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There is a lot of discussion online regarding VoIP phone systems. Should y
ou have your telecommunications system in the cloud or is it better to manage it internally? Without a doubt, there are some things to consider prior to making a VoIP system purchase. Every business situation is different but here are some factors that may influence your purchasing decision.
- Company business objectives
- Capital expense of installing a new system
- Available high speed bandwidth at an affordable cost
- Available internal IT support staff
When I sit down with prospects looking at VoIP, I first look at the business objectives. Many times, companies will look at VoIP as a cost saving strategy but a VoIP solution offers much more than initial cost savings. Implementing VoIP is a long term strategy for success because the system improves overall communication at all levels. If your business objective is to improve the bottom line but also to increase productivity, then VoIP is a wonderful solution. The decision to go hosted or purchase really comes down to long term cost savings and employee productivity gains vs. initial capital investment.
If you are a small or start-up company with little capital and minimal IT staff, then a hosted solution would be an excellent fit. As the company grows the hosted system can easily ramp up the number of seats with little IT administration. The alternative would be to purchase your own IP PBX VoIP system. Now, it is not always an easy decision for a company because there are always hard costs involved with a VoIP purchase. For a small office with 5 or 6 employees, a VoIP phone system can cost $5,000 or more depending on the brand. Although the features are nice and may offer a huge improvement over a traditional phone system, it may not be possible for most companies to come up with the initial investment. I know of a company that is willing to help you purchase a complete VoIP phone system with no money down and no credit approval. This is a great option for any company looking to boost sales, improve customer service or expand into new markets.
When it comes to bandwidth, there are lots of choices but there is one choice that I like to recommend because it works quite well with VoIP. Regardless of the bandwidth requirement, your VoIP traffic should travel over a secure, private network with quality of service built into the network for optimal voice performance. Dynamic IP is an ideal solution if you want to combine your voice, data, and Internet on a single pipe providing quality of service, cost savings, and flexibility.
Another consideration involves the availability of your internal IT staff to manage a VoIP system. If your company IT staff is a little overwhelmed with internal system maintenance, then you may want to consider easing their burden with a single IP network that provides MPLS VPN WAN, Internet access and voice services. This solution will significantly reduce network complexity and reduce your IT staff workload.
There are a ton of options available for VoIP phone systems but I would recommend working with a trusted telecom advisor to help guide you through the various VoIP phone systems, carriers and hosted providers. Your VoIP phone system is a critical business operations component so please work with an expert to help guide you in the right direction and avoid any unnecessary VoIP pitfalls.
For the past seven years Paul Mendiola has been dedicated to helping companies reduce telecom expenses. I help companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. For a free consultation, please visit us at http://www.spiritelsolutions.com or give us a call at 866-770-0300.
OK, so you are hearing a lot about VoIP phone systems and how they are g
oing to save you a ton of money but why switch to VoIP when the call quality is perceived to be inferior? That is a great question for anyone considering an upgrade to a VoIP phone system. You need to be crystal clear on one thing; not all VoIP solutions are created equal. Call quality can vary depending on your carrier choice and solution provider. If you consult with a telecom advisor, they will help you locate a perfect VoIP solution for your business. So with the assistance of a trusted telecom advisor helping you choose the perfect VoIP system, you will have a terrific telephone system that will last for a long time. Watch out for hosted VoIP companies claiming to offer excellent service at rock bottom rates. Voice traffic should ride over a secure, private MPLS back bone so that packets avoid latency issues and voice calls come in loud and clear. If you want to save money, improve productivity and avoid any headaches, work with a telecom advisor to help you find a proven VoIP phone system.
Most companies these days are looking to reduce expenses and improve employee productivity by installing new technology. VoIP is a perfect example of how you can reduce costs and enhance productivity without sacrificing voice quality. You save money by eliminating long distance charges between office locations, reducing the cost of international calls, and decreasing network administration work load and overall cost to maintain your network.
Some VoIP phone benefits include the following.
- Unified communications
- Single phone number for reaching you or your employees
- Free Inter-office calls with 4 digit dialing
- Auto Attendant
- Advanced call routing
- Reduced international rates
- Reduced operating costs by combining your voice, data and Internet on a single platform
- System integration with email, contact management and CRM
- Secure VPN connections for remote and mobile users
- Increase line capacity because you get 48 call paths on a single T-1
- Ability to easily move, add or change phones without having to call in your phone vendor
- Audio and video conferencing
- Ability to easily move, add or change phones without having to call in your phone vendor
What is the number one reason why companies should switch to VoIP? The answer is the increase in employee productivity will save you the most money over time. A few years back, Intel investigated the effect of VoIP on such things as user productivity and the real potential savings became quite apparent. When looking at all the simple tasks like placing calls on hold, forwarding, voicemail, faxing and looking up phone numbers and then placing the call, Intel found that a combination of VoIP and unified messaging increased productivity anywhere from 134 percent up to 500 percent. Obviously, the more employees you have the greater the savings but even small to mid-size companies with multiple offices will definitely see cost savings but more importantly productivity gains will boost the bottom line.
