So many new phone systems exist now that enable companies better efficiency and organization that it's a miracle we're living in the time we are. Only a decade ago, old analog phone systems were still more or less the norm in companies. It's actually quite amazing companies managed for so ... Read More
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Deciding which phone system to stick with or avoid in a business is a major decision to make because the ultimate success of your business rides considerably on how well you handle phone calls. With the new year approaching, though, what decision should you make if you're still ... Read More
January 2, 2015Tommi
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In an NY Times article, it was noted that in 2013 small business was swindled out of $5 billion in fraudulent phone charges. That number is up $1 billion from 2011, according to the Communications Fraud Control Association.
Digital phone hacking has been going on for years. And the internet has ... Read More
December 30, 2014Tommi
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VoIP isn't the newest thing on the block. It's been around for almost 20 years by now, but some people still don't fully understand it.
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It essentially takes your voice and turns it into data for the internet rather than the phone lines.
There ... Read More
December 23, 2014Tommi
Ethernet technology represents the earliest and most basic technique for building a LAN (Local Area Network) in a small office or residence. The basic principle of Ethernet installation is a wired connection between a NIC (network interface controller, sometimes called a LAN adapter) connected to each computer or peripheral device (like a hard ... Read More
December 16, 2014Tommi
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As a new company, your initial capital investments must be strategic and drive the bottom line. Where do phone systems play a part in this?
Honestly, if you plan to be the only person in your company, with perhaps only three employees who are part time at best, then you likely ... Read More
December 9, 2014Tommi
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You’ve probably seen the letters, VOIP, or seen advertisements for a telephone service called Vonage and the enticing $9.99 a month cost for phone calls.
However, you don’t know what these letters mean or why the cost is lower than what you are currently paying for your telephone service.
VoIP ... Read More
December 2, 2014Tommi
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Telephones are still a must-have tool for businesses of all sizes, but if you are only using the phone to make and take direct dial calls, you’re missing out on some tools that can boost your business productivity.
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VOIP, is a telecommunications technology that brings new ... Read More
November 25, 2014Tommi
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The inventory of types of office phone systems has evolved over the last several years. There are a few well-developed options to consider.
The regular phone system technology is still very much alive. They call it POTS (Plain Old Telephone System). You can buy multi-line telephones that use the ... Read More
November 20, 2014Tommi
Many small companies use a 10/100 ethernet installation, which is fine if you intend to stay small. A company with an eye towards growth, however, will soon find itself hampered by this slower speed and will be looking to upgrade to a gigabit Ethernet installation.
What's a 10/100?
The old 10/100 ethernet ... Read More
November 17, 2014Tommi
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Rutherford, Oct. 29th, 2014 - After record growth in 2014, Retarus, a leading global provider of professional messaging services, is proud to announce today its strategic partnership with Clarus Communications, a leading telecommunications provider of technology solutions. The partnership will allow the Clarus agent community to expand its ... Read More
October 29, 2014Tommi
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As each day passes, more and more businesses are implementing VoIP solutions. If you haven't switched to VoIP just yet or you are looking for ways to maximize the quality of your current voice system, you should consider implementing Quality of Service solutions. QoS is a crucial part ... Read More
October 14, 2014Tommi
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With the advancements in modern VoIP technologies, traditional phone systems are quickly becoming a thing of the past. While no one can forecast the exact date, current trends can reasonably show that within the next 10 to 15 years almost all voice systems will be digital. It certainly ... Read More
October 7, 2014Tommi
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Most people have a hard time keeping up with voice technologies and its constantly changing terms and jargon. Speaking with a member of your I.T. team can be a real pain if you don't know the terms, and sometimes it seems like they are speaking another language. Well, ... Read More
September 30, 2014Tommi
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I thought I had seen it all, but modern technology has even found a way to visualize phones. Soft-phones (or software phones) are a handy solution that should be kept in your technology toolbelt. If you are not already taking advantage of this technology, you are missing out ... Read More
September 23, 2014Tommi