Digital transformation is one of the top strategies many organizations are pursuing to increase their competitive edge. The pandemic forced a greater focus on digital transformation because the business world needed to move toward hybrid workforces as the workforce of the future. SD-WAN solutions, cloud platforms, and IoT are the three key technologies that are… Continue Reading How SD-WAN technology makes digital transformation a reality
Despite the rise in popularity of digital channels, phones are still the top dog in business communications. 52% of businesses still consider phone calls to be their primary communication tool.1 And as 65% of consumers prefer to call companies over other channels like texting or emailing,2 it’s clear phones aren’t going away anytime soon. Having… Continue Reading How to choose the best Cloud Voice solution for your business
More organizations are turning to the cloud to increase agility and reduce costs. As cloud adoption grows, so does the need for secure networking solutions. That’s where software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions come in. SD-WAN simplifies networking and improves connectivity, but it also brings unique security challenges. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance… Continue Reading SD-WAN security: Protecting your network in the cloud era
It’s been three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the past few years may feel like a fever dream, IT leaders haven’t forgotten how challenging it was to set up systems and cloud communication tools to support employees working from home. Hastily-made decisions resulted in ill-fitting solutions, but many businesses managed to… Continue Reading Cloud Communication tools: Is it time to reevaluate yours?
Business leaders worldwide have woken up to the advantages of hybrid work, with an estimated 40.7 million U.S. employees predicted to work remotely by 2025.1 If you want to outpace the competition, it’s time to look beyond legacy technologies and embrace managed cloud services. #1. Comprehensive Cloud Collaboration Tools Are a Must 17% of remote… Continue Reading 3 Managed Cloud Services trends you can’t ignore in 2024
Office 365 licensing can be complex. Navigating all the available apps, features, and add-ons quickly becomes confusing, especially when considering different voice services. Microsoft offers its own Calling Plan alongside Operator Connect and Direct Routing, two options for bringing your own PSTN carrier. Which license does your company actually need to unlock Operator Connect? Buying… Continue Reading The best 6 features in Microsoft Teams Phone System
Microsoft Teams has rapidly become the business world’s go-to solution for communication and collaboration. The latest statistics from Microsoft indicate over 270 million daily active users, a significant increase from 145 million in 2021. Yet, on its own, Microsoft Teams is only a partial telecom solution. It needs PSTN connectivity to become a true business… Continue Reading How to migrate to Operator Connect from Direct Routing or Microsoft’s Calling Plans
As cloud and hybrid work adoption rise, more companies are switching from multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) – the long-time standard in networking – to software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). But how can you be sure which is right for your business? We’ll dive into the differences between MPLS and SD-WAN, and how you can find… Continue Reading SD-WAN vs. MPLS: Which is the right choice for your business?
Office 365 licensing can be complex. Navigating all the available apps, features, and add-ons quickly becomes confusing, especially when considering different voice services. Microsoft offers its own Calling Plan alongside Operator Connect and Direct Routing, two options for bringing your own PSTN carrier. Which license does your company actually need to unlock Operator Connect? Buying… Continue Reading Operator Connect features: What’s included with the Microsoft PBX?