A Brief History of Hickory, NCHickory, North Carolina, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, is a vibrant city with a rich history and a promising future. Boasting a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities, Hickory offers its residents and visitors a warm and welcoming community.The city's dedication to innovation and progress is evident in its advanced manufacturing industry, which has helped shape its identity as the "Furniture Capital of the World." Beyond its industrial prowess, Hickory cherishes its cultural heritage, with a thriving arts scene and an array of cultural events celebrating its traditions....

There are many significant and game-changing benefits of a VoIP business communication system. Among the benefits are total mobility, scalability, flexibility, and, significant up-front and ongoing cost savings. However, as a business owner or decision-maker you know there is one crucial benefit that stands above and apart from the rest: disaster recovery. How Does VoIP Disaster Recovery Work? VoIP phone systems use a broadband internet connection transferring both audio and video (for videoconferencing). If the internet connection goes offline for any reason — such as natural disasters like hurricanes and floods — then an automatic failover process kicks in and switches to...

High Point, North Carolina is a bustling city with a rich history and a thriving business community. High Point is conveniently located near major cities like Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte. The city offers a range of services to business owners, including reliable and efficient business telephone systems. Whether you operate a small startup or a large corporation, you need a reliable phone system for effective communication. Exploring the Options for Phone Service in the Area When it comes to phone service options in the High Point, NC area, business owners and residents have a variety of choices to meet their needs. From traditional...

As a business owner or other decision-maker in your company, you probably know that when searching for the best Greensboro Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, sometimes Google isn’t your friend. Well, it is…and it isn’t. Google is friendly in that all you have to do is type “best Greensboro VoIP provider” (or something similar). Once you click search, you get many options that could be significantly better than traditional phone service. Googling is free, fast, and you don’t even have to say please and thank you. But, Google doesn’t do a great job when it comes to evaluating one business VoIP...

There are some things that only folks from Charlotte, North Carolina understand. For example, Cheerwine won't make you tipsy, regardless of how much you drink. Barbecue sauce without vinegar is unacceptable. The only honest answer to "When does the humidity finally stop around here?" is "never."  If you don't know much about hosted PBX, (aka, VoIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone service, we do! Carolina Digital is a proud North Carolina Based VoIP company providing unparalleled customer service to customers big and small since the 1980s. When it comes to VoIP systems and cloud phones, we've been there since the...

If you are looking for the perfect hosted phone service with mobile connectivity with full unified communications features that work with your Android or iPhone, look no further. You have found the best cloud-based telephone service available nationwide. Carolina Digital Phone's national footprint and geo-redundant cloud-based service make your business easier and more effective to manage. We replace your existing and possibly outdated on-premise phone equipment with a feature-rich cloud-based PBX. That means your desk and smartphones work together and can manage them from your browser and mobile app. Cloud phone systems make it easier for your customers to contact...

Cloud services have drastically changed the modern business landscape. With easy access to business-critical services over the internet, it's made running your company cost less and more accessible. However, choosing the right services can be quite a challenge, especially with the overwhelming number of choices available. One of the most widely-used cloud services today is VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol telephone service. Whether it's long-distance calling solutions or focusing solely on local service support, there are many options to pick from when it comes to choosing the ideal cloud-based telephone service for your business. In this article, we're going to...

We all love getting free stuff. From extra perks and upgrades at hotels to having your friendly mechanic throw in some extras because, well, it's just a nice thing to do.  Yet, there are times when things that appear to be "free" and are advertised as such, are riddled with problems and risks. And if you're thinking of getting a free Internet phone number for your business from a service like Google Voice, then you definitely want to heed this warning. Here are the five reasons why a (so-called) free internet phone number for your business is actually a costly liability instead...

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...