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Voice mail and conferencing phone systems have emerged as essential and beneficial communication tools which help all businesses to increase the productivity through improved communications. Even the basic voice mails and conferencing phones are very expensive equipments. Therefore, before making an investment, organizations should do a research and select the equipments which will prove to be most useful for the business.

The first and the foremost thing than an organizations needs to consider before buying phone voice recorders, Voice mail system and conferencing phones for the business is, its plans to expand in the near future. Ignoring the near future plans of expanding may cost the business lot of extra expenditure in upgrading and restructuring the equipments in the next few years. Although it might cost more, it is always better to make one time investment, than making expenditures on upgrading the equipments after every few years.

Given below is a checklist which will help you to choose and buy the best voice mail systems for your business:

Make estimation about how much your business will grow in the next few years. Calculate the number of lines and extensions that your business currently requires and the numbers that it is likely to require in the near future.
Before starting to look out for conferencing phone systems and other equipments, ensure that you have calculated and planned a budget. You should select equipments which will prove highly beneficial for your business, but is within your budget.
Do your own research and check out the different models of phone voice recorders and voice mail systems available in the market, their features and prices. The internet is the best place to collect information about these equipments.
You should go for the systems with the features which are beneficial for your business. There is no use in investing in systems with too many features as it will be expensive, but will be of no use for your business.
After finding the most suitable voice mail system for your organization, compare its prices as offered by different vendors. This will ensure that you are buying the best equipment at the best price.
While selecting a vendor to make your purchase, don't get carried away by the low prices offered by them. Ensure that the equipments that you are buying are of high quality and are purchased from a reliable and reputed vendor.
The internet is definitely the best guide which will help you to choose and buy the perfect voice mails systems for your business and at the best price.

With the usage of video conferencing systems, distance is no more a communication barrier.

Along with business phone systems and other communication equipments, video conferencing equipments have also emerged as efficient and one of the best mediums for long distance communications. These equipments have proven to be highly useful especially for business organizations, which need to organize meetings and seminars with their offshore clients, employees and business associates on a regular basis.

Video conferencing systems facilitate to share audio, as well as, visuals during a conference. Although, video conferencing and video telephony seem to be similar technologies, in reality they are not. Video conferencing allows a group of participants to confer simultaneously over a network, whereas, video telephony facilitates the transfer of video and voice, but only between two individuals.

Video conferencing is one of the latest developed technologies in the field of communication, which can be used effectively for fulfilling a number of objectives. Video conferences can be used for conducting seminars, meetings, training sessions etc and therefore facilitate organizations to get their job done, without the employees having to travel from one place to another. Consequently, like phone voice recorders, video conferencing too facilitates to increase productivity through better communications. Moreover, it also helps organizations to cut on the extra expenses incurred on the traveling and accommodation of employees.

If you have come to know about video conferencing only recently and are planning to buy the best video conferencing systems, then you need to do a bit of research on your part. This will help you buy the right equipments and set them in a proper manner so that video conferencing works in the most beneficial way for your business.

Business phone systems were very expensive when they were first launched in the market and similar were the case of video conferencing equipments. However, gradually people identified the many advantages of video conferencing systems and started to look and demand for cost effective video conferencing solutions. This led to reduction in the prices of video conferencing equipments and services.

Today, a number of video conferencing systems and services are available in the market at competitive prices. With the reduction in prices, these solutions have started to suit the pockets of more and more numbers of businesses. Therefore, now the benefits of video conferencing can be enjoyed by small and medium sized organizations as well, and improve their productivity and growth. But it is essential that high quality equipments and services are purchased for enjoying the maximum benefits.

For the past 80 years the Quam-Nichols Company has been involved in the speaker industry. Formed in 1930 the Chicago based company started off by manufacturing the speakers in radios and then televisions later on. Two things have stayed the same over the years. Quam has stayed located in Chicago and they are still manufacturing a wide variety of high quality loudspeakers. Telcom & Data is proud to now carry Quam Ceiling Speakers. Their ceiling mounted and ceiling tile replacement loudspeakers are perfect for paging or background music. Quam's ceiling mounted loudspeakers are perfect for a buildings indoor paging system. Both music and announcements can be played over the speakers. The 70V ceiling loudspeaker comes in kits with everything needed to install. Including an 8" full range loudspeaker, 5W- 25/70.7V pigtail transformer and 22 gage steel baffle, 16 gage steel enclosure and speak bridge. Their Ceiling Tile Replacement loudspeakers are available in more options than the ceiling mounted speakers including different colors and sizes. A tile replacement loudspeaker can be found to match most tile ceilings. These are also perfect for both paging and background music. There is no assembly needed with this product. It comes with a few parts to for installing it in the ceiling. Once it is done, it will not noticeably stick out from the other tiles. For more information about Quam's Ceiling mounted and Ceiling Tile Replacement Loudspeakers, visit Bogen-paging.com or call 800-355-0229 About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

