Office layouts, management styles, working hours, and other factors are constantly changing as we try to understand how to best empower workers to both collaborate efficiently and excel individually. The technology we use in the workplace is no exception to these changes. A modern communications deployment has to not only enhance how we communicate, but also how we collaborate. Let's take a look into three practices that businesses are adopting to enhance their organizational collaboration.
Topics: Unified Communications, collaboration, future of VoIP, Voice over IP
A communication network is the backbone to any business operation. It can make or break the productivity of employees, the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and the overall collaboration of an organization. With this much depending on how we communicate, it is no wonder why so many businesses are choosing VoIP deployments. This being said, VoIP is still a new or just plain confusing concept for customers who are used to using legacy analog. Here are five of the most common problems a VoIP system integration can solve in business communications.
Topics: Unified Communications, SIP, Voice network, Hybrid Networks, Analog Network, Marketing Advice, Voice over IP
The on-premise vs. hosted IP PBX battle continues, which to choose? Each IP PBX option comes with its own characteristics and benefits, and the key is to determine which works best for your business’s unique needs. While it may seem that everything is moving to the Cloud, hosted IP PBX options are not right for everyone. I’ll help you navigate through the details of each to see which IP PBX is the right choice for you.
Topics: Unified Communications, IP PBX
VoIP is here to stay, and today more than ever, its growing trends are making a huge impact in the industry, paving the way for businesses to embrace VoIP— and grow with it, too. This year, VoIP is making a buzz in the tech world as certain trends and products have emerged, shinning a spotlight on its importance to business communications. These are the trends that make VoIP so influential this year.
Topics: Unified Communications, advantages of VoIP, emerging 2018 technology trends, VoIP mobile, VoIP trends, most influential VoIP trends, 5G, integration
When discussing a UC solution with a customer, security is likely a top concern of theirs. In recent years, it seems as if the more information we put over the Internet, the more vulnerable we become. However, trying to explain cryptographic protocols to someone without a VoIP background can get a bit dicey, and it’s easy to get lost in a sea of acronyms. For today’s blog, let’s discuss a brief overview of VoIP communication and encryption at an accessible level.
Topics: Security, Unified Communications, IP Voice, IP communications
The future of IP phones has become a popular topic of conversation within our industry. Like any technology, IP phones require continued innovation to adapt to the always-evolving ways we live and work. Here at Grandstream, we are always looking to escalate and expand the functionality and value of our IP phones. One of the main ways we do this is through integration with popular third party services, apps, devices and platforms.
Let’s take a look at some of the many interoperability options our IP phones offer that add value now and into the future:
Topics: VoIP, Unified Communications, DECT, IP Voice, GXP Phones, GXV Phones
I want to help simplify VoIP. Especially for those of you thinking about implementing VoIP or even those who are simply curious about IP communications. Switching an entire communication hub from analog to IP can seem scary. You might think that upgrading to a new technology that includes all your communication devices can be complicated, time-consuming and even too expensive. These, among many other myths about VoIP couldn’t be further from the truth. To help paint a more accurate picture of the advantages of VoIP, I’m going to debunk the 5 most common IP communication myths.
Topics: Unified Communications, IP communications, advantages of VoIP, myths about VoIP, IP communication myths busted, upgrading to VoIP
It is surprising how impactful proper communication practices are, especially when having access to powerful communication tools. A rambling voicemail, incorrect or unneeded punctuation, cc’ing colleagues without explanation, and even an extra bolded word are a few examples of how poor communication tactics can breakdown productivity and collaboration. In the end this can lead to wasted time, drops in productivity, more avoidable mistakes and even loss in sales and profits. At Grandstream, we create the tools you need to excel at communication, but we also wanted to provide some tips to make sure you use these tools to their fullest potential.
Topics: Grandstream Solution, Unified Communications, Best Practices, telecommunications, Business Communication
Since we launched our GDS3710, it has gotten a lot of attention for the tremendous security functionality it offers. The GDS3710 puts a streaming, HD security camera at the entrance to any building entrance while enabling you to restrict access to certain visitors or everyone. It offers motion detection functionality to trigger calls or sound alarms and can be integrated with any third party ONVIF Profile S compliant network video recorder and other security products. If you are looking to keep any building or room secure while restricting access and recording activity, the GDS3710 is for you. However, today we are going to take a look at the ways the GDS3710 makes running and managing any business easier and more efficient.
Topics: VoIP, Unified Communications, IP Video, IP Surveillance, IP Voice, GDS3710
What’s the big deal with “big data”? The way businesses manage data is progressing and becoming an essential vessel in their business model. The combination of analytics and data can help businesses not only make better decisions but discover patterns and trends that make them more efficient and profitable. That, plus the ability to discover consumer behaviors based on data is what makes this trend such a big deal.
Topics: Unified Communications, call center, telecommunications, e-commerce, big data, analytics, CRM, travel industry, healthcare industry, analyzing data
