Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Smartphone VoIP App Security Woes
Some
providers price their call and data packages unfeasibly high, leaving
users little choice where to go for mobile long-distance calling and
internet browsing. Over Wi-Fi, however, smartphone users have discovered
a far cheaper method of communication – VoIP. For many paid services,
the features and capabilities unlocked through smartphone apps surpass
those offered by major mobile carriers anyway. But do smartphone VoIP
apps pose security concerns?
Smartphone VoIP App Security Woes
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Do VoIP Users Need Tech Skills and Experience?
Recent studies suggest that more SMBs are veering away from on premise IP-PBX
in exchange for portable, lightweight VoIP solutions. The reasoning:
(1) most offices and/or residential spaces do not have the IT support
necessary to setup, maintain and update on premise IP-PBX systems; (2)
VoIP takes up less space and consumes less time in-house; and (3)
investments in VoIP are unbeatably low compared to on premise solutions.
In other words, the VoIP interface is inexpensive and user-friendly
without sacrificing quality or function.
Do VoIP Users Need Tech Skills and Experience?
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
How Your Hosted PBX Gateway Works
Hosted PBX Gateways convert incoming PSTN transmissions into a form compatible with data networks – or vice versa. Such devices come in both analogue and digital formats. Sometimes users confuse hosted PBX gateways with Analogue Telephone Adaptors (ATAs), so it’s best to think of gateways as bridgesbetween networks instead of components in a single environment. In using gateways, then, users merge the stability and reliability of the PSTN with the robustness of hosted PBX. In other words, hosted PBX gateways provide fail over options.
How Your Hosted PBX Gateway Works
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Seven Free Network-Monitoring Tools for VoIP Users
Home and office networks should monitor bandwidth usage to control the quality and efficiency of internet-based programs. Doing so also helps users understand their billing patterns and correct wasteful downloading/uploading habits. With VoIP, bandwidth tracking is not necessary, but we do recommend it.
Seven Free Network-Monitoring Tools for VoIP Users
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