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In business, we're always looking for ways to do things better. Things to make us more efficient, save time and streamline processes. Last week I wrote about Calendly and how it has saved me hours with booking meetings. This week, I'd like to introduce you to...
Bring your current Grandstream handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current Grandstream handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our FlexPBX Pay as you Go (PAYG) plan or FlexPBX Max plan and we'll hook your current Grandstream...
Tired of calendar ping pong? There’s a better way
For years, we've all played the game of calendar ping pong. It usually goes something like this; "Hey John, when are you free for a meeting?" "Hey Greg, I'm free on Monday between 1 and 3, Tuesday at 10 for an hour or, Friday any time" "Hey Greg, Actually, No, I'm...
Performance and Cost Benefits of VoIP Telephone Services
Once the VoIP system entered the market, it showcased a wide range of features that made it a lucrative switch from PSTN systems. However, as with every new technology, not everything is stable from the mere start, which made businesses doubt this new technology....
IoT for small to medium sized businesses
The Internet of Things (IoT) became a popular buzzword in 2015. By 2016, predictions of a trillion-dollar industry were common. While the future is difficult to predict, every now and then, something comes along that is as close to a sure thing as you can get. The...
6 Tools to grow your online presence
It doesn’t matter if your business is a corner bakery, or a multibillion-dollar investment firm, it’s 2017 and the world has moved online. You need to be there with it. Just over ten years ago YouTube was born, it was a great place to watch videos about cats, but not...
Why your business needs Microsoft Azure
There’s been a steady increase in the popularity and capabilities of cloud based services in the past few years. Microsoft Azure, along with a few other platforms, is at the forefront of cloud technologies. To understand what Azure is capable of, and how it will be...
Bring your current Cisco handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current Cisco handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our FlexPBX Pay as you Go (PAYG) plan or FlexPBX Max plan and we'll hook your current Cisco handset up at...
How to Run an International Business Without Worrying about the Phone Bill
Given the fact that the world is getting globalised rapidly, there are more and more businesses that have offices around the globe. Even smaller organisations reach out to outsourcing services abroad and collaborate with international companies. This means that...
Google Apps for your small business
Running a small business is difficult. You don’t have the spending power of larger corporations, and getting work done efficiently, and professionally can be a challenge. The basic tools you need to be able to work in today’s environment can be expensive and difficult...
The Advantages of Cloud Based Telephone Systems
You probably heard a lot about various cloud based systems recently. This is a hot topic because various businesses have realised how beneficial cloud systems can actually be. On-site software solutions and systems are a thing of the past and the cloud is the new must...
Why startup companies should use Amazon Web Services
Starting a company is one of the most difficult things you can do. It seems to be the fashionable thing to do these days, there are success stories all over the internet, of startups being sold for millions of dollars, or creating an App that changes the world. Very...
5 Reasons Why Inadequate Internet Speed Can Ruin Your Business
No matter what type of business you are running, staying connected and using a reliable internet network is a must. If you are having problems with your current internet connection, you should seriously consider upgrading to a better option, one that will provide you...
The Secret of Staying Connected, Wherever You are
Good communication is the most valuable asset in any business. Businesses seek new ways to improve it and bring it to the next level. But, at one point, when it gets perfected, businesses have to turn to technology in order to improve further. And technology is the...
7 Reasons Your Business Needs to be Online
The digital economy is expanding rapidly and you’re either on board with it, on the course towards spreading it online, or you’re doomed to become extinct very soon. Companies who exist only physically are sustainable only in developing countries that are just...
The Importance of VoIP and Knowing When to Switch
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is an emerging technology that is literally reinventing the wheel and completely changing the way we take and place phone calls. This technology refers to an amazing method of IP telephony, that is, the method of using the...
7 Tips of Improving Workplace Performance
Knowing how to boost or simply maintain good workplace performance is incredibly handy if you want to keep your business afloat and, of course, to advance further. People are not machines, and there is no update that can simply make them better; in fact, very often,...
Old Technologies and How to Easily Transition to New Ones
Technology has always been an important factor in business. It's always present and can either make or break a business. Some companies are able to get ahead just because they know how to take advantage of a certain technology. Just to be clear, I’m not talking about...