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1 Select your Business VoIP Phone System configuration from your Bexel sales associate.

2 Print out the - Dimension Funding Credit Application.

3 After you have it filled out, please fax it to Dimension Funding at (949) 757-0663 to the attention of John Gallagher along with your quote from Bexel. You will be contacted immediately to confirm receipt.

4 You will receive a proposal detailing terms and conditions of the lease and any additional requirements to obtain approval.

5 Upon lease approval, formal documents will be e-mailed or overnighted to you for your signature.

6 After Dimension Funding receives signed lease documents, a purchase order will be sent to Bexel to authorize delivery of your Business VoIP Phone System.

7 After Business VoIP Phone System has been delivered, Dimension Funding will contact you to confirm receipt of Business VoIP Phone System and your lease will commence.
If you have any questions, please contact John Gallagher at 800-755-0585 xt. 244.

Leasing Overcomes Budget Limitations
Leasing lets you get the Business VoIP Phone System free of budget ceilings. Low monthly payments lets you hold expenditures within budget limits.

Leasing Minimizes Obsolescence
Ownership and depreciation of Business VoIP Phone System encourages its use beyond its productive life. At the expiration of a lease, you have the opportunity to replace worn or obsolete Business VoIP Phone System.

Leasing Conserves Cash
Since a lease does not require a down payment, it is equivalent to 100% financing. Unlike many other types of financing, a lease does not require compensating bank balances.

Leasing Improves Cash Flow
Eliminating the down payment and creating a pre-tax write-off of lease payments creates cash flow and possible tax advantages. Also, lease terms are usually longer than direct financing which means flexibility for the end user.

Leasing Fights Inflation
Leasing costs remain the same over the life of the lease agreement, no matter how much prices and interest rates rise. A lease lets you use the extended term to pay for today's needs with tomorrow's dollars.

Leasing Simplifies Expansion
You never have to worry about selling old Business VoIP Phone System. When the lease has ended we can help you arrange to trade in your Business VoIP Phone System and lease newer, more modern Business VoIP Phone System.

The latest release of Avaya’s IP Office R5 provides businesses with greater flexibility and better support for telecommuters and mobile workers as well as improved call center features. The IP Office R5 is packaged in six tailored roles each designed to meet specific work needs.

Avaya IP Office R5 has also increased it’s scalability from 272 users up to 384 users per system. The IP Office Conference Center audio conference bridge has been expanded to handle up to 2 simultaneous 64 party conference calls.

Business with multiple locations can take advantage of the IP Office and it’s business continuity features. In the event of a site going down or outage a business location can use servers from another location to keep phones and voice mail in operation. If a site goes down the phones can re-register to another location.

A new WEB based client allow users to access phone control from their PC. Call routing, ringing, call logs and phone directories can all be accessed remotely.

Finally the Avaya IP Office R5 has enhanced their call center offering with a more powerful web based supervisor and introduced a powerful new contact center reporting application – also accessible via Web browser – that is easier for small businesses to install, update and use. Customer Call Reporter can track customer service progress and agent productivity, while using alarms to help administrators react to issues in real-time. With Customer Call Reporter, agents can see how they are performing against workgroup averages, while supervisors can track factors such as the number of agents logged on, as well as calls arriving, waiting or lost.

With the release of Avaya IP Office 500 software, available now, the Avaya IP Office 500 server becomes the company’s single server offering for the SME market. Current IP Office customers with existing IP 406v2 and IP412 IP Office servers can upgrade to Avaya Office 500.

“By strengthening and expanding the range of communications capabilities available to small businesses today, Avaya gives SMEs the tools necessary to compete in today’s challenging business environment,” Anthony Bartolo , vice president and general manager, small and medium enterprise communications, Avaya, said in a statement. “Today’s IP Office enhancements represent our commitment to simplify offers, improve customer service and help small and medium-sized businesses get the most out of user-friendly unified communications tools.”

