SubscribeA major part of telecommunications consulting is assisting businesses with project management, such as the switch to VoIP. While VoIP can be a major cost saving tool, there are a few potential problems that businesses should consider before making the switch. Credit Card Machine Failure: Older, traditional credit card machines...
read more
Tag Archives: Telecommunications Consulting
Wireless Device Management: Individual Liable Programs vs. Corporate Liable Programs
There is a growing demand on business departments’ IT units to manage mobile devices in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Businesses are continually seeking the help of telecommunications consulting firms for advice on telecom cost management while keeping the quality of service high. With the recent economic hardships, many businesses...
read more
Save Money with SIP Trunking
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to cut telecom costs, and SIP trunking can be an extremely effective telecommunications expense management tool. SIP trunking uses an Internet connection from your current PBX for a VoIP connection using Session Internet Protocol, or SIP. For basic information on SIP and a brief...
read more
SIP 101
As one of the most popular telecommunications solutions, VoIP is receiving a lot of attention. However, there are many elements of VoIP services that are not widely understood by corporate users. One of these elements is Session Internet Protocol, or SIP. As a standardized signaling protocol, SIP is used for...
read more
The iPhone Problem
Many businesses today are facing the iPhone problem. What is it? Put simply, employees want it and businesses can’t control it. The tens of thousands of applications and user-friendly interface has made the iPhone a phenomenon that has swept the country, spans age groups and has inspired employees all over...
read more
Telecom Solutions: Faxing with VoIP
One of the biggest problems with VoIP has always been difficulties with faxing. Many businesses chose to retain a traditional copper line to accommodate faxing, but there are some things you can try that may enable you to fax more easily over a VoIP connection. The Sygnal Group would like...
read more
Asterisk IP-PBX, an Alternative to Traditional Proprietary PBX
Telecommunications consulting firms are constantly on the lookout for the right telecom solutions for every business. For some businesses, Asterisk IP-PBX systems may be a good alternative to traditional proprietary PBXs. Because Asterisk IP-PBX is backed by the open source community, applications are continually advancing and code is frequently written...
read more
VoIP Equipment: Hardphones
As a telecommunications cost management solution, many businesses are making the switch to VoIP. Once a business has made the decision to make the move to VoIP, one of their first decisions will be whether they will use softphones or hardphones. A hardphone is a physical phone that looks much...
read more
VoIP Equipment: Softphones
Many businesses are making the switch to VoIP as a telecommunications cost management solution. Once a business has made the decision to move to VoIP, one of its first decisions will be whether it will use softphones or hardphones. A softphone is a piece of software installed on an employee’s...
read more
Preparing for Your Telecom Audit
Taking a few steps to prepare for your telecommunications audit can help make the process easier and ensure you get the information you are looking for. Completing the following list of pre-audit tasks will help define the focus of the audit and prepare you for understanding and implementing the results:...
read more