespeople and office support staff. At Mark IV in Orange County, we...

When people think about data cabling, they often think about the countless bits of information traveling along the cables and through the wireless infrastructure of their business. However, one area that cannot be forgotten is the physical trenching that is involved with cable installation. At Mark IV Communications in Orange County, we can provide professional trenching services that will adequately bury your new telecommunications lines and...

Filing cabinets and folders can still be found in modern businesses, as some owners still prefer to have a hard copy of every file and every account. However, with the amount of information that can be stored on your local servers, it makes sense to take the time to create the optimal setup for your network. At Mark IV Communications in Orange County, we can provide exceptional server room design for your new business or create a modified...

In today’s fast-paced and connected world, it’s essential for a company to have the proper data cabling in place so that its phones, computers, servers, and other integral components have the speed and access they need to keep the company competitive. A phone network that’s constantly breaking down or computers that can’t access information put the business at a disadvantage and could mean the loss of potential customers and future sales. At...