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Going Green

BigOne — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:15:55 +0000

Going Green in Telecom

Going Green is the topic of Episode30 of The 2 Big Telecom Guys. With apologies to our buddy Kermit ,Jeff Brodie and Rob Metras discuss tips on how to go green in your business.

Jeff Brodie is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and an AltiGen Platinum Developer Partner and is an expert in telephone systems and integrated information technology . He has given ideas to go green to a variety of his clients. These tips on greening include saving money on energy costs both in reduction of heat emissions by office equipment and using Energy Star products as well as by developing novel telecommuting tools to improve productivity and the environment.

Its Easy to be Green

Going Green by Telecommuting

One of the best ways to Go Green is by having a telecommuting environment, which reduces pollution on the highways, but uses telecom to allow people to work at home gaining hours and productivity by avoiding the grind of getting to the office. This tip is an easy way to benefit the environment..

Answering the question of what going green means is simple when you think of knowledge work in the office environment that could be enhanced while providing a few hours of wasted time back to the worker.

Jeff and Rob give you some thoughts to consider about going green for your business..

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Episode30 Going Green Podcast

Understanding Unified Communications

BigOne — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:11:23 +0000

What is Unified Communications ?

On this episode of The 2 Big Telecom Guys, Jeff Brodie and Rob Metras discuss the whats and whys of Unified Communications and what it can do for your business.

Unified Communications is tying together your computers, data communications,telephones and a unified messaging fax server. It has been a feature of Microsoft Outlook clients, Exchange Servers as well as the new generation of Microsoft Communications Servers. Jeff Brodie is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and an AltiGen Platinum Developer Partner and is an expert in the field. He has brought a variety of unified communications products to the market using Microsoft® and AltiGen® systems and has integrated IVR (Interactive Voice Response),call center boards and CRM packages together such as SalesForce.com, NetSuite, SalesNet, Microsoft Dynamics , LexisNexis,and others under the CT Fusion banner.

Microsoft Unified Communications

Jeff and Rob engage in an active discussion on the gains that Unified Communications can bring and give examples of their implementation.

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Episode27 Understanding Unified Communications

Hosted PBX's: The Good ,the Bad, the Ugly

BigOne — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:58:21 +0000

The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Hosted PBX's

On this episode of The 2 Big Telecom Guys, Jeff Brodie and Rob Metras discuss the Hosted PBX or Private Branch Exchange in the Cloud.

Hosted PBX system vendors are springing up on a regular basis offering a wide variety of communication opportunities that were only available to larger businesses by the wireline telephone companies and CLEC's (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers). The systems are based on the application of VOIP technology.

Hosted PBX Environment

Jeff and Rob go over many of the items you should have in mind when considering off-site or virtual hosted pbx applications for your information.

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Episode25 Hosted PBX Systems

Connecting Multiple Locations

The 2 Big Guys — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:04:02 +0000

Jeff Brodie and Rob Metras discuss how to connect multiple locations using data and voice networks. They examine the methods and technology that links offices in the same city or region with those next door or around the globe. Without purchasing new equipment it is possible for an employee or owner to be on his laptop in an airport lounge in another city catching up on email, and even calling a client directly from his Outlook software.

Jeff has over 16 years of experience installing VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) integrated voice and data applications. Using Microsoft, Altigen and other software and hardware offerings from hardwired desktop phones to the latest mobile smartphones it is possible to have an office anywhere.

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Episode 20-Connecting Multiple Locations

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.

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

Moving Locations- Plan the Premises and Your Business Future

The 2 Big Guys — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:47:37 +0000

In Episode 5 we discover the importance of planning in relocating and making changes for our business and its telecommunication services. By being pro-active and doing detailed planning we can avoid some of those things that come back to bite us. Optimize your business results by taking advantage of new opportunities available at lower costs. Check out our 7 Tips Article below in the right column under Articles for some important questions to ask.

.Listen to our 5th Episode- Moving Locations -2BigTelecom Guys below.

Long Distance Savings- Reduce Your Bill Not Your Call Quality

The 2 Big Guys — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:38:37 +0000

In this Episode on Long Distance Savings Rob and Jeff discuss how you can make savings across the board in your telecom costs. Learn to use new technologies such as Skype, SIP Trunking and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in addition to your current landlines and cell phones. Centralize your services to lower your toll-costs and provide more functionality.

.Listen to our 4th Episode- Long Distance -2BigTelecom Guys below.