SOLUTION IP Telecoms & Unified Communications Blog
We write about Unified Comms, Telephony, VoIP, Hosted and much more. Subscribe today!What are schools upgrading from ISDN to build better disaster recovery?
Three developments impacting schools in the South West of England BT announced that they would no longer be providing new ISDN lines after 2020 and will cease all current ISDN circuits soon after. Bristol, Bath, Swindon and Weston-Super-Mare are now all gigabit...
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ISDN to VoIP Switch Plan for small business Learn how future of digital ecosystems will dictate the future of business by breaking down silos, creating new efficiencies, and generating better customer value. Three factors have resulted in 50% of digital transformation...
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SolutionIP donates phone system to Jane Scarth House
SolutionIP donates phone system to local charity The team at SolutionIP’s Southampton office have recently donated a Mitel Mivoice system with handsets to Jane Scarth House; the home of the Romsey Cancer Support Centre. The charity has recently been undertaking...
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Office Move
SolutionIP relocate- July 2017 New address- Cambridge House, 34 Cambridge Crescent, Bristol, BS9 3QG July marked SolutionIP’s relocation to much larger premises to accommodate their growing business and expanding workforce. The move is a huge advancement...
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MiVoice Office Application Suite
Single server location for all your telephony based business applications MiVoice Office Application Suite delivers a range of features on top of you MiVoice Office 250 telephone system. Whether it be unified communications, mobile connectivity, call reporting, call...
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Why now is the time to move your business to a Hosted Telephony solution
Whatever business you’re in, you will have heard of the hosted communications revolution; rather than relying on clunky on-site private branch exchanges (PBX), companies can instead use their internet connection to make and receive voice calls. Hosted is a form of...
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Why Use a Business Communications Specialist?
Using a dedicated business communications specialist can be beneficial for your company, especially if you want to improve staff productivity, customer satisfaction and engagement levels. Read our post to find out more.
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Product Review – Server Edition, Avaya IP Office
Server Edition takes all the best parts of the software normally installed on an IP500 V2 PBX and puts them on a server. Arguably the biggest step forward since the IP office was born, it opens doors to customers who wish to use the IT infrastructure they’ve already invested in.
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Kickstarting your migration from ISDN to SIP
BT is to retire ISDN by 2025. With only nine years left, it is important that companies make well-informed decisions when putting migration plans into place, especially if they are looking to gain a competitive advantage in doing so. In this blog post, we answer some frequently asked questions to help ensure you’re up to speed when it comes to making the move.
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How can Horizon’s Hosted Telephony help Estate Agents?
Communication is key for Estate Agents, both internal and external, with their clients. No wonder the sector is embracing Hosted Telephony, a technology that does not only improve customer service but also boosts collaboration between team members.
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Horizon Hosted Phone System Product Review
The Horizon Hosted Phone System is gaining in popularity amongst forward-thinking businesses. Our Operations Manager puts the system through its paces- read our detailed product review here.
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Hosted Telephony and Flexible Working: The Pros and Cons
There is much talk of Hosted Telephony and Flexible Working at the moment but is it right for you? We have detailed the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.
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Why an effective Business Communications Strategy is crucial when it comes to Customer Satisfaction Scores
Kat is Solution IP's Marketing Assistant. In this blog post she takes a look at the impact of Business...
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Thousands of UK businesses benefit from Connection Voucher Scheme
The Government’s Connection Vouchers Scheme has been wildly successful, with over 40,000 vouchers issued. But companies looking to get the funding to help them upgrade their broadband to superfast need to act quickly, as the money is fast running out…
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Business Telephone Systems: finding the right fit for your company
So you want a new business telephony system, but can’t quite decide which of the many solutions out there is right for you. We offer advice and tips on what to think about when making this important decision.
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The rise and rise of Hosted Telephony Solutions
Hosted Telephony, Cloud Communications, Hosted VoIP; it goes by many names, but whatever you decide to call it, the trend of hosting your business telephone system in the cloud has taken off and is gathering momentum.
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Ofcom Freephone Number Changes and Service Number Changes: What you Need to Know
We take a look at Ofcom’s forthcoming Regulatory changes to Freephone and Service Numbers, and set out clearly what those changes mean for you.
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Business VoIP and the Mobile Workforce
Businesses everywhere are growing aware of the advantages of having an enterprise mobility strategy and a mobile workforce. We take a look at how VoIP solutions can help a company to embrace mobility.
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Choosing a SIP Trunking Provider: What to Look For
Decided to invest in SIP Trunking? Not sure how to select a reputable, trustworthy provider? Here we tell you what to look out for and what to avoid to make sure you select the right SIP Trunking company.
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The Future of SIP Trunking
Following on from the European VoIP Summit we attended last week, we discuss themes raised amongst industry professionals and what the future holds for SIP Trunking and ISDN
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New Whitepaper: Moving from ISDN to SIP: What you should know
Our latest Whitepaper Moving from ISDN to SIP is a must-read for those looking to move to Business SIP Trunking.
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Mitel MiVoice 250 Product Review
The Mitel MiVoice 250 Telephone System is aimed at businesses of up to 250 users who want advanced communications benefits. We take a look at some of the key features.
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Connection Vouchers scheme for Superfast broadband extended for another year into 2016
The Connection Vouchers scheme has been extended until 2016. SMEs in Bristol could get up to £3k funding to upgrade their broadband- find out more here.
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10 things you need to know about SIP trunking
SIP trunking for business is a form of telephony fast being adopted within the UK. Here are 10 things we think you should know about SIP.
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Unified Communications: Smaller businesses in US slow to adopt (but overall growth still healthy, especially in UK)
A new study finds that in the US, smaller businesses are slow to adopt UC strategies. Here in the UK, adoption is healthy…
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Our Senior Systems Engineer Matt Davis gives a thorough review of the Avaya IP Office solution.
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Unified Communications: a new way to approach business
Unified Communications are exactly that: a combination of different types of business communication solutions and devices that all work together in unity, as a single solution. Learn how UC systems can enable businesses to make use of data, video and voice integration via one product.
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The Internet of Things and why it’s a big deal
The ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT), or the ‘cloud of things’, may or may not be something you’ve heard of, but it is a term that is going to become very familiar in the coming years as it continues to evolve and expand. We explain what it is and why it’s important.
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Business Broadband: everything you need to know
If your business relies on the Internet – then a Broadband service which is reliable and hi-speed is essential.
read moreWelcome to our business communications and telecoms blog. Here you can find in depth reviews and articles from our in-house experts on the subject of business telephone systems, VoIP solutions, SIP Trunking, Internet connectivity for business, Hosted Telephony, and much more. Our contributors are telecommunications professionals, engineers and thought leaders.
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