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January 2010
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Business VoIP to Get VoIP Phone Video and Platform
Some interesting news was just released today; Broadsoft and Polycom are teaming up to deliver an integrated unified communications platform. Here is what it’s all about.
Essentially, the new platform, known as V2Connet, brings together Polycom’s Open Collaboration Network and Broadsofts Broadworks VoIP application platform. The goal of this business VoIP focused endeavor is to create a combined offering, giving service providers a unified voice and video solution in a hosted service. Not a bad idea, right? But where do current hosted VoIP PBX providers, many of which are devote fans of Polycom VoIP phones, fit in.
Who is the iPad Meant for?
As all you business VoIP fans know, the Apple iPad has just been released. Looks like a cool device, right? Like an iPhone, the screen adjusts to the phones positioning. It has crystal clear viewing capabilities for video and photos. And the touch screen… I mean wow! We’ve never really see navigation quite like this.
While this all may be true, the question is buzzing around, who is the iPad really meant for? Is there a consumer demand driving this product supply or is Apple looking to create a new demand, like they did with the iPod.
Business VoIP PBX
What do you think? Do most people outside of telecom really know what business VoIP PBX means? Maybe that is the reason why every business in the world isn’t running a business VoIP PBX system yet. Maybe they just don’t know which terms to search to find the right business phone system. Let’s take a moment and dissect the term, business VoIP PBX.
Business
Pretty straight forward… This tells us that it meant for business and not residential use, a business product if you will. OK, easy enough.
VoIP
VoIP or Voice or Internet Protocol is not a term everyone knows. How do I know this? Well, I was talking to a friend the other day who is employed in blue collar line of work and he had no idea what the technology was. I do think many people know what VoIP is, but not everyone . If you do not know what VoIP is read the definition for VoIP
VoIP Phone Review: Polycom SoundPoint IP 560
The Polycom SoundPoint IP 560 is a brand new HD VoIP phone that is creating a serious buzz in the hosted VoIP PBX world. The VoIP phone offers four-lines and call delivery with industry leading business VoIP clarity. As one of Polycoms most popular new business VoIP phones, the 560 supports a comprehensive range of hosted VoIP features enabled to integrate with a wide range of network infrastructures. Watch the video below to learn more about the Polycom SoundPoint IP 560 VoIP phone.
Will Video Change the Face of Business VoIP?
As hosted VoIP PBX enthusiasts, our ears perk up when people start making predictions about the future of business VoIP technology. So when Skype CEO Josh Silverman made a bold prediction in a blog on GigaOm today, we were all ears.
Silverman’s post commented on the importance of video to VoIP, nothing new there. But what he said was that he believes it to be the game changer for VoIP communications. Silverman feels that VoIP video falls in line with our most basic form of communication, speaking face to face. He feels that writing and telephone calls are simply secondary communication mediums.
How to Evaluate a VoIP Small Business Solution
Here are some things to look out for when you are purchasing a business VoIP solution for your small business.
Is the Business VoIP Solution Scalable?
When you are analyzing business VoIP solutions you need to make sure the solution is scalable. By scalable we mean can you easily add VoIP phones and take away VoIP phones without incurring extra costs. Hosted VoIP PBX systems are excellent options here because they allow you to do just that. If you purchase a hosted VoIP PBX as your business VoIP solution you will be able to cancel and add lines and add and remove VoIP phones easily. While some plans do differ, this is usually a big advantage offered by hosted VoIP. This can be more difficult with a premise based business VoIP system, which may require you to purchases equipment to cope with growth.
Business VoIP to Grow with Unified Communications
According to TMCnet, Wainhouse Research just released a new report stating that, “the UC (Unified Communications) market is projected to reach $30 billion by 2013.” This is great news for everyone using hosted VoIP PBX as their business VoIP solution. It’s also excellent news for those in the hosted VoIP industry.
