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Dec. 25, 2010

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How can a VoIP phone system help my business?

Some very good advice here. Good to hear reason. Please allow me to ask...
Why are you changing your telephone system to VoIP?
Please consider talking to a professional to avoid an unnecessary expense, either in just going to VoIP for Voice (not often a ... more

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Dec. 25, 2010

Fred Pietzsch and 9 other people commented on a brief

Five Reasons Why the Desk Phone Will Disappear

I sincerely regret your having chosen to title your excellent diatribe "Five Reasons Why the Desk Phone Will Disappear". You gave some outstanding reasons why we will not be using our telephone the way our fathers did and then went on to invalidate your (title) ... more

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Dec. 17, 2010

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I need a switch that can carry 4000-5000 analog extenssions any ideas, recomendations, comaprison?

Thank you, Eddie. This is all easy stuff, so I hope you do get a chance to dive in. With best regards, Fred. more

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Dec. 9, 2010

Fred Pietzsch and 1 other person answered this question

Configuring my Avaya Telphone System

Do you have experience with modems? If not then you may want to set two up so you call call back and forth (pc to modem, modem to modem, whatever). Try and figure out what changed. It could be a lot of things. Google "Hayes ... more

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Dec. 9, 2010

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How can I recover from a mistake at work?

As with Fred, the earliest moment you uncover risk to a deadline needs to be elevated to negotiate alternative/reactions. There may be information unavailable to you that can help mitigate the negative reaction.
The process is broken - not you. You may not be able ... more

Dec. 7, 2010

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How do you backup a Joomla website without a plugin?

one way is to use a web ripper program. especially if Joomla can import web pages. free on the internet, but watch out for malware. go to reputable freeware sites only. more

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Dec. 7, 2010

Fred Pietzsch and 4 other people answered this question

Is it possible to fire a client?

Sometimes a bad customer can become your best customer. I had a client once who took up a lot of my time for unbudgeted add on work so rather than "just say no" I increased by fees three fold to represent my true involvement.
They ... more

Dec. 7, 2010

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What is a blade server and in what situation would you use one?

a blade, in this context, is a computer on a circuit card. a blade server is a chassis that holds computers these circuit cards. some blade servers hold 2, 4, 8, up to 16 or more cards. that is, in the space of one server ... more

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Dec. 7, 2010

Fred Pietzsch and 4 other people answered this question

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft Sharepoint for use in global enterprises?

easier to communicate with individual websites, IM, and more. but takes special skill to manage.

Dec. 6, 2010

Fred Pietzsch and 1 other person answered this question

Who has the best SIP phones?

and Aastra, SNOM, Cisco, among others. What are you looking for in a phone? multi-line, multi-registration, video, open-standards, service provider, UC, or simplicity?
When using I3 you can go one of two ways - simple talk only where almost any phone will do (since I3 ... more

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Dec. 6, 2010

Fred Pietzsch and 1 other person answered this question

How can I run both of my business numbers off of the same phone?

there are several simple ways to do this.
one is to use a client - such as a SIP client or Skype - to create a second line using the data connection on your cell phone. this can be tricky, but manageable.
another is to ... more

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Dec. 6, 2010

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What is the practical benefit of Virtual Chassis?

reduction in hardware, saving energy, and reducing floor space all come to mind.

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Cloud Computing Solutions

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Dec. 4, 2010

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What are the cost ranges of SIP trunks?

$0.00 to conventional data rates. SIP "trunks" are a misnomer. They are actually virtual or physical data connections and they handle as much traffic, measured in both concurrant connections and minutes used, as the the SLA allows.
SIP providers may simply provide SIP access via ... more

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Dec. 4, 2010

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Do you need a Session Border Contoller for SIP Trunking at the customer premise?

Simple answer - no. Real answer depends upon network design, the SIP trunk provider, the number of users, and the orginizations risk vs expense criteria. SBC's cost anywhere from $5,000 to well over $50,000 so these are questions well worth asking. more

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Dec. 4, 2010

Fred Pietzsch and 2 other people answered this question

What were your goals when publishing a "Midrange IP Phone Comparison Guide"?

I didn't mean to come off like a jerk but I was unbelievably disappointed. I was expecting an interesting read and found the report somewhat misdirected - based on my own experience, anyway.
I sincerely believe in the service you provide. I look forward to ... more

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