Insights from VAF Blog

UCaaS: Communication Solutions for the Modern Business

February 1st, 2024 by admin

Staying connected is not optional. Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) has emerged as a transformative solution, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and elevate the overall efficiency...

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How Do Unified Communications Benefit Your Business?

July 3rd, 2023 by admin

Effective communication lies at the heart of every successful business in today's fast-paced and interconnected world. Whether it's collaborating with team members, engaging customers, or streamlining operations, the ability to communicate...

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Mitel Customers Migrating to UCaaS are Embracing RingCentral MVP - So Can You

November 22nd, 2022 by Van Ausdall & Farrar

By Karthik Arumugam, SVP, Migrations Office, Mitel, and Shiraz Hasan, Head of GTM Strategy & Strategic Alliances, RingCentral. In November 2021, Mitel and RingCentral surprised the business communications world by forging an exclusive partnership that...

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The Benefits of Unified Communications for Businesses

September 2nd, 2021 by Van Ausdall & Farrar

Efficient and effective communication is the backbone of any successful business. From phone calls, video calls, SMS and chat, your employees must have ways to properly communicate with one another, and most importantly, with your clients. But with so...

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Van Ausdall & Farrar Attends Mitel Top 40 Summit

November 21st, 2019 by Trent Smith

Van Ausdall & Farrar was honored to attend Mitel’s Top 40 Summit, held last week in Mesa, Arizona. During the jam-packed 3-day event, Mitel leadership outlined Mitel’s road map and strategic vision. Mitel leadership that addressed the leading partners...

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Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) – The Power, Flexibility and Resiliency of Cloud Communications

September 17th, 2019 by Trent Smith

Communication. It’s the lifeblood of virtually every organization. We all have different communication patterns. Voice calls, email, text, chat, web conferencing, team collaboration and even fax make up most forms of communication that we all use in varying...

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VA&F Makes the Right Connection with 8x8

January 25th, 2018 by Trent Smith

Van Ausdall & Farrar brings cloud-based unified communication solution to market. The Converged Communications Group at Van Ausdall & Farrar is proud to announce our partnership with 8×8. After a thorough evaluation process, VA&F chose to align with...

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Posted in: Cloud Solutions, Data Security & Compliance Solutions

Mitel Acquires ShoreTel and Toshiba

October 10th, 2017 by Trent Smith

Van Ausdall & Farrar has been a valued Toshiba phone system partner for over 25 years. It came to a great shock to us when on March 21, 2017, Toshiba notified its customers and dealers that, as part of its continued global restructuring, it would be winding...

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Van Ausdall & Farrar Receives ShoreTel Gold Status

May 3rd, 2017 by Trent Smith

Van Ausdall & Farrar, Inc. Advances to Gold Level in ShoreTel Champion Partner Program Indianapolis, IN, May 1, 2017 – Van Ausdall & Farrar announced today it has advanced to the Gold level in the ShoreTel® Champion Partner Program. Van Ausdall &...

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Is it Time to Switch to a Cloud Phone System?

April 26th, 2017 by Trent Smith

TOP 5 REASONS TO SWITCH TO A CLOUD PHONE SYSTEM A company’s phone system is often an integral tool in the pursuit of business. It, along with other methods of communication, connect the company to its customers. So, it is vital to keep the business phones...

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Information Plus Data the Vitality of Your Business

February 23rd, 2017 by Guillermo Fernandez

A company cannot make good decisions without good information and actionable data. Like the blood in our bodies that feeds all our vital organs with life-giving oxygen, so, too, does mission-specific information and actionable data feed the vitality of...

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Leverage the Power of Unified Communications with IP Telephony Systems

January 31st, 2017 by Trent Smith

As IP telephony evolves, companies are focusing on the next-generation benefits of unified communications. Companies all over the world are enjoying increased network efficiencies from today’s IP telephony. As this technology evolves, a spotlight is shining...

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5 Requirements of BYOD for Mobile Unified Communications

December 12th, 2016 by Trent Smith

With the introduction of highly-sophisticated smartphones and tablets to the consumer market, a new generation of mobile users has emerged … and they want to enjoy all the advanced capabilities of their new phones at home and at work. The advent of Bring-Your-Own-Device...

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Leveraging New Technology for Robust Contact Center Operations

December 3rd, 2016 by Trent Smith

VAF talks with Steve McElderry, director of product management for contact center at ShoreTel, about emerging trends that are revolutionizing contact center operations. Contact centers serve the touch point of connection between a company and its customers....

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Communication, Collaboration, Control; the Keys to an Effective Business Phone System

July 20th, 2016 by Trent Smith

Business phone systems traditionally haven’t been considered much beyond their ability to connect callers. For most businesses, telecom is a line item on an expense budget—no thought is given to how the technology actually can help improve your company’s...

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How SMBs Can Benefit from Cloud Communications

June 22nd, 2016 by Trent Smith

Today’s business environment is much different from 20 or even 10 years ago. Employees are more productive and expect more from their business tools, while companies run a tighter, more streamlined work environment. As a result, every tool is utilized...

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Get the Most from Your Communications, in the Cloud

May 16th, 2016 by Trent Smith

Your employees want to be productive no matter where they are. Cloud communications can help them be more productive, at a price that won’t break your budget. Take a look at how your employees are working—chances are, a good number of them are mobile,...

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Creating Better Customer Experiences One Call at a Time

March 17th, 2016 by Trent Smith

If you make money using the phone, then your phone system needs to be a business enabler, not inhibitor. Your prospects must be able to reach you in a timely manner. Your customers need to find you wherever you are, at the front desk, in a meeting or...

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