Most people treat outdated technology like a favorite sock with a hole in it—clearly past its prime, but not bad enough to throw out yet.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.
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.
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, 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.
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 […]
With many businesses switching to a remote or a hybrid work setup, managers are thinking about the most ideal VoIP phone solution for their teams. They have the option of using VoIP softphones or hardphones. If you too are thinking of switching to VoIP, read on to find out everything you need to know about […]
Your company has decided to avail of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and has given you the task of choosing between its two types: traditional desk phones (hardphones) or software-based phones (softphones). Worry not — we’re here to help you understand the benefits of each type. What’s a hardphone? A hardphone functions like a normal […]
Having a flexible communication system is more important than ever now that remote work has become crucial to a company’s survival. One option is to issue company phones to telecommuters so they can communicate with clients and colleagues. But the ideal solution for most businesses is to use phone apps or softphones, and here are […]
Many small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) turn to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as their telephony solution. This allows them to make calls either through the traditional desk phones (hardphones) or software-based phones (softphones). Find out the pros and cons of both phone options to help you pick out which is most suitable for your […]
Forget about the days when your company used to spend a lot of money on long-distance phone calls to clients and partners. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology allows people to place and receive free or cheap calls, and there are various options for individual users and business owners alike. VoIP comes in a variety […]