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Cloud telephony, a cutting-edge solution that migrates business phone systems to the cloud, is revolutionizing business communication. It offers a myriad of features, ranging from basic call routing to advanced integrations with business tools, at a lower cost than traditional telephony systems. The adoption of cloud telephony is driven by the shift towards remote work, the need for scalable solutions, and the desire for cost-effective communication methods. By effectively replacing traditional landlines, PBX hardware, and infrastructure with internet-based services, cloud telephony provides a streamlined, efficient, and flexible approach to business communication. This technology plays a pivotal role in improving customer...

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...

While effective communication is important in all industries and organizations, it is especially crucial in the education sector, which continues to face unprecedented challenges and pressures in the age of coronavirus. Below, we highlight four ways to dramatically yet cost-effectively improve your school communications: #1: Improve School Communications with a Cloud Phone System  A cloud phone system is vastly superior to a conventional landline phone system. Key advantages include: Significant cost savings: minimal up-front CapEx costs, no ongoing maintenance or technical support expenses, no domestic long-distance fees, and no need to replace the phone system every few years.  Mobile apps that enable teachers, administrators,...

Anyone who has worked “behind the scenes” in a school environment knows that efficient and effective communications are vital. Below we highlight 5 ways that SMS alerts (a.k.a. text messages) greatly improve school communications, and make things substantially better for students, staff, and parents alike. 1. Using SMS Alerts During Emergencies The number one priority for schools is to ensure safety. SMS alerts instantly notify key individuals or groups — such as school leadership, staff, and/or parents — of hazardous or potentially hazardous scenarios (e.g. outbreak of E. coli in the cafeteria, inclement weather, unauthorized intruder on school grounds, etc.).  Follow-up SMS alerts...

On the educational landscape, typically students fear getting an “F” on an assignment or test. However, an eye-opening new study reveals that most school districts around the country are not making the grade during the coronavirus pandemic.The study carried out by the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CPRE), looked at the policies of 477 school systems across the U.S. and discovered that only 33% of districts expected teachers to remotely provide instruction, track student engagement, and monitor academic progress for all students. The gap was especially pronounced in economically disadvantaged communities. As the study’s lead researchers soberly concluded:“This spring, it...

As it stands, school districts across the country are dealing with a budget squeeze. Teachers across the board want to work in an environment where they feel they can remain connected, communicating within their building and outside it. For this to be effective, teachers and schools need a phone system that works efficiently, is dynamic and isn’t going to let them down in a time of crisis. It’s one of the biggest reasons that schools are starting to adapt to cloud phone systems.Educators are facing a challenge where they need to keep up with the times while continuing to provide...

Many organizations such as manufacturers, retailers, schools, car dealerships, medical offices — and the list goes on — need to broadcast messages to multiple employees. Naturally, phoning each individual employee is tedious, time consuming, ineffective, and can even be hazardous if the message is of an emergency or urgent nature. Fortunately, that is where IP Paging enters the picture and avoids all of these problems.What is IP Paging?IP Paging uses specially-designed speakers, which is attached to a hosted cloud phone system just like any other endpoint. Each speaker has a unique and designated extension. When supervisors, managers, or any other...