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Should I Switch My Small Business Phone System to VoIP?

In FAQ
July 28, 2021
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Yes, many companies have already switched to Voice over IP and Cloud-based Telephony services. As a matter of fact, if you don’t switch your business to a cloud-based phone system like VoIP, you’ll soon have to. Small businesses can go around well without a VoIP service. However, the future of communications lies within cloud-based phone systems. It is best to make the shift right now. It is smart to invest today so the phone system can pay you off in later years while your business grows. 

The pandemic has already made everyone familiar with digital communications. In fact, people have also come to know the true importance of digital communications now. Compared to traditional communications systems, cloud-based communication systems provide multiple advantages like Pay-as-you-Go plans for easy billing, increased flexibility with scale up or down options, and less training on operating the cloud-based business phone systems (thanks to the already available free online training).

Talk to a MachCloud Expert for more details on Cloud-based Telephony services.

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Cloud Communication & Business Phone | The Base for Modern Workplace

In Digital Communications
July 28, 2021
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Cloud communication has improved the way employees and customers communicate with one another. A Cloud communication platform is the key to manage and carry out all business communications. In the post-pandemic era, Cloud phone vendors have realized that these platforms need to be diverse enough to cater the modern business communication needs. In short, companies have now realized that these systems that host voice telephony and video conferencing services can be used as alternatives to traditional business phones.

Cloud-based Communications Systems Offer Office Phone Alternative

Back in 2020 during the outburst of the pandemic, there had been a sudden rise in work from home practice. In Europe, according to Eurostat, the highest rate was reported to be 25% in Finland followed by Luxembourg and Ireland (23% and 21.5% respectively). With this, employees had to keep the communication intact in order to keep the flow of work going. In this challenging situation, Cloud communications, with their offerings like video conferencing and telephony services, became the normal mode of communication and thus gained popularity all over the world. 

ALSO READ: DIGITAL OFFICE: THE FUTURE WORKPLACE IS ALREADY HERE

Say goodbye to traditional business phone

Cloud platforms have the tendency to replicate the existing phone systems. With platforms like Teams, the entire business communication can be managed under one dashboard. These systems have the potential to be available right from employees’ smartphones. So you can access your business phone wherever you are, whenever you want.

Take advantage of Managed services

Cloud-based communication platforms provide an integrated environment. There are a lot of managed services offered from providers’ end to companies migrating to cloud communication systems like dedicated network gateways, advanced encryption, a secure and resilient MPLS connection, end-to-end monitoring of connection quality, and protection of customer user IDs etc.

Easy billing and light on the budget

Unlike traditional phone systems in which you have to pay as a monthly subscriber, these platforms provide easy billing with pocket-friendly plans. The pay-as-you-go model in cloud computing is successful for cloud communications too. 

ALSO READ: EXCITING UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS BENEFITS TO WORKPLACES

Digital communications are the future of business communication

In the post pandemic world, we are witnessing the early stages of a modern and digital workplace. There is a lot more to discover with proper work from home policies where cloud combinations hold prime importance. Solution Providers are more focused on areas like Artificial intelligence and machine learning for better and improved technical features like live translations, automatic call summaries, facial and voice recognition, etc. In the modern workplace, next-level cloud communications play a huge role.

MachCloud Cloud Communication System – The Platform of The Future

MachCloud is a cloud communication platform that offers multiple ways to set up modern Business phone systems for streamlined communication. The platform offers Microsoft Teams, Virtual Private Server, Windows Virtual Desktop, Cloud PBX, SIP Trunk, and much more. 

Stay ahead of the curve and opt for MachCloud services for smooth and hassle-free communication.

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Why large companies opt the Cloud Phone System? (and why you should too!)

In Business Communication
September 17, 2020
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Most Telcos today have already made the shift to a cloud phone system. Cloud Phone providers all over the world have successfully maintained the services and proven that a cloud phone system can successfully be installed and implemented as a full-fledged Business Phone. Business analysts have predicted that the global market for overall cloud services has the potential to reach around 160 billion USD. Cloud Phone Services form a large part of modern-day cloud services for business.

Tech-savvy business-minded people are keen to make the shift to the latest cloud-based offerings. Following is a comprehensive list of the benefits and considerations related to cloud-based phone systems for businesses.

