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What do I need to do before I get a vendor bid for my IP PBX?

What do I need to do before I get a vendor bid for my IP PBX? Deploying an IP PBX system in your office is often an excellent decision, but before taking bids, there are several things to consider. Not all vendors offer the same type of equipment and s... Read >

Ten Common Business VoIP Deployment Pitfalls

Ten Common Business VoIP Deployment Pitfalls Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) delivers excellent advantages, not the least of which is reduced cost and enhanced features. But a VoIP deployment must still be approached carefully and with caution, and... Read >

Steps to buying traditional PBX telephone systems

Steps to buying traditional PBX telephone systems A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) phone system is a feature-rich, programmable environment for managing telephone extensions in an office. In a large office, the PBX may be contained in a separate wiring ... Read >

Telecommunication needs for Remote Workers

Telecommunication needs for Remote Workers Remote workers are fast becoming a very important part of the workforce. The Federal government for example, has a very aggressive telecommuting program in place, and almost every large corporation has at leas... Read >

Is VoIP for your business?

Is VoIP for your business? Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can bring many advantages to a business of any size. And unlike some technologies that are limited to larger enterprises, VoIP is well-suited for small businesses or even SOHO operations. T... Read >

How do I pick a good hosted VoIP vendor?

How do I pick a good hosted VoIP vendor? A hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service can offer advantages over an on-premises system in many cases, especially for smaller businesses or companies which need to get up and running with a phone sy... Read >

Do I have to keep my fax line when I switch to VoIP?

Do I have to keep my fax line when I switch to VoIP? Most offices used to have a dedicated analog fax machine, connected to a separate phone line, often located in a central location such as a copy room. Since it was obviously impractical for each empl... Read >

Will an IP PBX System work with DSL?

Will an IP PBX System work with DSL? Moving to an IP PBX system can bring with it many advantages in terms of ease of use, lower cost, and advanced features. Because much of the functionality of the IP PBX is software-based, it is possible to obtain fe... Read >

What are the hidden costs of an IP PBX system?

What are the hidden costs of an IP PBX system? Moving to an IP PBX system can be financially advantageous, resulting in lower long distance fees, lower hardware costs, and access to higher-end features for very little extra money. The salespeople who o... Read >

Ten Common Business VoIP Deployment Misperceptions

Ten Common Business VoIP Deployment Misperceptions Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) represents the biggest change in the telecom industry in years, and its deployment is bringing dramatic changes to how businesses operate on a day to day basis. Its ... Read >

Steps to buying IP PBX telephone systems

Steps to buying IP PBX telephone systems Buying an IP PBX telephone system is a major step, especially for a business that has decided to move from a traditional PBX to an IP PBX. More companies of all sizes are taking this step, and achieving good res... Read >

SIP phone and SIP trunking

SIP phone and SIP trunking Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) offers an advantage for small businesses that have moved to VoIP. To understand the advantage, we must first look at the issue of using SIP trunking versus PRI (Primary Rate Interface). In... Read >

How do I pick a good IP PBX phone system vendor?

How do I pick a good IP PBX phone system vendor? Moving to an IP PBX phone system can be a great decision that can save money, offer easier administration, and give you access to many high-end features at little or no incremental cost. But before makin... Read >

Hosted VoIP versus On Premises VoIP

Hosted VoIP versus On Premises VoIP There are two major ways to purchase VoIP services, and both have advantages and will yield good results in terms of cost savings and increased features. Once you have made the decision to move to VoIP, then it's tim... Read >

Benefits of Business VoIP

Benefits of Business VoIP Deploying VoIP in your business brings several advantages that can make a company more productive as well as cut costs. The low-hanging fruit of VoIP benefits of course is the cost savings, and this is evident across the board... Read >