IP Telephony is a telepphone service delivered over a network connection. Hosted remotely, it has several unique advantages. It allows you to make calls at a fraction of the cost, eliminates the need for any onsite equipment, and allows you to access a range of features that can drive productivity, encourage collaboration, or keep your business safe with a range of security options.

While email remains the primary method of communication between users, many users and companies are experimenting or committing to alternative means such as Slack or Google Hangouts. While these methods have additional benefits and limitations, Skype for Business is favoured by larger firms due to the focus on security, manageability and reliability. “When it comes […]

Office 365 pricing is competitive and the first choice for organisations that need a cloud-based suite of productivity and collaboration applications. Office 365 Pricing: Of course I’m someone who uses this suite in the office, and almost everywhere in fact. I’m not at all surprised to see so many other organisations choosing Office 365, even if […]

I’m sure many of you have noticed the Danish lifestyle trend of hygge, which has slowly crept into our shared consciousness this winter. While there is no direct translation into English, hygge is generally thought to refer to a particular sense of coziness tinged by nostalgia and comfort. Think sheepskin gloves, wood-fires, knitted jumpers, fragrant fresh bread with pumpkin seeds. Whether or not this appeals to you, the collective public appears to […]

Office 365 Plans: We’ve already written extensively on why we recommend Office 365 over Google Apps. We’ve also written extensively on using OData, PowerShell or ActiveDirectory, to get the most out of Office 365 for you and your users. However, as there are so many different packages available, it can quite a puzzle to work out which Office […]

If you purchase new, or renew existing Office 365 licences, you can avoid Office 365 price increases. We will offer at least a 5% reduction on the current 2017 prices for 12 months. This offer includes Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business and the entire suite of Office 365. Office 365 price increases 22% I’m sorry […]

A Smart Network allows you to use multiple services over a single connection, using secure VLANs to split the circuit. The benefit is the consolidation of voice, video, telephony, data and Internet services meaning you get a flatter, simpler, and easier-to-manage network. Smart Network Explainer Video How does it work? Why do you need multiple […]

Office 365 SSO: The secure configuration of this cloud-hosted service aligns with government’s guidance on implementing the Cloud Security Principles. You can find out more regarding implementation of Federation in order to Restrict Access to Office 365. 1. What is Office 365 SSO (Single Sign-On)? A Microsoft Online user usually signs in using the username and […]

Funnily enough I’m asked this question more and more frequently, “Which is better, Google Apps or Microsoft Office 365?”. Other cloud collaboration & communication services are available, however, this is my opinion and not an all encompassing review of the services. My immediate answer is always, “Office 365”. Bear with me here and I’ll try […]

We asked Trevor, a relative newcomer to IP Telephony, to explain what it is, what it can do, and how you can benefit from it, in his own words: A question most often asked by many people, including myself when I first heard of IP Telephony. From my research it has nothing to do with the […]