What’s New in Telecommunications; Integra, EarthLink

What’s going on in Telecom?

In case you’ve been missing it;  NW MAP Telecom wraps up the month with a post (“Telecom in the News’) on our blog at nwmap.com updating everyone with
snippets of Telecom info that makes recent news. If there are noteworthy topics catching the telecom community’s eye, then we’ll report on it, giving you the bullet points and links as well.

New products and services are coming out consistently in 2012. NW MAP has over 40 carriers and many are offering new additions to their portfolio…including:

 EarthLink’s Cloud Workspace and more recently TechCare, an IT Help Desk solution. As with numerous services appearing on the forefront of Telecom, this service can be highly customized to meet the needs specific to the business. It also enables IT staff to be free up time for more crucial tasks.

Also…Integra Telecom has expanded its on-net fiber presence; the growth of the fiber footprint will support new services, including Ethernet, cloud services, and recently announced wavelength service
suite.

Hot topics (the Cloud) this month: https://nwmap.com/what-do-you-think-of-cloud-computing-technology

For month-end news from June, click here: https://nwmap.com/telecommunications-news-rio-networks

Telecommunications in The News (Cloud Computing) – May 2012

A lot of recent news in the Telecommunications field lately is focused on Cloud Computing. It’s such an interesting topic because everybody in the telecom field is learning to adapt to this new trend, wondering where they fit in. Do they love it or hate it? What benefits does it offer the telecom provider and the customer.

Some articles reflecting the buzz about cloud computing are centered around how businesses are embracing cloud technology, how it benefits certain types of businesses, it’s advantages and disadvantages, and especially it’s customizable features:

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052412-cloud-sla-259615.html

A general guide and reasonable definition of this technology as it pertains to the telecommunications field:

http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/defining-cloud-computing-services-benefits-and-caveats/2012-03-12

If you want to understand cloud computing from various angles, this is another excellent guide that pertains to IT professionals and businesses in particular:

http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031

For more information contact a NWMAP agent: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

Business Goals for 2012

Happy 2012! With 2012 making it’s entrance, change is in the air. Many people are realizing the economy is staying the way it is for a while so now they’re asking, ‘How do we make the best of this?’ ‘How do we change in a stagnant economy?’ Whether you’re a small, medium, or large business, many of your concerns involve the future and moving forward instead of back or behind and you’re wondering; “How can we make our money stretch further or get more and better for less?’

At NWMAP we know a lot about how to get more for your money. This is what we do for people and their business. We only succeed because what we did for you is working, and paying off. In other words, our business succeeds if, and only if, you do. How do we do this?

We provide free quotes, reviews and advice about solutions to your existing communication systems concerns or queries. We identify whether you are paying too much or paying for a service that does nothing for you. We show you how to make that dollar stretch and we can give you peace of mind that our solutions for you will pay off, now or long-term. By doing this we are helping you identify and fulfill your 2012 business goals. Where can you save money? Let us show you. What can you do to get your small or large business into 2012 and beyond? We can also show you how.

Telecom is one area in which you can move your business forward and get more for your money while saving money. Whatever your 2012 business goals are, we can help steer you in the right direction by addressing at least one major aspect of your business; how you communicate.  

More FREE information: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/request-quote. Contact us about your 2012 business goals, concerns, questions, etc.

Updating Your Telecommunications System…and Saving Money

In the past few years companies have become more aware of their spending, bottom lines, and an overall sense of frugality. The Telecom industry recognizes these needs among companies to stay lean during this economic climate, but has also recognized some flaws in this way of thinking. Interestingly enough, many companies believe they are keeping their spending to a minimum by not updating or researching new technology.

The sad truth is companies (large and small) are hanging onto old technology (existing equipment) that is costing them more money. They unwittingly think they’re saving money, but this couldn’t be further from reality. Telecom communications/solutions can reduce costs when updated and consolidated. If you think you’re stuck, you’re not. Carriers and agencies, such as NWMAP (Telecom Brokers), have plenty of solutions for you to save money while giving you the best Telecommunications system fit for your needs.

Frugality and familiarity with current systems can be a company’s worst enemy. There is value in hosted VoIP for instance and many companies aren’t recognizing this. If security, size of your company, or ease of use is a concern, your Telecom carrier or agent can address these issues and give you assurance and a clear plan. Hopefully we’ll see more companies recognizing the value within hosted VoIP communications and the increasingly popular Cloud Communications.

Free Quote: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/request-quote

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Phone: IP Telephone Handset, Enterprise business phone service, PBX phones system and manager, Auto-Attendant manages call without a receptionist, conference capabilities with 10 seat capacity.

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Email: Enterprise email, spam and virus protection, no exchange server needed, and calendar sharing.

Smart Phone Integration: voicemail, mail. E-fax, calendar, contacts.

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