--- title: 2600Hz Blog | Next Gen VoIP Solutions! | business description: business | We build scalable, next-generation VoIP solutions for carriers, ITSPs and Cloud Solution providers. ---   [2600HZ.COM](http://2600hz.com/)     [COMMUNITY](https://2600hz.desk.com/)     [2600HZ.ORG (OPEN SOURCE)](http://www.2600hz.org/) [![logo-2600hz-Ooma-Co-White](https://blog.2600hz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-2600hz-Ooma-Co-White.png?width=141&height=40&name=logo-2600hz-Ooma-Co-White.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/) - [Featured](https://blog.2600hz.com/) - [Business](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) - [Technical](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical) - [Product](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/product-news) - [Customer](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/customer) - [Company](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz-Aug2016/sm-facebook-opt.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/2600hzOfficial/?fref=ts) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz-Aug2016/sm-twitter-opt.svg)](https://twitter.com/2600hertz) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz-Aug2016/sm-youtube-opt.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/2600hzOfficial) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz-Aug2016/sm-linkedin-opt.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2600hz) # 2600Hz Blog Read about cutting edge telephony thought leadership, 2600Hz product updates, customer use cases and more! Search this site on Google Search Google ### Featured Posts ### Subscribe to Email Updates [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-09-25%20115730.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-jeff-ma-featured-speaker) [KAZOOCON](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/kazoocon), [CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [DATA ANALYTICS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/data-analytics), [JEFF MA](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/jeff-ma), [DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/data-driven-strategies) October 10, 2023 ## [Kazoocon: Jeff Ma, Featured Speaker](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-jeff-ma-featured-speaker) [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-jeff-ma-featured-speaker) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/iStock-1249380133.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/five-tips-on-being-successful-among-the-convergence-of-technologies) [BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business-communications), [API](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/api), [CUSTOMER](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/customer), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [CPAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cpaas), [UC](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/uc), [2600HZ BLOG](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/2600hz-blog), [APIS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/apis) May 17, 2022 ## [Five Tips on Being Successful among the Convergence of Technologies](https://blog.2600hz.com/five-tips-on-being-successful-among-the-convergence-of-technologies) In order to compe te in today's m ar ket, businesses need to be flexible and agile, which requires taking advantage of different tech nologies. These technologies, while developed to streamline businesses, can be overwhelming because there are so many different apps and tools, and these new technologies may not easily integrate into your current platform. But through CPaaS and the use of APIs,... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/five-tips-on-being-successful-among-the-convergence-of-technologies) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/iStock-1307677409.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/uc-success-scale-or-niche) [UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/unified-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [FEATURED](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/featured), [CPAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cpaas), [UC](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/uc) February 24, 2022 ## [UC Success: Scale or Niche](https://blog.2600hz.com/uc-success-scale-or-niche) According to [Fortune Business Insights](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/12/16/2353316/0/en/Unified-Communications-and-Collaboration-Market-Size-2021-Opportunities-By-Industry-Share-Statistics-Covid-19-Impact-Analysis-Global-Trends-Geographical-Segmentation-Business-Chall.html#:~:text=16%2C%202021%20(GLOBE%20NEWSWIRE),13.4%25%20during%20the%20forecast%20period.&text=These%20factors%20are%20likely%20to%20promote%20market%20growth%20in%20the%20upcoming%20years.), the global Unified Communications industry is expected to grow from $47.26 billion in 2021 to $113.81 billion by 2028, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%. The growth drivers in this market are an increasing integration of innovative technologies to grow businesses, boosting growth in North America, and mergers and acquisitions to consolidate... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/uc-success-scale-or-niche) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/iStock-503557466.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-cloud-comms-providers-can-benefit-from-business-agility) [BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [CX](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cx) July 07, 2021 ## [How Cloud Comms Providers Can Benefit from Business Agility](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-cloud-comms-providers-can-benefit-from-business-agility) While the concept of business agility has been around for over 20 years, it’s recently gained traction and popularity as an increasing number of popular companies have adopted an agile model—and for good reason. Business agility enables organizations to quickly adapt to market changes, better meet their customers’ needs, continuously maintain a competitive advantage, and much more. Better yet,... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-cloud-comms-providers-can-benefit-from-business-agility) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/iStock-1205544619.