Since the first time it became commercially available in 1995, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) drastically changed the landscape of business communications technology. Today, this one system fills several roles once held by multiple devices, offering varied solutions to many modern challenges. VoIP comes in many different but convenient forms. In fact, it’s not unusual to find do-it-yourself VoIP kits for enterprising small business owners.
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 […]
What Will Be The Growth of VoIP in 2015?
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, has been experiencing a steady growth over the last few years and will continue this growth trend in 2015. Businesses across the world have come to learn about the immense potential that the new technology holds and this will help VoIP to grow its impact on businesses. Not only businesses but general consumers too have come to realize the advantages like inexpensive or even free calls being offered by VoIP. More and more businesses are switching to the latest VoIP telephone systems and this is not just mere speculation – figures drive home this statement. The recent market information from various trusted sources working in the networking and telecommunication industry have reiterated the fact that the market is experiencing a huge growth. Revenues from multimedia systems have gone up by 50% in the past year and the IP technology market has seen a 3% growth in revenue for average […]