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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: TELECOM &#8211; TRADITIONAL FAX VS EFAX |</title>
		<link>http://www.managedserviceproviders.biz/2010/06/managed-service-providers-telecom-traditional-fax-vs-efax/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Springston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the old days of business communication, people sent information via telegrams. Then it became the norm to use the telephone for information and to ship documents back and forth through the U.S. mail and through mail courier services. And then came the fax machine. Suddenly, documents including contracts and others could be sent back and forth from one location to another. The needs were simple: Both parties had to have an onsite fax machine or easy access to one. As more and more companies started using the computer for ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: TELECOM &#8211; THE INTERNET SPEED TEST &#8211; DO YOU NEED ONE? |</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robb Chiarini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The majority of businesses in the country today use the computer for the bulk of what they do. There are those companies that do not do anything that is not controlled and maintained directly from the computer. Those companies need to make sure that they are using their computers and their internet access in the most efficient way, including the right speeds that can handle the tasks that need to be done even during high traffic periods of the day. The best way to make sure that you are really ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: DON&#8217;T MISS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TEST DRIVE AND IPAD GIVEAWAY |</title>
		<link>http://www.managedserviceproviders.biz/2010/05/managed-service-providers-dont-miss-the-latest-technology-test-drive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 01:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MSP</dc:creator>
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ANNOUNCING
The Latest Technology Test Drive
Here&#8217;s what you get for being a test driver:


3 months Free use of the telecommunications dashboard/management tool
1 of only 5 entries into the random drawing for a brand new ipad
Posted review from your company on our site (includes company name, location and link)


  One of the 5 participants will also win:
 A BRAND NEW IPAD!
(winners are randomly picked)
 
Try out a new telecom expense and asset management tool, designed to take telecom hassles out of your hands and  into the hands of able service providers with unbelievable ease! Control your locational spending, enter ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: TELECOM: BENEFITS OF VIDEOCONFERENCING |</title>
		<link>http://www.managedserviceproviders.biz/2010/05/managed-service-providers-telecom-benefits-of-videoconferencing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Springston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travel can be a major problem for a company, regardless of the industry.  There are many reasons that a company may seek to avoid travel as much as possible, including the cost, the loss of productivity in the office because of the travel and the desire to reduce carbon emissions in these days of eco-consciousness.  Using videoconferencing can not only eliminate the cost of travel but can increase productivity for the company as well.  For instance, a company can schedule a videoconference for both the morning and evening with representatives ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: TELECOM: WHAT IS MPLS? |</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 13:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Springston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MPLS stands for “multiprotocol label switching” and is a mechanism used in high-performance telecommunications networks which direct and carry data from one network node to another.  By using MPLS, virtual links are created between distant nodes.  The biggest benefit of using MPLS is simple: there is no need to be dependent on any one particular type of technology to achieve your telecommunication needs.
MPLS can replace or enhance many different types of service for voice or data and can save money for the company over the long run.  Calls or other ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: TELECOM: ACD (AUTOMATIC CALL DISTRIBUTION) |</title>
		<link>http://www.managedserviceproviders.biz/2010/05/managed-service-providers-telecom-acd-automatic-call-distribution/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 11:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robb Chiarini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the world of the telecommunications call center, there are several systems that are used to decide which calls are ordered by which agent and how long it will take to get that call to the agent.  Of course, there are more specialized systems that can be used to accomplish this task but may not be necessary for the needs of your company.  Skills based routing (SBR) is a more comprehensive form of the ACD system, which saves time and money but may be overly complicated.
When a call comes in ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: TELECOMMUNICATIONS |</title>
		<link>http://www.managedserviceproviders.biz/2010/03/managed-service-providers-telecommunications/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world of business can be confusing &#8211; there are reps at each of the telecommunications providers who would just love to sit and tell you how great their services are, how much money you will save over their leading competitor and how fast and reliable you will find them to be.  What they do not tell you is that you are talking to one of many people who are sitting in a room and reading from a script.  If they feel that they are going to make an actual ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: SIP TRUNKING |</title>
		<link>http://www.managedserviceproviders.biz/2010/03/managed-service-providers-sip-trunking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John McEarney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ SIP stands for System Initiation Protocol  and can allow data and voice connections to be installed and connected using a single line instead of each being run with individual lines and connections.  There are several companies that can install, maintain and service SIP trunking connections, and which is best for you will depend on your individual company needs.
There are several benefits to using SIP trunking for your business, which includes the end of costly equipment that can be less reliable or capable and takes up more space and capital to ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: WHAT IS VOIP? |</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Springston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simply put, VoIP is “voice over internet protocol”, a type of internet telephone that can have some major advantages over traditional, land-based phones in terms of use and price.  There are some requirements to using VoIP and some equipment considerations to make, however, it can equal huge cost savings in the long run and is at least worth a strong look.  Your managed services provider can give you the basic rundown of what it is, how it works and how much it costs in terms of the initial investment and ...]]></description>
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		<title>MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: WHAT IS ETHERNET? |</title>
		<link>http://www.managedserviceproviders.biz/2010/03/managed-service-providers-what-is-ethernet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Springston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ethernet is a branded, computer networking standard that uses different types of wiring schemes to connect a local area network (LAN).  The most common standard connection is the use of twisted pair wiring coupled with fiber optics as the backbone.  Since its introduction in the 1980’s, Ethernet has largely replaced other local area network standards in most applications. 
Twisted pair Ethernet is also referred to as twisted copper and makes use of the existing telephone lines in many commercial buildings.  With Ethernet in place, a company can reduce the costs of ...]]></description>
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