STRATUS Web Portal 101

So, you’re thinking about making the switch from traditional to cloud-based phone service. Or maybe you already have. Either way, we’re excited to let you in on the special features and capabilities of our patented Stratus Web Portal. It’s going to change the way you do business. But First… What is Stratus Web Portal? Unlike […]

Call Spoofing or Caller ID Management: What’s the Difference?

In this day and age, it’s tough to trust just about any call that comes to your phone. Who hasn’t experienced an irritating and unwarranted “courtesy call” or scam? It seems that there is no end to the methods that scammers will use to infiltrate your life. At SpectrumVoIP, we understand your frustration. And when […]

What is UCaaS?

What is UCaaS? You might have heard or read the acronym UCaaS in various places, but maybe you’re not 100 percent familiar with what it is yet. In short, UCaaS is the acronym for Unified Communications as a Service, which is just a title for communication services and collaboration applications that are hosted in the […]

On-Premise vs Hosted

On-Premise vs Hosted As a business owner, you likely already know how important it is to have a sound business phone system in place. Unified Communications decisions are some of the most important decisions that you’ll make concerning your business. VoIP is one of the most innovative technologies in business communications systems, but there are […]

Benefits of using VoIP for Business

Benefits of using VoIP for Business The affordability and availability of Hosted PBX phone service have inspired many business owners to switch from conventional or analog phone systems to VoIP; which is a type of calling that uses broadband Internet for digital communications. Using the internet to make phone calls comes with a variety of […]

VoIP Myth #4: Business Stops when the Internet Goes Down

Is the Internet Down? As discussed in our previous article,  we often ask ourselves this question during any form of internet outage or network disruption that significantly impacts your business. Although broadband internet connections are generally very reliable, they do occasionally experience events like an internet outage. So if you’re thinking about upgrading to Voice over […]

VoIP Myth #2: Poor Audio Quality

Voice Quality and VoIP Switching to Voice over IP should be an easier choice, with its superior functionality and lower cost than traditional telephone systems. However, we have found that many prospective customers are concerned with voice quality. They’ve heard tales of VoIP calls suffering from poor voice quality, audio quality and even call dropouts. […]

VoIP Myth #1: High Upfront Costs

Cloud PBX Cost Savings for Business One of the first questions we’re asked by customers is “How much will VoIP cost my business?” and ” Will there be any cost savings with a VoIP system?” In particular, customers are concerned with the upfront VoIP cost of handsets. After all, dozens of shiny new cutting-edge office […]

The Top 5 Voice over IP Myths – Busted

VoIP Facts and Common Myths Debunked No matter what type of business you run, communication is critical to your success. In today’s fast-moving marketplace, your employees require the ability to collaborate effectively, in real time, with colleagues, clients and business partners around the world. Without the appropriate voice, video and text-based communication tools, your business can […]

What’s Cooking in Network Security Technology

Software-Defined Security (SDS) One of the dozens of buzzwords making the rounds, software-defined security is an umbrella term for several related security approaches and solutions. Touted by enthusiasts as the “new wave of network security,” Software Defined Security is a flexible and increasingly popular way to secure data centers, workloads, and containers. Software Defined Security […]