The Future of your Company

Are you stuck in a rut or  moving forward? Many companies are not evaluating or investing in the future of their company because they are stuck in the present situation, which is an economic downturn. So you think you have stay the way you are and not rock the boat?

Investing in technology isn’t as expensive as you think, updating your company’s technology is an investment and will give you immediate and/or long-term return on your investment. More on updating telecom technology: https://nwmap.com/updating-your-telecommunications-system-and-saving-money

How to tell if you’re stuck in a rut:

  1. Cautious Culture: Not accepting of change; perhaps never have been and it has become the company culture. Change is a threat to them and equals higher costs, but that’s not actually the reality.
  2. Lack Long-term: Afraid to do anything different from what is done today and yesterday- they never move forward, but believe that not moving backward is at least progress. They lack a long-term plan or follow through with current goals. They will never move forward and eventually will fall behind.
  3. Empty Employees: Retaining employees that offer nothing to the company. Businesses house a few or several employees that lack initiative and can bring down entire departments. They are the root of a rut. Owners are hesitant to establish new systems, procedures, and technology because of these employees who will not embrace it.

One doable solution if you are unsure about the future of your company and it’s competitive edge, check into getting a free quote from a Telecom provider that offers free reviews of your current Telecom technology, your plans, and your current costs. You would be surprised how you can update your technology, improve company communications, and restore your competitive edge while saving money. Don’t be afraid to check it out because it’s free.

NWMAP Telecom Brokers are in the business of providing you solutions first, solutions specific to your company’s needs, and choices of over 40 carriers. Get a quote: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/request-quote

Telecom in the News; Integra Telecom

NWMAP brings you updates in Telecom making the news. Integra Telecom made a few headlines this month, including the announcement of their new CEO, Kevin O’ Hara. Kevin was formerly co-founder of Level 3 and company board member. He is taking over for Tom Casey.

Integra has made most of their headlines due to the widespread and fast growing expansion of services this last year. In a recent article it states that Integra extended Hosted VoIP across its entire network. Integra is giving its business customers options. Since no two businesses are the same, businesses have the option to purchase a basic phone system with traditional calling features or a completely hosted solution with a dedicated switch.

Pairing its network with PBX gear from vendors including Mitel and NEC, the Managed PBX service is a completely managed premise-based system that provides businesses with a fixed monthly price. One of the clear benefits of the service, especially for smaller businesses with little or no IT staff, is that it can reduce reduce the complexity of managing separate equipment and service vendors.

Read more: Integra Telecom extends hosted voice across its entire network – FierceTelecom http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/integra-telecom-extends-hosted-voice-across-its-entire-network/2011-12-07#ixzz1h0OIWTbH

Also making headlines is Megapath with its enhanced managed security suite. Among the many updates are in-the-cloud signature updates, scanning, and cleaning to create what MegaPath says will be “a steady flow of clean data to businesses.”  Taking care of security threats before they become a problem is certainly a proactive solution.  

 

Make the Most of Cloud Technology for Your Business

Not too long ago, NWMAP introduced Cloud Firewall Services (CFS) from Integra Telecom https://nwmap.com/new-from-integra-cloud-firewall-services-cfs . More businesses are becoming interested and utilizing cloud technology. One of the caveats to this is even the IT departments can’t keep up with changing demands of new new products and services so it’s important to take stock of what you have and what you need before embarking on new technological territory. 

Of course the agents at NWMAP can give you free quotes and assess your needs for free. A telecom broker is always a good service to use for something so important as your business’ efficiency and bottom line. They can help a business make a smooth transition to using cloud services. Here are some tips about utilizing cloud technology:

  • Assess the demands cloud technology will place on your current network. For bandwidth concerns it may be wise to contact a Telecom Agent or your provider.
  • Realize that cloud is only as secure and reliable as its connection.
  • For your network’s ability to handle cloud services, you must know your network’s scalability, reliability, redundancy and quality of service (Qos).
  • Consider ethernet or MPLS- it can lower costs.
  • What is your plan with using Cloud based services? Applications?
  • Make an existing overview of how many employees, how much use/transactions, determine busy points of usage. Calculate bytes usage based on this info and determine bandwidth usage.
  • There will be a lot of estimating and guesswork, but a Telecom agent can significantly reduce chances for errors.

To contact a Telecom Broker, click here: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

 

Fiber Networks; High Capacity and Affordability

Why Fiber networks for your business? Fiber optical networks address issues with  increases in bandwidth usage and affordability for today’s competitive business’ needs. This technology provides substantially greater bandwidth  to carry more data while being less effected by interference, and data is transferred digitally. If your business demands high speed and reliable voice and data technology, then a supported fiber network is in your future, if you haven’t already employed this useful technology.

Fiber is the future. Someday in the near future almost all communications will involve fiber optics.  Traditional metal cable and telephone lines are steadily being replaced by fiber networks. In order for a business to thrive, they must have consistent access to data and accountable connectivity to access information constantly. Communications play a key role in business success, whether it be web conferencing or transmission of data, the speed and reliability of fiber networks can’t be beat.

If you haven’t already run into speed, connectivity, interference, or reliability issues with your current LAN or WAN, then it’s still a terrific idea to check out how you can save on overall costs and never have to experience performance issues. NWMAP agents can assist your business with your fiber network needs. Please contact us for more information, a quote, a list of our service carriers who offer premier Fiber products and services: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

Integra Telecom’s unbeatable Fiber Network: https://nwmap.com/2011/06

Integra Telecom’s Fiber Network; A Sophisticated Solution

Integra Telecom operates the most extensive fiber network of any competitive services provider in the West. If that’s not something to be proud of, how about unmatched  reliability as well. Reliability, accountability, and redundancy are what Integra’s business clients demand- small to large businesses, regional, national, and multi-national. Integra’s fiber network is designed to serve a plethora of business needs from affordable products to sophisticated solutions.

A recent extension of Integra’s fiber network will enable clients to get connectivity without the extensive cost of bringing new fiber into buildings. Their fiber network consists of 5,000 high speed long haul route miles, including 3,000 metropolitan route miles serving 11 cities and 1,500 fiber served commercial buildings. With this technology and capability, Integra can provide enterprise and carrier-class high bandwidth products and services.

Whatever your business needs and demands are Integra’s products and services are sure to exceed those expectations. NWMAP is partnered with Integra to provide the right fit services for your business. To learn more; https://nwmap.com/contact-us. We can provide you with a quote and information on Integra’s latest affordable technology.