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Understanding VoIP Protocols

Nearly any device ever designed to transmit video and audio packets between computers that communicate with one another, uses Real-Time Protocol (RTP). After the can serve as became evident that people communicating online has the potential for ease dropping on their communication, RTP (Real-Time Protocol) was enhanced to us more secure level. The secure RTP was developed for authentication, encryption and integrity of the video and audio packets that were transmitted online to communicating devices. Part of the process of transmitting video and audio media between computers is the employment of various protocols. One such protocol locates the remote device to negotiate exactly how the media will transfer flow between each device. These types of protocols are known as call-signaling protocols, with the most popular being SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and H.323. Each protocol relies on static provisioning and other protocols as a way to locate a variety of users.

First originated 1995, both SIP and H.323 were developed to solve the initial communication between two computers as a way to effectively exchange video and audio media streams. H323 experienced commercial success while SIP progressed at a slower level before being recognized as a standard in 1999.

Both protocols have the ability to perform the same action: to establish a multimedia level of communication including video, audio and other communications. However, there are designed significantly different with SIP being ASCII-based and H.323 being built on the foundation of binary protocol and legacy communication systems.

Although the jury is still out on whether SIP or H.323 can be held as the true standard for media transfer functionality, no one disputes the fact that both perform well. However, H.323 appears to be superior in a variety of ways including offering better support for videos, optimal interoperability with PSTN, premium interoperability of legacy video systems a more dependable out of band transport of DTMF.

Alternatively, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) was never designed to work as a solution for the problems handled by H.323. Additionally, it gained its popularity by misinformation of being “easy to debug and implement”. Built as a complex communication system, they both perform identical amounts of work using to different approaches.

Of the two, SIP implementation is far easier to troubleshoot or develop. Likewise, H.323 is still the protocol to use in bulk VoIP deployments, especially when transmitting voice calls globally. Additionally, H.323 is the protocol most used for room-based videoconferencing and serves as the #1 protocol for nearly all IP-based video systems.

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VoPI™ vs. VoIP: (Yeah, It’s a real acronym)

Some competitors (You know who you are) are trying to discredit VoPI as unreliable, unsecure and not suitable for mobile workers. They also want you to believe that due to the dedicated private lines, it FORCES our customers to be locked in to lengthy contracts. This is simply NOT the case and couldn’t be further from the truth! Let me break it down for you: All VoPI is VoIP but not all VoIP is VoPI. Why does this matter, you ask? It matters because VoPI isn’t just one specific product or technology; in fact, it has been conceived and achieved over a multitude of different criteria. When we use the term VoPI, we refer to Voice over IP service that meets certain standards:

A connection that is not shared with other subscribers

Provided by an ISP (internet service provider) who controls the voice service, as well as the internet backbone upon which the service rests

A process which employs multiple SBC’s (Session Based Controllers)

Privacy implies security (which is abundantly important) but what VoPI really does is provide great stability. It’s a platform you can actually have faith in; as it rarely goes down.  Most importantly, it’s fully managed by us, the provider. Why does it matter if it’s fully managed? Well, because that means, in the event of a service outage (on the network side) we can take full responsibility. We can actually pin point and fix virtually any problems you may incur because it’s happening on our network!   **WE GUARANTEE 99.9% UPTIME! Who else has the “you know what” to offer that???**

Here are some excerpts from the competitor’s blog (I’ll let our web-savvy readers find the source):

“Recently we’ve come across competitors using the term “VOPI”, or Voice over Private Internet. It’s their way of trying to confuse and complicate, [...] to convince you that their technology is superior. Dive into the details and you’ll see that VOPI is actually a Hosted Voice providers’ way of selling you inferior connectivity in the guise of increased security.”

    By no means does our voice solution operate over “inferior connectivity”! IT’S JUST AS GOOD as any other connectivity! What we do to deploy VoPI is first determine the best type of internet connection for our customers, and then create private connections to ensure that voice quality is never compromised.

Another excerpt:

“Companies will tell you that a private connection is more secure because your telephone calls do not traverse the public internet. [...] If you are in an industry where security is paramount to you or eavesdropping is a common occurrence, then absolutely you should investigate the private option.

If that is the case, I’m sure you are quite familiar with this device, the STU-III, which is an analog telephone encryption device that you *must have* used up to this point to secure your calls. What? You mean you were using analog lines without them being private [...] or without encryption in any form?”

The writer then goes on to suggest that distributed workforces, operating over the public internet somehow negates any perceived benefits of a private enterprise platform, VoPI™. South Park fans may be familiar with the term “Chewbacca Defence”, that is: making an argument soooo nonsensical that the reader’s brain shuts down and is forced into a receptive position. The fact of the matter is, unless you work for the US Military or National Security Agency, you will have never heard of the STU-III. It is proprietary and expensive technology that never experienced mainstream use.  The attractiveness of VoPI™ is that it does not cost more; it just requires that you pair with a thoughtful provider that operates a privately-owned and managed broadband network. Similarly, off-net users who connect to your office phone system via the public internet are not damaging, or defeating the purpose of your private connection. They’re just the public extensions of a very strong private network.

