VoIP has become synonymous to modern communication in offices with most business owners opting for this revolutionary telephone system to optimize communication among employees and with clients. When the question is of multi-location offices, the need for efficient communication is even more than in an ordinary office.  Along with saving significantly on the costs incurred in communication, such a system also uses advanced features to enable employees to make the most of the network.

Multi-location offices could either refer to those with remote branches, sales offices, telecommuters, etc., or could be businesses in which various employees work from home, as is the increasing trend nowadays. If you already have LAN or WAN connectivity for various locations of your business, you will find it simple to upgrade to VoIP, enabling all your employees at different stations to benefit from the system's features.

The benefit of such a system to a company can be understood by the fact that no matter how far the two locations that need to be connected might be, calls can be immediately transferred much like inside the office premises. Not only does this help to cut down on the costs of long-distance calling, but it also helps to enable faster communication. If the call needs to be transferred for a customer, being able to tell them to hold the line instead of having to disconnect can go a long way in improving customer satisfaction and giving a “big company” impression of your business.

By installing a VoIP phone system for multi-location offices, you can enjoy the convenience of dialing a 3-4 digit number to employees at different locations, as if they were in the same office. The best part is that you do not have to have the same settings for all your offices. You can have a different set of features at each branch depending on the requirements, hence helping to cut down on monthly costs. You can easily upgrade any of the configurations at a future point if you need to, without having to increase the capital investment.

To sum it up, VoIP makes for an excellent communication option for multi-site businesses. It makes it possible to add and remove users without any hassle, offers business-grade call clarity, helps to monitor telecommuters, and enables optimal utilization of employees. On top of it all, it also helps to save on office space, hence helping you to contribute your bit towards energy conversation.

For cost effective VOIP systems for multi-location offices in and around Central Texas, visit us at Folkerson Communications Ltd. We can be contacted at Austin: (512) 977-0055, Temple: (254) 742-0064, Killeen: (254) 698-0016 and Waco (254) 662-2255.

Modern structured cabling is a cutting edge data and voice cabling solution which helps in organizing the various wiring components used in communication and data transmission. Most new constructions are choosing to adopt structured cabling of their networks due to the myriad benefits this system provides. It is advisable to install the structured wiring at the initial stages of construction to save on the costs incurred in retrofitting at a later stage. Once installed, this structured cabling can be used for all major electronic components at the workplace, including telephones, fax machines, internet access, computers and peripheral devices, etc.

By converging all cabled equipment into a single component, structured cabling eliminates the need to install separate cabling like Ethernet and ISDN for different purposes. In addition to this, it is also easier to modify structured cabling to keep up with changing technology, which makes it a dynamic solution for business owners. The infrastructure for structured cabling system is clean and simple, which makes it easy for users to make any needed modifications, as compared to when using a complex phone system. Whether you need to add a new component into the system, or remove one, there is no need to start the wiring all over again with a structured network.

Another benefit of modern structured cabling in offices is that if one component of the system stops working for any reason, this does not affect the remaining components, which is not the case in a conventional network. Each problem remains isolated, which makes it easy to solve it without affecting the functioning of the remaining system. By installing structured cabling into your office building during its construction, you are adding value to this property, should you need to sell it at any point in the future. It instantly makes it go from being just a building into a modern office space with advanced networking solutions.

It is not an overstatement to say that structured cabling is being viewed as the fourth essential utility during the construction process, along with telephone systems, and electricity. With an increasing number of builders being familiar with the process of installing structured cabling, it is high time that the awareness spreads to those getting offices constructed. The standards laid down by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) ensure that all products meet a set level of quality, making it easier for business owners to steer free of inferior cabling and components.

