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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...

VoIP Configurations: A World of Variety Explained

You want to bring your business phones into the modern era, but like other networking implementations, digital communication setups come in many forms. Which VoIP configurations are best suited to your mission? Many options could potentially work in your situation, but achieving high quality of service (QoS) requires more detailed planning. This quick rundown on VoIP configurations should clarify the details. What's in a VoIP Configuration? VoIP business phone systems commonly mix a range of different hardware and software products together. Users get...

June 29, 2017Read more...

What are Millennials Looking for in an IP Desk Phone Experience?

There has been a change in the workplace over the past decade.  Millennials, defined as a person reaching adulthood in the 21st Century, are becoming today's leaders.  In 2015, one of three American workers were in the 18-34 millennial age range.  Millennials are even overtaking Baby Boomers as the largest population in America.  These "digital natives" are the first generation born and raised in a digital world.  Their needs, even for an IP desk phone, differ from Baby Boomers...

June 27, 2017Read more...

How To: Create a Full Grandstream Networking Solution for Any Size Business

Every day we are bombarded with different technological products and are told that our business "needs them."  We give in and purchase the latest and greatest solution, but then we realize we have a bunch of pieces that do not make up a comprehensive solution.  This does not need to be the case when it comes to networking.  Since 2002, Grandstream Networks has been manufacturing innovative & award-winning IP phone & video telephony, video conferencing and surveillance solutions.  Recently, Grandstream introduced...

June 22, 2017Read more...

4 Simple Secrets to Choosing the Right VoIP Adapter

One of the biggest advantages of VoIP systems is that you can use them with your existing phone equipment to save money. To do so, you'll require a VoIP adapter that serves as the bridge between your analog plain-old telephone service, or POTS, hardware and the digital network that carries your calls. Not sure what to look for in an adapter? These quick tips from the 888VoIP experts make it easy to choose the ideal...

June 19, 2017Read more...
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