Most conference phones on the market are essentially identical. When it comes to appearance and features there are no major differences. Telcom & Data, a leader in business phone systems, is proud to carry an original VoIP Conference Phone that's unlike any others on the market. Revolabs FLX VoIP Wireless Conference Phone completely redefines the traditional design of conference phones. The system has several distinct features that give users freedom with the placement and accessibility of the speaker, microphones, and dial pad. The FLX was designed to adapt to the user. It is available in several versions with different microphone configurations. Revolabs VoIP Conference Phone provides wireless freedom with no more wires on the conference table. The speaker and microphones can be placed anywhere around the room for convenience and increased audio quality. Wearable microphones allow for users to freely move around the room and still be heard. The FLX wireless VoIP conference phone can also make private calls with the included handheld phone. Revolabs FLX can be used to provide the audio for video conferencing systems. The FLX can be the only audio technology needed during a video conference. Its USB audio to a PC feature can vastly improve the audio of online conferencing. Applications such as Skype, WebEX, Lync and Sametime can now have wireless capabilities for conference calls. The FLX Wireless VoIP Conference Phone also has Bluetooth capabilities. This makes it possible for a smartphone to be turned into a conference phone by connecting it to the FLX. For more information on the Revolabs FLX Wireless VoIP Conference Phone, visit Telcom & Data's Website or call 800-335-0229. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

Secluded campus type areas have a lot of people in a single area and much at stake if an emergency situation were to happen. With the possibility of an emergency situation happening anywhere at any time, a quick and simple system is needed that allows a person to notify the appropriate people in case of a situation. This type of system would increase reaction time and allows for a quick resolution of the threat. Telcom & Data is proud to carry a product to fill this need. An Emergency Firebar Ringdown Telephone Conference System by XOP Networks has the power to alert an entire campus with just one lift of a phone. The XOP Networks Emergency Firebar and Ringdown Telephone Conference System provides unique features that are designed for secure locations where instant communications is important. This system provides telephone ringdown capabilities to multiple locations. The firebar feature allows for a single phone to go off hook and automatically call the other phones in the group and connect callers to a single conference. The Blast Dial feature can call a group of telephone numbers for instant communications. A person close to the emergency can simply lift the handset on any of the connected phones and trigger a dial out to other phones. As people answer these calls they are automatically placed into a conference with the initiator. XOP Networks' Ringdown Firebar Conference Server ranges from eight ports to 96 ports. The conference system also allows people outside the immediate emergency area to be reached. For more information on the Emergency Firebar Ringdown Telephone Conference System by XOP Networks, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

Many businesses are reluctant to upgrade their phone system because they believe it is a difficult transition. They think that the installation and having all the employees learn how to use it will take a while. Companies are in need of a smooth transition that limits the down time. Telcom & Data is proud to carry a system that accomplishes this. An Allworx VoIP Business Phone System Bundle provides everything a small business needs in a short amount of time. New technology can be intimidating. That's why the Allworx phone system has the largest set of traditional telephone capabilities of any VoIP solution in its class. This allows for the use of both analog and VoIP phone connections and for a controlled pace of the transition to new technology. The Allworx system is the only analog, VoIP, and PC network solution available with a complete set of features designed exclusively for small businesses. Movement to this system can be done with no disruption to business operations. The Allworx VoIP Business Phone System is designed to improve business right out of the box. The features are designed to improve customer service, increase sales, increase productivity and lower phone costs. Allworx is easy to administer and set up.

For more information about an Allworx VoIP Business Phone System Bundle, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229.

About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

Having safe and reliable communication is an absolute must in hazardous work areas. These environments can include any number of dangerous situations. Telephones for these places must be specifically designed to handle severe weather and other dangerous conditions. Telcom & Data is proud to supply a tough phone that can handle any elements thrown at it. Guardian's EXT-401 Explosion Proof Phone provides safe and reliable communications for Class I Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 areas that are hazardous because of flammable gasses, vapors, dust or fibers. The Guardian EXT-401 has many great features and benefits. To improve user friendliness, the buttons on the phone are oversized so they can be easily pressed while wearing gloves. To handle extreme weather, the device features corrosion resistant and moisture resistant circuitry. The phone can withstand temperatures ranging from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Guardian designed the phone with rugged copper-free cast aluminum housing and a heavy duty handset cord. The device is constructed to contain explosions within the equipment. This prevents an explosion from igniting the hazardous environment outside the phone. Guardian telephones can easily be connected to any telephone network by standard wiring and components. Voice quality is unaffected when phones are connected within 15,000 feet of a main telephone switch accepting single line telephones. Maintaining safety standards may require use of special wiring conduits or other considerations. The phone can be factory set for either tone or pulse operation. For more information on Guardian's EXT-401 Explosion Proof Phone, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229. About Telcom & Data: About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami. About Guardian Telecom: Founded in 1986, Guardian's predecessor, Newco Safety Tel Inc. set out to develop and market a new generation of hazardous area telephones for use in locations where dangerous explosive atmospheres could be present. Guardian's state-of-the-art production facility and qualified personnel continue to design and produce top quality telephones with a full range of features, making safe communication economically available to everyone, regardless of their work environment.

