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VoIP Powered by VPBX with ICTGlobe.com

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as a value-added service remains as popular as ever and creates ideal additional revenue streams for small IT companies in South Africa looking to increase turnover. That’s the word from Lucien Brink, ICTGlobe.com Executive Head of Products and Services, who says VoIP’s the ideal “side hustle” for SA’s legion of growing small and medium-sized (SME) IT firms.

November 17, 2021

BOM DIA! VODIA ANNOUNCES PORTUGUESE VERSION OF ITS NEW WEBSITE

Vodia Networks (“Vodia”), maker of cutting-edge software-based telephone systems, is pleased to announce the company’s website, Vodia.com, is now available in Portuguese.

November 10, 2021

C’EST BON! VODIA ANNOUNCES FRENCH VERSION OF ITS NEW WEBSITE

November 8, 2021 – Vodia Networks (“Vodia”), maker of cutting-edge software-based telephone systems, is pleased to announce the company’s website, Vodia.com, is now available in French.

November 8, 2021

Voice is Back!

From mobile voice notes to IP-based voice calls, voice is once again dominating communications.

November 4, 2021

Entering the Provisioning URL via the Cisco 3PCC Desktop Phones Web Interface

Vodia’s PBX facilitates the automatic provisioning of Cisco 3PCC devices, such as the 68xx, 78xx and 88xx series, through zero-touch LAN provisioning. To start, users must reset the Cisco 3PCC phone by disconnecting the power, waiting a few seconds and then following a specific key sequence. To upgrade the phone, it’s essential to host the firmware on an HTTP or TFTP server and input the correct URL in the Vodia interface. The authentication settings allow for consistent credentials across devices, streamlining the provisioning process. Finally, by entering the correct provisioning URL in the Cisco phone's web interface, users can easily pair their devices with the Vodia PBX, ensuring efficient communication without needing to reboot the phone.

October 29, 2021

How to Transfer a Call on the Vodia Windows Soft Client: A step-by-step video guide

The Vodia Windows softphone client offers a versatile way to manage calls, including seamless transfers. Users can transfer calls using three methods: blind transfer, attended transfer and transfer via the contact list. Each method has its specific steps to follow, ensuring users can handle their calls efficiently. For a detailed, step-by-step video guide on how to transfer a call using the Vodia softphone, visit the Vodia website. This resource will help you maximize the potential of your softphone for optimal communication management.

October 25, 2021

Vodia to Host Skyetel at Channel Partners Expo 2021, Booth 1560

Vodia Networks (“Vodia”), is pleased to announce it will host Skyetel at its booth at Channel Partners Expo 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, November 1 – 4.

October 21, 2021

“Every so often, something seismic happens to the way we work”

“Gartner C-Suite: Redesigning Work for a Hybrid Future” delineates and dispels seven myths about hybrid work. According to the esteemed research group, “75 percent of hybrid or remote knowledge workers say their expectations for working flexibly have increased, and four out of 10 employees are at risk of leaving if you insist they return to an in-person office environment.”

October 8, 2021

High Performance Teams: Best Customer Service Practices

“You may have a fantastic product, but if your customer service isn’t helpful or reliable, or your customer service team is just plain hard to reach, folks are going to hear about it, and you will lose customers,” says Cobus Wiese, Executive Head of Service Delivery at ICTGlobe.com. “This is a big reason why investing in customer service is key to long-term business success, and it’s the driving force behind ICTGlobe.com’s HPT structure.”

October 7, 2021

Vodia to Attend Channel Partners Conference and Expo 2021

Vodia is pleased to announce we will be at booth 1560 for Channel Partners Conference and Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, November 1 through November 4th.

September 30, 2021

Vodia Announces Interoperability With Skyetel

Vodia Networks (“Vodia”), maker of cutting-edge software-based telephone systems, is pleased to announce it has successfully completed interoperability with Skyetel, an independent telecom carrier with customers in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces.

September 22, 2021

Automation: The Answer to South Africa’s Skills Shortage

In a 2019 report, Pew Research estimated some 900,000 people born in South Africa were living abroad in 2017, and that these expatriates are mostly skilled professionals. Once the Covid-19 pandemic began, in March 2020, even more people left the country, with thousands of South Africans emigrating to distant shores. South Africa’s skills shortage is preventing the country from achieving five percent annual GDP growth – this growth is the country’s only real chance of recovering from the pandemic and making a real dent in poverty.

September 21, 2021
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