VoIP Isn’t Cheaper

VoIP offers multiple benefits to businesses. These include cost effectiveness of scaling, better call quality when correctly provisioned and maintained, integrated communications features and more. However that doesn’t mean that the initial cost outlay to switch from a traditional line is low, or that reliability is necessarily better. VoIP offers advantages in many other ways.

In the Event of Emergency: Dial V-o-I-P for VoIP

As word of the storm’s approach drew and concerns mounted in the Florida Keys and mainland Florida, Zoom Tan knew that they couldn’t remain idle. In the worst-case scenario, evacuation orders would be issued, and Zoom Tan’s office headquarters based in Naples, Florida would sustain damage, finding itself without power for who knows how long. They couldn’t leave things to chance. After all, Murphy’s Law tells us that if something can go wrong, it will. And, such was the case, when Hurricane Irma deprived millions of commercial businesses and residential homes of power, with its torrential rain and wind gusts more than 80 mph.

Business Anywhere with Follow Me

Imagine sitting on a beach in some warm location and still being able to run your business effectively. That is the power of our “Follow Me” feature that caters to the busy professional. This is an essential tool that promotes freedom and efficiency while helping to keep you connected to your most important calls. You … Read more

Avoiding Call Quality Issues with PBX Systems

Voice Data Network Data

Your Hosted PBX phone line isn’t just a regular phone. In fact, it operates a lot more like your computer than a traditional phone which means call quality can be effected by your network performance. Your PBX phone is more like your laptop than a traditional phone in that the sound of your voice is … Read more

Common PBX Terms to Know

The following terms are helpful for every PBX system owner to know. Understanding the basics of your technology help you get the most from your system and plan for future changes. Jitter – Jitter is defined as a variation in the delay of received packets. The sending side transmits packets in a continuous stream and … Read more

Service Matters

Customer service is at the very heart of what we do at DLS and we pride ourselves on the relationships we build. With our modern always-on global marketplace, many organizations have outsourced their service personnel to vendors just to cut costs. DLS is different because we insource to keep our staff informed and working together … Read more

Companion Animal Growing Pains

Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital has rapidly become a networking hero in North West Chicago. They serve the demands of area veterinarians and clients with specialized internal medicine, physical therapy and skilled surgical services. Their practice grew from a need in 1997 to help general veterinary staff with after-hours and weekend emergency coverage. Facility … Read more

Companion Animal’s Growing Pains Managed with Help from DLS

Animal hospital tech with fat cat

Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital have rapidly become a networking hero in North West Chicago. They serve the needs of area veterinarians and clients with specialized internal medicine, physical therapy, and skilled surgical services. Their practice grew from a need in 1997 to help general veterinary staff with after-hours and weekend emergency coverage. Facility … Read more

Building a Strategic Technology Plan Part 2

continued from part 1. Sound Infrastructure Choices Look for long term solutions with broad compatibility when choosing a software solutions. Generally, open source platforms are easier for other vendors to integrate their add-on solutions with and help keep costs lower. Consider that today your company may only need an accounting program with payroll software, but … Read more

Winning Campaigns with Hosted PBX

polical campaigns and hosted PBX platforms

Wars are won through effective communication and managing logistics. Political campaigns are no different. Effective campaign managers, like generals, must have an ability to rally staff to execute on an established plan with a central goal in mind. While political campaign battles are waged with words, the technology used should be just as cutting edge … Read more