To find out how you can improve your companies communications call Telcom & Data Inc. at 800-335-0229 or visit http://www.telcom-data.com/avaya-ip-office.aspx

Since 1990, DuVoice has been making great easy to use business voice mail systems for general business, government, hotel/motel, medical, education and real estate applications from 2 to 10,000 mailboxes. DuVoice Systems run on Microsoft's Windows XP operating system making administration as easy as a right mouse click. DuVoice voice mail systems are designed to work with all Avaya systems including Partner , Merlin Legend, Merlin Magix, IP Office and Definity. The system is a great replacement for older Audix, Intuity Audix and Definity Audix systems. DuVoice is an Avaya Business Developer and these systems are certified to work with Avaya manufactured telephone as well as other leading telephone system manufacturers. Scalable Voice Mail Systems available from 4 to 48 Ports up to10,000 mailbox users.. DuVoice Voice Mail Systems provide Unified Messaging features allowing users to receive their voice mail messages in their email box. Messages can be played through any standard media player. DuVoice Systems provide both analog and digital port integration. All systems come with 1 Port of Fax for Fax to Email features. Fax Ports can be increased. DuVoice systems are easy to administer and run on familiar OS Windows XP includes voice processing hardware from Dialogic the leader in the voice processing industry DuVoice Systems provide both analog and digital port integration. All systems come with 1 Port of Fax for Fax to Email features. Fax Ports can be increased. DuVoice Inn Server voice mail solutions offer special hotel motel features and have been deployed in top hotel chains. On Site Nationwide Installation is available

Avaya announced its offer to purchase Nortel Enterprise Solutions on July 20, 2009. On 14 September 2009, Avaya was selected to acquire Nortel Enterprise Solutions for US $900 million and an additional pool of $15 million reserved for an employee retention program. The deal includes substantially all of the assets of Nortel’s global Enterprise Solutions business as well as the shares of Nortel Government Solutions, Incorporated and DiamondWare, Ltd, pending court approval on September 15, 2009.

The final transaction is subject to court and customary regulatory approvals in Canada and the United States. This marks an important step in significantly strengthening Avaya’s leadership in business communications and positioning the company to effectively deliver industry leading enterprise communications solutions to customers around the globe.

Phones are performing a very significant role in communication. We often have to make phone calls to clients to share or discuss any important matter and what if you find your phone system in trouble when you are just about to make an important call. In such a case you require a specialist of phone system maintenance who is well aware of its technicalities. An interrupted flow of communication may let your client go to another company for the same service that is why the demand of Phone System Maintenance companies is increasing to provide you an uninterrupted flow of communication.

Our phones are the bridge between us and our clients therefore they should keep working to stay in constant communication with our business counterparts. A little problem in your phone does not allow you to reach your client. In such a case never feel helpless, there are many companies which are specialized in Phone System Maintenance and can solve the trouble in your phone in no time. These companies have team of experienced professionals who are well aware of the common problems phone system mostly faced.

Merlin Magix is an analog phone module which comes in various ranges such as 008MLX, 008OPT, 016TIP, 024TDL, 100DCD, 100R INA and many more. Some of the magnificent features of Merlin Magix offers are:

Integrates internet access and telephone connectivity on a single T1 line.
Includes CSU/DSU router and packet filtering firewall software.
Saves on telephone access charges.
It has the provision of several ring ports for credit card readers, fax machines, telephone paging, room conference speaker phone, or voice mail.

Just like phones, Data Cabinet is also one of the important things which most business organizations require. A Cabinet is generally of 19th inch size. Choosing the best Data Cabinet may be difficult, therefore companies offering these cabinets also assist you in selecting suitable cabinets for your office. These cabinets are mostly used in computer server equipment; assembling different hardware in one does not occupy much floor space.

So, if you are planning to construct your office don't forget to choose best data cabinets for your office. And in case your phone is in trouble than always trust reputed and experienced companies instead of relying upon local vendors. Phone system maintenance requires experienced hands to tackle with the problem so that that trouble will not trouble your communication with the clients.

