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Latest Telecomm NewsThe First Telephone
The first successful two-way transmission of clear speech was made by Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson on March 10, 1876. Now a part of American history, Bell said into the device, “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.” and Watson answered....
What is a VOIP Phone?
VoIP, (Voice over Internet Protocol), is a method for taking regular audio signals, like the kind you hear when you talk on the phone, and turning them into digital data that can be sent over the Internet. VoIP can turn a standard Internet connection into a way to get...
Why do we need a firewall?
A firewall works as a wall, or a shield, between your PC and cyber space. When your computer connects to the Internet, you are constantly sending and receiving information in small units called packets. The firewall filters these packets to see if they meet certain...
VoIP: One size fits all
Regardless of company size from small start ups to multinational corporations, businesses are using VoIP to further their company’s communication system and save money. By using the traditional phone system customers pay for each minute spent talking on the phone....
Five things you can do to help beat back password hackers
Keeping your private information protected by passwords is as difficult as it’s ever been. Not only are hackers breaking their way into places like Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo, Twitter, LinkedIn and other popular sites, but now they’re especially motivated to do so. Why?...
Five key services an IT company should be able to provide
So you’re at the point where you’re ready to change IT providers. In this week’s post we’ll discuss five key things your new provider should be able to do – and do well! Let’s jump right in! 1.) ID high-risk areas of your network that should be immediately addressed –...
Maximizing your VoIP Investment
VoIP is an incredibly valuable tool that businesses can use as a foundational catalyst to growth. That being said, few companies use VoIP to its fullest extent. This week, we’ll talk about some of the ways you can maximize your VoIP investment and get the most out of...
Managed Disaster Recovery Services: The things you should consider
Both man-made and natural disasters can cripple your business if you’re not careful. Having a Managed Disaster Recovery Service isn’t just important – but it can often times be the one thing that stands between staying in business and going under in a crisis...
How VoIP is making waves in the hospitality industry
VoIP has been making inroads in all kinds of businesses and the hospitality industry is certainly no different. Lured by lower costs and better functionality, it’s come to a point that in order to fill vacancies and entertainment venues, that VoIP has become an...
Cloud-Based vs. Premise-Based Phone Systems: Which One is Right for your Business?
Every business needs a way to communicate with customers and vendors, so a phone system is usually the first method of communication that comes to most owners' minds. Obtaining phone services seems like a straightforward task, but there are different options that...
5 Reasons to Switch to Cloud Hosting
Today cloud technology allows us to host websites without relying on a single server. Cloud hosting can streamline your workflow processes, improve security, and cut expenses. But many people still have reservations. It helps to first understand how cloud hosting...
Transportation Companies Need Telecommunications
Transportation and logistics is a $1.3 trillion industry and being able to manage goods that are being shipped around the country is important. The time of delivery of packages needs to be coordinated with an effective team that knows how to use telecommunications...