BYOD; The Good, The Bad, and The Divided

Almost as dramatic as the 1966 Clint Eastwood western (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly) is the talk and opinions about the BYOD (Bring your own device) revolution. I think the lesson learned, as in the western, is to be ahead of the game… at least 10 steps ahead. As a business leader (perhaps CIO, entrepreneur, and otherwise), certainly knowing the benefits and risks of BYOD is key. For Telecom Agents, being knowledgeable is always profitable.

With the Smartphone/ iPhones, tablets, and laptops, people can do business any time, from anywhere. In fact tablets outsold PC’s or desktops last year. Website visits are coming from mobile users.

Similar to the Cloud, a business really needs to have a strategy in place before adopting BYOD practices, evaluating the pros and cons to determine (and deal with) security risks. Basically, the benefits must outweigh the risks.

The debates continue:

  • Employee
    chooses device versus controlling the types of devices and uses.
  • Going mobile versus chained to a desk.
  • More productive versus more risk.
  • Effectiveness versus costs of networks and other cost for usage.
  • Employee empowerment and choices versus lack of IT support

How to decide:

  1. First question is…’Is it doable?” Find out from a Telecom Agent at NW MAP if BYOD is manageable and appropriate for your business (type of business and/or size).
  2. Employee surveys- finding out who would use them and what they think about it. Some research has shown employees would accept a lower paying job if able to use their own devices.

How to do it:

  1. Talk to your Telecom Broker or Agent.
  2. The current thought and what many businesses are allowing is BYOD but with limited support. Issues with this is of course security but also employee satisfaction with limited support. Allowed with full IT support is optimal, but your choices are not allowing it, allowing with minimal support, allowing with full support, and allowing with no support.
  3. Check and evaluate network capacity. Most people using BYOD have 2-3 devices.
  4. Money! Realize BYOD will not eliminate costs, but rather place them in areas of support functions rather than devices.

With BYOD, it seems employee satisfaction varies – employees either love it or hate it. Truth is, companies want, no need, their employees to be connected, especially to what is
happening now…information and communication at the speed of light. Employers are equally on the fence as about 40% of companies allow it.

Contact a NW MAP Telecom Agent: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

 

With BYOD, it seems employee satisfaction varies – employees either love it or hate it. Truth is, companies want, no need, their employees to be connected, especially to what is
happening now…information and communication at the speed of light. We’ll see how it all unfolds.

Business Solutions: MPLS VPN

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is generating a name for itself in the Telecom industry. It is the fastest growing Wide Area Network (WAN) technology, utilized by leading enterprises.  MPLS blends the performance and privacy standards of WAN technologies, such as frame relay, with the flexibility and sensible cost of Internet-based networks.

Big Advantages For Businesses:

  1. Quality of Service (QoS). QoS will ensure the most vital network traffic in your organization, such as Voice over IP (VoIP) and various business applications, are prioritized for the highest level of quality. This capability provides consistent, interruption free network performance and prevents your most critical applications from failing during times of network congestion.
  2. Hassle-free Value. Site-to-Site MPLS VPN service eliminates hassle for the end users. In addition, the team of Telecom Agents at NWMAP are able to provide you with the level of service that cuts costs as well as takes all the pressure off your users and even the IT staff. The responsibility and quality of performance is in our hands while still saving you money.
  3. Ideal for multi-location enterprises. MPLS VPN Networks can increase productivity by streamlining your operations and decreasing network complexity.

 Contact your NWMAP Agent for details: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

For more Info on MPLS Technology: https://nwmap.com/nwmap-features-paetecs-mpls-vpn

 https://nwmap.com/mpls-networks-in-high-demand-for-2011

NWMAP Features: Integra Telecom

Integra Telecom is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America and for good reason.  The qualities that make Integra Telecom unbeatable are reliability, responsiveness, and locally based services.

And there’s more… The Portland, OR based company, offers its own network, including local dial tone, domestic and international long distance, high-speed Internet and data services, voice messaging, and numerous other services designed to support the communication needs of businesses in eleven states.

 A closer look…Some of the products and services that afford Integra Telecom such high remarks are their MPLS Flex, a technique used to connect data networks and to carry digital voice and high-speed data on a single connection. This technology is designed for companies with increasing needs to divert and route traffic around link failures, congestion, and bottlenecks. Superior technology and lowers your overall bandwidth costs.

Also…Integra Telecom’s Ethernet Solutions Metro E IP, Broadband Bundle package (business phone line systems and Internet services  combined in one hassle-free package, and their most recent debut, SIP Solutions which combines multiple voice and data options on a single connection, outstanding bandwidth allocation with high bandwidth options, and includes SIP trunking to a certified IP-PBX. Their products and services are designed to be easily integrated with existing systems.

NWMAP has been proud to partner with them over the years and share their priorities, such as customer care and offering quality services and products. Please visit http://www.integratelecom.com/about/ or contact an Agent at NWMAP for more information: http://www.nwmap.com/contact-forms/request-a-quote.php

Sources: https://nwmap.com/telecom-solutions-sip-mpls-and-ethernet

http://www.telecomramblings.com/newswire/2010/09/integra-telecom-named-one-of-america%E2%80%99s-5000-fastestgrowing-private-companies-by-inc-magazine/

Cash In On Telecom Opportunities

ANYONE can cash in on the technology that has been unaffected by the struggling economy, otherwise known as Telecom (or Unified Communications). The industry has continued to grow, technology continues to emerge, and companies continue to spend money on their IT needs. In one report, Telecom has evolved from a “neat to have” technology to a “must have” technology. Another statistic shows 75% of a company’s technology is associated with some form of Telecom technology.

SIP trunking alone can save as much as half of a company’s cost on their communications bills.  It’s now commonplace for a company to have several mobile workers and employees on the go. The benefits for companies are endless, and the benefits for those who give a little extra time can earn a decent amount of cash. It’s obvious those that provide these sought after services and products will reap financial gains in an industry that sells itself so who can do this? As stated before, anyone! Suppose you received excellent service from the agents at NWMAP and your company benefited from it, well, even you would be an excellent candidate for selling something you believe in. Anyone can do it! NWMAP provides the tools for anyone interested in becoming a partner in selling Telecom and being a Telecom Agent as well.

Your first step in getting involved with a growing technology and earning some extra money is to contact NWMAP. Here is the link to get you started: http://www.nwmap.com/contact-forms/how-to-become-an-agent.php This isn’t a gimmick, it’s an opportunity.