Having good communication skills within a business is crucial for success. These skills go far in the fostering and development of positive relationships among employees and future clients. Poor communication skills come off badly to team members and clients, and can prevent your business from reaching its potential. Whether you are the CEO of the company, or an executive assistant, you’ll benefit significantly from using professional communication skills. Read over these excellent tips and practice them every day to effectively improve interactions among your business or team. For a truly happy and thriving business, consider turning these communications tips into habits. Tips for Improving Business Communication As the leading provider of phone systems in North Carolina, One Call Communications serves thousands of clients across Greenville, Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Smithfield and Wilson. We know a lot about communication! If you’re looking for answers to your business communication needs, give us a call today (888) […]
A Simple Guide to Understanding 5G
It’s safe to say that everyone who uses mobile devices would benefit from more reliable service with faster speeds. That’s where 5G comes in. Like 3G and 4G before it, this new generation of wireless networks is promising to improve the mobile user’s experience and system performance. 5G Wi-Fi connections are designed to be about 3 times faster than 4G, which allows for even more innovation when it comes to consumer goods in the Internet of Things (IoT) space and new technologies like virtual reality. Below, we’ll provide a quick breakdown of what exactly 5G is and how it can benefit your business. What is 5G? One of the greatest advantages of 5G is that it will be significantly faster than 4G with potential download speeds of 10,000 Mbps. To put this into perspective, when you download a high-definition film with 4G LTE, it can take up to 10 minutes. With the speeds that 5G […]
On-Premise vs. Cloud Hosted: What Does Avaya’s Bankruptcy Mean for the Future of Business Communications
This January, telecommunications company Avaya filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing challenges that arose from adapting to cloud technology just a bit too late. Though the company does provide software and services and made about 75 percent of their revenue in 2016 from these solutions, their capital structure was based on an older, hardware-focused business model that no longer reflected industry trends. Avaya’s decision has left many in the industry wondering if the cloud has won or if there is still a place for on-premise telecom solutions in the modern marketplace. Below, we’ll discuss what Avaya’s challenges say about cloud-hosted solutions as well as where on-premise solutions fit in today. What Avaya’s Situation Says About the Cloud The events which lead to Avaya’s recent bankruptcy decision have brought to light an important challenge for many telecom businesses today. As the industry shifts toward more software and service-based business models, those companies with capital structures […]
What is Structured Cabling, and How Does it Help My Business?
We have certainly come a long way since the telegraph. As communication systems become more complex, it is necessary to find ways to make these systems easy to manage in order to avoid breakdowns in communication and loss of productivity. The network cabling infrastructure is an important part of your company’s IT infrastructure, and proper management of this cabling system is vital for successful data flow and effective communication. Below, we will talk a little bit more about how structured cabling helps you manage this system and how it can benefit your business. What is Structured Cabling? Structured cabling refers to an organized and standardized approach to creating a cabling system that best supports your IT infrastructure. A small problem with your network cabling can cause significant issues for your business, especially as you grow and expand, adding more users and applications to the network. Structured cabling makes your cabling system easier to manage, while […]
Data Security And Public WiFi Networks
There is no lack of free Wi-Fi networks in all the major cities and towns across the world. As a traveler, you will always find Wi-Fi networks at various public places like restaurants, airports, hotels and even in parks. This is a real boon for people who want to work on the go or simply stay connected. However, one thing that we often forget to consider is the data security risks involved in getting hooked up to these unreliable networks. We often tend to overlook the data security aspect of public networks due to our eagerness to enjoy a free Internet connection. We skip the general welcome screen or any other pop up messages while signing up. This is a perfect set up for marketing firms that are ready to give free bandwidth in exchange for your phone number or email address. Would you give up your privacy just to get free Internet at a […]