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Cloud Vs. On-Premise VoIP

While the benefits of a VoIP phone system for your business may be obvious (cost-efficiency, improved customer and employee experience), much consideration must go into employing the ideal system to suit your needs. One of the main decisions is whether to employ a premises-based solution or a cloud-hosted system. When it comes to this decision, […]

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VoIP Security Threats

Upgrading to a VoIP phone system can provide businesses with many benefits. In comparison to analog phone systems, Voice over Internet Protocol offers a wider range of capabilities and features. But this can also open up a new set of potential security issues. Luckily, with these potential threats come a multitude of solutions. Before you […]

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Enterprise VoIP

When shopping for a VoIP phone system, you want to be sure you are getting the right system that suits your specific needs. If your company has 100+ users, you will likely need an enterprise-level VoIP system to accommodate your demands. Unfortunately, most hosted VoIP solutions are designed for smaller scale companies. Look for these […]

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Cisco VoIP

Startechtel.com prides itself in offering the best selection of new and refurbished telecom equipment from quality manufacturers. When you browse our inventory, you will find smart pricing on a wide variety of popular products. Among our catalog you will find IP phones and accessories from Cisco Systems Incorporated, more commonly known as Cisco. Over the […]

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Preparing For A VoIP Phone System

If your business is transitioning from landline phones to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones, you should understand the challenges that may arise and prepare accordingly. Whether you need to make minor adjustments or upgrades to your existing network, or you need to completely restructure your system, here are some excellent tips to prepare you […]

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What Is Blockchain?

You may not be familiar with blockchain unless you are familiar with bitcoin, the new cryptocurrency largely dictated by its extensive network rather than a single entity. This new technology is the main process behind bitcoin, allowing users to record, track, and verify transactions between one another. So what is blockchain and how does it […]

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Open Source PBX

For those of you considering, or already transitioning to VoIP systems, you have likely heard about Open Source PBX. Find out what an Open Source PBX system is and how it may benefit you. What Is PBX? For a quick overview, PBX is short for Private Branch Exchange, and is a private telephone switchboard within […]

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How To Improve Your VoIP Strategy

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows users to make calls via the internet. Initially, to get the system to work, service providers and their call control partners worked together to stabilize the technology. Over the years, as VoIP continued to improved, a growth in VoIP business ensued. Lately, most providers have adopted Session Initiation Protocol […]

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Criteria For Hosted VoIP Phone Systems

Upgrading to a hosted VoIP phone system for your business is no small feat. As demand increases, more and more options are available, making it more difficult to discern which provider and plan is right for you. Before signing the contract, be conscious of these critical criteria: Easy Deployment & Management Typically, all that is […]

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VoIP Phone Systems For Business Security

Whether your business requires sensitive information to be shared over the phone or not, your customers should be able to trust that phone conversations and their information are safe and secure. Things like contacts and credit card information from your customers should be kept away from those not authorized to obtain such information. VoIP phone […]

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