Here are some highlights for you business VoIP fans…
What is Better Business VoIP or Avatar?
So I saw Avatar last night. I must say that is was an awesome movie. But I couldn’t help but think to myself, “What if an Avatar character was in a vicious fight with business VoIP, who would win?” Here is what I came up with…
Call Quality
Now avatars have that little thing in their hair which allows them to communicate with all living things. The connection seems very secure and reliable, which is good.
Hosted VoIP PBX News on ITEXPO!
ITEXPO is coming up fast. As one of the premier business VoIP events of the year this is something everyone in the hosted VoIP PBX industry gets excited about. We love it so much that our own Director of Sales, Joe Schiavone will be attending and giving a presentation at the “Winning the Battle for SMB VoIP” session.
The event will take place January 20-22, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Here is some information on the event.
How to Choose the Right Business VoIP Service
I came across this video on business VoIP while browsing around on YouTube and felt like it had some valid points. It discusses how to choose a VoIP service vendor for your business. Here are some of the points it makes about hosted VoIP PBX.
-Test the business VoIP service before purchasing it
-Make sure the VoIP service has the features that you want to support your business
-Make sure you determine your hosted VoIP budget before making a selection
-Make sure the VoIP phones you want to use work with the service being offered
But you don’t need to hear all this business VoIP talk from me that is what the video is for! Watch it below.
How Does VoIP Work?
Forget about hosted VoIP PBX and business VoIP solutions for a second. What is VoIP and how does it work?
In this video you’ll get insight into how VoIP works. What is even better is the video spokesman has a sweet accent. It’s not the most exciting video in the world. But if you are looking into business VoIP, this is a good introductory video.
By the way, this video talks about residential VoIP mainly. Once you have watched it follow this to learn about business VoIP and hosted VoIP PBX.
The Future of Business VoIP Service
With so many VoIP phone services available to businesses today, it’s difficult to know what the future will look like. In this blog post we want to hear from you, what is the future of business VoIP service in your opinion?
Here are some things to think about. Will hosted VoIP PBX systems become the dominant choice for business VoIP? What role will unified communications play? How will business VoIP integrate with smart phones and apps? When will video VoIP phones start to dominate the market? And once they arrive, what role will they play?
Don’t address all of these questions, but let’s get the ball rolling! Make one prediction about the future of business VoIP service.
Why Choose a Hosted VoIP PBX for Your Business VoIP Solution?
With tons of different phone solutions available, why choose a hosted VoIP PBX for your business? Here are 7 main reasons why you should consider hosted VoIP.
1. Calls Are Cheaper with Hosted VoIP: No matter what your industry, call costs for business VoIP service is significantly cheaper than call costs for analog phone service. Switch to hosted VoIP and save.
2. Equipment Is Cheaper with Hosted VoIP: With hosted VoIP the only equipment you have to purchase is VoIP phones, an Internet connection, and VoIP service. Electing to go the hosted VoIP PBX provider route allows businesses to forgo the large expense associated with purchasing an onsite phone system. With hosted VoIP, the hosting company keeps the equipment at their location and allows you to access it via the Internet.
3. Hosted VoIP Requires Less Maintenance: If you’re using a hosted VoIP PBX system, then all IT support, maintenance and upgrades will be handled by your solution provider. This will allow you to reduce your staff and cut costs in IT. You’ll also be able to reduce staff in the administrative department. After setting up an automated attendant greeting and automatic call transfer, customers will be easily routed to your line without the assistance of an employee.
Tablets, HD Voice and Hosted VoIP PBX
There is a lot of exciting stuff going on at CES right now. Hosted VoIP PBX is exploding on the business VoIP scene, our own Cory Dzbinski gave a talk about HD Voice, and now Apple, Microsoft-HP and Dell are sparring for the best new tablet solution.
With so much going on I hardly know what to talk about. For now, let’s focus on the tablets, especially since the Microsoft-HP tablet release is brand spanking new.
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