Technology: How Your Business Can Get More For Less

Majority of companies are avoiding spending money in 2011, and maybe throughout this recession, and focusing on making money. However, the demands for better technology, efficient communication, new customers, and fulfilled prior customers is still at an all-time high. Companies are facing challenges like keeping up with the rapid growth in technology, faster and more reliable communication expectations, expansion and travel, and customers want more for less.  How can you get all this accomplished and not spend unnecessary money or possibly any more than you already are?

In the Telecommunications industry the technology is already there, with an availability for more options and features than ever before.

  • Combining and consolidating. Multiple services like voice, data, and Internet can be combined and costs consolidated to save companies money. A Telecom Broker can assist you with consolidating all your services into one package or one bill, including ongoing maintenance and a Telecom Broker available any time you need one.  
  • Efficiency and reliability. VOIP solutions enable companies to be connected to their customers clearly and directly.
  • Packages and Promotions. Typically a company can get more for less because of various carrier promotions and wholesale pricing NWMAP Telecom Brokers have access to.
  • Current products are designed to be easily integrated into a company’s existing system. NWMAP ensures seamless transitions.
  • Security. Data solutions will keep businesses connected, secure and stable. For example, MPLS Flex provides superior security between multiple locations.  

Featured Product: MPLS Flex

What is it?

Multi-protocol Label Switching is used to enhance the flow of traffic on a network by making better use of available network paths. MPLS creates labels for IP packets or Ethernet frames. These MPLS labels inherit Quality of Service (QoS) tagging or Class of Service (CoS) priority, which network designers use to schedule the packet’s movement across a network.

 Why is it a great product for 2011? 

Integra Telecom, a leader in Telecommunications, is consistently making it easier for companies to experience the benefits of new technology with products that simplify your communications system. MPLS Flex is one of those products.  

Superior technology: The WAN on a MPLS Network offers a class of services for Voice, Video, Network applications and Internet exceeding the expectations of traditional VPN and point to point services.

 Extremely cost effective: compared to traditional Frame, Spoke and Hub Point to Point WAN. More connectivity and combining of services equals more for less.  

 How does it benefit your business?

 Integra Telecom’s Network and VPN solutions enables businesses to connect multiple offices, offers the simplicity of combining your voice, data and Internet or Ethernet traffic over a single connection, extra security between locations, redundancy, priority for crucial applications, more connectivity and competitive pricing.

NWMAP works with over 40 Telecommunications carriers, including Integra Telecom, bringing new technology to businesses for less money.

How To Attract The Next Generation Workforce To Your Business

IT leaders have known for years the value and benefit of efficient and new technologies for businesses.

  • Being able to share information, globally if necessary.
  • Improve customer service
  • Increase productivity
  • Cut costs in several departments
  • Reduce carbon footprint
  • Reduce absenteeism
  • Business runs more efficiently
  • Improve communications

An additional benefit is attracting the new generations in the workforce to your business. These employees are tech savvy and greatly appreciate new and efficient technology. They work well in groups, requiring the appropriate technology to keep them connected. Video conferencing, virtual teams, telecommuting, email/voicemail technologies, and wireless devices attract the next generation who have the capabilities to transform your business.

Implementing  a new system or new technologies can require employee training and ongoing assurance of company-wide acceptance. The benefit of attracting the next generation workforce is adding an addition to your company that embraces new technologies. It opens a door to opportunities for companies and employees with various work arrangements, whether employees travel or work from home occasionally.

The benefits far outweigh any hesitation a business may have about implementing new technology. Often times, businesses are astonished by the money they save. Telecom Brokers at NWMAP save their clients money by having access to over 40 carriers in the Telecom business, negotiating prices with those carriers, and searching for specific packages that benefit the client’s business specifically. New technology should always benefit a business.

Are You Satisfied With Your Unified Communications Services?

Simply put; if user satisfaction is low, productivity is even lower. One of the most effective tools for driving up productivity and customer relations is adopting and utilizing a personalized Unified Communications plan specific to your business’ needs. You can have top of the line newest technology and it won’t matter if it’s not the right plan for your business, including your employees.

One way to see how effective your Unified Communications plan is, would be to measure productivity and user satisfaction among your employees, and clients is applicable.  Are the employees happy with the system? Are they utilizing features most helpful for their job? Measure use of IP Telephony, call routing, messaging solutions, etc. The purpose of Unified Communications is to increase productivity. The goal of a good Telecom Agent (Broker)/Agency is to keep products and services as simple as possible for the employees to adapt to. If it’s not simple and user friendly, it will not increase productivity and it will be a waste of your money.

If you have questions whether your Unified Communications services are right for your company, then you should contact your Telecom Broker with your concerns. In fact, many Telecom Brokers will reach out and check in with you periodically to evaluate your services and satisfaction. They should also be available when you need them most. With the current economy you can’t afford to be unhappy or indifferent about your services. If you don’t already have a Telecom Broker, it would be in your best interest and one of the only ways in which you can be sure your plan is personalized and productive.

For more on selecting a Telecom Broker: https://nwmap.com/get-more-for-your-money-by-using-a-telecom-broker

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Stay Connected; History and Future of Telecom

Historically, staying connected meant consistent use of stamps and waiting the entire day for an important call. Remember phone tag? Currently, staying connected is a business’ lifeline- the difference between success and failure. An ability to stay connected efficiently is even more crucial.

Everyone is staying personally connected through technologies like Facebook status updates and Twitter. Why shouldn’t a business expect the same instant gratificaion in their communications? That kind of technology is available and a business would see the most benefit with bundled deals, keeping their cost low and their connectivity high.

Today’s businesses should expect technology to surpass their demands, deliver instant connectivity, with less burden to their budget and spending allowances. In addition, Telecom Brokers come into the mix to make the search easier- to connect a business with a carrier’s plan or product that suits them specifically and optimally. If you have questions or issues down the road, Telecom Brokers stay connected and are there for you almost instantly to get you back on track.

Imagine productive, enjoyable, and personable business exchanges made easy and affordable. No more waiting, guessing, missing calls and clients. Business Ethernet, voiceover IP, and video conferencing capabilities are a few technologies that businesses can expect to be the norm, now and into the future.