Unified communications (UC) has become a popular term used to describe the vast family of technologies and organizational practices used to streamline communication. These include different processes such as phone conversations, email, video and Web conferencing, instant messaging (IM), voicemail, fax, and SMS messages.Hosted VoIP allows employees to instantly access and reply to messages anywhere from any type of compatible device,...more
The increasing demand for making national or international long distance calls has been in an increasing trend for the past decades due to the increasing number of overseas workers. Such demand eventually leads to great competition among telecommunication service providers. Such competition is good news to consumers because of the various benefits being offered to them such as promos, plans and freebies that will not only lessen...more
Those businesses needing to implement VoIP in their organizations face much of the same decisions that need to be taken when deciding whether or not you need to host our own serve or outsource it. As with server hosting, there are many different ways to have it managed for you. In this article, we look at three advantages of having your VoIP system managed by a third party instead of having to do the heavy lifting yourself.Technical ExpertiseInstalling and managing a VoIP system is no easy task. You need to have someone who knows what they're doing as well as a backup team to maintain it 24x7. Large organizations can afford this, but small businesses simply don't have the resources. Sure, you can hire someone to do it for you, but you'll need to manage your knowledge transition in case he or she leaves and we all know that doesn't always work out well.Outsourcing the VoIP system to professionals lets you concentrate on your business and leave the specialization to others. You might find it easy to manage your own website and server, but VoIP is a different ball game since it involves not just computers, but routers, phone hardware and specialized software and protocols.CostVoIP...more
It can often be quite a big challenge for you to try and pick a decent VoIP provider, especially as there are a fair number of them out there that are waiting to be chosen. In fact, if you are not conversant about what VoIP is, you will certainly face a minor headache in making up your mind one way or the other. Fortunately, there are a few tips...more
If you are thinking of switching to a VoIP service, you should consider the facts. Knowing just what there is to a VoIP service will give you a better idea of whether or not a VoIP provider is right for you over the use of your traditional phone line.VoIP and Dial-UpIf you are using dial-up internet service, you cannot take part in a VoIP service....more
VoIP has become so popular that every where in the world you will find this technology evolving exponentially. No matter which business you are running, to be able to get the fullest output you should be relying on the VoIP usage. Like any other technology VoIP has many advantages that is attracting people from all over the world and from any size and type of business to implement the use of VoIP systems. Some of the benefits of VoIP are as follows.Advantages:1.Cost Reduction: The VoIP implementation means lowering the total cost of operations and maintenance of the telephony. The cost of both the data and the voice networks are lowered with the usage of IP telephony.2.Simplification: The equipment and wiring costs are further lowered by the use of integrated systems. As the communication is made through a single wire the systems are more simplified but efficient.3.Less Complex: The overall implementation of the IP telephony systems universally allows the system to be less complex. 4.Advanced Features: The advance feature like video conferencing and tele presence is done by the integration of data and voice over the same medium. This increases the efficiency of the overall...more
Mobile VoIP is the latest version of voice over IP network. On the top of that, SIP is the most popular signalling protocol used for various multimedia sessions. This can make your handset integrated with a VoIP network. Once the process is complete,...more
VoIP has opened multitude of opportunities for business houses. Taken up in the right way this technology has help an organization to more than double their profits at minimum capital investment. The best part is that you don't have to be a...more
VoIP comes in various avatars. You can utilise VoIP services through your computer or laptop with Internet connection. Now you have VoIP enabled phones. Some VoIP phones come with Skype facilities while others have Messenger service. VoIP phones can...more
One of the most recent trends regarding VoIP is the application of VPN systems for various purposes. Though VPNs have been traditionally used for data applications, their use in VoIP systems is an easy transition since all voice can be routed through...more
Living in a country side has its advantage. The environment is peaceful and the air is fresh everyday. No traffic, no huge buildings and no urban rush. When I was still a kid, I used to have this neighbor. A very nice little girl, with hair as gold...more
Many medium and large enterprises huge monthly long distance expenses. Currently, companies can use IP Phone Cards Means of saving the bill, but because of its long identification and password authentication, and even redial are very...more