No matter where you travel in the world you will find free Wi-Fi hotspots that allow you to connect with family, friends and your business contacts. Wi-Fi services are being rolled out at an incredible rate, even here in South Africa. The future is Wi-Fi and this presents some major opportunities for your business in […]
A few years ago Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) was the buzzword of the time, with the promise of cheaper and better phone calls, performance and independence from Telkom. But early VoIP systems left a lot to be desired, with often poor call quality, dropped lines and a lot of problems. Since then, we’ve seen […]
Office automation is no longer just about connecting a multifunctional printer to an office network. The real power available to businesses is to integrate their telephony, printing, scanning, networks and computer systems. All of these systems can be incorporated effectively, adding substantial value to the business. For many years, telephony used to be provided […]
Video conferencing has the potential to connect business branches, suppliers and clients across local and international borders, without the need for expensive and time consuming travel. The problem for most companies has always been the cost of implementing this technology and the inflexibility of a fixed location for the equipment. But the many advantages of […]
We are all aware that we need to protect our businesses from various external factors in order to stay in business when something goes wrong. This is why we make computer backups, take out insurance and keep copies of important documents off site. The real challenge in our modern information age is to keep on […]
In the olden days, data and telephone lines were complicated. Lots of technology was required to make it work and to keep disparate systems connected. The result was that a lot of labour, equipment and funds needed to be allocated to communications. Today though, systems have become a lot more integrated, common standards are in […]
We have all become accustomed to wireless communications, due to the evolution of cellphones and mobile data services. What most people are not aware of, however, is that wireless technology will play an even bigger role in future communications. Technology has made wireless communication faster, cheaper and more reliable. This holds some amazing advantages for […]
The world of communication technology is often overly complicated because there are so many suppliers involved. Many businesses have different suppliers for fixed lines, cellphone connections, PABX, cabling and IT infrastructure. In most cases these suppliers tend to blame each other when something goes wrong, leaving the customer stranded and confused about how to get […]
Despite the advancement in computer technology and mobile devices, there is still a need for office printing. Traditionally, a company would invest heavily in an infrastructure of desktop and office printers, by either buying these devices outright or entering into a long-term financial contract. This has often placed an additional burden on the company when […]
A lot of service providers offer cloud-based solutions, and many buzzwords and concepts are being bandied around. It can be a bit difficult for the layman to fully understand how it works and where the benefits are. As with anything, there are pros and cons involved and it is important to understand how it affects […]