Todd, bandwidth needs, capability and scalability are all fine and dandy until we run into a situation where the system shuts down, whether due to a natural disaster or a deliberate attack on the Internet.

And this is not a matter of “if” but “when”.

To gloss over this fact, is shortsighted… and the IT based industry is abound with those who are taking the short term, save a buck approach.

Posted by David Kleber

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David,

I understand your concern…but those things happen “shut downs, equipment failure, inability to afford the appropriate redundancy, attacks,viruses and more with IT inhouse also.

I hope you didn’t misconstrue my intent on the inevitable, and truly seen my point on the expected. Nor am I saying the cloud is there now with a “plug and play, no worries and walk away deliverable”…that you an afford.

But it will be.

So then you must know that if you can afford it, it is there.

Now it comes down to why would you put it in the cloud if you can do it cheaper yourself?

Which is one very big reason why the cloud is so attractive….COST. People, time, developed expertise, network redundancy, multiple delivery mechanisms and state of the art facilities and equipment CAN’T be afforded by most companies. And is not looked at close enough in the business planning and development phases of a business. People and companies forget all the “soft” and hard costs associated with being “state of the art”

Again…people are looking for perfect answers in a world that is not perfect. If its technology…it is not a matter of if it will break it when? And then…who is there when it does.

The cloud is coming. Know it, understand it, and use it where and when it makes the best sense for you.

 What is VoIP? And is VoIP Free?

Why should every business owner and manager understand VOIP? The short answer– because VOIP, which stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol, is less expensive to use, has more features, and sharper sound quality.

VOIP is basically a phone service that uses the Internet. Many businesses are opting for this less expensive alternative that can save them up to 60% over their traditional telecom costs.

There are multiple advantages over the traditional phone system. The biggest advantage? The cost. For most people, it’s FREE. If you have a computer with a microphone, speakers, and a good Internet connection, you can communicate using VOIP for free.

For most businesses, VOIP becomes enticing when you consider international calls. Some people have had their communication costs on international calls cut down by 90% thanks to VoIP.

Here’s a couple more analogies: VOIP is to a traditional phone system as Sirius radio is to traditional radio, or Satellite TV is to “bunny ears” on a Black and White TV. Not only can you use that comparison for the sound quality, but also the technology comparison.

Contact us at Limitless Technology to see if a VOIP Phone System for your business is right for you.

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One should approach the cloud with enthusiasm and careful analysis. The Cloud is not “magic pixie dust” but a way to decrease CAPEX expenses, and utilize OPEX cash flows more beneficially.

At the same time one should analyze not just the hard costs to implement the Cloud but also the soft costs associated with the care, maintenance, programming, patching; virus, phishing and malware protection, employee resourcing, management of the employees, data center SAS 70 type 2 compliances, road map to SSAE 16 compliance, redundancy, telecom infrastructure, and the company or person helping to bring this solution to the Cloud.

The bottom line savings and support you get from the Cloud can be unbelievable! And the benefits of anywhere, any connection, on any device can be incredibly efficiency enhancing. But not thinking this solution through and moving to quickly without planning can be a down fall.

Think, plan and act….and all should be accomplishable in the Cloud.

Security is an easy issue to handle and not to be a concern. Network is incredibly important and a low cost redundant backup network is imperative for the success of a VoIP implementation for a large system. Then you need to at least consider the schools mobile strategy and consumption of bandwidth, when looking at solutions.

All that aside…consider who you want to work with and what skills they bring to the table to help you analyze what solutions can be brought to the table, or if you just need there help to guide you in the evaluation process.

If you need any assistance in these areas, let us know.

We are here to help.