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

Integra Telecom Promotions

Don’t forget about Integra Telecom’s promotion this March. There’s still time to take advantage of new pricing promotions.

Low promotional rates on Integra’s flagship 10M Ethernet Service, popular T1 combinations, and dedicated data T1s.

 Ethernet Service: Up to 16 voice sessions- $499 (36 mo term MRR).

Integrated Access Service (SIP Solutions) – ranging from T1 (1.5 Mbps for $299) to T4 (6.0 Mbps for $799)

 Each of the 10M Ethernet or Integrated Access Service promotions include Integra’s Feature Pack Plus, which includes features like Premium Voicemail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, 3-Way Calling, Call Forward, plus up to 50 DID numbers.

 Add-on packages are available as well: ValuePlan + ISP Package + Online Data Storage ranging from $49 to $89.

 Current Integra customers can boost their integrated access bandwidth with additional T1’s. Additional bonded T1 for $199

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/

Best Telecom Providers

NWMAP (NW Master Agent Program) is partnered with over 40 Telecom vendors. This gives our Agents a variety of options to shop for the right fit products and services for small to large business clients. How do we decide what vendors to work with to give a business the best service? Having the variety is helpful so we can do all the shopping around for our clients, but being able to rely on consistent performance and quality of products offered by each vendor is also necessary.

Here’s why we’ve chosen our vendors, because who you buy from can be just as important as what you buy:

Service and Support: Having a positive working relationship with the vendor and help us make quick fixes. Must be easy to do business with.

Channel friendly: Offer a variety and quality services. Communicate efficiently with us: promotions/deals for clients and program changes.

Products: Product reliability, not having to frequently fix their products. Offer a variety of products fairly priced.

Innovation: Updated and new products to assist our clients with the future growth of their business.

With all the Telecom carriers available, many businesses find the search exhausting.  NWMAP recognizes the challenges that businesses need to meet; from growth to managing and lowering overall Telecom costs. NWMAP has over 20 years of knowledge and experience with Telecom Vendors.

Please visit our carriers link here and check our our “Preferred Suppliers” list: https://nwmap.com/carriers

Don’t Just Guess! Get the Right Phone System and Internet Services For Your Business

When you guess, you lose money. Creating the most efficient phone system or internet service plan for your business should involve less time spent on guesswork and more time on enjoying the bottom line rewards a specifically designed plan can bring in.  The communications system within your business is it’s lifeline; it keeps everyone, employees and customers, connected and informed. How fast and efficient that system is greatly depends on how specific it is to your business requirements.

Questions to ask yourself before purchasing Unified Communications products and services are as follows:

  1. What is the latest technology in Unified Communications?
  2. Will your business benefit from an updated system?
  3. Does the service provider offer free quotes, installation, 24 hour support, packages tailored to benefit your company, ability to upgrade when needed?
  4. How concerned are you and/or the service provider with adhering to a lean budget and absolutely getting the biggest bang for your buck?
  5. Will the system and products be user-friendly for ALL your employees who will be using it regularly?
  6. How much time do you have to shop around? You can be assured that every other company is working on a better telephone solution for their office.

If you don’t know all the answers to these questions, don’t feel overwhelmed, because there is an EASY solution. The reality is you can certainly lose money on the Unified Communications purchase itself and in the long run as well. However, telecommunications agents at NWMAP can answer all your phone system and Internet/Ethernet questions, save you money, offer you more options, and provide full service form start to finish, and on-going. No guesswork.