IDG Enterprise says that businesses worldwide spent $3.5 billion on video conferencing apps in 2016. That’s a lot but also money well spent, especially if it helps with your employees’ productivity and collaboration. Some of these video conferencing apps are Hangouts Meet and Skype for Business.
Battle of the VoIPs: Hangouts or Skype?
AI-powered VoIP: what businesses can expect
AI-driven advancements are changing the way organizations conduct business. When it comes to VoIP telephony, AI’s cognitive systems could offer proactive and predictive automation processes to increase efficiency and improve decision-making. Read on to learn how.
5G’s impact in the evolution of VoIP
Communication is an integral component to any small- and medium-sized business (SMB). To ensure the success of your SMB, utilizing the right technology resources is key. Short for fifth-generation wireless systems, 5G is changing essential technology solutions like VoIP. Here are three key changes you need to look out for.
Is your VoIP distributor right for you?
If you’re itching to switch your old phone system to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), you may be overwhelmed by the number of choices of distributors available. Many of them claim to be “the best” or “world-class” — but are they really? Can they meet your business needs? Before you choose a VoIP distributor, consider the following.
Don’t be a VoIP eavesdropping victim
As a business owner, you should be aware of the different cyberattacks that your company faces. One of these is voice over internet protocol (VoIP) eavesdropping. As cybercriminals constantly find new ways to infiltrate your business and steal critical data, now’s the time to implement the proper defenses for your VoIP phone systems.
How to prevent VoIP threats
SMBs are steadily transitioning from traditional phone services to VoIP solutions for team collaboration. Since VoIP threats don’t make headlines as often as cyberthreats like ransomware and phishing, not everyone knows how to combat them. Here are five tips to secure your company’s internet-based communication devices and services.
Unified communications explained
Unified communications (UC) solutions have many advantages over traditional phone systems. It’s the way to go if you want to save money, increase employee productivity, and boost profits.
Companies in the United States and the United Kingdom have lost a total of $37 billion because of poor communication, according to The Holmes Report, the voice of the global public relations industry.
Irate customers? VoIP features can calm them
Customers call your hotline because they want help or answers, not another headache. So your on-hold message should be pleasant to their ears. If you fail to select an appropriate message, your customers' anger and frustration might double, making them more difficult to satisfy.
Utilize these VoIP features more often
Doing business is a whole lot easier with VoIP than with a traditional phone, making it a popular communications solution. But did you know that your VoIP service offers a ton of useful features you may have overlooked? Take note of these to save yourself the trouble of doing things the old-fashioned way.
How your business can prepare for VoIP
Businesses everywhere are embracing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to communicate more effectively with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Transitioning from traditional phone lines to a VoIP solution smoothly requires preparation and forethought.