How Cisco Connect Cloud Just Makes Things Easier

Cisco is one of the most innovative communications companies which has a name that most people recognize. In fact, most people out there probably have a Cisco router that they use at home to connect to the web. Linksys is one of their popular brands, but they do have other options. One of the devices other than Linksys that people – from IT pros to your neighbors – like about Cisco is that the devices are relatively easy to use. Millions of people are using a Cisco router for this reason. No one wants a hassle when dealing with a network! Cisco knows and understands this well, and that’s why the routers from the company are such a great option, just as the Linksys routers were. The new Cisco router, as well as some older models, will be able to make sure of the Cisco Connect Cloud.

Which Models Work with the Cisco Connect Cloud

Before getting into what the cloud can offer, it’s important to know which Cisco router will be able to use the service. Cisco is making more use of their name today, and relying on the Linksys brand less, but their routers are all still high quality. The new EA Cisco router line, including EA700, EA3500, and EA4500 will have access to Cisco Connect Cloud. Older models, such as the E1200 and the E2500 do not. The data speeds on the router are quite impressive, so you will not have to suffer a slower connection just so you could get access to their cloud.

What Does the Cloud Offer?

You can download an app for Android and iOS that will help you interact with your Cisco router through their cloud system. You can take care of everything that you need with your Cisco router right through the application on your phone or tablet. You can store your information, as well add and manage many different devices to your Cisco router. You will have more controls via the desktop interface than you can use with the Cloud Connect, but the mobile app is sufficient for just about everything that you could need. You will be able to reboot the router, control guest access, manage the parental controls, and manage the devices that are on the network already.

For those who want to have an easy way of controlling their Cisco router, the app and the cloud are great additions to the already stellar lineup from Cisco. It’s time that you connect your EA series Cisco router to the cloud and then download your app.

This is just one of the many ways that Cisco and BroadConnect Telecom can help your SMB with a total UC (Unified Communication) Solution. 

Smartphone Integration Makes Being Late to Work Less of a Hassle

Times are certainly changing in the world of business, and smartphone integration is certainly one of the key reasons for this. More and more companies are making use of Smartphone PBX and other technologies that mean being late to work isn’t quite the offense that it once was. With the cloud and smartphone integration, many employees are actually busy at work long before they even get to the office. Working remotely, before work and after work, is becoming the way that many do business.

In fact, a large percentage of bosses – 73% according to a survey from Mozy – are less stringent when it comes to the clock. Many of those employees are using smartphone integration to work even when they are not on the clock, so it doesn’t make sense to be upset when someone is a few minutes late to work. Of course, most of the employees don’t realize that the bosses are more lax on the lateness today than they would have been before smartphone integration.

With tools such as a Smartphone PBX, employees are finding that it is possible to have a work schedule that is a bit more flexible. The smartphone integration can make it much easier for people who might have other things that they need to do outside of the office. Companies, such as Broadsoft, are looking to create and help to integrate the best possible mobile solutions for smartphone integration.

Interesting Facts for the Mozy Survey:

Most bosses in North America will be fine with employees coming in up to 37 minutes late, while those in the UK are okay with employees who are up to 24 minutes late. The survey also found that bosses in the United States seem to be more lenient when it comes to longer lunches and taking care of personal business. Even with smartphone PBX`s though, and even though the employee might be using smartphone integration, it is best not to push one’s luck! Try to make it a habit to be on time.

With a smartphone PBX`s, it is possible to work from just about anywhere, and that’s why more employers are even starting to let some employees work from home. With cloud computing, networking, and a smartphone PBX, it is possible to complete just about any task from the comfort of home.

For more information on Smartphone PBX`s, please visit our hosted PBX section of our website:

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