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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 ... Read More
Clarus Communications Blog
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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 ... Read More
November 20, 2014Tommi
Many small companies use a 10/100 ethernet installation, which is fine if you intend to stay small. A company with an eye towards growth, however, will soon find itself hampered by this slower speed and will be looking to upgrade to a gigabit Ethernet installation.
What's a 10/100?
The old 10/100 ethernet ... Read More
November 17, 2014Tommi
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Rutherford, Oct. 29th, 2014 - After record growth in 2014, Retarus, a leading global provider of professional messaging services, is proud to announce today its strategic partnership with Clarus Communications, a leading telecommunications provider of technology solutions. The partnership will allow the Clarus agent community to expand its ... Read More
October 29, 2014Tommi
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As each day passes, more and more businesses are implementing VoIP solutions. If you haven't switched to VoIP just yet or you are looking for ways to maximize the quality of your current voice system, you should consider implementing Quality of Service solutions. QoS is a crucial part ... Read More
October 14, 2014Tommi
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With the advancements in modern VoIP technologies, traditional phone systems are quickly becoming a thing of the past. While no one can forecast the exact date, current trends can reasonably show that within the next 10 to 15 years almost all voice systems will be digital. It certainly ... Read More
October 7, 2014Tommi
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Most people have a hard time keeping up with voice technologies and its constantly changing terms and jargon. Speaking with a member of your I.T. team can be a real pain if you don't know the terms, and sometimes it seems like they are speaking another language. Well, ... Read More
September 30, 2014Tommi
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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 ... Read More
September 23, 2014Tommi
Herndon, VA and St. Louis, MO (August 6, 2014) – nexVortex, a leader in IP-based communications services and an industry expert in SIP Trunking technology, today announced a partnership with master telecommunications agent, Clarus Communications. Clarus Communications, a St. Louis, MO-based master sales agency and leading provider of business telecommunications ... Read More
August 6, 2014Tommi
In “When Lightning Strikes – Protecting Your Business Network from Thunderstorms Part I” we discussed steps you can take to safeguard your business network and computers from lightning strikes. In Part II, we discuss ways to protect your business crucial data.
Not only can a lightning strike damage computers if they ... Read More
June 24, 2014Tommi
Thankfully, direct lightning strikes aren’t common but protecting your business network this spring and summer means taking the steps necessary to prevent surges in wiring and damage that can occur. Unfortunately, you can’t unplug your gear and hide when the sky rumbles. Here are some tips to keep your business network ... Read More
June 17, 2014Tommi
I believe one of the foundations for a successful implementation with Business VoIP is reliable internet service. Each business has several different choices for internet service which have positives and negatives associated to each one. Over the last several blog posts, we've reviewed the choices for internet services while highlighting speed and ... Read More
June 10, 2014Tommi
In this post, we continue our foundation series for successful implementation of Business VoIP. We will review Ethernet (Metro Ethernet, Ethernet over Copper) internet services provided by competitive phone companies. We will also review internet speed and reliability with a focus on implementing an IP Phone system.
Ethernet – (Metro E) ... Read More
June 3, 2014Tommi
In this post we continue our foundation series for successful implementation of Business VoIP. We will review T-1 services provided from competitive local exchange phone companies. We will also review internet speed and reliability with a focus on implementing an IP Phone system.
T1 – T1 internet is a dedicated service ... Read More
May 27, 2014Tommi
In this post, we continue our foundation series for successful implementation of Business VoIP. We will review traditional DSL service in relation to internet speed and reliability with a focus on implementing an IP Phone system.
DSL – DSL (digital subscriber line) is a service provided to businesses from the traditional ... Read More
May 20, 2014Tommi