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-2020-year-in-review) [COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/communications), [UCAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ucaas), [2600HZ](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/2600hz), [CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud-communications), [UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/unified-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [UC](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/uc) January 14, 2021 ## [2600Hz 2020 Year in Review](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-2020-year-in-review) 2020 was certainly a year for the history books. It was a huge year for communication, technology, and the cloud, as businesses rapidly shifted to remote work. It was a big year for 2600Hz as we pivoted with the market and dedicated ourselves to doing everything we could to bring our partners more remote collaboration tools to help their customers stay connected. As we reflect on 2020 and look... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-2020-year-in-review) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-09%20at%2010.35.38%20AM.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/selling-onboarding-in-a-competitive-market-5-things-you-need-to-know) [MSP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/msp), [BILLING](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/billing), [TELECOMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecommunications), [RESELLER](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/reseller), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/managed-service-providers), [ONBOARDING](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/onboarding) May 24, 2019 ## [Selling & Onboarding in a Competitive Market: 5 Things You Need to Know](https://blog.2600hz.com/selling-onboarding-in-a-competitive-market-5-things-you-need-to-know) If you’ve ever struggled with onboarding or finding your position in a competitive market, you are definitely not alone. There are many common challenges and limitations resellers face in their day to day when trying to close more business and get new customers up and running. We recently hosted a [Go-To-Market Success Panel: How to Sell and Onboard in a Competitive Space](https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6925466798903624198), where we addressed... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/selling-onboarding-in-a-competitive-market-5-things-you-need-to-know) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/iStock-998275188.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/3-reasons-to-consider-a-cap-and-grow-strategy) [TELECOMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecommunications), [UCAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ucaas), [REDUNDANCY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/redundancy), [RELIABILITY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/reliability), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [CPAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cpaas), [UC](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/uc), [TELECOM BLOG](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom-blog) February 28, 2019 ## [3 Reasons to Consider a Cap and Grow Strategy](https://blog.2600hz.com/3-reasons-to-consider-a-cap-and-grow-strategy) With more and more companies looking to expand and grow their business, you may be wondering how to keep up and what strategy is best to go with. To help you make an educated decision I wanted to share a few key benefits that business are realizing when implementing a cap and grow strategy that can help you expand your market in 2019 and beyond. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/3-reasons-to-consider-a-cap-and-grow-strategy) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/iStock-874016084.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-erlang) [ERLANG](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/erlang), [CODE](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/code), [ARCHITECTURE](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/architecture), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [TELCO BLOG](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telco-blog), [TELECOM BLOG](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom-blog) January 11, 2019 ## [Why Erlang? Part 1](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-erlang) For a first pass, I wanted to talk about some of the high-level reasons Erlang was chosen for KAZOO back in 2010. Even if you aren't technical I hope you'll find some value in reading this. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-erlang) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-11-05%20at%204.10.57%20PM.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-provisioning-sucks) [TELECOMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecommunications), [UCAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ucaas), [PROVISIONING](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/provisioning), [VOIP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/voip), [UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/unified-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [UC](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/uc), [TELECOM BLOGS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom-blogs), [PROVISIONER](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/provisioner), [VOIP PROVISIONER](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/voip-provisioner), [TELECOM BLOG](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom-blog) November 02, 2018 ## [Why Provisioning Sucks](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-provisioning-sucks) ## **(And here’s what 2600Hz is doing about it)** If you have ever dealt with phones, chances are you hate provisioning. If you do it manually, it is exceedingly tedious. If you do it automatically, it can be disastrous. Many organizations opt for a homogeneous equipment mix, supporting only one manufacturer with a proprietary provisioning solution because it works and that’s good enough. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-provisioning-sucks) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/graphicstock-city-scape-and-network-connection-concept_B_PlP6sDxil.