Peer-to-Peer Blog

Will Wheeler Get the FCC Back on Track?

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:00 GMT

America needs an FCC that is willing and able to address the rapidly changing environment of telecommunications and IP communications — can Thomas Wheeler make that happen?

Jerks Get Bad Service

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

The most frustrating part about adversarial customer/vendor relationships is that in most cases, the master agent and partner collectively are the people working hardest for the customer.

ANPI Goes to Washington

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Outnumbered and outspent by larger lobbyists, the NTCA Rural Telecom Association soldiers on nonetheless.

MSPs Can Create Recurring Revenue With Network Performance Monitoring Services

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The ability to remotely and continuously monitor and troubleshoot a client’s complex IP network not only keeps the customer happy, but it also creates the opportunity for new, recurring revenue with each customer.

Comcast: Does the Cloud Threaten the Channel?

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:02:00 GMT

The implications of the cloud, the adoption of SaaS software and rapidly changing customer buying behavior create an opportunity for aggressive and savvy companies in the channel to build a new future.

Differentiation Begins With a Customer-Focused Agenda

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:24:00 GMT

If your only option for differentiating yourself is to stand out with price, you risk eventually cannibalizing your own business.

3 Trends Putting New Telecom Dollars Up for Grabs

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:14:00 GMT

New telecom dollars are on the table! Will you grab them?

Monetizing Hosted Solutions

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:21:00 GMT

The demand is clear: Revenue for hosted communications and services is growing at 22-35 percent per year based upon varying sources.

6 Steps to Effective Email Marketing

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Email marketing offers the highest return on investment (ROI) of any form of digital or interactive marketing tools.

Email: The Not Respected Marketing Behemoth

David Byrd — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:16:00 GMT

You might be surprised to learn that email marketing can result in a very solid return on investment.

Telepresence, Video Conferencing Growing?

David Byrd — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:05:00 GMT

Enterprises will expand implementation of SIP trunks and IP infrastructures to support telepresence and create special rooms. SMBs will look to application service providers and carriers to build the facilities and tools to support low-end video

11 Best Free Apps for Small Businesses

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:08:00 GMT

Today’s small-business owners have tools available to them that were unthinkable just a decade ago.

SIP Predicted to Edge Out T1s by 2015

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMT

T1s will continue to be used by businesses for some time to come with most enterprise networks using both T1s and SIP trunking.

It's Time to Embrace Any-to-Any Collaboration in the Cloud

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Whatever your business or industry, any-to-any collaboration tools are the future.

Use Expert Resources to Reduce CIO Headaches

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The VAR community works daily with the network and IT groups within enterprises and has to be ready to help them solve critical IT outsourcing challenges.

Changes Are Coming for the FCC

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:23:00 GMT

How will Julius Genachowski's retirement affect the direction of the FCC?

3 Questions You Must Answer to Define Your Brand

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:15:00 GMT

When you’re ready to provide real marketing support to your sales teams, you’re ready to ask three questions about yourself and your customers.

3 Tips for Marketing Telecom With Videos

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:36:00 GMT

Video marketing can be an extremely impactful tool in B2B, even in a tech-centric industry like telecom.

Bring Your Own Security to BYOD

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:08:00 GMT

When BYOD access is provided to corporate data and applications, the user is also bringing any downloaded or purchased applications, malware or viruses.

FCC Moves on Level 3, Call Completion

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:48:00 GMT

It's good to know that the FCC is remaining vigilant regarding rural call completion practices.