If you are looking for answers on whether or not to install a new VoIP phone system, please consider working with a trusted telecom advisor to steer you in the right direction. And if you want to find out where you can get a new VoIP phone system with NO MONEY DOWN and no credit qualifications, then please contact Spiritel Solutions at 866-770-0300.
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Spiritel helps companies reduce telecom expenses. Spiritel has successfully helped companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. For a free consultation, please visit Spiritel Solutions.
PIZZA PIE SHOP INCREASES CALL CAPACITY AND BOOSTS SALES 20%
I know you have a favorite pizza joint and you probably eat there quite a bit. If your anything like me, you probably get a little upset when you can’t get what you want. Let me explain. If your pizza place is popular, then there are bound to be times when the line is super long. Well, what happens when you try to call and you get a busy signal? I am sure you try again but if they don’t answer the third time you may go somewhere else to eat. If you owned the pizza pie shop and a hundred other locations, you would lose a lot of money if this happened over and over at each location.
The owner of the pizza joint wasn’t even aware that his out-of-date phone system was costing the company sales. During peak ordering times, the phone lines were always at full capacity and they would ring busy. The owner wanted to upgrade the phone system but the capital expense to implement was simply out of the question. The cost of the hardware alone was going to be more than $500,000 and there was no way he was going to qualify for a loan.
The owner received a call from a telecom advisor with an opportunity to upgrade his phone system to a brand new VoIP phone system for no money down. With this plan he would wrap the cost of the phone hardware into the monthly service bill so he would easily qualify based on a monthly service bill of $10,000. In fact, everyone who has every applied for this program has qualified. The owner was able to write-off the entire purchase as an operating expense, so the decision was really a no brainer for the owner.
Because the system included a Dynamic IP circuit, each location would be able to increase the number of phone lines, improve the Internet speed and enable the ability to create secure VPN connections with the home office for data transfer. As a result of the phone system enhancements, sales increased by 20% and overall customer satisfaction improved. This is a win/win situation for everyone involved. The pizza shop owner increases sales, gets a brand new VoIP phone system for no money down and the telecom advisor has a happy customer for a very long time.
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For the past seven years Spiritel Solutions has been dedicated to helping our clients reduce telecom expenses. Our team of experts have successfully helped companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. Spiritel also provides telecom analysis and consultation that is guaranteed to lower costs for all types of voice, data and Internet service. For a free consultation, please visit us at http://www.spiritelsolutions.com or give us a call at 866-770-0300.
ZERO, NADA, NOTHING DOWN FOR A NEW IP PHONE SYSTEM
When money is tight, most companies will not even consider a major purchase
like a new IP phone system. It doesn’t have to be like that! I can make a solid case for you to consider upgrading your out of date phone system. With our IP phone solution, there is no capital required, no money down, and nothing out of pocket. You can classify the entire system as an operating expense!
We will deliver a brand new IP phone system with VoIP handsets, IP PBX, router hardware, access and we will even throw in a full warranty and full maintenance with a solid repair SLA. You get all of this at a cost savings of 30%-60% over the competition.
With all the benefits a VoIP phone system can deliver, why would any company not consider upgrading their phone infrastructure. Take a look at some of the major benefits VoIP over a Dynamic IP circuit can deliver.
- Eliminate Long Distance Charges for inter-office calling
- Data, Voice and Internet all on a single pipe reduces operating expense
- Increase employee productivity with VoIP – VM delivered to email, call forward to a cell phone
- Provide secure access for mobile and remote workers
- You get a single bill, from one carrier that provides an end to end network
- Never worry about maintenance or warranty issues because it is all inclusive
Now is the time to jump on board and future proof your voice and data network because it doesn’t get any better than NO MONEY DOWN! Please give us a call at 866-770-0300 to schedule a short conference call to learn more about how you can take advantage of this incredible offer.
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For the past seven years Spiritel Solutions has been dedicated to helping our clients reduce telecom expenses. Our team of experts have successfully helped companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. Spiritel also provides telecom analysis and consultation that is guaranteed to lower costs for all types of voice, data and Internet service. For a free consultation, please visit us at www.spiritelsolutions.com or give us a call at 866-770-0300.
VoIP & Traditional Phone Systems Benefit From Dynamic IP
While VoIP continues to dominate the telecom industry, there is a simple solution you should check out that combines your Data, Voice, and Internet. I know every company would like to increase employee productivity while reducing costs and with Dynamic IP you certainly gain a competitive advantage and reduce costs. Think of Dynamic IP as 
single pipe for your office that provides everything you need for your employees to communicate. You can send email, surf the web, make local and long distance voice calls, create secure VPN connections for remote offices, and you can even create a local presence for new markets without having any employees in the area.
