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Why You Should Join the Yealink Education Reseller Certification Program

The competition is tough in the Education market, but Yealink is insistent on helping resellers gain (and win!) more school projects.  Enter the Yealink Education Reseller Certification program.  This program is designed to assist resellers in obtaining more project opportunities.  Above all, you will experience an increase in project win rates.  Learn more about the program, the qualifications, and the benefits of being a part of Yealink's program. Are you Qualified to be a Yealink Education Reseller? Yealink's program is divided into...

August 10, 2017Read more...

Why You Need the Latest Version of 3CX: Version 15.5

If you are not familiar with 3CX, it is time you get acquainted.  And if you are a user of this IP phone system for Windows, you must upgrade to version 15.5. 3CX is a software based PBX based on the SIP standard. It will completely replace your proprietary PBX, help you save time & money, and boost your profits. Recently, 3CX released its newest version of the software, which offers fresh features, as well as enhancements to the...

August 10, 2017Read more...

Why Are Businesses of All Sizes Turning to 3CX?

Are you thinking about making the switch to VoIP software solutions? If you're like other business leaders, then you've undoubtedly noticed that many of your peers are transitioning to 3CX. Unlike many communications technology trends, this isn't just a case of people jumping on the bandwagon. Here's why 3CX distributors like 888VoIP attract enterprises across the spectrum. 3CX Continues to Prioritize the Business User Experience In early June 2017, 3CX launched a brand new web client based...

August 10, 2017Read more...

Policy Routing on Patton SmartNodes

Patton SmartNodes are not just gateways. The SmartNode includes a very powerful IP routing engine that includes features usually only found in much more expensive networking devices. This post introduces the Policy Routing feature in some detail to underline the statement above. A typical IP CPE router includes an IP routing table which can be populated with A default route Static routes Automatically learned routes from DHCP, ICMP and maybe some routing protocols (RIP, OSPF) A Patton router goes beyond this. It allows...

August 9, 2017Read more...

The Yealink CP860 versus the new CP960: Why Upgrade?

With how rapidly technology changes, businesses often are faced with the decision to upgrade.  Your conference room is already sporting a sleek Yealink CP860.  This conference phone is perfect for small to medium-sized businesses, so why upgrade to the new Yealink CP960?  Isn't the CP860 essentially the same?  While the CP860 is an exceptional conference phone option, the new CP960 features some of Yealink's hottest innovations. Innovation #1: CP960 Noise Proof Technology When on conference calls, we are often exposed...

August 4, 2017Read more...

eSBCs: Required for Secure, Interoperable Real Time UC

In the Digital Age, as a part of the digital transformation for UC, organizations worldwide are retiring legacy ISDN/TDM primary rate interface (PRI) voice systems. They are replacing it with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) based voice and real-time-communications (RTC) services. Whether you are an Over the Top (OTT) provider of SIP trunking or an Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP)—or even a subscriber— the enterprise session border controller (eSBC) is a multi-function platform that can provide valuable services for SIP interconnections (real-time...

July 21, 2017Read more...

VoIP Insights: The Keys to Overcoming Poor Call Quality

Today's VoIP small business phone systems enjoy massive improvements over their predecessors. Once, VoIP faced challenges like unreliability and poor quality of service, or QoS. Nowadays, these phones can deliver impeccably clear voice communication, seamless video conferencing and contact-aware supplementary features. Of course, not every implementation is flawless. Here are some of the most common reasons you might be experiencing subpar call quality. Poor Signal Translation Your phone's receiver and speakers are designed to process signals whose parameters fall within strict constraints....

July 18, 2017Read more...

10 Reasons to Choose the Yealink CP960 Conference Phone

It is no surprise how important conference calls are for a business.  Conference calls allow people in different geographical areas to essentially "meet" with one another via a telephone.  Associates can resolve urgent matters, collaborate on projects, and utilize the input and skill sets of many individuals.  But, a conference call is only as good as the conference phone a business is using.  That is where the Yealink CP960 steps in. Many have come to know and love Yealink's innovative...

July 11, 2017Read more...

VoIP Phone System Basics: Key Features You Should Know About

As practical communication tools, VoIP business phone systems come packed with distinct features. You get to choose the capabilities you'd prefer, but with so many options, it can be hard to get started. Here's how to know which features might be right for you. VoIP Goes Beyond Mere Calling VoIP phone systems for medium business deployments do more than just let you place and receive calls. There are also plenty of bells and whistles, and experts say...

July 6, 2017Read more...

Grandstream Access Points: Do You Need the GWN7600 or 7610?

Networking is a key component to a business' success in the modern era.  Recently, Grandstream introduced its GWN Series of Networking solutions, including two different access points.  These networking solutions, both the router and access points, allow users to build powerful wired, wireless and VPN networks.  They are easy to manage & can provide businesses of any size with seamless, secure internet access. The Grandstream access points, the GWN7600 & 7610, are designed to work flawlessly with the GWN...

July 6, 2017Read more...
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