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November, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving From StarTechTel.com!

Now is a great time to let you know how much we appreciate all of your loyalty and support. Everyone at StarTechTel.com wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2014 and Friday, November 28, 2014 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 2, 2014. […]

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Why Video Conferencing Is Right For Your Business

Have you adopted a video conferencing phone system for your business? Those that have know how easy, convenient, and valuable this technology can be for the workplace. For those of you that haven’t, video conferencing systems can boost the overall performance for your business. Is the cost of upgrading or adding equipment to your existing […]

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Mitel Withdraws Bid For ShoreTel

Earlier this year, we discussed Mitel’s acquisition of Aastra. That merger proved beneficial for Mitel as they continue to thrive. With this added confidence and a strong drive, Mitel went after another big brand. Mitel was gunning to acquire ShoreTel, sadly, to no avail. After the initial bid was rejected, Mitel revised its offer and […]

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WiFi Versus Cellular Networks – Which Will Prevail?

Our mobile phones went from being used as an actual telephone to make calls to a multi-functional smart phone. With this evolution came new demands for service providers. Long gone are the days of worrying about exceeding our minute or text allowance, replaced now with data plans and overage charges. As phones are being used […]

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Phonio Connects Celebrities With Fans In A More Genuine Way

Don’t think phone calls are cool anymore? What if your favorite celebrity was just a phone call away? Let Phonio unleash your inner fanboy/fangirl. Phonio is bringing back the value of a phone call. Launched last month, Phonio allows for exclusive audio content from influencers via a mobile phone call. As a society that craves […]

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