Finding a modern business that doesn't regularly use videoconferencing (VC) is hard. And while the requirements of social distancing substantially boosted the use of videoconferencing during the pandemic, its increased use has continued because it is practical and makes good business sense.

This article examines the current state of videoconferencing in the business world and how it has become an integral part of most businesses today. We also take a peek into what the future holds for this technology.

Topics: Grandstream, Yealink, Trends, Videoconferencing, Collaboration, AI, Communication

By Brian Van Meter at Grandstream

As technology continues to advance, networks within offices, hotels, education spaces and other verticals have grown more complex. Phones, computers, IoT devices, smart technology and more can all be simultaneously running across a deployment’s Local Area Network (LAN). This can lead to issues with security, network organization, and scalability.

As a result of these roadblocks, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) have become an increasingly popular feature that can help partition physical networks into virtually manageable ones. Within this blog post, we’ll give you an introduction to building VLANs with Grandstream’s GWN layer 2+ switches.

Topics: Business Telephone System, Grandstream, Switches, VLAN

Product line review

Telephones deployed within the hospitality sector must have particular characteristics. They must be easy to use and rich with features particular to hotels, motels, inns, and similar establishments. Grandstream has recently released the GHP series of IP phones that offer a range of options and features specifically suited to this sector.

In this article, we examine this series of phones and showcase their most significant features and use cases.

Topics: SIP Phones, IP PBX, SIP, Grandstream, Product Review, Wi-Fi

Grandstream has again raised the bar by unveiling a new series of groundbreaking Wi-Fi routers. The new GWN7052 and GWN7052F routers deliver faster speeds, higher capacities and innovative features ideal for residential users, small businesses and more extensive campus networks.

This article takes a closer look at the capabilities of these new devices and the benefits you can expect from their deployment.

Topics: Wireless, Grandstream, Routers, Wi-Fi

Product Review

Grandstream is well known for its groundbreaking IP phones, but its innovation extends into other areas, including network infrastructure equipment and components. The new GWN7800 series of fully managed network switches is a prime example of the company’s leadership in this area.

This article showcases these switches and some advanced capabilities that allow network administrators to maintain comprehensive network control and security.

Topics: SIP Phones, IP PBX, Grandstream, Network Design, Cloud, Wi-Fi, Switches

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

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

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

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

A recent business trend called the gig economy highlights a new way of employing a more flexible, autonomous and efficient workforce. One key to providing these features is the use of unified communications (UC) and videoconferencing (VC) platforms.

In this article, we look at the gig economy and how modern UC and VC systems can help businesses tackle some of its biggest challenges.

Topics: Grandstream, Yealink, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Unified Communications, Konftel, Zoom