We at Folkerson Communications LTD provide you with state of the art structured cabling for new construction projects as well as existing structures all around Central Texas. For more information, contact us Austin: (512) 977-0055, Temple: (254) 742-0064, Killeen: (254) 698-0016 and Waco: (254) 662-2255

With a well-designed network structure in your organization, you have an intact core for the functioning of all other modalities. The key elements of an effective data and voice communication network are high speed of transmission, flexibility, security, and most importantly, reliability. Structured cabling brings together all these features, in a simple, user-friendly interface, making critical communication streamlined by enabling its smooth functioning. This takes away the common complaint of a network being down, which is typical to conventional cabling solutions. By eliminating this downtime, the organization can function with much greater efficiency and endpoint satisfaction.

By installing a single structured cabling solution, organizations can solve problems related to both telephone as well as data networking. This infrastructure is a one-time investment which caters to the present communication needs of the firm, as well as those foreseen in the future. It is aptly referred to as “structured”, since it uses a single interface to organize the entire cabling system, right from voice and data to video, which is becoming an integral part of the communication system in modern-day businesses. More complex management systems that can be a part of a particular industry can also be integrated into this structured cabling.

The biggest advantage of such a system from the user’s point of view is the saving on investment that is promised by structured cabling. In addition to this, organizations can also benefit greatly from the enhanced administrative and managerial capabilities that are made possible by these requirements being channelized to a single point. The ease of labeling and coloring in such a system makes it easy to identify different work outlets at the centralized network room, further contributing to the simplification of networking. Along with these major advantages, structured cabling also has a provision for change and flexibility, which is vital to every growing organization.

By choosing structured cabling as the networking solution for your organization, the major benefit that you shall have is in cost reduction, as the vendor will provide the needed hardware and applications. In addition to this, the same cabling systems can be adopted for voice, data, and video, further contributing to cost efficiency. Furthermore, you shall have minimum upgrade inconvenience if you wish to incorporate additional multimedia features into your organization’s networking at any point in the future. Finally, troubleshooting is greatly simplified with structured cabling, since it can be divided into different components, with only the faulty component needed to be fixed.

We at Folkerson Communications LTD provides you with reliable and cost effective structured cabling for big as well as small offices and organizations across Central Texas. For more information, contact us Austin: (512) 977-0055, Temple: (254) 742-0064, Killeen: (254) 698-0016 and Waco: (254) 662-2255.

As the owner of a small business, you should be looking for a phone system that offers advanced features that would add to the functioning of your company, along with being cost-effective. However, considering that advanced features and complex troubleshooting go hand in hand, this might mean investing in an IT team as well, unless of course, the idea of futzing with them yourself sounds appealing. This makes a hosted VoIP phone system ideal for your business, since it offers you the latest technology in terms of communication, while allowing you to focus on the more dire needs of your business.

Here are the top reasons why hosted VoIP is a good choice for small businesses-

• It does not require you to have any on-site infrastructure, since the Private Branch Exchange (PBX) is hosted by the vendor, who then routes calls to your company via the internet. This leads to cost saving on the initial investment, as well as labor charges.
• With everything being monitored online, you can cut unwanted connections at any time, or add new ones, depending on how you wish to resize your organization. This adds to the flexibility of your business, without the need to invest in any new infrastructure, or get rid of old one.
• One of the biggest benefits of having a hosted VoIP telephone system is the ease of troubleshooting that you can avail. All problems can be solved immediately over the internet, which means that you do not need to have in-house technical experts.
• With the VoIP technology evolving rapidly, there are new updates that need to be made constantly. Having a hosted system means that you do not need to worry about making these updates on your own, or about your VoIP system becoming obsolete due to the lack of updates.
• Apart from these factors, you also get all the benefits that VoIP itself has for small business owners. These include low cost of international and long-distance calls, advanced features that enhance employee productivity and customer satisfaction, call mobility, voice mail, integrated communication, etc.

The features that hosted VoIP offers will not just make the communication with business partners and clients smoother, but will also give your small business a big business image. Add to this the convenience and cost saving that you, as the business owner will benefit from, and you have the ideal phone system for your small business.

We at Folkerson Communication, LTD provide VOIP phone systems for small businesses. For more information, contact us at Austin: (512) 977-0055, Temple: (254) 742-0064, Killeen: (254) 698-0016 and Waco: (254) 662-2255.