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From Dave Boone |
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As we
plan a move to new facilities in in the next few
months we have taken the opportunity to closely
look at our processes, tools and internal
solutions. In particular we have looked at our
communications systems, phones, networks etc.
and have chosen to incorporate a new IP voice
and data solution. I’m sure that many of our
Clients are now or will soon be in a situation
to reevaluate their business facilities. We
would encourage you to consider what is now
available in VoIP technology. Two articles in
this month’s ITeam Tips focus on VoIP. We hope
you find them valuable. |
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Is VoIP Right for Your
Business?
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and more businesses tired of racking up high
telecommunications bills are turning to the Internet for
their phone service.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services enable
businesses to conduct calls across the same network to
access the Internet and get email – and at a fraction of the
cost of traditional voice networks. However, VoIP developers
have been focused on quality and reliability versus
security. Therefore, if you choose to adopt VoIP, it is up
to you to take the proper steps to secure it.
Background and benefits
The technology behind VoIP has been around for a few years;
early incarnations of VoIP were plagued by spotty service,
muddled and dropped calls.
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Small Phone Systems: The Basics
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Small phone
systems can provide big benefits to your company, whatever
its size.
Today's small
phone systems can run on your Internet Protocol (IP)
network—the same network you use for data and applications.
This helps your business save money, streamline network
management, improve productivity, enhance customer service,
and much more. In fact, when combined with IP networks,
small phone systems are far more cost-effective and powerful
than traditional phone systems.
Small phone
systems on IP networks allow you to collaborate in real time
using a variety of applications, such as video conferencing
and instant messaging, all within one easy-to-use interface.
Small phone systems enable your employees to conduct
business with colleagues, partners, suppliers, and customers
using video, voice, data, and mobility applications. |
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5 Green Ways to Save
Big Bucks
by Heather Clancy
reprinted with permission from the Microsoft Small Business
Center |
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Skeptics
suggest an economic crisis will stall sustainable business
practices. They cling to the myth that going green costs
more money. But many small businesses are discovering green
habits save big money, especially when it comes to
information technology.
The savings are many: Reduced power consumption, IT
maintenance and hardware procurement costs. This can lead to
increased productivity. You say your technology strategy
isn't sophisticated? No worries. Here are five ways you can
make it greener and budget friendly.
Tip 1:
Adopt a power management strategy
The simplest way to kick start your green IT strategy is by
embracing technology policies
for energy consumption, not just software and security
updates, says Jennifer Mazzanti, president and cofounder of
eMazzanti Technology, an IT services company in Hoboken,
N.J.
Windows
Vista , for example, has features that shut down system
resources when they're not in use. Windows 7 goes even
further. |
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