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/top-headlines-in-telecom-october-2018) [TELECOMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecommunications), [UCAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ucaas), [ASTERISK](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/asterisk), [UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/unified-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [UC](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/uc), [TELECOM BLOGS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom-blogs) October 11, 2018 ## [In Case You Missed It - Top Telecom Headlines in Q3](https://blog.2600hz.com/top-headlines-in-telecom-october-2018) As summer came to a close, so did a major open source acquisition. There’s been a lot of activity disrupting the industry, so in case you missed it, here’s a roundup of the top headlines that have been making waves and changing the unified communications landscape. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/top-headlines-in-telecom-october-2018) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/net-neutrality.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-net-neutrality-affects-you-) [BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business-communications), [UCAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ucaas), [VOIP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/voip), [TELECOM](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom), [CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud-communications), [SIP TECHNOLOGY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/sip-technology), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [PAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/paas), [HOSTED](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/hosted), [NET NEUTRALITY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/net-neutrality), [BATTLE FOR THE INTERNET](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/battle-for-the-internet) December 11, 2017 ## [Guest Blog: Vinix - Save the internet (How Neutrality Affects you)](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-net-neutrality-affects-you-) **Author: Mark Diaz - Founder of[Vinix Global](https://www.vinixglobal.com/).[Twitter](https://twitter.com/vinixglobal)-[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/govinix)-[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vinix/) **  The year was 2005. Vonage, an innovative communications pioneer, had introduced a little analog to digital box that allowed residential customers the ability to connect their home phones and call over the internet for significantly lower rates than the local telecom providers. They had just closed a $40M funding round to... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-net-neutrality-affects-you-) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-11-06%20at%202.22.43%20PM.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/telecom-infra-project) [BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business-communications), [UCAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ucaas), [VOIP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/voip), [TELECOM](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom), [CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [PAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/paas), [TIP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/tip), [HOSTED](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/hosted), [TELECOM INFRA PROJECT](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom-infra-project) November 06, 2017 ## [What is the Telecom Infra Project and How Is it Changing Business Communications?](https://blog.2600hz.com/telecom-infra-project) This year we are proud and excited to announce that we are sponsoring the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Summit in Santa Clara! But you may ask yourself, what the heck is TIP anyways. So we figured we’d dive into how the Telecom Infra Project is making waves and why those within the communications industry should pay attention. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/telecom-infra-project) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Two%20hands%20trying%20to%20connect%20puzzle%20pieces%20with%20sunset%20background.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/genband-sonus-merger) [UCAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ucaas), [VOIP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/voip), [CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business), [GENBAND](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/genband), [SONUS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/sonus), [PAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/paas) November 03, 2017 ## [Tis the Season of Mergers: How Genband & Sonus Fit Together](https://blog.2600hz.com/genband-sonus-merger) Another day, another telco merger! Last week[Cisco announced it bought BroadSoft](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-the-broadsoft-acquisition-is-disrupting-cloud-communications)for $1.9 billion dollars, this week Genband and Sonus have announced the completion of their merger into a new company called Ribbon Communications. Former Sonus and Genband shareholders each own approximately 50% of the parent company, which had approximately 102 million shares outstanding post close. Genband’s... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/genband-sonus-merger) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/IMG_3088-1.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/demystifying-telecom) [TECHNICAL](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical), [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) November 22, 2016 ## [Demystifying Telecom](https://blog.2600hz.com/demystifying-telecom) Earlier this month [PDXWIT](http://www.pdxwit.org/) (Portland Women in Tech) hosted a workshop by our very own lead software architect - James Aimonetti titled, "Demystifying Telecom". James has been a member of the [2600Hz](http://www.2600hz.com/) team since 2010, and as the lead software architect of [K](http://www.2600hz.org/)[AZOO](http://www.2600hz.com/), James has quite a bit of telecom development expertise to share. "Demystifying Telecom" was a talk that focused on providing an entry point... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/demystifying-telecom) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Young%20woman%20hand%20hold%20with%20the%20blackboard%20showing%20A%20plus%20mark.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/does-your-business-voice-offering-get-a-passing-grade) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) November 17, 2016 ## [Does Your Business Voice Offering Get a Passing Grade?](https://blog.2600hz.com/does-your-business-voice-offering-get-a-passing-grade) There are many options on the market for enterprise communications. It’s easy to get distracted by nice-to-have features and easier still to get bogged down in competitive pricing. The problem for VoIP resellers is that they need to be confident in their service offering right from the first pitch. To determine if your offering is a modern and capable voice system that’s reliable and flexible... