eXemplify’s Robert Hayes sat down with Birch Communications’ Susan Graham to talk about what’s new in voice technology services and how partners can benefit. Robert: We know you’ve got some product developments in the works. Tell us a bit about what’s coming in terms of voice technology. Susan: As a […]
Hosted VoIP: The Ups and Downs of a Major Communications Platform
Hosted voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), like most any other communications technology, brings a wide variety of valuable points with it in terms of providing new services at potentially lower costs, and more besides. Yet also, there are some down sides to a hosted VoIP system that need to be […]
Unified Communications: A Primer
In the face of tight operational schedules, tighter IT budgets, and the ever-continuing need to meet customer expectations, a growing number of companies across all industries are turning to unified communications (UC). What is UC? Although it’s often treated as a single product, UC encompasses a wide variety of communication […]
The Future of Video Collaboration
In recent years, video conferencing has become an essential tool for companies throughout the globe. It is a must-have feature for any business Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) suite, and is one that continues to grow and evolve rapidly. More businesses are relying on video conferencing technology thanks to the […]
VoIP: An Attractive Solution for an Increasing Number of Businesses
An increasing number of businesses are deploying Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions across a wide range of industries. This represents a golden opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) in the area of reselling, and it is crucial that MSPs understand the dynamics behind this mass migration to the technology. A […]
Choosing Between a Hosted Service Provider and On-Site SIP Trunking
Making the choice between a hosted private branch exchange (PBX) service and on-site Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking isn’t as easy as it initially appears. While the former seems like a no-brainer for small businesses with small budgets, there are many considerations that make the latter a more sensible solution. When […]
4 Reasons Why Businesses Should Get Mobile with Cloud VoIP Services
Mobility is more than just a buzzword in most business circles. Given the steady surge in mobile device ownership and a growing number of businesses implementing bring your own device (BYOD) policies, it’s little wonder that the office is becoming more mobile by the minute. However, there are still plenty […]
4 Reasons Why MSPs Are Embracing VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) plays a major role in many aspects of today’s telecommunications market. As the popularity of VoIP continues to grow, many managed service providers (MSPs) are adding VoIP to their portfolio of telecom services. To understand why more MSPs are viewing VoIP services as a valuable asset, it […]
Hosted VoIP: It’s Time to Make the Switch from PBX
Communications and the technologies that support it are an important part of every business. IT stakeholders are rightfully selective in deploying technologies and transitioning to new platforms, but often the advantages of leveraging a new technology, such as hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), outweigh the temporary inconveniences that such […]
Taking a Smart Approach to VoIP Implementation
A growing number of enterprises are turning to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services as a cost-effective and powerful alternative to traditional telephony services. Each passing year has seen continuous improvements in overall service quality and customer satisfaction. Nevertheless, some enterprises express occasional dissatisfaction with VoIP services, often citing call quality […]