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Sights & Sounds from the Digital Signage Expo

This past March, thousands gathered from all over the world for the... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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Announcing our Biggest AV Service Contract Yet

The states of Oregon and Washington have a new vendor for all...... Read More

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The ROI Case for Digital Signage

It isn’t always easy to articulate ROI for digital signage. A...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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Avaya vs Cisco in the War for your Systems

Years ago, at the dawn of the new millennium, Avaya ruled the...... Read More

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Digital Signage Advertising: Putting the Spark Back in your Brand

A retail manager stands outside her store one afternoon. It’s been...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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The Continuant Difference: Your One-Stop-Shop for AV Technology

Video collaboration dramatically improves communication with team...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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Continuant and Cisco: Infinitely Customizable and Scalable Roadmaps

What does it mean to be a Cisco Managed Services Partner? A Cisco...... Read More

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Continuant Managed Services: Ongoing Support for Next Generation Technology

Does your current IT team have the capacity to take your company...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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Smartnet Renewal Saving Your Business

Even at the best of times, things can go wrong. You may have a...... Read More

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55% of Communication is Unspoken: See the Face, Understand the Words

Video collaboration is proven to increase ROI all while providing...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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Cisco SD-WAN: The Ultimate Dashboard

Technology is evolving at an alarming rate. In response to this,...... Read More

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Cisco Webex Security in The Cloud

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: security is...... Read More

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The ROI Case For Video Collaboration

What kind of return on investment can you expect with better video...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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Cisco HCS: The Advantages and Differences Between On-Prem Versus the Cloud

A Cisco HCS, or Hosted Collaboration Solution, is a...... Read More

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The Benefits of a Cisco Unified Call Manager

A Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM) is, as the name implies, a...... Read More

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Why Your IT Department will Fail at Phone Deployment and Migration to Microsoft Teams

Somewhere in your company lives a gaggle of nerds who oversee all...... Read More

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Session Border Controllers Protecting your Cloud Solution

Security is very important. It’s the reason we lock our doors at...... Read More

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Death by Meeting: Effective Video Conferencing to Bring Your Meetings to Life

In 2004, Patrick Lencioni published a business fable entitled,...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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Why You Should Hire a Unified Communications Integrator for your Transition

Moving is a part of life, but it can be a very stressful...... Read More

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The End is Here: Microsoft Teams Replaces Skype for Business

Yes, it’s true. Microsoft Teams will replace Skype for Business....... Read More

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Migrating to Microsoft Teams from a PBX

For years, maybe even decades at this point, you’ve relied on a...... Read More

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Capex Versus Opex for Cloud Solutions

When moving forward with a hardware upgrade to a cloud solution,...... Read More

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Why Choose Continuant’s Maintenance Advantage Plan

If you have an enterprise class voice system (particularly one you...... Read More

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Moving From A Legacy Phone System To Unified Communications

If you own a legacy system from Avaya, Nortel, Siemens or another...... Read More

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Team Collaboration: AV Tips for Taking Your Company Places in 2019

In the beginning, there was the cubicle. Its resident wore...... Read More

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What You Should Know Before You Go with Avaya Extended Support

First Consider All Your Options If you’re one of the many system...... Read More

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Avaya Support: When It Makes Sense to Work with the OEM and When It Doesn’t

In a previous blog, “Avaya System Owners at a Crossroads,” I...... Read More

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Avaya System Owners at a Crossroads

The Telecom Industry is Always Changing As my first job out of...... Read More

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Teams is Ready for You, but… Are You Ready for Teams?

After wandering in the proverbial desert of so-called unified...... Read More

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How Crestron Mercury Systems Changed the Collaboration Experience

Modern meetings are full of delays. How many times have you sat...... Read More

Dustin Merryman

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10 Reasons Why Companies Are Moving from OEM Reps to Independent Telecom Agents

In our business, companies are increasingly choosing to get their...... Read More

Dear CFO: It’s Time to Get Your Head in the Clouds with UCaaS

In the business world today, SaaS (Software asa Service) or Cloud...... Read More

TEC Video Blog Episode 2: Microsoft Teams & Intelligent Communications

Sean Wilson, Intelligent Communications Architect at Microsoft,...... Read More

Employee Profile: Allen Newton, Bridge Builder

For Allen Newton, Global Partner Manager at Continuant, it’s all...... Read More

Continuant and Redding, California-based JCI Marketing Merger Announced

For Immediate Release June 11, 2018 Tacoma,...... Read More

Enterprise Cloud Services Explained

Continuant, Ellis Pro Media Announce Merger

For Immediate Release June 5, 2018 Tacoma, Washington--Continuant...... Read More

[Video] What Is Managed Carrier Services?

Full Transcript: We don't represent any one carrier... Read More

Retail AV Digital Signage Solutions

Full Transcript: Digital signage has become a staple for most...... Read More

Video Collaboration For Business

TEC Video Blog Episode 1: Global Service & Delivery

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Where Do You Want to Go Today? A Roadmap for Moving to Intelligent Communications and Microsoft Teams

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Kari’s Law Act of 2017: Are Your MLTS Systems in Compliance?

