Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Data Centre Strategy – Benefits and Limitations

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There has been a move in recent years towards organisations using data centres to locate servers, applications and Internet connectivity.  Replacing traditional I.T. architecture with virtual servers, companies are increasingly looking towards data centres in order to ‘host’ internal applications and telephony solutions. Data Centres (DC) allow organisations to concentrate on their core businesses and Continue Reading
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Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Comes to Europe

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Telephony audits have been part of BBW’s core business since we were established over 18 years ago.  Indeed, it is one of the fastest ways to deliver savings quickly to a client. A typical audit reviews all of the telecoms costs and services.  The consultant identifies which services are no longer required, benchmarks costs against Continue Reading
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ISDN or SIP?

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One of the most frequent questions asked by clients is if they should move from traditional ISDN to SIP based telephone trunks.  But what are the advantages and limitations of each approach? ISDN Advantages: Reliable – ISDN circuits are a well proven technology, they are reliable and secure. Direct Dial-in (DDI) – DDI’s allow an almost Continue Reading
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Lync Available on Mobile Devices – BBW Review

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At the end of December 2011, Microsoft released a client version of their popular Lync Unified Communications (UC) tool which operates on mobile platforms including Android, Apple iOS and Windows Phone. The client is designed to operate on both smart phone and tablet form factors and adapts is functionality and size accordingly. BBW have now Continue Reading
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The Changing Face of Telecoms in Social Housing

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The UK Social Housing market is in a state of change. The availability of public sector resources is reducing whilst the pressure to build and maintain increased numbers of homes is increasing. Social Housing providers are therefore facing the classic “more with less” dilemma. With an estimated £15bn being invested by Social Housing providers by Continue Reading
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