Telecom Industry News
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The Case for Buying Used Technology
People often dismiss refurbishment when it comes to technology. Everyone seeks the latest and greatest tech products. Many people fear that refurbished hardware isn’t as reliable as a brand new product. However, refurbished technology has many environmental benefits. In fact, in some cases it can be even more efficient than recycling. TechSoup notes that it is “roughly 25 times more beneficial environmentally to reuse computers than to recycle them at 3 to 5 years of age.” Still need convincing? TechSoup refurbished technology for over a decade and compiled the impact of these actions into an infographic. Take a look at some of the most noteworthy insights they’ve discovered from their efforts. ... -
Why Free Conference Calls Aren’t the Right Call
The phrase “You get what you pay for,” holds true when speaking about conference calls. Using services that offer you free conference calls may seem enticing for your business, but there is a cost to everything. So you must ask yourself, if not money, what is this costing me? Cutting corners has its place in the business world, but not in the case of conference calls. Here are a couple reasons why free conference calling is not the right business call: ... -
What to Look for in a Telecom Provider
Life is a never-ending scroll of choices. Should I phone my grandma after work today or go to the gym? On a business level, choices and decisions have a heftier weight because your work is most likely your livelihood. On a daily basis, business owners, managers, and directors make numerous decisions when selecting services to use or businesses to collaborate or partner with. Choosing a telecommunication provider for your business is one of those decisions that can have a huge impact on your business. NorthBay biz shares 3 important factors to look for in a telecom provider and we couldn’t agree with them more:... -
TED Talks Telecom in 3 Unique Ways
Communication is as simple as it is complicated. We are almost certain most people would agree that this statement could not be any truer with today’s rapid technological advances. It is a foundation for success in both our personal lives and work endeavours and therefore many tech leaders have interesting viewpoints regarding the broad topic of the evolution of communication. TED, a nonprofit organisation devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful talks, has many influential leaders leading the conversation in the diverse telecommunication realm. We’ve collected our favorite Ted Talks that shed light on the telecommunication industry in 3 very distinct and thought-provoking ways....
