That ‘Old’ Tech? You’re Still Paying For It Every Month

Most people treat outdated technology like a favorite sock with a hole in it—clearly past its prime, but not bad enough to throw out yet.

You notice it here and there, like when it suddenly takes forever to send a simple email, or when you hit save and the screen freezes like it forgot what it was doing.

How ‘We’ll Fix It Later’ Turns Into Summer Fire Drills

Taking a reactive approach to IT might not feel like a problem in the moment.

Most issues start small: a system slows down, a warning appears, or something feels slightly off but still works. Because nothing is actually broken, it gets pushed off in favor of more immediate priorities.

The Longest Day of the Year and You’re Still Out of Time

Every year around late June, we get the longest day of the year—more daylight, more usable hours, and at least in theory, more time to get things done.

But most business owners don’t experience it that way.

Even with extra daylight, the day tends to fill up just as quickly as any other.

School’s Out, Cybercriminals Are In

School’s out, which means for many people the workday doesn’t look quite the same as it did a few weeks ago.

Maybe you’re starting earlier so you can wrap up sooner. Maybe you’re working from home more, with a little extra background noise—Brutus barking, Johnny Jr. crying—and fewer stretches of uninterrupted time.

Why more businesses are switching to softphones

Softphones are apps that turn computing devices into business phone systems, allowing users to call, video chat, and manage contacts from one interface. What sets them apart is their mobility and ability to connect with other business tools. Let’s look at five benefits that make softphones an intelligent investment. Remote accessibility for flexible teams Softphones […]

VoIP Quality of Service: What you need to know when choosing a provider

More businesses are making the switch to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) because of its many benefits, which include lower costs, scalability, and flexibility. But with so many VoIP providers and packages to choose from, how do you know which one is right for your company? One important factor to consider is the Quality of […]

How to calculate the TCO of VoIP

Picking a VoIP solution for your business can be tricky since there are so many data plans to choose from. But here’s a pro tip: Calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) and not just the monthly fees. What is TCO? TCO is the overall sum of procuring, deploying, and operating a VoIP system over […]

Evaluating the total cost of VoIP systems

When investing in new technology, cost is always a deciding factor, especially for VoIP phone systems. No matter what features or services it’s bundled with, there’s no point in investing in a phone system that easily puts you over budget. That’s why it’s important to evaluate the total cost of ownership (TCO) of VoIP systems. […]

FXS vs FXO: what’s the difference?

Many businesses today are implementing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems in their office, to replace traditional phone lines – and for good reason. VoIP provides significant advantages, including the ability to make and receive calls from anywhere and at any time, cost savings, a more reliable signal, and more. But before you start […]