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12 VoIP Features That Can Help Your Medical Practice Maintain Homeostasis

Here’s How VoIP Can Help You to Meet the Challenges of Your Medical Practice: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can help meet the unique communication needs of medical practices — because, unlike exam gloves, a VoIP system is not “one size fits all.” Many medical practices have upgraded to a VoIP system; doctors and staff have been pleasantly surprised with the system’s ease of use and how quickly they were able to adopt it. A Voice over Internet Protocol system is: An easy-to-implement, easy-to-use, efficient, and hassle-free communications system that promotes a smooth medical practice work-flow. A cost-effective voice system that is exceptionally reliable. Rich with features that streamline the way you communicate; without being overwhelming. A scalable solution to keep up with your medical practice as you grow. Here are 12 Essential VoIP Features for Medical Practices:

Can I Fax Over VoIP Using My Fax Machine?

The Answer to sending and receiving a fax over VoIP and 3 Alternatives We’ve been receiving a number of questions about sending and receiving a fax over VoIP (Voice Over IP) lately using a normal fax machine. IT IS possible to do, but it’s not quite as simple as plugging the machine into a phone jack. However, don’t worry, it’s not complicated either. YES! The fax machine still has a place in our business world, so I’ll tell you how you can keep using yours, and I’ll also tell you about some alternatives that may pleasantly surprise you.

7 Reasons Your Business Must Have the New 844 Toll Free Prefix

In 1967, the first toll free (800) numbers became available. The 800 prefix was in use for over 30 years, until the available numbers started running out. Since then, 888, 877, 866 and 855 prefixes have been implemented. Each subsequently released toll free prefix has approached complete utilization even faster than the preceding one! Based on this trend, it is very likely the new 844 toll free prefix will sell out shortly after it becomes available to the general public, on December 7th, 2013.

This VoIP Feature Could Improve The Way You Do Business.

If your business is already using VoIP, you probably know that it has lots of useful features to make your business run more smoothly. Have you heard of this one? The feature is called Time Conditions, if you’re not using it, I suggest you try it out and see what it can do for your business. We live in a world where our workloads keep increasing, but the amount of time we have in which to complete them, has stayed the same. Rest assured, your VoIP system can help you, and it’s well equipped to do so – with features like Time Conditions. In a few words, Time Conditions is a feature, which allows you to specify what your VoIP system should do with your incoming phone calls; depending on a predetermined schedule you set. Time Conditions is a very flexible feature, as I’ll demonstrate through the following examples. These are only a few of the many possibilities for Time Conditions.

Increase Your Productivity and Take Control With Call Blocking (Blacklisting)

A business VoIP system offers incredible, cutting-edge, features that empower you with unparalleled control over your phone service. One such feature is blacklist, also known as “call blocking.” You already know that productivity is crucial for your business. Telemarketing and robocalls: 1) Waste your valuable time 2) Are frustrating 3) They detract your attention away from those who matter the most – your customers.

A Brief History of the Conference Bridge

A conference bridge gives you the ability to speak with multiple people at once. It enables you to have a meeting with several people without them all having to be in the same physical room. In the 70’s, conference calls were accomplished by physically bridging the copper lines together. This setup was generally limited to only 3 participants. Copper lines were designed for one on one conversation. Adding more participants to the conference call resulted in the quality of the call diminishing. Participants would have trouble hearing each other clearly. By the 80’s, telephone system manufacturers added a conference call feature to their telephone system. It was also limited to 3 or 4 participants. However, the quality of the conference call was greatly improved, since the system provided amplification and line balancing.

VoIP Auto Provisioning: Why worry?

Auto Provisioning is a great tool. It enables a carrier to send you an IP phone that you will plug into the Internet. Once plugged in, the phone will automatically find the provisioning server and download the correct configuration files. So why worry? Look behind the fold.

Why upgrade to VoIP?

A VoIP telephone system –or Voice over Internet Protocol system–allows you to make calls over your Internet connection instead of via a regular phone line. Using software driven equipment, VoIP lines send your voice over the internet, following the fastest and cleanest route possible. But why upgrade your business to VoIP? There are many benefits of a VoIP system, but the following are our top five: