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VoIP and the Small Business: How to Tell If It's Right for You

Overview VoIP: can it really save your small business enough for a substantial ROI? Can it take the place of a PBX? And are voice quality and reliability really there yet? In this insightful analysis, you'll learn the different varieties of VoIP and what to look for in a vendor. Find out how VoIP can save your small business money, make it more agile, even make it look larger than it really is--plus, get links to informative third-party articles. Don't miss this valuable overview packed with facts every small business should get before making the leap to VoIP.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Covad Communications	File Format	PDF
Date Published	March 2009	Downloads	36
Format	White Papers
Topics	TCP - IP, Access Technologies, Telephony Systems - PBX, ROI - TCO, VoIP - IP Telephony

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voip

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