Smart cities use multiple technologies to resolve some of the most complex challenges facing today’s cities. When implemented well, these technologies can truly make a difference in the lives of city dwellers.

In this article, we examine the various technologies involved – including VoIP – and how they can work together to bring about these desirable results.

Topics: Wireless, VoIP, Software Integration, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT, Unified Communications, WAN Technology, Collaboration

The Konftel 800 SIP conference phone has been officially certified to work with the fast-growing cloud phone solution from Zoom Video Communications, Inc. The flagship Konftel 800 audio device, fully tested to work on Zoom Phone, features an award-winning design and high-quality OmniSound with beamforming microphones and audio expansion capabilities. In this article, we highlight some of the key features of this conference phone.

Topics: SIP Phones, SIP, Conferencing, Product Review, Cloud, Konftel, Zoom

A software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is a concept that has been around for over a decade. Even so, there are still many areas of this technology that are difficult to fully understand, especially for administrators and decision-makers whose expertise lies elsewhere. However, it is important for people in management positions to be aware of the benefits of SD-WANs because they are becoming increasingly essential as cloud-based services become more ubiquitous. 

In this article, we shed light on SD-WANs and their usefulness in modern networks.

Topics: Wireless, Network Design, Cloud, SD-WAN, WAN Technology

AI-enabled VoIP assistants, also referred to as virtual assistants, are becoming more and more commonplace  in telephony systems and contact centers. In this article, we examine the current trends and possibilities, as well as what can be expected in the very near future.

Topics: Business Telephone System, VoIP, Software Integration, Trends, Productivity, Cloud, Unified Communications

Product Review

Yealink continues its excellence as a provider of high-quality and exceptionally relevant products that respond to today’s challenging business communications needs. Among its offerings is Yealink’s line of Zoom Rooms videoconferencing kits that turn any sized room into a Zoom Room.

Topics: Yealink, Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Productivity, Product Review, Cloud, Collaboration, Zoom

Product Review

Yeastar’s P-Series PBX System is an innovative and powerful series of VoIP servers that are purpose-built for small to medium-sized businesses. So far, the series has been available as an appliance; that is, a device that gets installed at the physical location of your business. Recently, however, Yeastar has introduced the software edition to the P-Series PBXs, delivering even more versatility and installation options.

We’re excited about this new development, and in this article we showcase the advantages of Yeastar’s P-Series as a whole while also focusing a little more on the advantages of the software edition.

Topics: IP PBX, VoIP, Software Integration, Productivity, Product Review, Cloud, Yeastar

5G has been a hot topic in the telecommunications industry over the past few years. Since early 2020, we’ve been hearing more and more about 5G services being rolled out. Every day, a greater number of telcos around the world are marketing and deploying them.

This, then, begs the question: what is the real status of 5G deployment today? Can I truly enjoy all that 5G promises simply because I have a 5G icon in the status bar of my smartphone? We examine these questions and more in this article to get a feel for what’s available now and what you can expect in the future.

Topics: VoIP, Trends, Productivity, Mobile, Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT, Unified Communications

When they are fully deployed, fifth-generation mobile communications networks are expected to deliver unprecedented speeds and network performance. However, 5G is not all about delivering high bitrates to smartphones. In actuality, other areas of application will benefit most from the proliferation of this innovative technology.

In this article, we take a deeper look at some of these applications and how they are poised to change the way we work, play, and communicate.

Topics: Wireless, VoIP, Trends, Productivity, Mobile, Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT, Unified Communications

Like all ISPs, Wireless ISPs (WISPs) benefit from the integration of other technologies with the services they provide. In previous articles, we saw how LTE and MPLS can be used in conjunction with WISP infrastructure to deliver more useful and flexible services to subscribers.

In this article, we continue our series devoted to the key themes at WISPAMERICA this year, taking a closer look at how cloud technologies can benefit WISPs and make their offerings more attractive and competitive.

Topics: Wireless, Trends, Cloud, Unified Communications, WISP

Article contributed by Yeastar

UCaaS stands for unified communications as a service. Unified communications offered as part of the “as a service” model is quickly becoming the go-to solution for businesses with complex communications needs. So, is UCaaS truly deserving of the accolades it is receiving? What can UCaaS solutions offer your business? Keep reading as we take a deep dive into details about the service UCaaS can provide to you.

Topics: VoIP, Trends, Productivity, Cloud, Yeastar, Collaboration