Quickly see differences between brands like Avaya, Mitel, Cisco, ShoreTel, 8x8, Panasonic, etc and compare over 94 phone systems by 52 brands for small to big business. Our latest Spring 2010 edition of the chart also compares PBX and Business VoIP systems side by side so you can make an educated comparison of your options. This analysis is prepared in an easy to use Excel spreadsheet so you can edit and add information to suit your analysis and presentation needs.

There is a misperception that cloud is more expensive. It's a common error and is largely a result of applying premises-based best-practices when comparing solution alternatives. Because standard TCO studies often fail to properly value key strengths of cloud-delivered services, they can lead decision-makers astray.

Key technology trends and user preference shifts are changing the way businesses communicate and collaborate today. Enterprise solutions must be simpler to deploy, more intuitive to use, and must enable today’s mobile users the ability to collaborate effectively wherever they are. At the same time they must deliver a secure and seamless communications experience. Smart companies must catch on or be left behind.

Your old PBX has served you well so why switch? After all, changing out your communications system is a big undertaking. However, it may be far riskier to stay with an out-of-date and under-performing onsite PBX.This free white paper explains 5 top reasons why businesses are leaving their PBXs behind and moving up to the cloud.

For the 5th year in a row, 8x8 is a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide. See what makes us different and why you should consider the cloud to expand or replace aging, inadequate business phone systems, meeting services, & contact center equipment.

There are a variety of reasons to consider a hybrid approach, but is it the right path? If moving to the cloud, why not go all in? This webinar explores moving UC to the cloud, the advantages of a full UCaaS) deployment, and the issues a hybrid approach injects into the mix.

Traditional phone systems present two main problems for businesses: limited features and high costs. As a result, small businesses are migrating to Internet phone systems that deliver advanced communication over broadband connections.

Download this Executive Brief to learn how cloud-based unified communications services can help your company be more available when it matters.

Cloud communications technology not only offers more flexible ways to communicate and collaborate, but it’s your best bet for business continuity in the face of disaster.

What if you could transform your communications system to rival the rich functionality and flexibility of bigger competitors with dedicated IT staff? This new white paper compares the costs and functionality of using a hosted unified communications (UC) system "in the cloud" versus investing in an on-site "premises-based" system. The findings might surprise you. Download this new white paper now to: •Understand the tradeoffs between owning vs. hosted UC systems •Review a dollars-to-dollars comparison in a full total cost of ownership (TCO) study •Learn the pitfalls to avoid when evaluating different UC systems

As voice, video, and data networks meld into a single user experience, solutions that integrate phone service, unified messaging, voicemail, audio and video capabilities, rich-media conferencing, and mobility solutions are in high demand.

The 8x8-CCNG survey shows more and more companies are moving their contact centers to the cloud, and for a range of reasons that is appealing to almost every business center. Most prominent among those objectives are better business continuity, scalability, supporting remote workers, and integrating new technologies like multi-channel capabilities. Does your contact center employ remote agents? More than half do or respondents do! Across industries, prioritizing top talent and supporting remote workers is a growing concern. Cloud contact centers support this objective by making the full set of technologies and features available to all users, wherever they are located. Download now to learn more.

Progressive companies of all sizes today are taking advantage of new, web-based technologies to reduce IT complexity and increase their competitiveness. Mobile apps and devices that provide anywhere, anytime connectivity and cloud infrastructure that enables seamless, scalable growth give them the speed and flexibility to grow quickly and expand into new markets. In this whitepaper you will find three examples of forward-thinking franchise owners and entrepreneurs that are growing their businesses and positioning themselves for the future with unified communications solutions. These franchises are: McDonald's RE/MAX Fix Auto Download now to learn more!

Do you know what happens when a customer connects with your contact center? Not just the way in which he or she is routed to an agent, or the information accessed during the interaction— but what really happens in the conversation that makes the encounter an exceptional one? Do you have any insight into how your agent responded to that individual user, or a way to proactively ensure that other prospects and customers on any channel can have a consistent and positive experience? Are you leveraging all employees in your organization who have a stake in the customer experience, either directly or because their job influences the process? Do you feel confident that you have every metric at your disposal to make the best business decisions? Download now to learn more!