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/does-your-business-voice-offering-get-a-passing-grade) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/VOIP%20-%20Wordcloud%20Internet%20Concept.%20The%20Word%20in%20Red%20Color%2c%20Surrounded%20by%20a%20Cloud%20of%20Words%20Gray..jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-voip-is-the-perfect-service-pairing) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) November 10, 2016 ## [Why VoIP is the Perfect Service Pairing](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-voip-is-the-perfect-service-pairing) There’s always an opportunity for a business to expand its offerings. Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony is unique in that it can be added to nearly any technology reseller’s repertoire. The training required to understand the fundamentals of VoIP is relatively low compared to other technologies, and wholesale vendors are usually there to support their reseller network with any troubleshooting,... [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/why-voip-is-the-perfect-service-pairing) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Number%20four%20in%203D%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kazoo-4.0) [PRODUCT NEWS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/product-news), [TECHNICAL](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 27, 2016 ## [What You Need to Know about Kazoo 4.0](https://blog.2600hz.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kazoo-4.0) Since Kazoo 4.0 is currently being polished for release, we thought it was a good time to discuss some of the new features that will be available when your system is upgraded. There’s a slew of new updates to come in the neatly wrapped package that is Kazoo 4.0. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kazoo-4.0) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Modern%20communication%20technology%20illustration%20with%20mobile%20phone%20and%20high%20tech%20background.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/what-does-cloud-communications-mean-anyway) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 13, 2016 ## [What Does "Cloud Communications" Mean, Anyway?](https://blog.2600hz.com/what-does-cloud-communications-mean-anyway) Enterprise businesses are too big to rely on copper-wire telephone service anymore, so they use the cloud as a platform for their voice systems. Cloud, however, seems to still be regarded as an amorphous term in 2016, so let’s provide some *simplified* definitions around key terms regarding cloud communications and clear the air. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/what-does-cloud-communications-mean-anyway) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/double%20exposure%20of%20young%20designer%20working%20with%20blank%20screen%20smart%20phone%20and%20computer%20in%20bed%20as%20concept.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/5-benefits-cloud-communications-brings-to-business) [VOIP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/voip), [CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud-communications), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 12, 2016 ## [5 Benefits Cloud Communications Brings to Business](https://blog.2600hz.com/5-benefits-cloud-communications-brings-to-business) When enterprise businesses search for a voice solution, a complete cloud communications solution is frequently presented as an option. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/5-benefits-cloud-communications-brings-to-business) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/kazoocon_floor_image.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-2016-agenda) [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 06, 2016 ## [KazooCon 2016 agenda!](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-2016-agenda) We’re so excited to officially announce sponsors and the agenda for KazooCon 2016. The event will be hosted on October 17th – 18th at Broadway Studios in San Francisco, CA. Inspired by Kazoo’s VoIP open-source platform and hosted by 2600Hz, KazooCon brings together developers, managed service providers, carriers and telecom evangelists to create unified communications systems. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-2016-agenda) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Branding%20on%20Red%20Button%20Enter%20on%20Black%20Computer%20Keyboard..jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/building-your-brand-why-white-labeling-is-so-important) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 06, 2016 ## [Building Your Brand - Why White Labeling is So Important](https://blog.2600hz.com/building-your-brand-why-white-labeling-is-so-important) Imagine this: You’re on the phone with a customer, nailing down your VoIP deal, when you say, “Alright, I’ll set you up in the XYZ user portal and you’ll be good to go!.” The customer responds, “XYZ? What’s that? You don’t make your own products?” [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/building-your-brand-why-white-labeling-is-so-important) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Back%20view%20of%20businessman%20looking%20at%20mechanism%20of%20cogwheels.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-collaboration-propels-the-landscape-of-enterprise-voice) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) September 29, 2016 ## [How Collaboration Propels the Landscape of Enterprise Voice](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-collaboration-propels-the-landscape-of-enterprise-voice) When we gather for [KazooCon 2016 on October 17 & 18](http://kazoocon.com/), we, as a community of voice resellers, do more than just network and evangelize our products. Together we solve problems and bring about change to the business voice industry. Collaboration is one of the single most powerful actions we can take. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-collaboration-propels-the-landscape-of-enterprise-voice) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/KAZOO-hubspot.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-speaks-with-nexmo-ceo-tony-jamous) [CUSTOMER](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/customer), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) September 28, 2016 ## [2600Hz speaks with Nexmo CEO Tony Jamous](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-speaks-with-nexmo-ceo-tony-jamous) [Nexmo](https://www.nexmo.com/) operates a cloud communications platform that develops APIs for SMS, voice, and phone verifications. In June 2016, [Vonage](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13709177.htm) acquired Nexmo, positioning the combined company as a best-in-class leader across the two dominant modes of communication today – voice and messaging.   [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-speaks-with-nexmo-ceo-tony-jamous) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/kazoocon_floor_image-586689-edited.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/what-to-expect-at-kazoocon-2016) [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) September 20, 2016 ## [What To Expect at KazooCon 2016](https://blog.2600hz.com/what-to-expect-at-kazoocon-2016) KazooCon is about the communications revolution, and this year we’re introducing the voice advances that enterprises have been waiting on. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/what-to-expect-at-kazoocon-2016) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/40_days_kcon_2016-337928-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/40-days-to-kazoocon-2016) [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) September 05, 2016 ## [40 Days to KazooCon 2016!](https://blog.2600hz.com/40-days-to-kazoocon-2016) Only 40 days to KazooCon 2016, and Super Early Bird Tickets are expiring this Friday 9/9! [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/40-days-to-kazoocon-2016) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/kazooInfrastructure-featured-872665-edited.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-to-find-the-best-true-voip-pbx-system) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) August 10, 2016 ## [HOW TO FIND THE BEST TRUE VOIP PBX SYSTEM](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-to-find-the-best-true-voip-pbx-system) In our[previous blog post,](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz/2016/7/22/true-cloud-lets-talk-about-it) we discussed what it means to be “True Cloud.” But how do you know when the platform you are using is True Cloud? How do you know which “cloud” to trust? [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-to-find-the-best-true-voip-pbx-system) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Cloud%20Computing%20Concept.%20The%20Future%20-%20Everything%20from%20Socket.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/true-cloud-lets-talk-about-it) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) July 22, 2016 ## [True Cloud - Let’s talk about it](https://blog.2600hz.com/true-cloud-lets-talk-about-it) As industries have shifted to “Cloud” technologies, it has become even more important to dive deeper and ascertain what companies mean when they boast about “Cloud Technology.” [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/true-cloud-lets-talk-about-it) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Service%20Concept%20-%20Icon%20of%20Crossed%20Screwdriver%20and%20Wrench%20-%20Located%20on%20Red%20Puzzle.%20Business%20%20Background..jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/top-4-business-benefits-of-becoming-a-voip-reseller) [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) June 28, 2016 ## [Top 4 Business Benefits of Becoming a VoIP Reseller](https://blog.2600hz.com/top-4-business-benefits-of-becoming-a-voip-reseller) ## 1. GROW YOUR BRAND With a white-label provider, you can sell VoIP services under your own brand.  This allows you to sell the services as though they are your own, without actually having to invest the time and money into building your own platform. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/top-4-business-benefits-of-becoming-a-voip-reseller) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/MilFreeswitch-featured-683339-edited.png)](https://blog.2600hz.com/working-with-freeswitch-as-a-core-part-of-kazoo) [TECHNICAL](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical), [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) April 12, 2016 ## [Working with FreeSWITCH as a core part of Kazoo](https://blog.2600hz.com/working-with-freeswitch-as-a-core-part-of-kazoo) Today, the core architects of the Kazoo platform are in Milwaukee, WI working with the amazing FreeSWITCH team. The FreeSWITCH team runs an awesome open-source project that is on the bleeding edge of communications - always. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/working-with-freeswitch-as-a-core-part-of-kazoo) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/High%20tech%20background%20image%20with%20earth%20planet%20and%20connection%20lines.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoos-first-independent-international-community) [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) November 25, 2015 ## [Kazoo’s First Independent International Community Conference - Moscow 2015](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoos-first-independent-international-community) Open-Source is an enormous component of what powers 2600Hz. Not only are we supporting and contributing to other open-source projects, the Kazoo platform is open-source. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoos-first-independent-international-community) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Fraud%20Background%20Design.%20Criminal%20Offence%20Word%20Cloud%20Concept..jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-voip-fraud) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 08, 2015 ## [Detecting and Managing VoIP Fraud (Slides) - KazooCon 2015](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-voip-fraud) **[2600Hz - Detecting and Managing VoIP Fraud](https://www.slideshare.net/2600hzmarketing/detecting-and-managing-voip-fraud)** from **[2600Hz](https://www.slideshare.net/2600hzmarketing)** This is an overview of VoIP fraud, different types of fraud and what telecommunication carriers are doing to combat this issue. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/kazoocon-voip-fraud) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/detecting_voip_-_featured-097799-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/detecting-and-managing-voip-fraud-kazoocon-2015) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [PRODUCT NEWS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/product-news), [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 08, 2015 ## [Detecting and Managing VoIP Fraud - KazooCon 2015](https://blog.2600hz.com/detecting-and-managing-voip-fraud-kazoocon-2015) This is an overview of VoIP fraud, different types of fraud and what telecommunication carriers are doing to combat this issue. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/detecting-and-managing-voip-fraud-kazoocon-2015) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Case%20Study%20on%20White%20Background.%20Education%20Concept%20for%20Your%20Blog%20or%20Publication..jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-case-study-a-look-at-slables-partnership) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [PRODUCT NEWS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/product-news), [CUSTOMER](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/customer), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) August 03, 2015 ## [2600Hz Case Study: A Look At Slable’s Partnership and How 2600Hz’s Offerings Improved Their Business](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-case-study-a-look-at-slables-partnership) **About Slable** Slable provides affordable enterprise I.T. and communication solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMB) in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/2600hz-case-study-a-look-at-slables-partnership) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/AmdahlsLaw-featured-315385-edited.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/amdahls-law-and-parallel-computing) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 01, 2013 ## [Amdahl's Law & Parallel Computing](https://blog.2600hz.com/amdahls-law-and-parallel-computing) We talked a lot about the various computing power laws in a [previous blog post](https://blog.2600hz.com/bezos-law), but one of the themes was the ascent of parallelization in code. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/amdahls-law-and-parallel-computing) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/%20close%20up%20of%20businessman%20hand%20showing%20texture%20the%20world%20with%20digital%20social%20media%20network%20diagram%20concept%20Elements%20of%20this%20image%20furnished%20by%20NASA.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/bezos-law) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [TECHNICAL](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) July 13, 2013 ## [Bezos Law](https://blog.2600hz.com/bezos-law) #### COMPUTING OVER TIME When we think about advances in computing power, most people think of Moore’s Law, Kryder’s Law, or Nielsen’s law, which are about the pace of technical development. Moore’s law is the most well known, and talks about the pace of computational intensity doubling every 18-24 months. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/bezos-law) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/VisualizingCyberAttack-featured-333285-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/visualizing-a-cyber-attack) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) April 25, 2013 ## [Visualizing A Cyber Attack](https://blog.2600hz.com/visualizing-a-cyber-attack) Visualizing a Cyber Attack on a VoIP server. Really cool visualization! The best part is that the honeypot (the server setup by the security researchers) is not even broadcast to the public internet as a VoIP server. Imagine the scale of attacks advertised servers receive. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/visualizing-a-cyber-attack) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Equalizer%20sound%20wave%20background%20theme.%20Colour%20illustration..jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/voice-isnt-dying) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) March 11, 2013 ## [Voice Isn't Dying](https://blog.2600hz.com/voice-isnt-dying) It seems like everywhere you look these days, someone is killing the voice network. [ReadWriteWeb](http://readwrite.com/2013/03/08/microsofts-skype-now-commands-1-3-of-a-dying-market/) says “Microsoft’s Skype owns 1/3rd of a dying network” and Facebook has amobile client that now does free phone calls, but all of these projects are missing the point. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/voice-isnt-dying) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/Churchhill_2600Hz-featured-058725-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/if-youre-going-through-hell-keep-going) [DISASTER](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/disaster), [RECOVERY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/recovery), [COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/communications), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) November 13, 2012 ## [Part 2 of our Disaster Recovery Series](https://blog.2600hz.com/if-youre-going-through-hell-keep-going) *“If you’re going through Hell, Keep Going”-Winston Churchill* Winston Churchill had it right when he talked about perseverance. When things look grim, it’s time to double down and make things right. Today we’re talking about Disaster Recovery: how you can stay online even when the streets look like a scene from *I am Legend*. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/if-youre-going-through-hell-keep-going) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/BYOD_vs_CYOD-796163-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/byod-versus-cyod-user-choice-in-a-policy-driven) [COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/communications), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) November 11, 2012 ## [BYOD vs CYOD](https://blog.2600hz.com/byod-versus-cyod-user-choice-in-a-policy-driven) **BYOD Versus CYOD: User Choice in a Policy Driven World** Humans crave freedom, but is freedom of choice practical in the Enterprise World? Since the iPhone launched in 2007, there’s been a remarkable trend. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/byod-versus-cyod-user-choice-in-a-policy-driven) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Businesswoman%20standing%20with%20umbrella%20keeping%20orange%20arrow%20concept%20on%20background.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/lessons-from-sandy-on-outages-and-customer-communications) [COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/communications), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) October 31, 2012 ## [Lessons from Sandy on Outages and Customer Communications](https://blog.2600hz.com/lessons-from-sandy-on-outages-and-customer-communications) Many companies are just getting started in social media and navigating that ocean of public opinion can be a handful. Customers can give your firm a positive, or a negative, image in a moment’s notice — via Twitter, Facebook and other sites. