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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has improved by leaps and bounds, so much so that most businesses--from small businesses to larger enterprises--are replacing and upgrading their legacy phone systems with new-age VoIP and cloud-based communication solutions. This is because, unlike traditional phone systems that include only basic calling features and little flexibility, VoIP systems feature greater capabilities and carry uptime and reliability that suits the need of modern businesses to be connected at all times.

Telecommuting or working remotely is no longer just a perk or a privilege. For many businesses, it has become the norm. In fact, according to a recent Gallup report called 'The State of the American Workplace', more American employees now work remotely and do so for longer periods. To power today’s increasingly distributed and remote workforce, organizations are embracing cloud-based Unified Communications (UC) solutions.

This Week in Telecom is a weekly news round-up on VoipReview.org that aims to give our readers a fast and easy way to catch up on the latest news and top stories that are trending in the voice and telecommunications space. Check in each and every Friday to find out more about stories you may have missed in regards to new companies, mergers, trends, and other telecom advancements.

Let’s take a look at some new items you may have missed this week:

There’s an old adage that says, “slow but steady wins the race.” While this may apply to some fields, in business communications, slow but steady doesn’t always lead to success. An available but slow cloud-based communications service, for instance, won’t cut it, especially for businesses with remote teams. Poor voice, video, or chat quality could not only lead to ineffective communications, but could also mean a loss of productivity and, in turn, a loss of revenue. That’s why it’s crucial for businesses to maintain business connectivity and network reliability each and every time.

First impressions are crucial for businesses. In fact, it’s one of the keys to winning over customers as well as for creating profitable, sustainable, long-term partnerships with clients. This is why it’s important for businesses to put their best foot forward in all of their encounters with customers. And for many companies, these initial encounters often happen over the phone, so ensuring that customer calls are handled professionally and efficiently is of the utmost importance.