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03 Sep

The telecommunications landscape is becoming increasingly digital. Copper lines are becoming less prevalent as companies embrace alternatives that can provide better service, additional features, and improved call clarity. However, many organizations have yet to make the leap to VoIP telephony, allowing the PSTN vs. VoIP debate to linger on. Deciding whether it’s best to shift to VoIP or maintain PSTN isn’t always easy, especially since a...

03 Sep

The Future of Unified Communications: Predictions for the Evolving UC Landscape

by Derek Roush

in Unified Communications

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Communication is a critical part of any company’s success. The ability to collaborate effectively led to the rise of unified communications (UC), an approach that centralizes a variety of communications tools into a single platform. Over recent years, UC offerings have become increasingly robust, integrating more features, functions, and capabilities to promote better communication within organizations. However, emerging technologies have the potential to reshape UC, allowing...

06 Aug

Maximize Unified Communications Success with End-User Training

by Derek Roush

in Unified Communications

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Unified communications (UC) can be a game changer when it comes to productivity and convenience. It centralizes your communications tools, allowing employees to access a single program whenever they need to share or discuss information. When you invest in a new UC platform, you may expect to experience the productivity benefits almost instantly. However, when you don’t see a significant return on investment (ROI) immediately, it...

06 Aug

Do You Use VoIP? Here are 4 Tips to Help Stop Hacking and Fraud in Their Tracks

by Nathan Weatherford

in Voice Services

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VoIP telephony has become increasingly popular with business, predominately for the technology’s low cost, rich feature set, and increased level of portability. However, the internet-based nature of the technology can leave it susceptible to hacking and fraud, both of which can be detrimental to your operations, reputation, and bottom line. Premium route fraud, inbound toll-free abuse, black and grey routes, caller ID spoofing, and voicemail hacking...

02 Jul

4 Tips for a Successful Unified Communications System Deployment

by Derek Roush

in Unified Communications

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When it comes to having a top-notch unified communications system for your organization, having certain details covered during the deployment phase is a must. Without a proper examination of your organization and a notable amount of care when implementing a new solution, a deployment can quickly go off the rails. Additionally, if the necessary planning isn’t handled in advanced, the odds that the final result of...

02 Jul

How to Turn Your VoIP Systems into Custom Brand Ambassadors

by Nathan Weatherford

in Voice Services

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One of the reasons many companies choose to implement VoIP systems is the broad selection of features that come with these advanced systems. However, not every organization realizes that some of the included options create a unique opportunity: the ability to turn your VoIP solutions into a custom brand ambassador. Audio branding can be incredibly powerful, giving you the ability to reinforce your brand through everything...