Top 5 reasons to implement hosted telephony
Reduced costs Firstly, a hosted solution does not require the same amount of capital expenditure to set up compared to an on-premise one. Also, you will save energy costs as you do not have to power and cool the server on your premises. If you are green minded, you will be happy to know that […]
How 5G can transform business
All the recent announcements from the mobile networks about how they are going to roll out 5G over the next few years may have passed you by as something not yet worth your attention. With the cost of 5G handsets currently high and the service only being available in a few major cities, this is […]
What are the advantages of Unified Communications (UC)?
In our last blog article, we looked at what UC actually is. This time we will be looking at the benefits of UC and how to start building your UC system. So, who will UC benefit: What are the starting points of building a UC system? The “brain” of a UC system is what is […]
Alfonica quick guide to telecom abbreviations
If you have ever had to choose a telecoms solution for your company, you will probably have been baffled by the vast array of esoteric abbreviations the industry uses to describe its products and services. So, if you don’t know the difference between FTTC and FTTP and have no idea what ISDN and ASDL do, […]
What is Unified Communications (UC)?
In running your business, you could find your corporate communications need changing with fluid regularity. For example, whereas email or fax might be the necessary medium for sending or receiving a quotation, you might want to switch to instant messaging for matters of urgency. Similarly, cost concerns could lead you to forgo voice communication in […]
Leased line vs broadband
The advantages of a leased line over broadband are not in outright download speeds – these may well be slower – but that you can have the same speed in both directions (synchronous connection). Plus, there will also be no contention from other businesses or individuals using the link, so it will maintain its performance […]
What does the end of ISDN mean for you?
You may not be aware that BT has announced that by the end of 2023 businesses will no longer be able to buy ISDN and PSTN circuits. Furthermore, they plan that all existing ones should be turned off by 2025. While this is 6 years off, you should be considering what impact this will have […]
Alfonica announce registration sponsorship of JTrade 2019
Launched in 2018, JTrade is Britain’s best property and construction trade show; it connects people in the construction/property market with potential employees, customers and investors. The trade show is back for 2019 and Alfonica are proud to be a corporate registration partner for the exhibition. You will find us on the day on stands E23 […]
Alfonica announce a tech recycling scheme in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
Alfonica is pleased to announce a corporate partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity). To launch the partnership, Alfonica has initiated a recycling scheme for mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other tech devices. Under the title of ‘Clear out your Clutter’, Alfonica are delivering collection points to offices throughout the UK and […]
How can telecoms help the Professional Services succeed?
Running an accountancy, solicitor’s office, or any professional practice – involves a lot of complexity, so you need communications to run as simply as possible so that staff can focus on core competencies and other business opportunities Alfonica enjoy handling the complexity of communications so that professionals can focus on the work that matter most to them. […]