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A Beginners Guide to Setting up a Remote Workforce

Posted in: IP Phone SystemsMobile WorkforceTechnologyUnified CommunicationsVoIP

    Are you thinking of setting up a remote workforce? You’re not alone! Kirill Tatarinov, the CEO of Citrix Systems, recently spoke on Marketwatch.com about the future of the work force; saying that by 2020, 50% of the workforce will most likely be working remotely. He went on to say that today’s professionals (executives, […]

Looking for a Shaw SmartVoice Review?

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A review of the Shaw SmartVoice solution… You may have heard about Shaw SmartVoice recently?  You might even be considering it for your business right now. Or, maybe you’re interested in knowing more about it before you make a decision on the future of your company’s communications. We’ve had a lot of questions from people […]

5 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR REMOTE WORKFORCE CONNECTED

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If your company is looking to include virtual teams and a remote workforce, or if  you already have employees who telecommute, you’ll need telecommunications  tools and features in place to help your staff members succeed. Here are the top five business phone features to keep your virtual workforce connected.   IP Telephony IP telephony usually includes […]

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: COMMUNICATIONS IS KEY TO YOUR BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN

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Disruptions to a business often come in all different shapes and sizes. For most companies, the best way to prepare is to expect the unexpected. In the event of an emergency or crisis, having a business continuity plan from the outset and a clear directive for communications can make a difference in how quickly you […]

A GUIDE TO BANDWIDTH AND VOIP SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION

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With more businesses setting aside traditional phones in favour of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), one of the next biggest questions that follows is how much bandwidth you will need for your Internet phone service to make good quality calls. Ready to upgrade your business phone system, but not sure where bandwidth and VoIP fits […]

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DIGITAL VS. IP TELEPHONES

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If you’re in the market for a new business phone system, you may find yourself trying to decide between digital and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) IP solutions. Instead of trying to decide on the system by “what is best,” you should be asking “what is best for me?” The choice will all come down […]

TIPS FROM THE PROS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VOICE AND DATA CABLING

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While network cable can be the simplest and cheapest piece of equipment in a network, it is arguably the most important. Without good voice and data cable connections between devices, your computer equipment — no matter how sophisticated or great — is useless. Voice and data cabling is extensive and strategically important for all businesses. Installing […]

PAGING SYSTEMS AND SOUND MASKING: ESSENTIALS TO YOUR TELECOMMUNICATIONS MIX

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Does your company rely on regular, internal communication that needs to occur immediately and reach a large group of people? Paging systems can be ideal for conveying those messages without the reliance on constant in-office phone calls. With a paging system, you don’t have to worry about potential dead spots and service coverage areas used […]

CALL ACCOUNTING: 4 REASONS WHY CAPTURING PHONE USAGE & EVENTS BENEFITS BUSINESS

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Telecommunications can be one of the biggest expenses for most small business, so managing that expense is important if you want to improve your company’s bottom line. Your phone system is one of the most valuable tools in your arsenal to give you a competitive edge, and with call accounting, you have a huge opportunity […]

SMALL BUSINESS VOIP PHONE SYSTEMS: CHOOSING BETWEEN ON-PREMISE VS. HOSTED OR HYBRID

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Nowadays, more companies are upgrading old phone systems to IP-based phones because of the opportunities for integration with IT systems like unified communication, integration with client relationship management (CRM) databases, and because of its lower cost. There are a slew of options for implementing VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), and an equally large number of […]