Cloud Phone System is cost-effective

Adopting a cloud Phone system brings better cost-saving options for business. With an initial setup cost and no upfront changes, businesses flourish with the cloud’s pay-as-you-go model that is also applicable to Cloud Voice services. There are no maintenance charges (that we’ll cover in a minute) and potentially no extra costs.

Cloud Phone System is feature-rich for business

Features like auto attendants, voicemail, advanced email, video conferencing, and audio conferencing are all main features required for modern-day business Phone systems. Cloud Providers offer these features along with Voice and Messaging services.

Offering Flexibility at its best

Since there will be no hardware installation, up-gradation, or maintenance at the consumer’s end, the businesses have the full option to downsize or scale-up and thus adjust the payments for the cloud Phone features or services accordingly. The system, however, caters to potential growth within a business.

Better Disaster Recovery with Cloud Phone

Cloud Phone providers offer the best inline DR solutions so that any businesses opting for such a cloud-based service do not have to invest in an in-house DR solution. This means, in situations where the business is disaster-struck or situations like in the COVID-19 pandemic where employees have to make the shift to working from home, the business communication is intact. 

Increased Security for business

Most Cloud Providers offer the best inline security and have to keep their systems and services up to date with the latest security requirements. The growing threats in the Cybersecurity space require top-notch security for communication. Thus, with a Cloud-based Phone system, Businesses do not have to invest in huge numbers with security.

MachCloud – the all in one Cloud-based solutions provider for business

Whether you are an SME or an enterprise, MachCloud has got you covered. Enriched with solutions like MachCloud Voice services, MachCloud Solutions for Microsoft Teams, MachCloud PBX Integration with Microsoft Teams, Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams, and many others. With MachCloud, you can also Resell M365 services with profitable margins.

Gear up for the Next Gen cloud communication service and unlock the potential of your business with MachCloud’s Cloud Telephone services.

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What are the Unified Communication platforms?

In FAQ
September 1, 2020
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Unedited communications form many different platforms of communications into one centralized and unified manner. Platforms like business phone systems having features like audio conferencing, instant messaging, and others like email, SMS, video conferencing, and Fax together make up the broader unified communication platform. Unified communications provide a way to centrally manage all the communication within an organization via different channels.

Technologies like Cloud PBX, SIP Trunking, and other platforms like Microsoft Teams form a part of the overall unified communication domain. A unified communication system provides the level of modern connectivity and reliability needed in enterprise communication. With multiple communication platforms working together to provide a unified communication experience within an organization, the employees can experience better connectivity and thus the business gets the required competitive edge.

Contact MachCloud experts for a smooth unified communication experience and enrich your business with modern-day collaboration services.

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What is the Difference Between Cloud and Traditional PBX?

In FAQ
July 29, 2020
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The basic difference lies with the setting up of the two business phone systems. In a Traditional PBX method, an on-premises phone system is linked to all the phone extensions and further connected to PSTN lines. They are usually a CapEx purchase. In contrast, a cloud-based business communication system offers more flexible options. A cloud-based PBX system is also called Hosted service in which the main element to connect extensions is the Internet. In this setup, the company usually has to pay for the softphones or the endpoints. In addition to this, the cloud Hosted PBX service providers charge a monthly fee for the services. The Hosted PBX approach is, thus, much of a cheaper alternative to the traditional PBX system. There is no initial installation cost of PBX maintenance costs. The system is better scalable for the company than in the case of a traditional PBX. Hosted PBX offers remote working and business communication that is not defined within the office walls.

Stay in the know and get in touch with a MachCloud expert to know more about Cloud and traditional PBX business communication systems.

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A guide to Deploy Microsoft Teams Direct Routing

In Microsoft Teams
July 23, 2020
3 Min Read
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Microsoft Teams Direct Routing has gained immense popularity ever since the concept of modern business telephony is introduced. An on-premises telephony system infrastructure being directly linked to Microsoft Teams gives an edge to your business phone system. Microsoft has provided a full-fledge documentation on the step by step guide for Deploying Direct Routing for latest cloud business communication. However, it is very complicated to implement involving PowerShell scripts and connectivity protocol including security implementation. There are providers who easily can set up your business telephony with Microsoft Teams, without any hassle for you.

