Increasing competition — especially from charter schools — means that many of today’s private schools are under immense, and in some cases unprecedented pressure to reduce overhead and operating costs. That is where a VoIP-based private school cloud phone system enters the picture and makes a transformative short and long-term difference. Below, we highlight the top 7 reasons why a private school cloud phone system (aka Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP phone system) makes sense operationally and financially: #1: Substantial Cost Savings With a private school cloud phone system, there is no expensive hardware to buy, which results in thousands of dollars...

The White House has made a historic investment to bridge the digital divide by announcing the $42.45 billion High-Speed Internet Grant Program. The funding is part of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. This program aims to connect every American to affordable and reliable high-speed internet. The bill addresses the disparities that exist in underserved communities. Key takeaways from this announcement are: Digital Divide The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings with it renewed hope for closing the digital divide that has long plagued communities across the country. The bill brings a historic investment in high-speed broadband infrastructure. It is...

SIP ALG is a technology that is available on most commercial routers, which is a networking device that forwards traffic to the Internet, or between local area networks (LANs). The “SIP” part refers to Session Initiation Protocol. This is an underlying service that powers all VoIP activity. For example, SIP registers devices, ensures call presence, and governs call audio. The "ALG" part refers to Application Layer Gateway. This is a network address translation (NAT) tool that changes private IP addresses and ports into public IP addresses and ports. It functions as a proxy to re-establish the destination addresses in data packets, which...

Carolina Digital Phone’s Hosted Cloud Phone System for HVAC Companies It is predicted that the HVAC systems market will experience a 5.6% CAGR during the next several years. North America accounts for the largest market share. According to projections by Extrapolate, the market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 273 billion by 2032. This is due to the increasing adoption of modern infrastructure worldwide. Additionally, the growing demand for energy-efficient solutions, as well as technological advancements in the HVAC industry, are some of the major factors driving growth. HVAC VoIP provides Ongoing Growth To stay competitive, many HVAC companies are looking...

While all businesses have ebbs and flows, seasonal businesses such as those in the tourism, hospitality, landscaping, gardening, home improvement, and recreation industries have high peaks — and deep valleys. As long as people are at home and not working, businesses such as ski resorts, golf courses, summer camps, and food trucks have to plan accordingly. A cloud telephone system is a perfect solution for seasonal businesses.  Because of the flexibility, it offers a variety of features and benefits that can help them make the most of their off-season while still being prepared for when things get busy. Here are just...

Photo by Ian McIlwraith on Unsplash 5 Things to Look for in a Winston-Salem Hosted PBX CompanyWe all know that having the right information, at the right time, can make all the difference between rewarding decisions, and those that are regrettable decisions.  For example, when you’re in Winston-Salem during rush hour, then you want to do your best to avoid East 5th Street. While you're at it, avoid North Church Street, North Liberty Street, 3rd Street, and Trade Street Northwest. Seriously, don’t get us started on Trade Street Northwest. Or, if you’re in the mood for some KILLER baked goods, you head...

The advanced features of a VoIP phone system bring significant additional value when compared to traditional landlines. VoIP systems often include additional features such as call forwarding, call routing, and virtual extensions, which enhance productivity and streamline communication within an organization. Additionally, VoIP systems typically offer advanced call management features like voicemail-to-email transcription, call recording, and video conferencing, enabling seamless collaboration and improved customer service. With cost-effective pricing plans and scalability, VoIP phone systems deliver an array of features that go beyond the limitations of traditional landlines, making them indispensable tool for modern businesses....

As a small business owner, you will be happy to know that you can get all the big business telephone features without extra costs or worries – all you need to do is to use a Cloud-Based Hosted PBX from Carolina Digital Phone. A good network connects all of your staff and to your customers, regardless of location. Reach employees at headquarters, remote offices, home offices, and on the go can easilly via a single telephone number. With the good quality Cloud-based Hosted PBX solution from Carolina Digital Phone, all you will need is an IP phone and a connection...

The reputation of your phone number is crucial for outbound call centers. If you are using new numbers or ones previously noted as spam, it can set off red flags for carriers and blocking apps. This is especially true in light of STIR/SHAKEN regulations. As a result, you may not be able to reach potential customers interested in what you have to offer - ultimately resulting in decreased revenue....

In recent years, remote working has become increasingly popular among both small businesses and large enterprises. Yet, some managers and business owners have been reluctant to implement remote working (or hybrid remote working which is a mix of home-office/in-office), because they don't see the advantages and mistakenly see the move as a downgrade.However, research has revealed that the opposite is true: remote working, when it is structured, deployed, supported, and managed properly, delivers significant benefits: These benefits include:Reduced costs & increased profitabilityBusinesses save an average of $22,000 per year in overhead costs for each full-time remote worker. As long as...