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This month we celebrate National Small Business Week (May 12th through 16th), which commemorates the unique role that small businesses play in innovation and job creation. So to all fellow small businesses, congratulations! Thank you for your contribution and for...
Not Even Lightning Can Stop Your Phone System
Telecommunications is an industry where voice over IP (VoIP) technology is advancing at warp speed, and acronyms are as common as hot dogs & beer at a baseball game. This is such an exciting time as the Spring season is beginning to unfold, the days are getting...
The End of The Line for POTS
Plain Old Telephone Service (aka POTS) has been available since the introduction of the public switched telephone network in the late 19th century. Yea, that's right - since the late 1800's; remember Alexander Graham Bell? POTS is the voice-grade telephone service...
Get Off My Cloud
Get Off My Cloud
"Hey [hey], you [you], get off of my cloud"… The Rolling Stones recorded this hit back in 1965; a few years before cloud computing and voice over IP became a hit with so many companies. Two may have been a crowd on their cloud, but wait 'til you see what Zultys is...
Show Me The MXIE
So you've probably read about some of the cool app's for your computer that accompany a new voice over IP solution. And while these VoIP systems inherently employ many productivity-enhancing and time-saving capabilities, we're not here to bore you with a deep dive...
Our Top 3 For 2013
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. We are honored to have the opportunity to support your voice & data communications needs. We are grateful for the loyalty and commitment you have bestowed upon us. And we are thankful for...
How Is Voice Over IP Helping Other Companies
You see these lists everyday in your email, or in the barrage of online advertisements, and in traditional print media. They are The Top 3 Reasons You Should…, The 4 Things You Need To Know Before You…, The Top 5 Mistakes Companies Make When…, and the list goes on...
New ZIP 37G Phone From Zultys
Zultys just launched their new ZIP 37G gigabit phone. It's an impressive addition to their award-winning line up of VoIP endpoints. The 37G features a vivid hi-resolution color display, dual auto-sensing gigabit Ethernet ports w/PoE support, a high-definition full...
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...