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On Thursday, February 26, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) voted on new net neutrality rules that would regulate the Internet as a utility. The new rules were proposed by Chairman Tom Wheeler to prevent discrimination and preferential treatment by Internet Service Providers (ISP), thus promoting a neutral Internet. The FCC’s goal to regulate broadband by prohibiting fast and slow lanes through paid prioritization is now in affect after the voting.

In this day and age, every small business should have a social media presence. Social media is no longer just for reaching customers and increasing your contacts list, but also crucial for maintaining a professional and reliable business image to stay competitive in the business market.

In a study on SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunking, VoIP research and reviews firm Software Advice ran a survey on the factors behind selecting a SIP provider. SIP trunking is comparable to a phone line that people use to connect local and long-distance calls over a business Internet connection.

The survey was comprised of 30 questions and over 200 responses were received from seasoned IT managers who had implemented SIP trunking within their organization. According to the survey results, the biggest factors when choosing a SIP provider were security, support quality, and pricing.

In case you missed the news, the Voxox team was in Miami last week where we successfully launched our new hosted VoIP service, Cloud Phone Pro! This is an extension of our Cloud Phone product line that's focused on helping organizations cut costs and switch to a fully hosted solution. Its simplicity and stacked features are designed to improve business communication and increase productivity. The announcement of Cloud Phone Pro not only garnered industry-wide attention but also earned Voxox the ITEXPO Best-in Show Award!

As the world gets more plugged-in, small businesses are expected to be reachable at any given time. In order to meet the demands of customer expectations, businesses need to have a reliable, affordable phone system. That's why so many small businesses have turned to VoIP for their communication needs. With a VoIP phone system, your business would not only display a professional image but a dependable presence as well.

Here's how a Small Business Phone System helps you stay connected...

On January 27, Voxox will be in Miami for the ITEXPO, one of the largest business technology conferences that hosts over 7000 attendees and appoximately 150 exhibitors. CMO Tristan Barnum will be joining a panel discussion on BYOA: The New Mobile Workplace. The panel will include speakers from such companies like Airwatch by VMware, LogMeIn, and Blackberry.

The world has officially ushered in 2015! Now that 2014 is in the books, and everyone is back to the grind, many small business owners are beginning to wonder what business trends to expect in the New Year. Identifying the changing trends is crucial for businesses looking for an edge over their competition. Here is a forecast of what small business trends to keep an eye out for...

In recent years, working from home has grown in popularity as more businesses are offering employees the option to telecommute.  Telecommuting allows workers to connect and collaborate from anywhere in the world while enabling businesses to draw on a larger pool of talented and skilled workers without geographic restrictions. This is made possible by advancements in communication technology trends such as VoIP and BYOD. These trends give employees the flexibility to be productive regardless of their location.

When it comes to selecting a small business phone system, many business owners are already pretty familiar with VoIP. VoIP (or voice over internet protocol) might be the next big thing in terms of an affordable and accessible phone service, but there are still many who are skeptical of the advantages. Much of the skepticism stems from misconceptions about VoIP.

Seasons Greetings from the Voxox team! We wish you a wonderful time with family and the people closest to you.