By Steve Fang, CTO | VP of Product, Vola Networks 

As traditional copper-based phone service (also known as the PSTN or POTS) is phased out across the country, tens of thousands of emergency communications devices are at risk of losing their lifeline. Elevator phones, fire alarm panels, burglar alarm systems, gate entry intercoms, and other life-safety devices were built to run on analog lines. And those lines are going away.

For telecom and UC installers and resellers, this situation is both a challenge and a significant opportunity. Vola Networks, a U.S.-based high-quality equipment provider, offers POTS (an acronym for plain old telephone service) replacement solutions tailored specifically for managed service providers (MSPs).

Having reliable wireless and wired network connectivity at small office branch sites and remote worker locations is of vital importance in today’s flexible and ever-changing work environment. Deploying the right wireless-enabled router can make all the difference in achieving that goal.

In this article, we explore the Wi-Fi 6 certified GWN7062M router, the newest model in the GWN7062 series of wireless routers offered by Grandstream. It introduces new capabilities to an already strong lineup, striking a balance among performance, security, and ease of deployment.

When remote participants join a large meeting room, the camera has a big job to do. It needs to capture the room, follow the conversation, highlight the active speaker, and make everyone feel equally present, all without forcing people at the table to think about camera controls.

The Yealink MVC S80 Microsoft Teams Rooms system is designed to solve that challenge with an intelligent multi-camera setup, AI-assisted video features, flexible room control, and support for professional audio configurations.

In this article, we look at how the MVC S80 helps large-room meetings feel more natural, more inclusive, and easier to manage for both in-room and remote participants.

Networking and communications equipment is not always installed in clean, climate-controlled environments. Many devices operate outdoors, in industrial facilities, on building exteriors, at entry points, or in other locations where rain, dust, and other environmental factors can affect performance over time.

That is why data sheets often include environmental ratings and certification codes such as IP, NEMA, IEC, MIL-STD, UV, and ETSI. These standards can be difficult to interpret at first glance, but they provide important clues about where a device can be safely deployed and what conditions it is designed to withstand.

In this article, we demystify the weather and environmental protection standards manufacturers use so you can more confidently choose the right equipment for harsh environment deployments.

When employees juggle six different apps to finish a task, technology is working against them. Most organizations didn’t set out to build a fragmented digital workplace; it just happened. A chat tool here, a video platform there, a ticketing system added during a growth phase, a file-sharing app bolted on during the pandemic. Each decision made sense at the time. But the cumulative result is a technology stack full of disconnected tools that create more friction than they eliminate.

The symptoms are familiar: employees bouncing between applications, losing context with every switch, suffering from notification overload and decision fatigue. IT teams wrestling with integration headaches, ballooning admin overhead, and an ever-growing security compliance surface. Taken together, it’s the predictable outcome of a fragmented stack left to evolve without a unifying strategy.

The good news? The solution isn’t a rip-and-replace overhaul. It’s a smarter center of gravity for your entire technology ecosystem.

That center is unified communications — and more specifically, the emerging concept of the UC super-app: a single interface that consolidates communications, collaboration, and business workflows into one cohesive digital environment.

In this article, we look at how the UC super-app trend is reshaping the enterprise technology landscape, why businesses are actively making the shift, and what a practical adoption path looks like.

Extending reliable Wi-Fi outdoors often introduces challenges that indoor deployments never face. Power availability, distance limitations, and environmental exposure all play a role in how and where access points can be installed. 

These realities are driving the need for more adaptable wireless solutions. Grandstream’s newest outdoor wireless access point, the GWN7605CLR, adds flexible power options and weatherproof design to the already versatile GWN7605 family. 

In this article, we’ll explore this new access point, revisit the strengths of the entire GWN7605 series, and look at the types of deployments where these devices excel.

Not all networking equipment is deployed in protected server rooms or climate-controlled offices. Many devices are installed in industrial facilities, public spaces, or other environments where they may be exposed to impacts, vibration, or even vandalism.

Ruggedized telecom and networking devices are built for harsh environments, but how rugged is “rugged”? Datasheets often list standards like IK, MIL-STD, and IEC, but what do they really tell you? 

In this article, we decode ruggedization standards so you can deploy this equipment with confidence.

Every time employees switch between apps, re-enter information, or search across disconnected systems, productivity takes a hit. That's why systems integration and unified communications are so valuable.

Here is where Yeastar delivers real value. Its ecosystem of devices, services, and applications is designed to bring communications and business tools together, helping teams work more efficiently. By connecting telephony with collaboration platforms, CRMs (customer relationship management tools), helpdesk systems, and more, Yeastar reduces manual tasks and keeps workflows moving.

In this article, we take a closer look at Yeastar’s ecosystem and the rich integrations it offers, and how they help teams reduce busywork, move faster, and stay focused on high-value tasks. 

Vendors of headsets, telephony devices, and collaboration systems typically highlight a range of features related to noise cancellation in their datasheets. You’ll often come across terms like “acoustic shield,” “active noise cancellation,” “AI noise cancellation,” and many others, all used to emphasize a device’s ability to deliver clear and intelligible audio.

With so much marketing jargon, the actual meaning of these terms can easily get lost. In this article, we break down the terminology and explain what each of these features really means in practical, easy-to-understand terms.

Your network can be “up” and still deliver a terrible user experience. Dropped calls, choppy audio, and lagging video often go undetected by traditional monitoring tools until users start complaining. The key is knowing which performance indicators truly reflect real-time communication quality.

In this article, we break down the key performance indicators that matter most for VoIP and UC and how to use them to ensure a consistently high-quality experience.