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Adding VoIP to an existing network
ITKnowledge Exchange member "bklynbound" knows VoIP can save the company money, but finding a solution that will smoothly integrate with bi-coastal PBX partners Avaya and Toshiba Strata could bring more headaches than it's worth. Read the advice "bkl... ITKnowledge Exchange Advi
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Coverage of VoiceCon 2005
SearchEnterpriseVoice.com recently traveled to Florida to provide you with in-depth coverage of VoiceCon 2005. Check out our extensive coverage. Special Report
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Finding unified communications ROI isn't simple, but study ties UC to gains
Quantifying unified communications ROI often yields subjective answers about productivity, but a new study draws a stronger correlation between collaborative tools and monetary gains. Article | 03 Dec 2009
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Business IP telephony savings driving cost UC beyond the office walls
Fixed mobile convergence (FMC) and savings on business IP telephony applications are still driving mobile unified communications, as vendors court cost-conscious enterprises. The big question now is how to extend those savings to employees outside th... Article | 11 Jun 2009
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IP telephony project: Caterpillar converting 100,000 phones
Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, is in the midst of a massive IP telephony project. Steve Bergstrom, Caterpillar's enterprise voice and unified communications architect, said the company has converte... Article | 03 Jul 2008
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Unified communications' business value cloudy, but enterprises want it
Interest in unified communications (UC) is growing, according to Forrester Research, but adoption of the technology is not. Business executives are bullish on the technology, but companies are still confused about its business value. Article | 17 Jun 2008
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Microsoft's partnership with Aspect sparks interest in converged contact centers
Early promoters of converged contact centers claim the efficiencies lead to improved sales and happier customers, but the research results are less clear. Article | 01 May 2008
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As cheaper option, IP telephony goes mainstream
IP telephony is now mainstream, thanks to the cost savings it can bring, according to research firm In-Stat. One small Texas city will cut its annual telecom costs by $90,000 by making the switch. Article | 17 Jan 2008
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Communications-as-a-Service taking hold
Communications-as-a-Service (CaaS) is taking hold worldwide as a viable hosted IP telephony solution. Article | 11 Sep 2007
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VoIP call center ROI: Top five headlines
This report offers a look at the VoIP call center landscape today and the considerations involved in measuring the ROI of VoIP call centers. Article | 04 Sep 2007
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ROI for IP contact centers
When utilized effectively in the contact center, IP can deliver payback in 12 months or less, says Donna Fluss. In her latest column, learn how Delta Air Lines achieved $16 million in annual telecommunications savings with IP and how to design your o... Column | 04 Sep 2007
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Justifying VoIP deployment without cost-analysis
VoIP and UC deployment ROI can be measured using non-financial metrics. Learn more about VoIP ROI in this article from Yankee Group's Zeus Kerravala. Article | 24 Jul 2007
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Top 5 trends in enterprise IP telephony
What comes after full-scale IP telephony deployment? There are five important trends shaping the future of enterprise IP telephony. Tip
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Pulling the plug on desk phones and PBX phone systems
Desk phones and PBX phone systems have been the de facto standard for years. Not sure if you’re ready to let go? Ask yourself these questions and find out. Tip
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The future of IP telephony still trapped in the PBX era
The future of IP telephony and the IP PBX is still locked in the PBX era. Enterprises need to stop treating IP telephony systems like TDM systems. Tip
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Open source -- What voice managers need to know
Open source technology can make sense for VoIP deployments, and can be used in a hybrid approach with existing proprietary hardware or software. Learn more in this tip. Tip
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VoIP management tools: Calculating ROI
Before purchasing management tools for VoIP, you may need to calculate the return on investment (ROI) to justify the cost of those tools. In this tip, Gary Audin explains how to calculate ROI and provides specific checklists for calculating the ROI f... Tip
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Checklist: Getting the management dollars for VoIP
Tools for managing VoIP are important to a successful implementation, but investing in management tools outside the ones your VoIP vendor provides may be a tough sell. In this tip, Gary Audin provides a checklist for analyzing the investment to help ... Tip
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VoIP billing and tracking
What are your options for keeping track of VoIP calls made in your organization? How can you manage the billing process? In this tip, we profile your options, including software-based tracking and billing, hosted solutions and outsourcing. Tip
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VoIP helps company trim costs, response time
Byram Healthcare needed an efficient system to deal with thousands of customer support phone inquires. The company implemented a VoIP system that has helped it cut costs and more effectively respond to customers' needs. Tip
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Improved productivity with UM apps mean big savings?
Enterprise voice applications: Will they improve productivity enough to justify implementation costs? Site expert Sanjeev Sawaii explores the cost considerations of VoIP and other enterprise voice applications in this tip. Tip
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The network is healthy -- now what?
