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What Is a Softphone App? A softphone app is a software application that makes phone calls on a device that’s connected to the internet. Unlike a traditional phone, softphones can enhance and access VoIP features. How Does a Softphone Work? To use a softphone, all you need is a headset and either a desktop or… Read more »

A new world of work has emerged, and today, thousands of companies and employees work in distributed teams. Physical offices are becoming irrelevant, and in many cases, this is a positive change.  But what are distributed teams? And why are they the top choice for countless business models today? We’ll cover that and more within… Read more »

With all the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms available today, it can be overwhelming for businesses to choose the appropriate one for their needs. We take a look at five of the best CRM companies, Salesforce vs. Hubspot vs. Outreach vs. Salesloft vs. Fastcall, to help you make the best choice for your team. Choosing… Read more »

Now more than ever, businesses need reliable telephony services to communicate with their clients, partners, and stakeholders in a global community.  With the rise of online services, all industries face a heavier customer reliance on telephone systems in the absence of brick-and-mortar stores.  Telephony has come a long way since its humble beginnings as Alexander… Read more »

Growing small businesses often consider how their customer service representatives communicate with customers. Startups eventually expand and, as they do, telecommunications become more critical. With more phone lines and more phone calls, Private Branch Exchange (PBX) phone systems are becoming a necessity for organizations of all sizes. In this article, we take a look at… Read more »

What is an Auto Dialer? An auto dialer is a software tool designed to automate and assist with phone dialing. Automated phone dialers support sales and customer support teams by automatically dialing phone numbers from a database of leads or a customer relationship management (CRM) app such as Salesforce.  Phone dialers increase productivity. Phone sales… Read more »

What Is IVR Software? IVR means Interactive Voice Response, an umbrella term for call routing through a menu or directory. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about IVR software. IVR software enables callers to interact with a caller over the phone using voice recognition systems, eliminating the need for a human representative. … Read more »

Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) links a customer service center’s telephone systems to computers. CTI’s are used to increase organization, productivity and to integrate new applications. These days, CTI software does more than control a call queue. In this article, you’ll learn what CTI software is and the features currently available.  What is CTI software? CTI… Read more »

Predictive dialer software is one way to reach a large pool of potential customers, fast. The best examples of this kind of software require regulatory compliance, AI-like predictive algorithms that can get a customer to an available agent, and variable dialing modes to meet the varying needs that call centers might have. But is this… Read more »

Whether your business is big or small, the importance of a solid business phone system to support your team with communication is essential. From sales to marketing to customer service, every team requires an efficient communication system to stay connected and increase productivity.  If your current phone system is behind the times and costing you… Read more »