David Byrd Blog http://feeds.feedburner.com/von-DavidByrdBlog Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:41:48 GMT Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:55:00 GMT en Copyright © 2009 Virgo Publishing, Inc. Sitecore CMS: http://www.sitecore.net. Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.3.2.17325, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null Broadvox’s David Byrd saw an offer he couldn’t refuse and decided to go out of his way to be sold to by a person and a company of which he had no knowledge. It changed his approach to using the Internet to generate leads and sell product. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/we-all-need-some-boot-camp.aspx Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:55:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/we-all-need-some-boot-camp.aspx Adhering to CPNI rules is important as the FCC has imposed fines from $10,000 to $100,000 for each violation. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/reveal.aspx Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:15:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/reveal.aspx Today, VARs need to be the technology and process experts that can communicate the value of Unified Communications (UC) and balance their solution with regard to premise-based equipment and cloud computing. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/the-value-of-the-var.aspx Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:33:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/the-value-of-the-var.aspx Do not, under any circumstances, believe that the FCC over the next couple of years will be safeguarding the public with regard to Net neutrality. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/the-fcc-capitulates-on-network-neutrality.aspx Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/the-fcc-capitulates-on-network-neutrality.aspx A wrong decision concerning Net neutrality can destroy the Internet? Cable news can be overly dramatic. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/where-s-the-beef.aspx Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:30:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2011/01/where-s-the-beef.aspx Our industry has been impacted like most during the most recent recession but IP communications is on its way up and that is good for all of us. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-and-happy-new-year.aspx Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:30:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-and-happy-new-year.aspx Net neutrality is the talk of the telecom industry, yes, but it’s such a big deal it’s also dominating the TV news. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/net-neutrality-makes-the-evening-news.aspx Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:57:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/net-neutrality-makes-the-evening-news.aspx In the age of the Internet, it is much more important to have a web presence than to be in the phone book. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/up-in-smoke-the-telephone-book.aspx Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:50:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/up-in-smoke-the-telephone-book.aspx When it comes to broadband, comparing the U.S. to Romania is ridiculous, but it makes for great press. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/romania-and-high-speed-internet.aspx Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:15:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/romania-and-high-speed-internet.aspx Now that’s a loaded question for a carrier. The most typical answer is it depends upon factors specific to your business and infrastructure. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/what-is-the-best-ip-pbx.aspx Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/what-is-the-best-ip-pbx.aspx IBM has identified four steps to achieving its UC strategy by 2012. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/povitica-latkes-and-ibm.aspx Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:45:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/povitica-latkes-and-ibm.aspx The latest FCC report on the state of broadband in the U.S. labels broadband as “scarce." That is hardly the case. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/broadband-is-not-scarce.aspx Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:15:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/broadband-is-not-scarce.aspx Given that peering is perceived differently when it occurs between similarly sized carriers, federations, consortiums or differently sized carriers, it is important to see how financially the issue between Level 3 and Comcast plays out. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/what-does-this-have-to-do-with-broadvox.aspx Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/what-does-this-have-to-do-with-broadvox.aspx Usage-based pricing deserves cautious support, but it is ripe for abuse and offers little consumer protection. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/jambalaya-and-a-movie.aspx Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/jambalaya-and-a-movie.aspx You’ve set up your IP PBX or SIP Trunk correctly, but during the working day there are still problems with your VoIP call quality. It has to be the service provider, right? No, it may still be a bandwidth issue. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/erlangs-really.aspx Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:40:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/erlangs-really.aspx What is the average bandwidth requirement per user for a business end-user? As expected, the answer is fairly broad. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/testing-has-begun-please-disconnect-your-laptop.aspx Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:30:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/12/testing-has-begun-please-disconnect-your-laptop.aspx It is often the disgruntled or integrity-lacking employee who listens in on private conversations or steals data. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/gobble-but-don-t-be-gobbled.aspx Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:30:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/gobble-but-don-t-be-gobbled.aspx As we extend Happy Thanksgiving wishes to colleagues, friends, family and strangers, it is worth taking a few moments to remember how this celebration became a national holiday. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/thanksgiving-day-history.aspx Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:30:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/thanksgiving-day-history.aspx Is your LAN, WAN, IP PBX or connection point secure and HIPPA-compliant? http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/sauerbraten-and-hipaa-compliance.aspx Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:54:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/sauerbraten-and-hipaa-compliance.aspx Broadvox’s David Byrd is surprised that simultaneous ringing and distinctive ringing didn’t make a list of most popular PBX features for either IT managers or end users. http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/my-favorite-ip-pbx-features.aspx Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:30:00 GMT Broadvox http://www.von.com/blogs/david-byrd/2010/11/my-favorite-ip-pbx-features.aspx