Carrie Higbie looks at evaluating your systems to formulate the most cost effective plan over the entire lifecycle of your equipment. Tip
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What are the operational costs associated with VoIP after implementation?
Learn how to plan for the operational costs of VoIP, after the initial deployment and implementation. Ask the Expert
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What are the soft savings of VoIP?
Learn about the soft savings of VoIP, including presence and other employee efficiency. Ask the Expert
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What type of company structure will maximize VoIP ROI?
Learn what kind of company structure -- enterprise, SMB or somewhere in between -- will maximize VoIP ROI. Ask the Expert
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What is more cost efficient -- VoIP or an IP telephony system?
Some are hesitant to invest in VoIP or IP telephony without understanding the cost benefits of both options. Find out what is more cost efficient -- VoIP or an IP telephony system. Ask the Expert
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What are some good ways to measure VoIP ROI?
Learn some good ways to measure VoIP ROI from expert Jon Arnold. Ask the Expert
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Is VoIP beneficial to everyone or just large enterprises?
With, it seems, everyone lauding the benefits of VoIP technoloy, some wonder what all the fuss is about. VoIP and IP telephony expert Jon Arnold discusses his thoughts on who will really benefit from VoIP. Ask the Expert
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Is there a simple ROI calculator for IP PBX deployment? Where can I find a download of it?
Is there a simple ROI calculator for IP PBX deployment? Where can I find a download of it? Ask the Expert
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How is average repair time determined for both a TDM PBX and a VoIP system?
I am trying to find some statistics on average time to repair or troubleshoot VoIP and TDM PBX. We heard PBX takes 30 minutes versus VoIP at 4.5 hours -- is this true? Ask the Expert
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Is SIP really better than HTTP? Follow-up to why use SIP.
In a previous question, I asked why should I use SIP when my application built on HTTP works fine. You replied that SIP provides URL dialing. Yet, so does my application, with better session routing for all packets. Would you please elaborate? Can yo... Ask the Expert
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VoIP pros and cons
VoIP pros and cons Ask the Expert
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IP address (Internet Protocol Address)
The Internet Protocol (IP) is the method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. Word
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private branch exchange (PBX)
A PBX (private branch exchange) is a telephone system within an enterprise that switches calls between enterprise users on local lines while allowing all users to share a certain number of external phone lines. Word
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Vendors Debate: How can you make your UC deployment a success?
Representitives from Avaya and Dialcom discuss their strategies for deploying unified communications and getting a real return on investment. Podcast
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TCO metrics key, but complex in IP telephony systems deployment
Total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics for new IP telephony systems are often overlooked by enterprises, according to a new study, but other factors rank high in importance. Feature
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Top unified communications definitions for UC professionals in 2011
After crunching numbers to see which unified communications definitions our readers searched for most in 2011, one thing's clear: As UC evolves, you like to return to the basics. Feature
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Guide to session border controllers: Inside IP telephony's traffic cop
This learning guide to session border controllers details the role that session border controllers play in IP telephony infrastructure, how they foster interoperability and more. Tutorial
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Top 5 trends in enterprise IP telephony
What comes after full-scale IP telephony deployment? There are five important trends shaping the future of enterprise IP telephony. Tip
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Pulling the plug on desk phones and PBX phone systems
Desk phones and PBX phone systems have been the de facto standard for years. Not sure if you’re ready to let go? Ask yourself these questions and find out. Tip
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The future of IP telephony still trapped in the PBX era
The future of IP telephony and the IP PBX is still locked in the PBX era. Enterprises need to stop treating IP telephony systems like TDM systems. Tip
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Best IP telephony tutorials and primers of 2010
The best IP telephony tutorials and primers for 2010 covers IP telephony infrastructure migration and management strategies; the challenges of IP telephony interoperability; how to overcome interoperability and integration issues; and the pulse of ov... Best of 2010
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Finding unified communications ROI isn't simple, but study ties UC to gains
Quantifying unified communications ROI often yields subjective answers about productivity, but a new study draws a stronger correlation between collaborative tools and monetary gains. Article
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What are the operational costs associated with VoIP after implementation?
Learn how to plan for the operational costs of VoIP, after the initial deployment and implementation. Ask the Expert
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What are the soft savings of VoIP?
Learn about the soft savings of VoIP, including presence and other employee efficiency. Ask the Expert
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About IP Telephony ROI
Migrating to IP telephony usually involves proving ROI before you proceed. Here you'll find a library of articles on VoIP cost issues, resources for figuring cost and justifying deployment, case studies that show how your peers leveraged their investments, and our popular VoIP ROI calculator.