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Adapting to Evolving Business Needs

Service providers have to adapt their offerings to meet the needs of the market. Nowhere is this more relevant than in the business of voice communication. Business organizations have evolved quite a bit in the last few decades. A provider that has not changed their service offering from ten years ago is not likely to survive for much longer. 

As technology and the business landscape continues to change, telecom services have to keep up.

The Evolution of Enterprise Communication

It is safe to say that business communication has changed in the 21st century. That’s because the way businesses work has evolved. Companies are no longer constrained by geographic location. A business may now have suppliers and customers in markets across the globe. In fact, there are project teams whose members never meet in person, yet work well together!

Technology has changed businesses as well. Gone are the days when employees only had desktop computers at work. Today’s users juggle multiple devices – from smartphones and tablets to laptops. In 2019, everyone expects services to work for them regardless of where they are or which device they happen to be using at the time.

What Do Businesses Expect from VoIP?

How do these changes affect business communication? It means businesses need – and expect – more from their phone system. Business owners expect reliability and 100% system availability from the phones. Imagine the consequences if the phones stopped working for an hour, let alone the entire day? 

Companies also expect that their communication system will help collaboration within the office. No matter where employees, suppliers, or customers are, the system should work for them. 

The phones should enhance productivity, not hinder it. Employees should not think twice before picking up the phone. If they have to call someone, they should be able to do it without worrying about budgets, time or distance.

Finally, enterprises expect their communication system to be flexible. It has to adapt to their growing needs. They do not want systems that are rigid and unchanging. A service provider has to scale up or down according to their clients’ needs.

How Can Connect it Networks (CIN) Help?

Keep Your Phones Working 24×7

Phones are the lifeline of any business. It doesn’t matter what industry you operate in or the size of the company. From the solo entrepreneur to the multinational corporation, every business relies on its phones. With business voice solutions from CIN, rest assured your phones will work at all times. 

Normal workday with regular traffic? Not a problem. Peak demand with excessive traffic from across the globe? Our robust solutions will keep working for your company. Experiencing an emergency or natural disaster in the office? Your customers can still reach you! CIN uses redundant infrastructure so your business can keep working for customers.

Rely on the Cloud

How do we ensure reliability? By using the cloud to your advantage. Cloud based solutions like our voice services let you work from anywhere. At any time. With any device you care to use. 

Today’s workers travel more than ever before. Some may work from home. Other telecommute on certain days of the week. Yet others alternate between coming to the office and going to client sites. No matter where you are, you are still connected. 

Use your resources efficiently and help employee productivity with cloud VoIP services from CIN.

Improve Collaboration

Where would your business be if your workers couldn’t collaborate on projects? With increasing specialization, team members have to work together to achieve project goals. Our phone solutions do more than just phone calls. With integration between different tools and systems, employees can use whatever medium suits their requirements. 

Switch between instant messaging to a voice call. Convert a group video call into an impromptu presentation. Add new members to an existing conference call. You can do all this and more with CIN business services. Best of all? No one has to worry about going over budget or filing expense reports. Streamline meetings and projects with our integrated VoIP services.

Benefit from Flexibility

There was a time when you are forced to buy whatever services a carrier offered. Of course, you could customize certain options. But mostly, there wasn’t much difference between phone services from one vendor to another. Those days are gone.

At CIN, we recognize every business is unique. That means your needs and requirements are different from everyone else’s. That is why our services are flexible, scalable and tailored to your business. You buy only what you need and pay according to usage. There’s no fixed commitment, no annual contracts or even minimum purchases.

We know you rely on your phones and expect them to work for you every day. That’s why we deliver integrated business solutions to meet your needs today and in the future.

Managing a Service Provider Switch

In the year 2019, it’s no longer a secret that VoIP can help businesses save money. The latest numbers show that small businesses can cut their bills by 50%-75%, thanks to VoIP [1]. The cost savings don’t even take into account the additional benefits such as increased productivity and effective collaboration!

Is VoIP Working for Your Business?

Just having the potential to cut costs means nothing if it doesn’t translate into reality. Unfortunately, not every business that switches to VoIP experiences all the benefits. Quite a few companies are not satisfied with their current provider. Maybe you’re not seeing the savings that the vendor promised. 