Microsoft Teams Direct Routing makes you do more with less

The Direct Routing feature expands the capabilities of Teams. There are two major phases to deploy Direct Routing in Microsoft Teams. These are: 

  • Planning & Prerequisites

  • Deploying Direct Routing

Planning the Business Telephony System

It is important to know the details of Teams Direct Routing before Deployment. Direct Routing allows the customers to interoperate with third party systems like on-premises PBX, Microsoft Phone system and Analogue devices. It further lets you leverage the existing infrastructure which you are using with other service providers. It facilitates users who do not have calling plans in their area. It is important to know the licensing requirements before you get started with direct routing.

RELATED: HOW Machcloud Teams FACILITATES BUSINESSES WITH TEAMS DIRECT ROUTING

Deploying Microsoft Teams Direct Routing with your local provider

The following steps are performed under this phase:

Step 1: Enable Direct Routing

In this step, the connection between Teams admin center and your local provider is created. No configuration at your side, all is fully automated provisioned by your local provider.

Step 2: Enable users for Direct Routing

For this step, you need to first create a user in Microsoft 365 and assign a license. You can create users via admin center. You can then assign the right Microsoft licenses to this user.

  • Configure Voice Routing Options

You can either configure Teams to route through a voice channel directly to the phone network or configure Teams to connect to existing PBX.

  • Phone number

A new or existing phone number can be assigned to a Teams user or an existing PBX extension number can be assigned to a Teams user. This process is automated by your telephony provider.

MachCloud helps companies in setting up their business telephony like no other

MachCloud is an all-in-one business telephony system provider that assists companies and organizations ranging from SMEs to enterprise level, in providing business phone systems. The services include Cloud PBX (Hosted PBX), SIP Trunking and Microsoft Teams Direct Routing. With its Teams-oriented unique solutions like Teams Calling Plans and Teams Extension, MachCloud stands out from other providers in the market. 

Get started with MachCloud to get details on Teams Direct Routing setup and enjoy state of the art business telephony service and cloud business communication.

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How to Determine the right number of SIP Trunk Channels for SMEs | A Guide

In SIP Trunking
September 5, 2019
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Do you know SIP market size is expected to grow to an astounding USD 12.70 billion by 2023?  You can be a part of the trend too. How? Establish an SME, adopt Digital business communication solutions and read the following carefully.

SIP trunking

Why SIP Trunking?

It is a fact that SIP Trunking Providers are going through a major breakthrough in the cloud communication solutions era. Market is growing and so better services are expected along with top-notch infrastructure. The major growth factor in SIP Trunking is low CAPEX and low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Further, there is a drastic increase in the adoption of cloud communication (Another fancy term for digital business Communications by SIP Trunking Providers). SME cloud computing is also gaining popularity pertaining to the high amount of revenue streams that SME Cloud Computing Providers are able to generate. SIP Trunking is best suited for SMEs due to its low rates on international calls.

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SIP Trunk or SIP Trunking Channel?

So, how many SIP Trunks does an SME need? Technically speaking, Just One. There’s a difference between a SIP Trunk and a SIP Trunk Channel:  a SIP Trunk is like a main Phone Line having one or more individual SIP Channels for each call. Look it this way, SIP Trunk is a super highway where the individual lanes are your SIP Channels, for a smoother business communication journey. How cool is that?

 

Finding out how many SIP Trunking channels you need

If you are an initial startup and unable to decide how many SIP Channels you need, you need to talk to your SIP Trunking Provider. But wait, you need to select a few SIP Trunking providers first, know their rates and then contact them. They’ll better guide you based on your business growth. Generally, a rule of thumb is: one channel for every three employees. Secondly, the best person to tell you about the amount of incoming and outbound calls is your own Office receptionists who has to make a dozen calls a day. Looks like you don’t have to search too far for an exact number of calls your business gets each day.

If your business is operational internationally then you must have a dozen or more international clients initially. You need to take up a better plan on Digital Communication to have smoother communications. If your business is communication based then you might need one SIP Trunking channel per employee, however for average businesses, a good ratio is: One SIP Trunking Channel for every two employees.

ALSO READ Cut your Communication Costs with SIP Calling

MachCloud’s best-in-line SIP Trunking Services

If you are still searching for a SIP Trunking Provider, look no further, MachCloud provides the best SIP Trunking services along with guidance from industry’s experts. MachCloud is a full fledged Communication and Service Delivery platform with services including Cloud PBX, MachCloud, Reselling of Office 365, Calling via teams and Skype 4 Business Server 2019. With MachCloud you can avail the opportunity of getting free calls mixing different technologies which is offered by very few Providers out there.

So, gear up and head over to MachCloud for a substantial growth in your business.

 

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