VOIP SIP Phones for my hotel?

Should you look at using SIP telephones in your hotel rather than regular analog room telephones? This question is one that many hotel owners and managers find themselves asking. The answer is “it depends”. Some properties are not cabled to use SIP room telephones, but they can greatly enhance their office and support staff operations.…

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SIP Trunks – are we there yet?

Almost every person in business has heard about delivering their telephone service over the internet. This service is called SIP Trunks. Essentially it is as it sounds, telephone lines, or “trunks” delivered over the internet rather than copper lines like we looked at in a  previous post. This type of service has been around for…

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T1/PRI – is it right for my buisiness phone system?

We get this question a lot, people in Tampa and Austin are curious if a PRI is still the right choice for their business. First, let’s take a look at what a T1 or PRI is. T1 and PRI are essentially the same type of service for our conversation here, there are some differences, but…

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How many telephone lines does your business phone system need?

How many #telephone lines does your #business need? CSM is here to help explain! Different businesses need a different amount of telephone lines. Prevailing thought over the last 50 years has been one line per every two employees. However, if your business relies on the internet, email, or walk in customers then this ratio may…

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Transtel Business Phone System Customer Spotlight: Ecopia Day School!

CSM would like to welcome Ecopia Day School! Ecopia is a brand new day school opening in the Tamp metro area. CSM is proud to service Ecopia with the installation of the data network equipment and communications equipment including a Transtel Lynx II communications appliance. The Transtel Lynx II was a perfect fit for the…

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Avaya Business Phone Systems Austin and Tampa spotlight: 9500 series

Today we are focusing on the Avaya 9500 series of telephones. Avaya 9500 series digital desk phones enable businesses to deliver full-featured, durable, highly reliable communications solutions that meet the different needs of many users. The Desk phones have a smart design and deliver crystal-clear sound. The features are intuitive and easy-to-use―leading to increased staff…

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Avaya Business Phone Systems Austin and Tampa: upgrade focus

Did you know that you can upgrade your Avaya Partner, Nortel Norstar, and other Avaya and Nortel systems to an Avaya IP Office? You can! This is a great option for businesses looking to upgrade their communications infrastructure and leverage their current investment in telephones. Most Avaya and Nortel telephones can be used on a…

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VoIP Phone System Austin and Tampa Spotlight: Grandstream GXP2160

Today’s SIP telephone spotlight is the brand new Grandstream GXP2160 VoIP SIP telephone! The GXP2160 is a linux based SIP telephone that supports 6 lines, 6 SIP accounts, 5 soft keys, and 5 way conference! Those grat features are complemented by the 4.3 inch color LCD display and built in Bluetooth, USB, and EHS! Check…

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VoIP Phone Sysetms Austin and Tampa Spotlight: Grandstream GXP2200

Today’s SIP telephone spotlight focuses on the Grandstream GXP2200. The GXP2200 is Grandstream’s entry into the Android based SIP telephone market. The GXP2200 is a top of the line SIP telephone that can support 6 SIP accounts, dual gigabit ports, bluetooth, USB, and features a powerful ARM Cortex A8 processor – plus access to the…

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