Product Updates

Call center reborn: Make way for the Virtual Contact Center

Contact centers and call centers have a number of stereotypes attached to them, both in terms of working for one and customer experience. It’s a necessary evil; one that customers love to hate but simultaneously are seething with anger about when they learn that the company they need support from doesn’t offer the service. But the …

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Corona Chronicles: Stay motivated with working from home tips from 3CX colleagues who do it daily!

Stay motivated with working from home tips from 3CX colleagues who do it daily! Working from home is a reality that many of us have had thrust upon us unexpectedly. We’ve scrambled to pull home offices together, read blog posts discussing the importance of ambient light and done our best to create a working environment that …

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The Advantages of Unified Communications and Collaboration for Businesses

Unified Communications is a well-known concept, and an increasing number of businesses are opting for unified solutions in order to streamline their communications and cut costs. Having all channels of communication consolidated onto one platform makes management easier but there are also a number of additional benefits that can impact business in the long run. …

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WebRTC – Revolutionising the way Businesses Communicate

What is WebRTC? WebRTC is an open-source project that was released by Google in 2011. The project is comprised of various components including codecs and APIs in order to enable user-friendly real-time communication. In short, ‘WebRTC is an API definition drafted by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that supports browser-to-browser applications for voice calling, …

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3CX V16 Update 5 Beta

V16 Update 5 Beta – New PUSH Support for Seamless Remote Working with iOS App Just in from our development labs: Update 5 has reached Beta stage and is available for immediate download. Our iOS app now uses Apple’s brand new PUSH infrastructure, making the smartphone app the ideal means of communicating. Try out the …

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Choose the Right Type of Phone System

There are several phone systems available, and the one you choose depends on your business size and requirements. Here are the main options:

  1. Traditional Landline System
    • These are old-school but reliable.
    • Requires physical phone lines and hardware.
    • Best for businesses with an existing setup or areas with poor internet.
  2. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
    • Modern and flexible, using the internet to make calls.
    • Ideal for businesses with remote teams or multiple locations.
    • Cost-effective and feature-rich (e.g., call forwarding, voicemail-to-email).
  3. Cloud-Based Phone System
    • A type of VoIP system managed entirely online.
    • Scalable for growing businesses.
    • Easy to set up and maintain, with no bulky hardware.