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Smartphones – Lower Enterprise Costs

BigOne — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:39:56 +0000

Smartphones and Lower Enterprise Costs

On this episode of The 2 Big Telecom Guys, Jeff Brodie and Rob Metras discuss how the new generation of smartphones are becoming integrated in small and large enterprises.

The Iphone®,Androids and Windows 7 operating systems are powering this new range of telephone/computer integrations that are appearing and soon to be followed by new tablet computers and Ipad®

Smartphones Galore

Just about every handset manufacturer has a smartphone including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Nokia, HTC, and Motorola have entered this market. Integration is possible via the MaxMobile application by AltiGen with office systems easily.

We remind our listeners if they want any topic addressed on the podcast to leave their comments below and we will answer them.

Episode24-Smartphones

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Budget Your IT using a Virtual CIO

BigOne — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:41:19 +0000

Budgeting IT to Match Your Strategy

Following along from our last Episode-Technology Alignment and Planning The 2 Big Telecom Guys, Jeff Brodie and Rob Metras discuss how to budget Information technology expenses in this episode .

Learn how you can integrate your business processes, hardware, software, networks, and communications technology and review the way you budget for your expenditures.

Virtual CIO Role in Budgeting IT

Integration, and budgeting can be helped out by having an independent technical overview in the form of a Virtual CIO . A key player in the budgeting process who can advise the most cost effective ways in the alignment of the technology is added through the use of a Virtual CIO service that matches the right tech at the right place at the right cost with top management support and leadership.

We remind our listeners if they want any topic addressed on the podcast to leave their comments below and we will answer them.

Episode23-Budgeting IT

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Technology Planning for Charities and Non-Profits

The 2 Big Guys — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:03:40 +0000

Technology planning is an important part of running business or non-profit or charity. In this Episode Jeff and Rob discuss the importance of a long term view of the organizations use of technology in the context of best practices, which do not necessarily cost much more.

A technology plan makes sure the whole organization has covered their network security, privacy obligations, as well as their Business continuity. Backups done on a regular basis, with appropriate security measures in place alleviate the problems of disk failure, or loss of key documents and files due to corruption or viruses.

Charities in Canada and the US have reporting obligations on their financial status to their donors and regulators just as much as business has an obligation to shareholders, securities regulators and stock exchanges. Listen as Jeff gives ideas to protect and prevent through the use of good technology planning.

Episode 19- Technology Planning for Charities and Non-Profits

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Charities and Non-Profits Can Maximize Technology

BigOne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:12:31 +0000

Meeting the technology needs of Charity & Non-profits is of particular interest to the 2 Big Telecom Guys. As both of us have been on boards of charities we see the bigger picture both of the organization and their funders. In this episode we talk about the skillsets that can be assisted by outside help in the planning and implementation of their operations from a technology standpoint.

We discuss the gifts of old equipment and the need for a plan as a way of maximizing their resources and the need to know how to be able to participate in vendor programs that will gift new software and hardware to charities.

Episode 18- Charities and Non-Profits Can Maximize Technology

Charities and Non-Profits Can Maximize Technology

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Mobility- Anywhere and Everywhere

BigOne — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:51:32 +0000

Episode15 is all about Mobility and what products are out there in the marketplace to let you run your business or practice from wherever you are, given cell access and wi-fi locations. That can include right in an office with your smartphone as your desktop set. The phone can have all the bells and whistles that a clunky desktop phone has but even more on the smartphone device, and that device can leave with you and go where you go seamlessly.

We talk about IP-PBX systems, Androids,Iphones,Ipads,Blackberry's and other smartphones. We learn the functionality of a virtual system such as AltiGen's Max Mobile Server CS. We will discus the applicability of Wi-FI and WAP in the mix and discuss Wi-LAN.

Given the decreasing costs of smartphones the handset price gives great value in that it can be a two way device eliminating the need for desktop handsets. Most of the smartphones allow you to use Line of Business Apps on them and with location tools built in can map routes, monitor deliveries,highlight traffic problems to enable your business to avoid wasted time and deliver higher levels of service.