(Chicago IL) Telcom & Data has partnered with NEC Sphere to provide next generation Open Based Telecommunications Software for Unified Communications.

Software – NEC Sphericall is all software running on industry-standard servers across your existing data network
Simplified – Sphericall takes a simplified approach to comprehensive unified communications. Major features are fully integrated including voice, presence, softphone, desktop video conferencing, instant messaging, unified email / voice mail, personal calling profiles and more, making Sphericall easy to deploy, easy to manage and easy to use
Flexible Scalability – NEC Sphericall software scales to 30,000 ports per system across any number of locations, and can grow one user at a time
Open System Solution – NEC Sphericall interoperates with a wide variety of standards based SIP and MGCP business telephony devices, supports SIP trunking services, and runs on industry standard servers across your existing data network. With Sphericall, unified communications is deployed as an enterprise-class software application
Proven & Reliable – NEC Sphericall is proven in across a wide variety of customers and deployments over 20,000 users. It is certified by the U.S. Department of Defense (JITC PBX1) for reliability, security and interoperability
With NEC Sphericall, you can be assured of deploying a mission-critical high-reliability communications systems designed to fit your needs.

Robust PBX Functionality – NEC Sphericall provides robust PBX functionality including IVR
Web Services – NEC Sphericall Web Services enables easy integration of unified communications with enterprise-class business applications by abstracting away the underlying communications complexity. The Sphericall Web Services SDK delivers a delivers a platform-neutral and language-neutral set of development tools including a WSDL, sample application source code and complete documentation
NEC Sphericall Architecture
NEC Sphericall is built upon a unique distributed software architecture that is highly scalable, reliable and flexible.

NEC Sphericall software integrates with:

Business Applications – such as CRM, ERP, HRMS and SCM applications to create new business processes with built-in communications
Media Applications – such as Call Centers, Collaboration, and more to unify communications throughout your enterprise
End User Telephony Devices – such as IP, USB and Wi-Fi Phones, MS Instant Messaging Clients, desktop video cameras, and more for unmatched flexibility and choice
Media Gateways – for PSTN connectivity and analog device support
SIP Trunking Services – for PSTN connectivity without hardware gateways and the Sphericall Desktop with integrated soft phone for comprehensive unified communications

Aug 31, 2009 – Chicago, IL, U.S. – Telcom-Data, Inc. a leading telecommunications equipment and solutions provider, is pleased to announce that Nicholas Armstrong has joined the company as the Director of Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean. As the Director of Latin America Sales, Armstrong will be responsible for the development of all Telcom-Data’s activities in Latin America including new business development, sales channel building and creating and executing long-term revenue growth plans to achieve market leadership and create brand awareness throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

“Nicholas brings a strong background in developing and growing sales throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, said Ricardo Trinidad, President and CEO of Telcom-Data. We are excited to have him on-board and are confident that his talent and experience will be invaluable in strengthening our position throughout the market.”

At one time there were over one Million AT&T Merlin phone system installed in business around the country. The AT&T (also Lucent, now Avaya) Merlin telephone system was introduced in late 1983, branded American Bell Merlin. After the breakup of AT&T in 1984, it was rebranded AT&T Merlin. It was designed at the beginning of the 1980s prior to the Bell System Divestiture as a modern electronic business telephone system. The Merlin system was originally sold as the 206 system, Merlin 410, 820 and 10/30 30/70 phone systems.. Later, there was a further 10-line, 30-telephone configuration, with an expansion KSU allowing the system to accommodate up to 70 telephones available (1030 and 3070 respectively).

If you still have one of these ultra reliable systems and need help Telcom & Data Inc keeps a large inventory of refurbished parts for older AT&T Merlin phone systems .In fact Telcom & Data carries hundreds of different parts for the older Merlin phone systems. Telcom & Data also carries refurbished Merlin telephones including BIS 10 and HFAI telephones.

