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3CX Wins ‘Leader’ Award from SourceForge

3CX Wins ‘Leader’ Award from SourceForge

3CX Wins ‘Leader’ Award from SourceForge! We are excited to announce that 3CX has been named Best-in-Class among 90,000 products by SourceForge, a major software review and comparison website. As a 3CX Platinum Partner with over 15 years of experience working with the 3CX platform, we are proud to be associated with such a highly regarded and award-winning product. SourceForge's recognition of 3CX as a 'Leader' is a testament to its powerful and user-friendly features that make it the top...

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3CX Features Explained

3CX Features Explained

A quick reference guide to 3CX's impressive set of features Navigating through the myriad features of 3CX's powerful phone system can feel like deciphering a technical code, especially if you're not well-versed in the world of telephony. Some of the feature names may sound a bit too 'techie,' and the descriptions can be a tad unfriendly for those not fluent in tech jargon. To make your journey into 3CX's capabilities smoother, we've crafted a quick reference guide that translates these...

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How to uninstall the 3CX DektopApp for Windows

Step 1 Go to the Windows Menu and search for Control Panel: Step 2 Look for either Programs: "Uninstall a program" or Programs and Features Step 3 Once either option is selected from Step 2, find the 3CXPhone for Windows application, select it and click Uninstall: Step 4 Confirm the uninstall by clicking Yes: Step 5 If you get the message below just click OK. The 3CXPhone for Windows app will disappear from the list. Step 6 Restart your computer.  

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Your VoIP systems questions answered

Your VoIP systems questions answered

VoIP Can Save Your Business Money VoIP gives 90% Cost reduction on international calls A recent study suggests VoIP can reduce your company's international call charges by up to 90%. VoIP reduces local call costs by up to 40% Due to included minutes and other benefits, businesses can reduce their call costs by up to 40%. VoIP Saves Businesses with 30 phones £1000 per month By switching to VoIP, businesses with 30 phones can save more than £1000, according to a recent study in PC World. VoIP...

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3CX V18 is here!

3CX V18 is here!

3CX v18 here! The final version of 3CX V18 is here offering best in class audio quality, performance and reliability. With customer communication at the forefront, V18 provides an all-in-one integrated solution to communicate internally and connect with prospects – via voice, live chat or video. New 3CX Client and Desktop App With V18 3CX have improved the Web Client and made it available also as a native Windows Desktop App, eliminating the need for the browser extension. The new Desktop App...

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Homeworker Call Quality Checklist

Homeworker Call Quality Checklist

Is homeworking here to stay? With many of us still working from home, businesses have adapted to supporting employees in their home offices. However, this has introduced some interesting challenges for IT support departments, especially around real-time communications like hosted VoIP or video conferencing. Homeworker broadband connections and wifi networks don't have the same business service levels or quality of service rules that, as IT technicians, we've spent so much time designing and...

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3CX v18 The Most Anticipated New Features

3CX v18 The Most Anticipated New Features

3CX v18 is nearly here At Zen Systems, these are the things that get us excited - a 3CX major update release and all the new features it will bring to our customers! Our team of engineers has been busy testing v18 in Alpha and Beta versions, so we can give you the inside scoop on the best new features and how they will benefit your business. Here are the best new features (so far!) in 3CX v18 1. Microsoft Teams Business Voice integration What does this mean for you? 3CX now natively supports...

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Hosted VoIP Troubleshooting Guide

Hosted VoIP Troubleshooting Guide

"Hello, can you hear me?" Hosted VoIP has been a blessing in our lives for more than 25 years now, but if you are reading this, you may have experienced some of the challenges that go with it. Even though hosted VoIP services are a flexible, scalable and cost-efficient solution for businesses, unlike traditional telephone systems that used physcial wiring, hosted VoIP is sensitive to network conditions. So if the network your calls are traversing hasn't been optimised, or your internet...

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3CX Call Quality Choices

3CX Call Quality Choices

3CX Call Quality: Good, Better, Best – how to choose what’s right for your business. You probably already know that there are some important call quality decisions to make when deploying 3CX Phone System into your business, but what do these choices ultimately depend on? First and foremost, the industry you are in and the values, culture and approach your business has to flexibile working and security. If you are using 3CX in a business location that's been prepared and optimised for 3CX, your...

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Local Firm Set To Supercharge Business Growth In Nottingham

Local Firm Set To Supercharge Business Growth In Nottingham

Zen Systems and ITS launch new superfast fibre network at Glaisdale Business Park in Bilborough. Improved networks will be online in October and immediately available to 110+ local firms. Faster Britain scheme supports government pledge to deliver 100% gigabit capability by 2025. Nottingham-based telecoms expert, Zen Systems is set to supercharge its neighbours’ productivity and boost business opportunities in the area by partnering with ITS in launching the latest Faster Britain,...

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Faster Britain set to put Bilborough Businesses on the map!

Faster Britain set to put Bilborough Businesses on the map!

When it comes to running a business effectively, there aren’t many threats to growth and productivity more significant than unreliable communication networks. Interruption, instability and sluggishness all come at a cost. Research published by the Office for National Statistics highlighted that unreliable internet connections impact productivity in 80% of businesses with the average team member wasting 72 minutes a day, or two and half working weeks a year as a direct result of poor...

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Case Study | Framlingham College

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Case Study | Insight Financial

Case Study | Insight Financial

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Case Study | Colbea

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Case Study | John Banks

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Case Study | Austin Fraser

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