Category: Phone Services

I thought I had seen it all, but modern technology has even found a way to visualize phones. Soft-phones (or software phones) are a handy solution that should be kept in your technology toolbelt. If you are not already taking advantage of this technology, you are missing out on some ... Read More
March 28, 2021Tommi
Previously known as telecom expense management, TEM has evolved as telecommunications have evolved. Instead of being focused solely on managing wireline and wireless telecommunications expenses, Technology Expense Management now includes all manner of a company's networking technologies and services spend, including managed services, maintenance, hosting and cloud services. The complexity ... Read More
December 13, 2020Tommi
Every company wants to lower their telecom cost since phone bills sometimes make up a good chunk of a company’s monthly expenses. But companies are sometimes adamant about not wanting to change things, only because they’re stuck in their ways doing the same things for years. This includes using analog phones systems ... Read More
July 30, 2018Tommi
You’ve probably seen the letters, VOIP, or seen advertisements for a telephone service called Vonage and the enticing $9.99 a month cost for phone calls. However, you don’t know what these letters mean or why the cost is lower than what you are currently paying for your telephone service. VoIP is an acronym for ... Read More
July 30, 2018Tommi
Telephones are still a must-have tool for businesses of all sizes, but if you are only using the phone to make and take direct dial calls, you’re missing out on some tools that can boost your business productivity. Voice over Internet Protocol, or VOIP, is a telecommunications technology that brings new features and functions ... Read More
July 17, 2018Tommi
The inventory of types of office phone systems has evolved over the last several years. There are a few well-developed options to consider. The regular phone system technology is still very much alive. They call it POTS (Plain Old Telephone System). You can buy multi-line telephones that use the same analog ... Read More
July 17, 2018Tommi
  [ninja_forms_modal_form id=33 image_link="/wp-content/uploads/phone-buyers-guide.png"] For most companies telecommunications is one of the top five expense items in the budget. The sheer volume of telecommunications bills and the time it takes to make sense of all the charges is maddening. Only when you learn how to cut these expenses can your company get ... Read More
March 5, 2018Tommi
  [ninja_forms_modal_form id=33 image_link="/wp-content/uploads/phone-buyers-guide.png"] This is Part Two of a three-part series on choosing the right business phone system.  Read part one. Understanding business phone system features that will bring value to your business by connecting it to the world is the key to choosing the right business phone system.  In Part II of our “Choosing the ... Read More
February 12, 2018Tommi
What is SIP Trunking SIP Trunking is a process of directly connecting your organization with an ITSP (Internet Telephony Service Provider).  SIP Trunking is basically based on Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) which is a signaling communications protocol which rides down an internet connection. In addition to VoIP calls, SIP Trunking also offers other features such as desktop ... Read More
December 7, 2017Tommi
While Unified Communications can drastically improve a firm’s competitive position, getting started can be a daunting task. With a myriad of services available, it can be difficult to configure your Unified Communications to fit the needs of your business seamlessly and cost-effectively. Advanced features such as desktop sharing, data sharing, speech recognition, instant messaging ... Read More
November 7, 2017Tommi
When it comes time to pick out a business phone, there are many factors to consider in order to maximize productivity and minimize cost. So when shopping for your next business phone, keep this business phone checklist in mind: Communication functionality. Today, email and messaging systems are common on almost every phone. But ... Read More
October 6, 2017Tommi
In earlier posts, we’ve discussed how Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems can help your business flourish and provided tips to help protect and secure utility management solutions for your business. While case scenarios that can drive the consideration and implementation of VoIP security solutions can include reducing telephony costs, value-added features not available in traditional telephony solutions, and gaining the increased flexibility ... Read More
September 5, 2017Tommi
  [ninja_forms_modal_form id=33 image_link="/wp-content/uploads/phone-buyers-guide.png"] Your business needs to operate seamlessly by taking advantage of the latest communication systems. Every business today needs some type of phone system, but not all phone providers were created equally. At Clarus Communications, we pride ourselves on our ethics and making sure that we take care of ... Read More
June 6, 2017Tommi
  [ninja_forms_modal_form id=33 image_link="/wp-content/uploads/phone-buyers-guide.png"] Used phones might be old, but they are rarely obsolete, and they normally tend to work for years. They can always be repurposed for use in other systems. So if you’re a small business on a shoe-string budget, the best-used phone systems for your home office or business needs ... Read More
May 15, 2017Tommi
[ninja_forms_modal_form id=33 image_link="/wp-content/uploads/phone-buyers-guide.png"] As with many consumer products, there are arguments to be made for purchasing used phone systems for office use. Cost Savings and Environmental Advantages Buying a refurbished or previously used phone system is an environmentally friendly solution. Phones can be particularly bad for the environment when they are deposited in landfill ... Read More
May 15, 2017Tommi