A Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) proxy server manages and directs all SIP-based communication packets, like telephony, allowing users to communicate over the network. A SIP proxy server is a robust system for authenticating, encrypting, and delivering voice, video, and messaging communication. SIP servers are a critical component of the Private Branch Exchange (PBX), enabling communication between… Continue Reading What is a SIP Proxy Server? (complete guide)
Video conferencing phone systems have become a staple in businesses across the world. And COVID-19 has only made them more essential. IT leaders are taking a second look at their phone systems. This article will take you through every step of building an architecture that works best for your company. However, upgrading your VoIP system… Continue Reading How you can build the best VoIP architecture for every network type
Many businesses are abandoning traditional analog landline phone services in favor of more modern VoIP communication services. In fact, over 61% of today’s businesses switch to VoIP network services as soon as their previous landline communication contract expires. However, even though VoIP makes managing your business communications more convenient, seamlessly switching your business communication systems… Continue Reading 6 critical steps you need to know when switching to VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), the revolutionary business technology that allows users to initiate calls over internet connections, has allowed for transaction efficiency between consumers and businesses in many ways. We know that communication is the lifeblood of any business. And in many ways, VoIP technology has changed the way business is conducted in the… Continue Reading What is VoIP QoS? (and how to set it up)
Today, a modern contact center needs to meet customers’ expectations and excel in terms of communication. Customers need you, the provider, to deliver top-notch services on a channel they are most comfortable using. A hosted contact center offers robust solutions to meet those high demanding customer expectations. But, before we dive deeper into any details,… Continue Reading What is a hosted contact center?
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) has quickly become an important topic for IT departments and businesses that are looking to expand their phone service past a single location. Today’s companies are switching to cloud phone services to better equip their staff with the tools they need to efficiently and effectively communicate in the hybrid workplace. Simply… Continue Reading What is a SIP phone? Is your business missing out?
Primary Rate Interface, or simply PRI, is a well-established telecommunications technology. We’ve been using it since the 1980s. It provides reliable, concurrent transmissions for voice, video, and data. And while the digital transformation is opening the door to new possibilities, PRI remains a stable and well-loved solution to keep businesses connected. PRI Features The most… Continue Reading What is Primary Rate Interface (PRI)?
Optimal and focused communications are the bridge, best defense, and difference between clarity and confusion in the business world. After all, quality, unfiltered communications are critical in the modern workplace. Without communications, the business world would exist in a void and customers would find it difficult to access the support they need. Communication provides a… Continue Reading What is Direct Inward Dialing (DID)?
Are you overwhelmed by too many inbound calls? Or, are you trying to streamline the process of who receives which calls? That’s where call routing comes in. Call routing is the capability to ensure customers talk to precisely the right person they should without excessive hold times or call transfers. How Does Call Routing Work?… Continue Reading What is Call Routing? (How it works & why you need it)