From Scott's Desk

Welcome to the April edition of the TimbukTech Network Beat! You'll notice this month's newsletter has a different look. We've redesigned a few things to help make your experience better.

Our team of professionals are always here to answer your questions and help make the technology decisions for your business or home easier.

In this edition of the Network Beat, we are discussing the benefits of using an internet based phone service for your business, taking the pressure off of you by outsourcing your IT department, and even providing a few fun websites to check out at your own leisure.  Please let me know if there are topics you'd like us to cover in the next edition of the TimbukTech Network Beat and we'll be sure to consider them for our May newsletter.

On behalf of the entire TimbukTech staff, thank you for your business. It's customers like you that make our job worthwhile.

Regards,

Scott Brown
President/Network Engineer
TimbukTech Inc

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Benefits of VOIP Service

VOIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is one of the most frequently used technologies in businesses. This form of transmission technology is favorable in order to generate voice communications throughout various small private business clients over the internet.

The potential for VOIP in data and voce communications is rapidly developing. Reason being, the solutions offered by VOIP facilities have advanced technologies in order to meet the client’s specific requirements. VOIP offers 3 considerable options to small businesses namely on-premise, managed and hosted VOIP systems. The trademark characteristic of VOIP systems is versatility. These systems operate work with PSTN lines, current networking gear and software that assists businesses in their functions.

VOIP systems also offer essential features like find and following options, auto receiving, call routing and much more. This proves beneficial as business clients only pay for the services or features needed. VOIP systems have advanced through times as call dependability and communication enhancement is of high priority and their reliability in service is up to the standards of the industry.

Contact TimbukTech today for more information on using VOIP phone service at your business!

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Outsourcing Your IT Dept.

The strenuous and tactful work that is associated with the IT industry is a well known fact. There is a fine line that differentiates outsourcing work and having a full-time staff and undoubtedly the former proves to be much beneficial and lucrative than the latter, given the mounting hectic functions and schedules in the IT department.

Outsourcing the IT department offers companies a host of solutions with engineering that includes sourcing and planning of all engineering equipment, effective IT solutions and an efficient workforce. A full-time staff must be hired only if the roles call for in-depth knowledge and expertise in business processes. Lack in performance due to over-worked employees is not always attributed to lack of staff strength. More so, the reason is due to inefficiency.

While outsourcing an IT department, certain aspects must be taken into consideration. Unforeseen IT requirements should be measured in response to fluctuating and upgraded market conditions. Duties and priorities can then be broken down and outsourced accordingly. Assignments can be completed within stipulated time by categorically outsourcing certain jobs as opposed to full-time working employees. If the usual routine jobs are outsourced to other contractors, like TimbukTech , the IT department is increasingly inclined to respective job assignments.

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Fun Websites to check out!

“I have to go to work” is one of the most frowning statements around the world. Each and every individual patiently waits for the infamous ‘slack time’ to kick in. This is not only a time at work to cool off but also to rejuvenate your mind off work. So what do employees engage in if a work place does not have indoor game facilities or other sources of entertainment? That’s why there are websites!

Websites to look into while loosening up at work:
The Onion – One of the most brilliant online papers that post ridiculous yet entertaining articles online that can totally be passed off as authentic.
Prank Dial – Here is a fun site to enjoy with your friends. Simply sitting at your desk, you could dial up a friend’s number and play along. You also have voice modulation and language options and fake number ID’s. Pick up the phone for a hilarious time.
Newgounds – A website that is for the people, by the people. Browse through the numerous videos, blogs, pictures, music and games posted randomly by the people across the world.
Funny Exam Answers – Posting some of the most outrageously daring answers given by students while attempting an examination. It’s back to school and young humor with this site.

So the next time you head off to work, reconsider the ‘boredom’ scenario. Work can be fun if you change your perspective about it.

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