Between now and January 15, 2011, consumers and businesses must reprogram telephone and communications equipment to comply with 10-digit local dialing.
With the growing popularity of communications services, the demand for new numbers will soon exceed the supply. That is why, as of January 15, 2011, 10-digit dialing – the area code followed by the telephone number, will apply to all local communications in the areas served by the 705 area code. This dialing method paves the way for the addition of the new 249 area code doubling the available phone numbers in the area. Important Dates as of January 15, 2011
People living and working in Ontario’s 705 region must dial the area code followed by the seven-digit phone number for all local calls. A network announcement will remind callers who forget to include the area code that they need to do so from now on. An important point to keep in mind is that data transmission may be affected by the announcement. It is therefore critical to adopt 10-digit dialing and reprogram all telephone and communications equipment to comply with 10-digit local dialing before these measures come into effect on January 15, 2011.
as of march 5, 2011
Calls made without the area code will not be completed. as of march 19, 2011
Area code 249 will be gradually introduced as new numbers are assigned to customers. This new code will co-exist with area code 705 within the same geographic area. The new code will simply join the current one, with no impact on existing telephone numbers – a real advantage. This new area code will only be assigned to new numbers How to prepare
Businesses should start preparing now
Functions, equipment and systems to reprogram*
Speed-dial lists
Telephone options and functions (e.g. call forwarding)
Fax machines
Modems and Internet connections
Cellular phones and other wireless devices
Security systems
Private branch exchanges and voice messaging
Auto-dial systems
Database updates
Updating communications tools
Businesses should also ensure that their 10-digit telephone numbers appear on all administrative and marketing documents. These include:
Advertising
Brochures, catalogues
Stationery, business cards, invoices and checks
Company directories
Company vehicles and signs
For more information
Consult the Telecommunications Alliance web site at www.dial10.ca
Does your computer room closet look something like this?
Even though you may think everything’s working fine, this spaghetti and meatball cabling mess is costing you money!
All the equipment with the flashy, blinking green lights needs to be kept cool. Your servers, switches, routers and modems generate heat and they need to be kept nice and cool to stay running smoothly. Tangled cables all around the equipment stop air flow. When air can’t move around the rack, equipment heats up and will affect the performance and shorten the life span of your equipment
Imagine being the technician that’s called in to figure out why your computer won’t connect to the internet? On average, it will take 45 minutes to simply trace through these cables just to find the devices in question. 45 minutes that you’re probably paying close to $70.00 per hour for! A few calls like that in a year and you could have paid for the costs of the cable cleanup project.
If your computer can’t connect to the network and you have a technician spending an hour tracing cables in the closet, what’s that downtime costing you? If the cables were neatly installed with everything labeled accurately your downtime could be minimized significantly.
Have you ever gone to add another computer to your network only to find that you are out of switch ports? There’s a good chance there’s cables connected to your switch that are no longer in use but with a huge mess of cables how would you ever know? Running out and buying a new switch might is a waste of money if you have ports with cables connected but never used.
If you’re the IT guy in charge of this mess, how does this messy cabling closet reflect on you? If you’re having issues on the network and the boss walks into this mess to ask you what’s going on, what impression do they have when they see this jungle? Do you come off looking professional, organized and look as though you have everything under control?
Cleaning up a closet like this and turning it into something you’ll want to show off is probably less costly then you think.
Wallwin Voice & Data Networks is a well-established telephone, networks, and security contractor serving the Simcoe County and surrounding areas.
We are seeking a skilled sales professional who will be responsible for making sales presentations to senior-level decision makers and selling communication solutions to end users to help meet their business communication needs. Successful candidates will gain new customers through incorporating sales strategies, programs, and targeting contacts by cold calling and prospecting.
We’re looking for high energy, results-oriented candidates who are skilled at implementing innovative sales initiatives with an emphasis on prospecting for new business.
Candidates will utilize solution selling and account management techniques to maximize the business relationship and opportunities with prospects and customers with-in a defined sales model. Our Sales Representatives are highly rewarded with base salary plus commission. Sales Representatives also receive auto and cell phone allowances.
All candidates require:
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Basic fundamental understanding of sales skills and techniques
• Communication, relationship building, customer service, prioritization, account forecasting / planning, negotiating, consultative selling and superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., MS Office Excel, Outlook, etc.) a must
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to ksweeney @ wallwin . ca
The SUTUS Business Central 200 is the perfect all-in-one IT solution for your office. The Business Central 200 offers an unparalleled combination of phone, networking and data that are fully integrated and designed for small offices. You need more than just the right features, you need a solution that is comprehensive, affordable, reliable and one that just works, everyday. More Than Just a Phone System
One appliance, One solution designed for small business.
We’re excited about our recent partnership with Sutus, a company focused on providing Small Businesses with the complete office communication and IT solutions they need. Sutus has bundled together the three vital applications businesses require; voice, data and networking into one affordable enterprise-quality solution that is uniquely easy to self-manage. Our solutions are targeted at businesses with 3 to 25 employees, and work with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems as well as integrating with applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Entourage and Apple mail. Features include network infrastructure, file and data sharing capabilities, collaboration tools and fully integrated telephone handsets that ensure seamless access to features like auto attendant, voice messaging and conferencing.
Check out this short video featuring the Sutus BC200.
How frustrated are your customers with calling your office, then having to call your cell or with not being sure which mailbox to leave you a message in?
Wouldn’t it be nice if your customers could simply call you at one number and be confident that if you’re available, no matter where you are, they’ll be able to speak to you.
How many more calls would you get? How much more in sales could those calls result in? I know myself, that the suppliers I call the most to purchase from are the ones I know I can reach at one number, at any time.
Isn’t it time you made it easier for your customers to get a hold of you?
It often doesn’t require a significant investment in new hardware, and can mean the difference of customers calling you, or calling one of your competitors whom they know they will reach, first call, every time.
Wallwin Voice & Data Networks is proud to have been awarded the structured network cabling contract for the new Lakehead University – Orillia Campus with Duplex Electric.
The 80,000-square-foot facility will be able to accommodate up to 1,200 students and is the first of three buildings that will open in September 2010.
Unified communications can enable you to harness the collective thoughts, creativity and energy of your dispersed workforce to accelerate time to market, speed time to solve customers’ problems, and to create competitive advantage.
At the heart of UC is the presence engine which monitors the status, activity and location of people, devices, and applications so, for example, you can easily see who is available and best situated to help you at any point in time. Once the appropriate person has been identified, UC enables a more natural, intuitive communication using any mix of voice, video, texting, instant messaging, data and application sharing over a suitable device – desk phone, mobile phone, video appliance, Personal Computer.