Some companies find that they have to spend quite a bit to upgrade their infrastructure for VoIP. Upgrade costs, training costs, replacing older hardware etc. can all add up to the total, pushing the project beyond budget.

Or you have a feeling that you could be doing more with your system but your vendor isn’t up to the task. Your employees complain that audio quality is not good. You’ve experienced long hours of downtime and you’re afraid that your vendor isn’t reliable. Your customers are not able to have proper conversations with your service department. 

The bottom line is that you are not impressed with VoIP at all.

Maybe It Is Time to Switch

If you have experienced any of these problems, you might be thinking that VoIP is not worth the effort. Here’s a little secret – the problem isn’t with the technology, it’s with your provider. VoIP has come a long way since launch. The industry has matured and there is no doubt that it is the future of voice communication.

But not all providers in the industry are equal. Naturally, some are better than others when it comes to providing reliable, high-quality voice services to enterprise clients. A business that has experience in consumer VoIP is not necessarily the best choice for a small business. Enterprise VoIP is a completely different beast.

Switching Service Providers

That being said, it’s not always easy to switch. Some vendors make it hard for customers to leave by insisting on proprietary hardware or locking them into contracts. But switching to a better vendor will be worth it in the long run. Here’s what you should consider when switching VoIP service providers:

Can You Bring Your Numbers?

Check with your new service provider if they can port your existing business numbers. Why should you go to the hassle of getting new numbers? Number porting is quick, easy and costs you almost nothing. Thanks to FCC rules, providers cannot hold your number hostage for unpaid bills or any other reason.

Downtime during the Switch

No matter how carefully you plan the switch, you will have some downtime. Just to be on the safe side, do not disconnect your old service until your new service has started to work. Make sure you have backup options in place – such as a few landlines or mobile devices for employees to continue working.

Losing Your Data/Devices

Even before you make the switch, confirm with your service provider that you can take all your data with you. Communication data includes things like voicemails, phone records, data analytics, reports, bills, etc. 

Beware of vendor lock-in i.e. not being able to take your data with you for any reason. Some vendors use nonstandard protocols that are not compatible with other services. Others may even demand a fee for exporting your data.

Verify that your new service provider will not block you in the same way if you ever want to leave. 

How Can Connect it Networks Help?

When selecting a new VoIP service provider, look beyond the price and features they offer. Customer service and tech support are two factors that many companies overlook. You want a provider that can help you achieve your business goals. 

That’s where we come in. At CIN, we believe in delivering the best VoIP experience. It means more than offering the lowest price. We make sure you keep your current business numbers. We’ll even contact your old vendor and ensure the process goes smoothly for you. 

Connect it Networks uses the industry-standard SIP protocol that’s compatible with most equipment. So you never have to worry about buying new phones. You can continue using the same hardware as before. There are no contracts to sign up or software licenses to purchase. All the changes happen behind the scenes. You don’t have to worry about downtime. You can stay in touch with your customers throughout the transition. 

So what are you waiting for? On more from your VoIP service, contact us today. Get ready to experience high-quality audio and reliable phone service for your enterprise!

Sources:

  1. https://blog.jive.com/how-much-money-can-you-save-switching-hosted-voip/

Laval mayor visit

Connect it Networks was pleased to host Laval Mayor Marc Demers and his team on their recent visit to our New Head office at 4400 Rue Garand. The mayor and his team showed a lot of integrity and interest in helping the city further develop and remain a competitive choice for businesses and families in Laval. Great Team, Great Visit, Proud to be in Laval!


Connect it Networks accueillait avec plaisir le maire de Laval, Marc Demers, et son équipe lors de leur récente visite à notre nouveau siège social, situé au 4400, rue Garand. Le maire et son équipe ont fait preuve d’une grande intégrité et manifesté beaucoup d’intérêt à contribuer à l’essor de la ville et à faire en sorte que celle-ci demeure un choix concurrentiel pour les entreprises et les familles. Une bonne équipe, une belle visite. Nous sommes fiers d’être établis à Laval!

We’ve Moved!

Growing to Better Serve You!

Please note our new address as of April 3, 2017. We have not moved far from our old location 3150 Boul. Industriel.

Our new address is:

4400 Rue Garand
Laval, QC.
H7L 5Z6

Our telephone numbers, fax number and all staff email addresses remain the same. We greatly appreciate your business.