Communications devices have been evolving quickly over the past few years. We no longer have discrete devices that perform a single communication function; instead, we use comprehensive gadgets designed to deliver a broad range of telecom functions. I like to call this trend network service and device convergence, and it is a paradigm shift that is positively and profoundly affecting the telecom industry.

This article examines this trend, including its beginnings, current development and potential future.

Topics: SIP Phones, Grandstream, Yealink, Trends, Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Unified Communications, Konftel, Collaboration, Zoom

Product Review

Snom's D7XX series of IP phones deliver an excellent balance of rich features and exceptional economy. The D7XX series is a befitting choice for large deployments with many endpoints and budget-sensitive small to medium-sized businesses.

In this article, we showcase some of the most popular models in the series, allowing you to determine which sets are ideal for your business.

Topics: SIP Phones, Business Telephone System, SIP, DECT, Conferencing, Product Review, Wi-Fi, Snom

Product Review

Many businesses need to be able to create ad hoc teleconferences involving both local employees and multiple remote workgroups. Grandstream’s new GAC2570 teleconferencing device makes it possible to quickly transform any small or mid-sized room into a teleconferencing workspace, offering a rich feature set with high-quality sound and simple operation.

In this article, we review some of the most significant features of the device and the common use cases where it shines.

Topics: Grandstream, Conferencing, Product Review, Bluetooth, Zoom

Retail shops, chain stores and franchises of all types are among the businesses experiencing the greatest change today, including in the area of communication. The flexibility and diversity of Yealink’s communication products and services make them ideal for helping chain store franchises deal with uncertain times.

Topics: Business Telephone System, VoIP, Total Voice Solution, Yealink, Videoconferencing, Collaboration

Dealing with voice network security and troubleshooting is an ongoing battle. As new features, capabilities and telecom products emerge, so do potential vulnerabilities and malicious users who may attempt to exploit them. Network and voice administrators must remain vigilant in ensuring security, privacy and confidentiality, which includes staying current with the latest in network troubleshooting and problem resolution.

This article is a review of the important security matters we’ve discussed over the past year, especially when it comes to network security and troubleshooting issues related to telecommunications services.

Topics: VoIP, SIP, Network Security, Troubleshooting

Product Review

Video is becoming an integral part of effective communications for modern businesses, which is why Grandstream has devoted a series of IP phones to video telephony.

The company recently added its most advanced and cutting-edge IP video phone to its product line, delivering even more comfort, ease and productivity for its users. Here, we showcase the GXV3470 and how it fits into Grandstream’s videophone series.

Topics: SIP Phones, IP PBX, SIP, Grandstream, Product Review

Product Review

One challenge when equipping a conference room for meaningful collaboration is the tedious job of interconnecting cameras, microphones, displays and computers.

Wouldn’t it be great to have a single device deliver all these functions? Yealink has achieved this goal with its MeetingBoard series, bringing even more simplicity and ease of use to the modern conference room.

Topics: Yealink, Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Product Review, Microsoft, Collaboration

Product Review

A key telecommunications trend today involves integrating multiple communications systems that were traditionally implemented separately. IP telephony, video and collaboration, and now security, access and facility management, are all converging into unified communications systems.

Grandstream has recognized and helped further this trend through innovative devices such as the GDS3712 IP video intercom system. In this article, we dig deeper into the capabilities of this device and how its use can simplify and enhance security and facility management.

Topics: SIP Phones, VoIP, SIP, Grandstream, Network Security, Unified Communications, Collaboration

The finance industry, which includes investment institutions, banks and money management firms, is very competitive. Anything that can deliver even a slight advantage can be a potential game-changer. In this article, we examine how Yealink’s innovative products and services can provide an all-important edge to financial sector enterprises through better communication.

Topics: Yealink, Videoconferencing, Mobile, Microsoft, Collaboration, Zoom

In late October 2022, Yeastar hosted an online event called Yeastar Day 2022 Virtual, where participants had the opportunity to learn about product announcements, share success stories, and participate in interactive networking. With over 1100 attendees, it was Yeastar’s largest-ever virtual event.

For those of you that may have missed it, here are some of the highlights of this successful event.

Topics: IP PBX, Business Telephone System, Events, Yeastar