Multiple Telecom Carriers/Vendors Or a Single Carrier?

Good question. The goal is to get the best technology specific to your business’ needs at the lowest cost available. Realistically, this could take a business owner, a CIO or an IT Manager a really long time to research the many Telecom carriers, compare prices, and collaborate with all parties involved.

The solution often times is a middle man, such as a Telecom Broker/Agent and/or at least three vendors to get the necessary technology you require at an affordable price. Working with a Telecom Agent will solve your dilemma of shopping around, comparing prices, and even installing. They have access to numerous reputable carriers they’ve formed alliances with, which means they’ve done the research for you and can assist you with pairing the solution you need to the appropriate vendors’ technologies.  

If you go to each individual vendor, you may not get the choices you want, the technology specific to your needs, or flexibility and affordability. The integration of multiple technologies as well as newer ones with existing ones is best handled by utilizing multiple vendors. It’s not as tricky as it sounds, and if you have a Telecom Agent working with you on this, you can also get one consolidated bill, which is often less than your existing ones.

Another reason multiple vendors is useful is when you begin with a few solutions and want to add more later. The rate of growth and necessity for new technology is different from one business to another, which is why having multiple vendors and/or a Telecom Agent who has access to multiple vendors is a one-size-fits-all plan.

Ethernet Products and Technologies

Ethernet products and technologies have several advantages  for businesses ranging from small to large:
  • Increase productivity: Large file transfers on a single network. Handles high volume email environments.
  • Simplify your network: Ethernet is easy to install, upgrade, and maintain. You can simplify even further and ask the Telecom Brokers at NWMAP how you can get all your services on one convenient bill.
  • Save Money: Ethernet provides more bandwidth per megabit at a lower cost than private line services.
  • Increase efficiency and performance: Ethernet is more scalable than traditional Time Division Multiplex (TDM) services- scale your bandwidth as you need it. No need to convert data to other to other formats to transport it, then convert it back to Ethernet.
  • Optimum speed and reliability: optimum speed when sending data between locations because your data will travel at consistent Local Area Network (LAN) speeds.
  • Fulfills a growing need: even small and medium size businesses are put in a position of demanding greater levels of bandwidth that were previously demanded by large businesses. Ethernet solutions provide all businesses the flexibility to adapt to growing bandwidth needs at affordable costs.   

NWMAP is connected to over 40 carriers. Our Telecom Brokers and Agents specialize in searching and shopping for specific needs a business may have. Various Ethernet Solutions from some of our carriers include: Integra Telecom’s Ethernet Solutions Metro E IP, XO Communications Ethernet Solutions, and Airespring Ethernet Over Copper. Request a quote today.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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.

What’s New; Integra Telecom and XO Communications

NWMAP stays current with the new and cutting edge technology in our industry so we can save businesses money by getting them updated and more efficient systems.  Here’s what’s new that can work for you.

Integra Telecom Debuts SIP Solutions:

  • Combines multiple voice and data options on a single connection.
  • Outstanding bandwidth allocation with high bandwidth options up to 30mbps
  • Voice takes priority and includes SIP trunking to a certified IP-PBX with multiple compression options or regular line, trunk or ISDN PRI handoffs to any PBX.
  • Designed to integrate easily with Integra’s MPLS-based VPN Solutions.

XO Communications expands network coverage across Phoenix. NWMAP provides services in Phoenix and happily reports the expansion. In addition, they have introduced Ethernet- over-copper technology across it’s network in Phoenix in order to provide more scalable, high-speed Ethernet access over last-mile copper.

New technology is affordable and can often save businesses money. The latest technology is here, now businesses only need to realize the benefits, reduced and consolodated costs for these improvements. Follow the NWMAP blog for upcoming detailed information on new packages and services.

Implementing New Technology In Your Business

The continuous growth of new technology available for the workplace presents an atmosphere of rapid change that will not slow down any time soon in the near future. Numerous businesses have experienced the process of implementing new technologies and the various issues that creep up, from an overall lack of employee acceptance to unexpected minor malfunctions. The caveat is, despite some of the nuances, new technologies are necessary for a business to remain competitive, relevant, and increase profit margins.

The proper and efficient use of new technology in the workplace is crucial. The younger generations beginning to enter the workforce are tech savvy and widely accept the evolving nature of technology, but all employees need to be on board for a technological implementation to be successful and beneficial. One way of doing this is to provide plenty of training, specific for various departments if necessary, and during and after training to disperse an employee evaluations survey of how effective the training is and thoughts about the new implementations.

When implementing new technology, you require as many people on your team as possible. Technical difficulties can be avoided if you have a team or Agent to work with you during the implementations process. For instance, NWMAP offers the services of their Telecom Brokers to assist from beginning to end; shop for a low cost specific plan for your business, have the experience to know what to troubleshoot and how to move the installation along, provide moving services for successful transfer of technologies, and consulting with on-site visits to help you make choices without resorting to confusing technical jargon.