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Follow us on the road to simplifying technology...If Bob Vila Was A Voice Over IP Specialist…
Bob Vila is a renowned expert in the area of home renovation and repair advice. If Bob was a "voice over IP technology specialist", what tips would he offer to help you make your VoIP installation successful? We've compiled a list of the Top 5. Parallel; not daisy...
RE/MAX Leverages The Power of VoIP in Somerville
RE/MAX Classic Group recently celebrated the grand opening of their new office, which is located in the heart of Somerset County at 78 West Main Street in downtown Somerville. For technology and communications, RE/MAX leveraged IDeACOM's experience in deploying voice...
The Road To Frustration Is Just Ahead
Let's face it, technology is moving at warp speed. The rapid rate of change can be confusing and overwhelming at times. With all of the marketing hype and propaganda about technology, cloud-based services, and voice over IP that hits your inbox, we can certainly...
Looks Can Be Deceiving… Even With VoIP!
Do you believe everything you see on the Internet? That's good, but there are plenty of "people" who wish you did 'cause they're eager to SELL you a product, a service, or a bill of goods without doing the due diligence necessary to make sure it's a good fit for you....
Voice Over IP – Why You Should Care!
Picture this… You've needed a new phone system for years but the "new" economy forced you to put it on hold. So your company has been hampered by your old digital phone system for way too long. Fast forward to present day. Your business has started to improve and...
What Your VoIP Vendor Doesn’t Want You To Know
Last month we took a look at some of the basic capabilities and differences between "hosted" and "premise-based" voice over IP solutions. For a quick refresher, you can click here to refer back to last month's post. In summary, these 2 contemporary "phone systems"...
Hosted VoIP or IP-PBX?
How often do you "Google"? If you're like most, it's probably a few times a day. So that makes it virtually impossible to avoid voice over IP (VoIP) advertisements while browsing the Internet. Sometimes I can't help but think that Google is using some form of...
Getting Off To A Good Start In 2013
2013 is now in full swing and we're seeing some very encouraging economic signs that we haven't seen in almost 5 years. Companies aren't just evaluating and talking about the benefits of new technology; they're acquiring and deploying it, and reaping tangible...
Our Top 3 For 2012
The IDeACOM Network is such a valuable resource in so many ways to so many organizations. And we are extremely fortunate at IDeACOM Communications Group to be part of this of world-class organization. It all starts with one of the most impressive nationwide dealer...
Happy Thanksgiving!
IDeACOM would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. As it so often happens, we tend to get caught up with the everyday demands that consume our time & resources, which sometimes causes us to overlook the reasons we have to be grateful. It’s...
What You Don’t Know About VoIP CAN Hurt You!
So how do you stay informed about new phone system technology and the positive impact it can have on your organization? Can Voice Over IP (VoIP) help you reduce operating costs? How about productivity gains or the ability to provide improved support to your clients...
How To Select A Phone System
So last month we revisited the 3 main elements of voice over IP (VoIP) in an attempt to help you understand what VoIP actually is and to eliminate any confusion. We also made reference to the 4 types of phone systems available on the market today. That’s not to say...
Voice Over IP revisited. Things you need to know…
Does technology confuse you? As a technology service provider, we are repeatedly faced with challenges that create opportunities for us to help our clients and successfully overcome the issue(s) at hand with either a simple change, or by adopting an effective...
AccessLine Picks Up Verizon, Again…
Picture this… your office move date is approaching quickly and Verizon is a "no-show". How can you move without dial tone? Answer: YOU CAN'T! Unless you have IDeACOM on your team. This recently happened to one of our clients; well actually, it's the 3rd time it's...
Can Telecommuting Work For You?
Telecommuting, tele-workers, work from home, and hoteling are all terms that are synonymous with working remotely. And although telecommuting is not new, new technologies are making it easier and more cost-effective for companies to deploy. An interesting fact that...
Top 3 Requested App’s (continued)…
Last month we discussed the importance of the telephone, and despite the momentous impact of social media, we focused on how the telephone still plays a vital role in organizations of all sizes. In addition, we looked at how new technology is allowing companies to...
Top 3 Requested Apps…
Social media is changing the way we communicate. Yet despite its rapid growth and popularity, the telephone is still one of the most important tools that businesses rely on every day. However, that role is changing. So we're going to share a few ideas on how you...
Buyer Beware!
The telecommunications industry has witnessed a lot of turmoil and turnover during the past few years. More and more so-called "phone vendors" are entering (and exiting) the business. The old test was to look at the Yellow Pages from 5 or 10 years past, and to...