Unlike the Mad Men era, today’s marketing professionals are not enjoying “3 martini lunches” while they look over color samples and stock photos, or flip through their rolodex.Instead, they’re pouring over mountains of analytical data and market research, so they can optimize campaigns, increase brand visibility, establish competitive advantage, expand marketplaces, and populate the sales funnel with qualified leads. And that's why one of the most valuable tools in the marketing world today is a hosted cloud phone system.Here are 10 ways that a hosted cloud phone system drives marketing success:1. Get Customized Local Numbers Businesses can easily get customized...

February 27, 2019 News: Following a recent $310 million judgment in favor of bondholder Aurelius Capital Management, Windstream Holdings Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 25. The bankruptcy filing, which was widely expected given the recent Aurelius judgment (which Windstream has since appealed), alongside more than $5.8 billion in debts that the rural phone company had racked up over the last several years, means that Windstream will continue operating through a multi-year financial restructuring plan. As with virtually all bankruptcy filings, the only winners in this disaster will be select Windstream executives and managers, who will keep their jobs and...

We are well on the way to a work landscape where remote and mobile workers won’t be the exception, but instead will be the norm. Here are some of the eye-opening statistics:55% of workers now telecommute full-time. (Source: AND CO)90% of mobile workers plan on working remotely for the rest of their careers. (Source: Buffer)By the year 2020, 72% of the workforce will be partially or fully mobile. (Source: IDC)48% of workers don’t think traditional offices will exist by 2021. (Source: com)Employers save an average of $2,000 in real estate costs for each mobile worker. (Source: Stanford University)Mobile workers are...

There is growing speculation that a Windstream bankruptcy and massive downsizing are imminent in the wake of a devastating court ruling, which was handed down by the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York on February 15.The Story So FarThe court ruled that in 2015 when Windstream spun out its internally-managed real estate trust Uniti Group, it improperly transferred over $300 million worth of assets that served as security for bonds issued by Aurelius Capital Management LP. Uniti Group is Windstream’s largest customer, with assets that include over 4 million fiber strand miles and around 850 wireless...

We’ve all heard of soft skills, software, softball, and of course, everyone’s favorite: soft serve ice cream. But softphones? For many people, this term is not part of their vocabulary — yet.For starters, no, this is not some kind of Nerf-inspired phone that people can use to make calls one minute, and kick across the room the next (although the inventors out there might want to take a run at this, because it would be a bestseller).Rather, softphones are software apps that let people make and receive calls on the cloud phone system network across various devices, such as their...

Just how dominant has the cloud become across the business landscape? Here are some statistics that confirm beyond any doubt that the on-demand delivery of computer power, database storage, apps, and other IT resources through the cloud is here to stay, and will continue shaping and transforming the future of work for years to come:83% of workload will be in the cloud by 2020. (Source: LogicMonitor)85% of enterprises keep sensitive data in the cloud. (Source: Vormetric)74% of Tech CFO’s say that cloud computing had the most measurable impact on their business in 2017. (Source: Forbes)Spending on cloud computing is projected...

If your organization is planning an upgrade to a cloud phone system, then you’re definitely on the right path. Across the country and around the world, organizations of all sizes — from small dynamic start-ups to large established enterprises — have said goodbye to their costly, inflexible and restrictive landline phone system, and hello to a cost-effective, agile, scalable and future-proofed cloud phone system.However, before you rise to the cloud and reap the benefits, you need a plan that dots all of the i’s and crosses all of the t’s — otherwise, instead of enjoying a successful implementation, you’ll face...

If your business has decided to switch from a conventional PBX phone system to a hosted cloud phone system, then you’re definitely on the right track! That’s because:Hosted cloud is now the #1 phone system choice among U.S. businesses.Hosted cloud is the fastest-growing industry in the world.The total number of hosted (mobile) cloud users worldwide has topped 1 billion.Conventional phone companies are losing a whopping 700,000 landline customers per month. Here are 7 best practices to ensure that your implementation experience is smooth, streamlined and successful:  1. Analyze and optimize network bandwidth. One of the biggest reasons why a hosted cloud phone system...

2019 has arrived, and we are looking forward to many positive developments and continued growth here at Carolina Digital Phone. It’s also that time of year where many of us celebrate an annual tradition: making New Year’s Resolutions.Now, the bad news with New Year’s Resolutions is that, according to research, about 92% of us don’t follow through on our promises. That’s a pretty grizzly statistic (unlike these statistics about the hosted cloud industry, which are inspiring). However, there is some good news, too!That’s because here at Carolina Digital Phone, we can help you make and keep 5 business-related New Year’s...

2020 has arrived, and we are looking forward to many positive developments and continued growth here at Carolina Digital Phone. It’s also that time of year where many of us celebrate an annual tradition: making New Year’s Resolutions. Now, the bad news with New Year’s Resolutions is that, according to research, about 92% of us don’t follow through on our promises. That’s a pretty grizzly statistic (unlike these statistics about the hosted cloud industry, which are inspiring). However, there is some good news, too! That’s because here at Carolina Digital Phone, we can help you make and keep 5 business-related...