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/lessons-from-sandy-on-outages-and-customer-communications) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/Carrier_Innovation_Goals-910182-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/carrier-innovation-goals) [COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/communications), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) September 16, 2012 ## [Carrier Innovation Goals](https://blog.2600hz.com/carrier-innovation-goals) Check out this post from Joshua Goldbard from our team on TC3; an awesome conference in Silicon Valley. [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/carrier-innovation-goals) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/keyboard_oops-featured-773383-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-2600hz-stayed-up-while-godaddy-was-down) [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [REDUNDANCY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/redundancy), [RELIABILITY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/reliability), [VOIP](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/voip), [TELECOM](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom), [OUTAGE](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/outage), [PACKET8](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/packet8), [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [DNS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/dns), [GODADDY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/godaddy), [8X8](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/8x8), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) September 13, 2012 ## [How 2600Hz Stayed Up While GoDaddy Was Down: "Lessons on Running a Reliable VOIP Architecture"](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-2600hz-stayed-up-while-godaddy-was-down) This week’s GoDaddy outage took down millions of websites – but it also took down thousands of VoIP phones. Many people aren’t aware of how their VoIP phone is programmed, but it must know how to reach the VoIP service provider and usually [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-2600hz-stayed-up-while-godaddy-was-down) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/Telecom_Reads-008751-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/monday-telecom-and-related-reads) [SAAS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/saas), [LINKS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/links), [COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/communications), [CLOUD](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud), [AT&T](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/att), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [CNET](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cnet), [VERIZON](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/verizon), [TELECOM](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom), [TELEPHONY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telephony), [FCC](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/fcc), [IRELESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/ireless), [TECHNICAL](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) August 05, 2012 ## [Telecom Reads](https://blog.2600hz.com/monday-telecom-and-related-reads) We thought we’d share some of the articles we’re reading today… [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/monday-telecom-and-related-reads) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/survival_in_fragile_communications_world-082270-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-do-you-survive-in-this-fragile-cloud) [AWS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/aws), [COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/communications), [CLOUD](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/cloud), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [REDUNDANCY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/redundancy), [ARCHITECTURE](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/architecture), [2600HZ](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/2600hz), [TECHNICAL](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical), [COMPANY](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/company), [LEAP SECONDS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/leap-seconds), [KAZZO](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/kazzo), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) July 01, 2012 ## [Survival in a Fragile Communications World](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-do-you-survive-in-this-fragile-cloud) **How Do You Survive in this Fragile Cloud?** [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/how-do-you-survive-in-this-fragile-cloud) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/2600hz_Featured_Images/Secrets_of_the_phone_network-featured-526369-edited.jpg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/secrets-of-the-phone-network-why-you-cant-text) [BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business-communications), [HACKER STORIES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/hacker-stories), [SECRETS OF THE PHONE NETWORK](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/secrets-of-the-phone-network), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [TELECOM](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/telecom), [GOOGLE](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/google), [TECHNICAL](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/technical), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) February 15, 2012 ## [Secrets of the Phone Network: Why You Can't Text with Your Google Voice Number](https://blog.2600hz.com/secrets-of-the-phone-network-why-you-cant-text) Google’s foray into the Voice market has made a mess of text messaging. Don’t believe us? Check out this laundry list of complaints that go well into the hundreds [Read More](https://blog.2600hz.com/secrets-of-the-phone-network-why-you-cant-text) [![](https://blog.2600hz.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Country%20road%2c%20August%20in%20northern%20Indiana.jpeg)](https://blog.2600hz.com/frequently-used-telecom-terms-part-2) [BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business-communications), [TUESDAY TIPS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/tuesday-tips), [ARCHIVES](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/archives), [BUSINESS](https://blog.2600hz.com/topic/business) February 13, 2012 ## [Frequently Used Telecom Terms Part 2](https://blog.2600hz.com/frequently-used-telecom-terms-part-2) ### PSTN Short for Public Switched Telephone Network, basically what preceded the VoIP era. 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