Business Advantages of the Cloud

Moving Worldwide Business Communications to The Cloud

Cloud Scalability Explained

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Before You Ink the Deal: Questions to Ask Your Prospective UCaaS Provider

SIP Managed Services From Continuant

SIP Trunking, Unpacked: How to Make the Most of Your SIP Implementation

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New Dog, Old Tricks: Avaya Announces Another End of Manufacturer Support for CM6.3

[Video] How We Strive for a Superior Customer Experience

[Video] Bruce Shelby's Message To Customers

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Avaya and Nortel Customers: Why You Should Keep Cool and Stay the Course

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No Cause for Alarm: How Continuant Can Keep Your Nortel CS1000 Running Strong

A Date to Remember: Know When to Cancel Your Auto-Renewal Clause

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Rhonda Parmiter Named Chief Customer Officer at Continuant

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Bridge Over Troubled Waters: How Continuant Can Help You Save Your Avaya System

Farewell Toshiba America TSD

Farewell Toshiba America TSD

The Avaya OEM Cycle of Dependence

Tata Communications partners with Continuant to enhance digital cloud communication platforms

Alliance to offer Cisco solutions globally for enterprise customers... Read More

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3 Reasons to Move to the Cloud

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Continuant Customers: You Won’t Find a Better Cloud Solution!

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Risky Business, Revisited – The Aftermath of Avaya’s Recent Chapter 11 Filing

Avaya's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Aftermath In the blog post titled, “... Read More

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Providing Successful Managed Services Solutions

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Choosing a Managed Services Provider: The ‘Goldilocks Factor’

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Continuant Named Among Top 20 Fastest Growing Employers

Avaya’s Financial problems set to continue through 2018

Caveat Emptor: Why Care About Avaya’s Financial Woes

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Going for the Gold: Motivating High Performance in the Customer Service Center

Rhonda Parmiter

Protect your UPS and PBX systems from severe weather.

Shelter from the Storm: How to Protect Your Systems When Severe Weather Hits

Moody’s Investor Service Downgrades Avaya

Moody’s Blues: Avaya’s Credit Rating Downgraded Again

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When You're Haunted by Ancient Communications Systems That Don't Quite Talk with One Another: Who Ya Gonna Call?

Avaya as the company exists now may be on their last legs.

Risky Business: 3 Reasons to Reconsider Upgrading Your Avaya System

Generations

A Cross-Generational Look at Utilizing Business Communications Technologies

Learn about the top 4 healthcare IT concerns

MSPs Address Top Healthcare IT Concerns

UC Migration can be expensive and time consuming.

How to Successfully Navigate UC Migration

Common managed services myths

Busting Common Managed Services Myths

Cloud vs Hosted PBX Systems

Enterprise Voice Tools: Hosted PBX vs. Onsite PBX

Cisco has one of the best contact center solutions for hospitals

Spotlight on Cisco Contact Center for Healthcare

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Is Skype for Business the Right Fit for Your Company?

Know the risks of handling UC changes internally.

3 Reasons to Avoid DIY Unified Communications

Outsourced Unified Communications can be a smart move for many businesses.

The Risks Surrounding Outsourced Unified Communications

Redesigning Your Business Communications System

3 Ways to Redesign Your Business Communications System

Unified Communications Changes Over Time

Lessons from Bowie and Frey: Unified Communications Changes and The Long Run

Moving to the cloud provides resiliency without redundancy

New Approach to Top 5 CIO Priorities

Critical Steps in UC Migration

5 Critical Steps in a Unified Communications Migration

Taking the hard work out of creating a new UC plan

4 Technical and Business Assessments to Make Before a Unified Communications Migration

Business Communications Challenges

5 Common Communication Barriers in Businesses

Many hospitals have realized the benefits of Unified Communications

3 Key Healthcare Roles That Were Transformed with Unified Communications

Keeping open lines of communication in healthcare

3 Ways to Combat the Challenges in Healthcare

Choosing the right partner when moving to the cloud can be difficult.

Why 90 Percent of Businesses May Be Moving to the Cloud by 2019

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A Change in IT Buying: Why Business Drivers Now Lead the Technology Decisions

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3 Simple Reasons that Businesses are Moving to Unified Communications

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A Golden Year Calls for the Annual Golden Phone Awards

Rhonda Parmiter

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Continuant Announces New Service Offering to Streamline Network Monitoring

How do phone systems connect to internet of things devices?

The 5 Questions You’ve Been Asking About the Internet of Things (And Their Answers)

Rhonda Parmiter

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People, Processes and Tools: The 3 strategic elements that keep a communications implementation from derailing

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Unified Communications: What Is It?

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Robots, Retina Scans, and Infrared Sensors: Hotels Go Hi-tech

Rhonda Parmiter

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“Anytime, Anywhere”: Transforming the Customer Experience with Mobility

Rhonda Parmiter

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Are You Stuck in an IT Bottleneck? Three Reasons to Outsource IT

Rhonda Parmiter

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How to Add Value to Your Business: Selecting a Managed Services Provider

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The 3 Big Myths about Video that are Stopping You from Creating an Authentic Communications Experience

Rhonda Parmiter

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When They Tell You the End Is Near: How You Can Save the Life of Your Avaya Systems

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Can Remote Workers Really Be a Part of the Team?

Rhonda Parmiter

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Avaya Software Support: Who Needs It?

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Lessons From the Storm

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Avaya CM Off-Site Backup, Simplified

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When Your Business is on the Line, Why Wait?

Rhonda Parmiter