I don’t only say this because I work for BCT and they pay my bills. I say this because day in and day out I hear the horror stories of disgruntled end users yearning TO BE RELEASED FROM THEIR CONTRACTS and switch to our far superior service. It’s no fluke that Bradconnect Telecom has become one of the largest hosted providers in Canada. We revolutionized the industry back in 2005 as Canada’s first hosted provider and strive to be the pinnacle hosted provider across North America! (Btw, did I happen to mention we opened up shop in the States? Here’s the link, www.broadconnectusa.com , check it out.) None of our Canadian counter parts can say that… #JustSayin!

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What are the Benifits of BroadConnect Becoming your Business VoIP Provider?

Introducing BroadConnect

  BroadConnect is a Canadian-based private voice and data network. There coverage encompasses all of Canada, allowing them complete control over every facet of the communication services provided. Calls completed using BroadConnect are always secure and delivered with great audio quality. BroadConnect has quickly become a leader in the private voice and data industry thanks to our high quality and affordability.

The Benefits of Using an Office Phone System from Broad Connect

  Expand Your Reach – The fiber optic Internet network allows you to implement communications solutions across the entire country. No matter your location, BroadConnect support is easily accessed.

  Access to the Communications Experts – Thousands of Canadian businesses rely on BroadConnect because of the company’s prominent history and vast experience. There are very few communications issues that their knowledgeable and experienced staff have not faced and solved before.

The Greatest Value – The experts at BroadConnect are always looking for not only the most innovative, but also the most efficient communications solutions. They develop comprehensive voice and data networking solutions that will provide real benefits that will save you, the customer, time and money.

VOIP and Business – If Voice over IP has one flaw, it is that your business information is communicated through public internet space. BroadConnect uses a VOPI system or Voice over Private Internet, which reduces many of these issues. The VOPI system uses its own private communications network, therefore the IP over voice information does not enter the public space, and there are fewer security risks. VOPI is also much more reliable, practically eliminating any voice packet loss, and delivering higher quality audio.

The BroadSoft Platform – The Broadsoft Platform is groundbreaking software that has been integrated into the BroadConnect network. This software allows you to unify all of your communication tools. The platform allows you to collaborate between your various telephones, email, instant messengers, or any other communications applications that you use.

Adaptability and Affordability – BroadConnect delivers all of the most up to date communications services with a higher quality of service than the big three. We create our solutions to be more flexible and cater to the unique needs of each customer, which allows us to our keep rates lower. BroadConnect can offer a state of the art office phone system that can easily be modified or scaled to fit the changing demands of any business.  Call one of our skilled technicians today for more information on our products or a quote.

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What is the best performing phone system for business?

Effective communication is the most integral aspect of any successful business, so choosing the best phone system for business can help you gain a variety of benefits. With an effective phone system, you can offer better service to your customers, increase the productivity of your employees and enhance the way you carry out your business operations.  There is no single best communication solution for all businesses. A phone system that works great for one company may not be suitable for another. Therefore, you need to first determine your communication needs and the projected budget. Doing a little bit research on the popular commercial phone systems on the market can help you make an informed decision.

While looking for a phone system for business, you need to consider the volume of business that your company handles. The total number of external phone lines used by your company and extensions required for every piece of equipment within your company connecting to the phone system are the major factors to be considered. A phone system may handle your current business communication traffic effectively. However, you need to make sure whether it can accommodate the consequences of your growth in future as well. The best system is one that can be easily updated or modified in a very cost effective manner. It scales well, no matter whether you are a small, medium or large business.  It does not even require the help of professionals to expand the lines. You can simply do it by following the instructions provided by the service provider.

You need to opt for a secure and reliable phone system for business, which provide you with all the essential features. Auto attendant is an important feature, especially for small businesses that cannot afford to hire a receptionist or office attendant just to attend calls. This feature is crucial in a phone system, even if you have higher volume of calls. Conferencing is another important feature to look for. Phone systems like VoIP offer teleconferencing, video conferencing and three way conferencing at extremely affordable charges. The phone system that comes with rich features helps increase your business productivity dramatically. If these features are not included in a phone system, you may need to pay separately to avail them, which makes it an unnecessarily expensive option.

Before selecting a phone system for business, ensure whether it is compatible with your existing communication equipment. Also ensure that it is easy to access. Choosing some phone systems may require you to give complete training to operate and maintain. Many employees are not willing to devote time to learn how to use a phone system, so you need to ensure that the phone system you choose is user friendly and its functions are uncomplicated and intuitive.

If your business needs to use the phone system extensively, you need to look for some advanced features like automatic call forwarding and call convergence. The phone system for business that offers these features at affordable rates is worth considering. If your business involves handling high volume of calls, choosing the right phone system that handles them effectively can help enhance your efficiency in day to day operations. It is also important to choose a business phone system dealer that offers reliable services to meet your business needs as and when they arise.