Successful businesses are always looking for ways to do more with less. They want small business solutions that will not break their bank. There is a need for a well-rounded product that will increase efficiency and reduce monthly charges. Telcom & Data, a leader in business phone systems, is proud to offer a solution. The Avaya IP Office gives growing companies a complete solution for telephony, messaging, networking, conferencing, customer management and unified communications. The Avaya IP Office system can incorporate a wide range of applications to enhance and tailor the IP Office system to the specific needs of the business. The system provides a combination of up to 384 analog, digital, and IP telephones that can be added quickly and easily. IP Office contains no moving parts such as hard drives or fans, which can fail or cause the unit to overheat. The system uses a proprietary operating system that makes it less vulnerable to intrusions or hacking than products based on standard operating systems. Avaya IP Office provides leading-edge communications capabilities to help employees work smarter and serve customers more effectively. IP Office has a range of messaging, auto-attendant and interactive voice response capabilities to provide complete support for customers. Having a system to handle these simple tasks will free up employees and allow them to focus on more critical tasks. For businesses with more than one location, IP Office provides remote management and administration from a central location. It is not necessary to have an administrator at every site. In a power outage or switch failure users can automatically failover to another location's switch and retain full communication capabilities and securing business continuity. For more information on Avaya IP Office, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

Konftel is Europe's leading manufacturer of conference phone systems. They have been helping companies around the world improve their teleconferencing. Konftel knows the importance that high sound quality has on productivity when it comes to business communication. Telcom & Data, a leader in business phone systems, is proud to carry one of Konftel's best selling products. The Konftel 300W Wireless Conference Phone offers versatility, superior sound quality and a range of useful features. The Konftel 300W is a wireless conference phone with flexibility and a sleek design. There is no need for extra cords on the conference room table. The Konftel 300W wireless phone's rechargeable battery provides 60 hours of talk time and 10 days of standby time when fully charged. To charge the battery just place the Konftel 300W on the provided charging stand. The conference phone incorporates many easy-to-use features such as SD memory card call recording capability. Up to a two Gigabyte SD card can be used to record hours of conversations. The recorded calls can be listened to on the Konftel 300W or on a computer with a memory card reader. Konftel's patented audio technology, OmniSound, is included into all their phones to ensure crystal-clear voice transmission. OmniSound uses an omnidirectional microphone and three speakers for optimal audio performance. The technology provides noise suppression to minimize distracting background noise and an equalizer for adjusting sound levels during a meeting. The Konftel 300W allows for the creation of groups in the conference guide and can call everyone in the group by simply pressing a button. Up to 20 groups can be stored in the system. The conference phone can also be connected to a mobile phone and PC via a USB port for VoIP calls using wideband voice. For more information on the Konftel 300W Wireless Conference Phone, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229. About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami. About Konftel: Konftel is a leading company and strong brand, within audio conferencing solutions. Since 1988 their mission has been to help people around the world conduct meetings despite distances. Based on their success, they know that audio conferencing is a great way to save time, money and at the same time contribute to a better environment. Good quality is essential for efficient meetings and that is why their patented audio technology OmniSound®, is built into all Konftels' phones.

For so long, video conferencing from the desktop has just been talking heads on the screen. The urgent pace of today's corporate environment demands concise communications in a timely manner. Polycom desktop video conferencing products provide the video and sound quality that's expected in the business world. Telcom & Data, a leader in business phone systems, is excited to now carry desktop video conferencing products from Polycom. The Polycom Executive Desktop System HDX 4002 provides brilliant high definition video conferencing.
The Polycom HDX 4002 gives the user the ability to stay connected and productive where ever they choose to work. The desktop video conference system is built with High-Definition audio and video. This allows for excellent point to point and multipoint video and audio conferences. The integrated camera and microphone allow for meetings and conferences to be carried out naturally. The HDX 4002 is as close as you can get to being in the same room as the person you are talking to without actually being in the same room.

The Polycom Executive Desktop System HDX 4002 is a video conference system that organizations and business of all sizes and budget can benefit from. The 20.1 inch screen and powerful built in speakers provide lifelike conversations every call. The screen can also be used as a computer monitor. Siren22 Stereo Surround Audio guarantees realistic and natural conversations.

For more information about the Polycom Executive Desktop System HDX 4002, visit Telcom & Data's website or call 800-335-0229.

About Telcom & Data: Since 1996 Telcom & Data has been providing thousands of telecommunications solutions to organizations around the world to measurably improve communications. The company is a leader in business phone systems, intercom systems, and mass notification products. Telcom & Data maintains a network of over 1600 technicians with locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Miami.

About Polycom: For over 20 years, Polycom has led the industry in setting the standard for enterprise class communications. From their immersive telepresence systems to their video desktops to their soundstations and accessories, Polycom technology is an integral part of the way businesses around the world do business.