Major Benefits Of Dynamic IP
- Lower operating expenses because you manage one IP based network
- Maximize available bandwidth with dynamic allocation
- Converged data, voice and Internet services reduces support personnel
- Higher quality of service and call quality with MPLS backbone
- Increase call capacity to 48 call paths per T1 vs traditional TDM phone infrastructure
- Eliminate LD charges for interoffice calling
- Deploy with IP PBX or traditional telephone equipment
- Deploy managed firewall solution to eliminate viruses and spam
The Dynamic IP product is an ideal solution for companies with multiple offices who may want to take advantage of VoIP while continuing to utilize their existing TDM phone systems. If you want to reduce overhead and capital expense by combining your voice and IP networks, then Dynamic IP is definitely a service to consider.
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For the past seven years Spiritel Solutions has been dedicated to helping our clients reduce telecom expenses. Our team of experts have successfully helped companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. Spiritel also provides telecom analysis and consultation that is guaranteed to lower costs for all types of voice, data and Internet service. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 866-770-0300.
What is the best way for a corporation to control costs on mobile broadband services for employees? If you go directly to the carriers, you will most likely need to sign a long term agreement for a plan that will most likely be underutilized by your employees. If you calculate your cost per megabyte, then you will quickly see how your company is wasting money on mobile broadband services.
Here is a smarter way to buy mobile broadband for your company. First, there is no reason to sign a long term agreement with a carrier because you will save money by going with a month to month plan. By having the flexibility to manage your inventory on a month to month basis, you keep the cost per megabyte for each user way down. Also, you need to purchase a customized from a wholesale provider leveraging their purchasing power and management platform. The majority of all mobile broadband customers use 1GB or less per month so you want the ability to negotiate a low cost plan with lower user thresholds and a low cost per megabyte fee for overages. This is the most effective way to lower your cost for mobile broadband. Finally, you want to have the option to set your own corporate policy in terms of usage and have the necessary reporting tools and billing insight to manage user behavior. It is better to be proactive in monitoring employee usage for cost containment and cost predictability.
You may also want to find out if the carrier offers any additional services. The wholesale carrier may offer free wifi hotspot access points around the globe. Or, they may provide low cost hardware from well known suppliers like Sierra Wireless.
Another bonus of working with a wholesale provider, is the personal relationship. You typically work with a dedicated account representative that understands your business and support requirements. You will never be placed on hold or transferred from one department to another. You simply pick up the phone and talk directly to your rep. If you are ready to save money and experience the best in customer support, pick up the phone and give us a call at 866-770-0300.
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For the past seven years Spiritel Solutions has been dedicated to helping our clients reduce telecom expenses. Our team of experts have successfully helped companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. Spiritel also provides telecom analysis and consultation that is guaranteed to lower costs for all types of voice, data and Internet service. For a free consultation, please visit us at http://www.spiritelsolutions.com.
OK, you drop your cell phone and think it’s no big deal until you realize you just broke it. This is a huge bummer because you just cancelled your insurance and the phone is not covered by a warranty. There is nothing worse than a broken cell phone especially when you rely it on it for everything. Don’t worry, there is hope for you especially if you have a Blackberry. Why purchase a new Blackberry when you can get your broken phone repaired for a fraction of the cost? Our repair center is ready to take care of the damage; we can fix cracked or broken screens, trackballs that are out of whack or just get you a much need replacement part. If you are looking to save some money by repairing your broken Blackberry, then give us a call at 866-770-0300 to fix your phone.
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For the past seven years Spiritel Solutions has been dedicated to helping our clients reduce telecom expenses. Our team of experts have successfully helped companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. Spiritel also provides telecom analysis and consultation that is guaranteed to lower costs for all types of voice, data and Internet service. For a free consultation, please visit us at http://www.spiritelsolutions.com.
AT&T has just announced that the all-you-can-eat data plan has been removed from the buffet. A small percentage of heavy iPhone users are causing slow performance on the network for everyone. You knew this was coming because it is a losing proposition to try and feed the bandwidth demand of the heavy users, which represent less than 2% of all users. Now, the heaviest users will pay the most for data usage and this is a better model for everyone.
Starting on Monday, new customers will have the option to pay $15 a month for 200 megabytes, or $25 for 2 gigabytes with additional charges for more usage. Existing unlimited data plan users will have the option to keep their existing plan. Considering that 65% of the smartphone users on the network use less than 200 megabytes and 98% averaged less than 2 gigabytes, it may be a cost savings for existing users to switch to the new pricing plan.
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For the past seven years Spiritel Solutions has been dedicated to helping our clients reduce telecom expenses. Our team of experts have successfully helped companies reduce their annual telecom spend by an average of 30% or more. Spiritel also provides telecom analysis and consultation that is guaranteed to lower costs for all types of voice, data and Internet service. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 866-770-0300.