The AltiGen max-Mobile App is available for the Android,Iphone and Blackberry smartphones now and c improves productivity through mobility. Listen in while Rob and Jeff talk aout the use and integration tools that allows a small business such as a real estate broker or small call center have the same functionality as a Fortune 500 company.

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Virtualization- What's In It For You

The 2 Big Guys — Thu, 06 May 2010 12:39:17 +0000

Virtualization is the topic for Episode 14. Rob and Jeff discuss the best integration strategies and tactics to make your business or office run faster, simpler, and with less hassle. Learn how you can have a Virtual-CIO (Chief Information Officer) at hand but not on your premises. We discuss Software as a Service (SaaS), Hardware as a Service (HaaS) and the concept of data protection on-site and off-site, using both physical devices and the Cloud.

Virtualization can make your business have similar tools,capacity and scalability that a Fortune 500 company has without the ongoing expense of direct labour. See how you can make hardware do more with less and gain all the improvements of new software with Software as a Service.

Jeff's firm Codefusion Communications Inc. is a Toronto based Microsoft Gold Certified Partner as well as a Microsoft Small Business Specialist. Codefusion is also an AltiGen Platinum Technology Partner with AltiGen, the leader in IP-based telephony. Listen in as they discuss this new computing idea to do more with less. Jeff also blogs about technology on the Codefusion website.

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Cloud Computing- Whats Up There ?

The 2 Big Guys — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:06:29 +0000

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Episode 13 covers the relatively new area ,to small and medium size businesses, of Cloud Computing. We provide some definitions,uses for it and considerations for implementation. SaaS (Software as a Service is one of the uses for the Cloud as well as for scalable storage. This podcast itself is stored in the Cloud on Amazon's S3 Servers to enhance availabilty ,scalability and take the load off our regular server.

Jeff's firm Codefusion Communication Inc. is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner as well as a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and Rob is a long time Windows user who also has a Mac. Listen in as they discuss this new storage and remote computing method.

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Windows 7- Should I Upgrade ?

The 2 Big Guys — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:58:35 +0000

In Episode 12 Rob and Jeff answer the question- Windows 7- Should I Upgrade ? Windows 7 is the latest incarnation of Windows, the Microsoft© Operating System for personal computers.

Windows 7- Should I Upgrade

Upgrading to Windows 7 can be done on most older Pentiums and new Dual Core Intel and AMD processors alike. The benefits of Windows 7 include a new user-friendly GUI interface and less problems with integration than the Windows Vista edition. Primarily this is due to the extensive field testing and integration with a wide variety of other drivers, coupled with the distribution of the beta Release candidate.

Jeff's firm Codefusion Communication Inc. is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner as well as a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and Rob is a long time Windows user who also has a Mac. Listen in as they discuss this new software.

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Backups and Security -Preserve and Protect

The 2 Big Guys — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:34:20 +0000

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In Episode 11 we discuss the importance of having good backup and security systems. We discover what is available now in backups besides the old tape backup systems. Jeff explains virtualization, real-time backup, and secure offsite backup and we discuss the ways you can implement this technology today before the inevitable crash and burn happens. Learn how computer and network support prevent and protect you from peering eyes,spoof attacks,and viruses.

Having good security of your network involves a number of items. Perimeter security,physical security,virus protection,intruder protection are a few of the topics Rob and Jeff discuss as well as the concept of network auditing and insurance.

Episode 11- Backups and Security

If you want to discover if your operation is protected Codefusion Communications would be glad to offer you a Free 27-Point Network Audit. Call us at 1-877-335-9390 to schedule.

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.

Save More Money on Telecom Costs

The 2 Big Guys — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:05:53 +0000

In Episode 10 Jeff and Rob will discuss further options to finding savings in your telecom costs. Using a variety of tools that are readily available you can lower your costs and still get dependable reliable service. If you are a operating branch offices or have multiple locations where your employees and partners work from this will help you . You can integrate your telecom directly into your line of business computer applications and make your customers happier and your team more efficient.

An example of this kind of integration can be seen at CTFusionInfo where dialers, screen pop-ups can easily integrate your VOIP phone system with corporate databases,Salesforce.com, NetSuite, and other CRM applications.

Episode 10- Save Telecom Dollars

This podcast is sponsored by Codefusion Communications Inc.