If you need access to older manuals and user guides you can check out www.avaya-maunals for admin guides and installation manuals. All manuals are free to down load. You can also reach Telcom & Data buy phone at 800-335-0229. Their knowledgeable staff can help you with any Merlin phone system problems you may have.

Definity phone systems were the last PBX systems that were designed by Avaya in the late 1970s. Earlier, this system was designed specifically for commercial use in hotels and large business houses. But technological advancements and modification made it suitable even for smaller businesses, having the need for 50-250 connections. This reduced the expenditure incurred by these smaller companies on their communication facility due to the fact that it was a simple and uncomplicated phone system.

With globalization and the growth in the scope of business activities, needs of organizations, that were working on Definity phone systems, also started increasing. New technologies, like voice mail, audio conferencing, video conferencing, etc were developed, thereby casting a shadow of doubt on the adaptability of these new systems. However this phone system, developed by Avaya proved to be highly compatible and adaptable to the growing needs of an organization.

Audio conferencing has been one technology that has changed the way business houses communicate with their important members. Accessories like a soundstation have further enhanced this style of communication. Audio conferencing allows companies to have a simultaneous conversation with two or more individuals. This is especially useful due to the fact that operations of a company have spread across borders, thus increasing the need to integrate and efficiently run the business.

Avaya understood the importance of conferencing and designed products, like a SoundStation, that were easily compatible with the PBX systems. The conferencing products that were manufactured by Avaya could easily be attached to this system through normal analog phone switches. This eliminated the need to purchase additional equipments to attach audio conferencing equipment with the phone system.

The introduction of a soundstation in audio conferencing has enabled everyone in the conferencing room to hear the conversation, thus removing the constraint of wearing headsets. Not only can everyone hear the conversations, but also get involved in the conference while sitting at their places. These equipments can easily be attached to an analog phone line without any extra attachments, thus improving the quality of audio conferences in organizations that were working on an analog PBX phone system.

Thus we can see that a Definity phone system is easily conducive to audio conference, thereby assisting in enhancing the way organizations communicate with the outside world. Moreover, these systems also help an organization in minimizing their expenditure on communication by easily embracing new technology and removing the need to purchase new equipments every time a new technological advancement takes place.

Video conferencing systems were introduced because there was an urgent need by companies to cut down on their ever increasing traveling cost. Due to globalization, companies in one country had to maintain relations with clients, members and stake holders located in other countries. Thus there was a frequent need to travel to different locations.

The first response of companies to this need was the installation of business phone systems like KSU and KSU less systems with advanced features like voice mail systems. These improved connectivity, but were still not able to solve the basic problem of time and resource consuming meetings.

The solution came with the introduction of the revolutionary VoIP technology. Video conferencing systems working on this technology were able to transmit high quality audio and video over the internet, thus facilitating an efficient virtual meeting. This system, when integrated with advanced phone systems offering voice mail systems provided an excellent platform for organizations to leverage their strengths.

Recent advancement in conferencing systems has led to the development of desktop video conferencing, which is an effective tool used by small and medium scale organizations due to its affordability. All that is needed to avail of this facility is a computer, a camera and microphones. Through multipoint video conferencing, it is possible to involve any number of members in the conference, thus enhancing its effectiveness.

Desktop video conferencing has been made even simpler to use for personal use by service providers by making available free software on the internet. This software, once downloaded on a Personal Computer, facilitates a live video conference to any part of the globe. Thus it has been made easy for people to remain connected with their family members who live in different locations.

The latest advancement in the field of video conferencing systems is the introduction of video email technology. This is similar to voice mail systems in the sense that it allows video clippings to be sent to another computer system, where it gets stored for future use. Thus even if there is no one on the other side, it is still possible to convey a video message.

Thus we can see that desktop video conferencing has evolved a lot ever since its inception. This is due to the fact that companies have realized the importance of installing an effective conferencing solution to stay in constant touch with its clients, members and other important stakeholders of that organization.