There is a crisis in enterprise communications and collaboration, due in large part to the diversity of technology and application silos that create user complexity and confusion. As cloud and mobile become the convergence points for enterprise communications and collaboration, enterprise planners have to focus on a global open cloud strategy to facilitate effective internal and external collaborative business workflows

Bicycle companies know a thing or two about agility. So when the U.S. division of the legendary Japanese bicycle manufacturer, Shimano, decided to assess its operations, their next move was an easy decision. Management realized it had to improve the speed and dexterity of its communications to remain competitive. After considering their options, they opted for a cloud communications solution that checked off all their requirements for speed, agility and cost consciousness and more. Read more about their results.

This complimentary report will display the biggest benefits of moving to 8x8 Virtual Virtual Office including: -Never have to perform a communications hardware or software upgrade again -Providing more consistent and unified communications service -Improving business processes with prebuilt CRM integration Download Now!

This complimentary report will display the biggest benefits of moving to 8x8 Virtual Contact Center including: -Moving and expanding faster while minimizing upfront costs -Simplifying contact center performance management with powerful tools -Improving processes and operations with prebuilt CRM integrations Download Now!

Some companies opt to deploy UC solutions on-premises, but the cloudbased model is gaining popularity. Cloud-based UC solutions are ideal for businesses that have limited IT staff, a distributed workforce and/or a desire for pay-as-you-go flexibility. By enabling diverse communication media to be carried over a common IP network, UC solutions make it possible to manage a full suite of capabilities from a single point—and use them with common devices. But what’s the best way to maximize UC capabilities for your specific workplace? Spiceworks surveyed IT decision makers to get their insights on identifying and deploying collaboration and communication solutions across their organizations. This white paper explores the survey results, including key concerns, pain points, and roadmaps around driving UC strategies.

Tangent International is a specialist recruitment company for the technology industry. It has more than 70 employees who work with some of the most forward thinking companies in the world. A global recruiter with international needs Tangent International operates in 175 countries with candidates and clients across more than 220 locations. As a recruiter looking to source and place the best talent from all over the world, the business needed a service provider that would allow it to easily communicate with its global customer base. These customers include some of the biggest technology brands in the world who all have high expectations, so it’s vital that the technology Tangent International uses lives up to these standards.

In today’s highly competitive business environment, top companies will be the ones that have developed innovative ways to create stellar communications experiences that keep the end users engaged—employees and customers alike. Video and Web conferencing have become well-established tools to drive rich internal as well as external communications. However, to make an impact, these collaboration tools must be reliable and intuitive to use. Continuous communication offers hassle-free integrated user experiences that fit today’s mobile work styles. Technology advancements and changing perceptions are opening up innovative opportunities, which offer businesses new avenues to create a competitive edge. Smart companies must catch on or get left behind.

Do attitudes to IT adoption vary depending on your seniority within a business? And could this be holding back adoption of technology? These are key questions explored in this paper, which compares the views of mid-level ‘hands on’ IT managers with those of senior directors within British companies. Across both groups, there is a sense that UK business in general is too wary of implementing new technology. But there is a significant divergence of opinion when it comes to a range of factors, such as the extent to which companies invest in new technology, stay on top of the latest tech, and understand its importance to the success of the business. A pattern emerges, whereby the senior leaders within companies are far happier than middle managers with the status quo around technology adoption. And IT managers even suggest that this might be driven by self preservation on the part of senior leaders.

In our increasingly global economy, it’s no surprise that more and more businesses are taking their contact centers global. This trend may be driven by several factors including entry into new markets and the consequent need to support customers and prospects in multiple regions or an acquisition that suddenly opens new geographies for business. This paper explores how a cloud contact center solution can help address key challenges of deploying a global contact center.

Agent attrition in contact centers is on the rise. One reason for this is the lack of adequate coaching. Coaching drives higher agent engagement and motivation to outperform, however requires that supervisors develop a comprehensive quality management program. This paper offers best practices on how to develop a world-class quality management program.

This paper outlines the difficult challenges faced by all businesses in creating exceptional customer experiences. And discusses the value of a contact center that supports all channels, disaster recovery and data analytics. Contact Centers today must manage cultural change throughout the organization to truly meet customers’ expectations. Read on to learn best practices for taking the lead in creating customer journeys that engender loyalty, delivers satisfaction, and drives revenues.