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Tech Pioneers of 2010: Future Innovation Leaders
December 11, 2009
RingCentral uses cloud computing to deliver services normally found only in the most expensive business phone systems, such as multi-extensions with an auto-receptionist feature. And it offers such services to businesses of all sizes, for as low as $10 a month.
Embracing Disruption: Redesigning the Future - The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers 2010
December 4, 2009
Traditional business phone systems were designed for the age of centralized organizations, not the information age of mobile, distributed organizations. RingCentral brings phone systems up to date by providing customers with a cloud computing-based business phone system.
Realtor likes follow-him-anywhere phone service
November 27, 2009
Bay Area realtor Jonathan Fleming has used RingCentral for a couple of years, and likes the way it lets him maintain a big-firm profile even while he's on the road. His plan costs about $25 a month, but start lower.
Ring Central: a virtual phone system for a 21st Century workforce
November 17, 2009
The rise of smartphones, VPN connections and even WiFi hot spots changed the way we work. No longer was it necessary to go into the office to catch up on e-mail, do some research or create presentations. However, despite the changing times, businesses still wanted to give the impression that employees are in the office when they’re receiving or making business phone calls outside the office.
Three Best Ways to reduce Tech Costs
November 5, 2009
Innovations International has reduced its operating expenses by 20% to 30% as it now uses RingCentral.com for phone, Egnyte.com for database servers, Skype for internal and international calls and Google Apps for email. The company no longer pays $5,000 to $6,000 per month on office space, as its five employees now work at home. Many of the online services were free or cost $25 to $90 a month, says Danny Guillory, its chief executive.
Online phone service bundles small business needs
September 14,2009
RingCentral's flexibility is its best value, combining VoIP service, number routing, and more. Small businesses could save money versus buying many dedicated services. And since one company provides these functions-RingCentral even sells pre-configured VoIP hardware-you'll save additional troubleshooting and configuration hassles.
Services That Eliminate Telephone Tag
August 11, 2009
Google Voice and RingCentral both offer valuable services for busy businesspeople... RingCentral is much better on the business front, offering the same kind of call-management features you see at large companies, but without the need for a lot of expensive equipment. All you need are the phones and an Internet connection. Everything in life should be so simple.
Financing, With Strings Attached
January 28, 2009
In this tight lending climate, entrepreneurs may be tempted by an investor’s offer of cash, even if it comes with strings attached.
Vlad Shmunis, the founder of RingCentral, an Internet company that serves small business owners, has an answer to that offer: Think carefully before you accept it.
Start Your Own Business for $100 or Less
January 5, 2009
If you worry about your kids answering your business calls but you don't want to install a dedicated phone line, consider a service like RingCentral.com to have calls routed to an 800 number with voice mail exclusively for your business starting at $10 a month.
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I'm out of the office today
November 24, 2009
A new study suggests that almost half (45 percent) of the workers at small- and medium-sized businesses spend most (75 percent) of their time out of their offices. In fact, only 15 percent of the businesses surveyed reported that all of their employees work in a single location.
How Entreps Are Making "The Office" A Relic: Thanks To Technology
November 22, 2009
I don't know precisely when this trend started, but over the past several years the aspect of a traditional office has been diminishing. Most of my colleagues in fact do not have traditional offices but have a laptop computer, virtual fax, virtual telephone line, wireless broadband and other virtual amenities of a modern entrepreneur.
Ring Central: a virtual phone system for a 21st Century workforce
November 17, 2009
Ring Central, which provides cloud-based corporate phone services, is offering a phone system that brings the best of both worlds - the flexibility of a single phone number that follows workers everywhere they go, but without having to leave the internal phone-tree system.
RingCentral Office: Comprehensive Internet-based Phone Services
October 28, 2009
A few days ago, Aliza provided some excellent planning advice on how to pick a company phone system. I’ve written in the past about three options for incoming service: Google Voice (which now lets you use some of its features with your existing number), 3jam, and Grasshopper (which is now reportedly profitable.)
Get Your Phone System Out of the Closet
September 21, 2009
We are at the cusp of a significant change in business phone systems. Cloud computing is transforming the way businesses communicate by providing innovative functionality without the complexity and cost of legacy on-premise systems.
Could the Cloud Kill the PBX?
July 20, 2009
My first job actually working for a tech company was with ROLM Systems, which built the most advanced PBX (business phone system, it stands for private branch exchange) for its time. It was so advanced, we felt we could rename it a CBX (the "C" stood for computer-controlled) and we used computer technology to massively advance the art.
Put your vacation home to work
April 12, 2009
In recent years, many Atlantans decided to invest in condos or houses at resort locations. I wish I knew how many condos on St. Simons or in the Destin area were purchased by residents of metro Atlanta.
RingCentral Fax is Your Fax Solution
April 6, 2009
Businesses know Fax by Internet solves financial worries. With an online fax service, not only will your business get a dedicated fax number you just need the ability to get online, and the provider takes care of everything else.
Nomadic Geeks: Take Your Job and Shove It - Into an Airstream
March 23, 2009
Times are tough, so stop looking for a boring nine-to-five. Use the stalling job market as an excuse to get the hell out of dodge - and into an Airstream, Winnebago, or Fleetwood. With an RV and a few tech hacks, you can create a flexible, self-employed lifestyle on the road. Yesterday's freeloading hippie is today's wireless world traveler. We talked to some nomadic geeks to find out how to trade in your mortgage for flexible hours and an ever-changing, million-dollar view.
The Best Business Networking Products
March 5, 2009
These eight offerings can boost your business by making your network more secure, increasing its reach and efficiency, and turning it into the backbone of a powerful, cost-saving interoffice phone system.
Financing, With Strings Attached
January 28, 2009
In this tight lending climate, entrepreneurs may be tempted by an investor’s offer of cash, even if it comes with strings attached.
Vlad Shmunis, the founder of RingCentral, an Internet company that serves small business owners, has an answer to that offer: Think carefully before you accept it.
How to Succeed in Small Business
January 11, 2009
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Best IPhone Apps: Communication and Collaboration
January 6, 2009
If you're using the RingCentral Office hosted business phone service, then this free application is for you. RingCentral Mobile adds one critical feature to your RingCentral account: You can show your business caller ID when making calls from your iPhone.
Start Your Own Business for $100 or Less
January 5, 2009
If you worry about your kids answering your business calls but you don't want to install a dedicated phone line, consider a service like RingCentral.com to have calls routed to an 800 number with voice mail exclusively for your business starting at $10 a month.