For more information please visit Broadconnect Telecoms business phone system section.

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What makes the best, VoIP Provider?

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a great alternative to traditional phone systems for businesses, both small and large. A lower operational cost is one of the most important benefits of VoIP. You can gain access to many useful features like low charges for long distance and local calls, ability to get connected with your employees from any place and much more. With more and more people turning to options for VoIP technology, many VoIP providers have come up with an extensive range of services. Choosing the best VoIP provider can help improve your business productivity and reduce your operating costs significantly.

If you have decided to switch to VoIP, you need to do some research and find out the right VoIP provider who offers the features that meet your exact business needs and falls within your budget. The quality of business communication is crucial for the effective functioning of any business model. Hence, it is important to check whether the service provider takes care of delivering crystal clear voice quality. Some VoIP providers offer a trial period of service. You can make use of this offer to check the efficacy of hardware and service provided. You can also confirm that the service provider allows you to keep your existing phone numbers, so that your business communication process remains unaffected.

Cost is an important aspect to consider while choosing a VoIP provider. Compare the charges and features offered by the service provider and determine whether their charges are affordable. Ensure that you compare the same type of VoIP service and cost between various VoIP providers. Taking a decision based only on the cost may not be wise.  Shop around and choose a provider who offers the most reliable service at the most affordable rates. You also need to confirm whether the service provider will offer prompt service, so that you can carry on your business operations without any interruption.

If you have branches or clients in foreign countries, you need to choose the VoIP provider who allows you to make unlimited international calls at a reasonable charge.  Also check whether the calling plan you want to choose comes with emergency services, so that you can avoid many complications in business communication in future. If you are new to VoIP technology, you can go for a service provider who requires you to download nothing.  You can check whether the service provider offers the right guidance to build your business communication infrastructure quickly and easily.

An established VoIP provider would offer a lot of add-on features for free, such as call waiting, call forwarding, teleconferencing, three-way calling and video conferencing. The service provider that offers impeccable customer service and technical support would need to be sought out before making a decision. They help simplify your business communication network and deliver powerful solutions that are easy to use. They also offer various scalable options, so you can increase your calling capabilities easily. Choosing a service provider who has experience and expertise in providing VoIP technology can help you get the best out of your communication system. You can also save hundreds of dollars in your phone bill.

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Top reasons to choose a VoIP Telephone System

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology has rapidly turned out to be an integral component of many business models in recent times. It offers plenty of benefits to small, medium and large businesses. It brought in an important improvement in the field of telecommunications- the capability to transmit voice over a data network. VoIP telephone system plays a crucial role when expanding your business and enhancing its productivity. Improving the customer service is the key to the success of any business. With VoIP technology, you are provided with the opportunity to better your customer service radically. Switching from traditional business phone system to VoIP can help you save a significant amount of money in phone bills too.

VoIP technology integrates voice and data onto a single cohesive network. This helps you get easy access to information, advanced functionality and great flexibility. The unified infrastructure is easier and more economical to maintain. VoIP telephone lets you take the office with you, wherever you go. You can access the phone system through any device connected to the internet at any time and from anywhere. This is more beneficial, if you have home base employees. You and your employees can check voicemail and email with VoIP. They can access project data and make calls over a single network. VoIP phone system can be integrated with some other systems like Customer Relationship Management in your office. This helps increase productivity to a great extent.

VoIP telephone allows you to enjoy greater flexibility. It scales immediately to accommodate your changing business needs. You can easily make changes in the system without relying on professionals. You can install new phones or set call routing preferences on your own. Rearranging desktop is so simple that you just need to unplug and move it to another outlet. There is no need to buy any expensive equipment or rewiring for rearrangement. VoIP allows you to enjoy many features that are either unavailable or costly on traditional PBX system. These features include auto attendant, electronic messaging, advanced call forwarding and three way conferencing.

Switching to VoIP telephone can help cut your telecommunication expenses by around 30%. Unlike PBX, VoIP does not require you to make a heavy investment. There are many hosted service providers who offer affordable cost of entry. You can even go for monthly subscriptions offered by some reliable service providers. The unified infrastructure helps reduce the maintenance costs as well. It is more flexible and easy to maintain in comparison to the traditional phone lines. As calls are transmitted over the internet, the cost of long distance calls is reduced drastically.

VoIP telephone system may be the best solution for businesses that are looking for more efficient and faster business communication solutions. In today’s volatile economic scenario, businesses, especially small and medium ones are looking for ways to reduce their operational costs significantly to survive. They find it beneficial to switch to VoIP system. VoIP technology ensures that you have access to high quality, uninterrupted services at cheaper prices. There are many VoIP service providers offering a wide range of packages. Analyzing the features of each package can help you choose the right service that suits the exact needs of your business.

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