NEC BUSINESS PHONE SYSTEMS & CLOUD BASED VOIP PLATFORMS
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NEC!
Effective April 16, 2024, NEC has made the strategic decision to cease the manufacture and support of all premises-based telephone systems. Moving forward, NEC’s business communications focus will be exclusively on their UNIVERGE BLUE Cloud-based platform.
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We understand the importance of reliable business phone communications for your operations and the potential concerns this announcement may raise.
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So, what does this mean for existing NEC Premise owners?
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No orders for new systems: NEC will no longer accept new orders for on-premise products after December 31, 2024.
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No Tier 3 Support starting in 2026: NEC will discontinue hardware and software support services for all on-premise products after March 31, 2026.
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Continued Tier 1 and 2 Support from Clarktel: Clarktel will provide continued Tier 1 and 2 support for NEC Premises-Based Systems; even beyond March 31, 2026. For customers who choose to continue operating their NEC premises-based systems, rest assured that Clarktel will continue to provide service and maintenance. We have committed to maintaining adequate inventory and supply resources, while available, to support these systems.
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LegacyCare for NEC - make the most of the systems you have today with our extended maintenance and service tailored to your NEC systems
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Upgrade to the cloud now with Clarktel's ELEVATE Cloud Business Phones: If you currently have an NEC premises-based telephone system and are worried about potential concerns, we invite you to choose an easy transition to ELEVATE, our Cloud-based platform.
esi eSiP Evolution Service Premise Business Phone Solutions
​Business communications preferences have dramatically shifted in recent years from traditional premise-based ones to cloud-based UCaaS ones; but the cloud will never be right for every business. We understand that and that's why Clarktel provides our clients with a line of innovative premise phone systems from our partner, ESI (esi). You, your employees and customers rely on your communications infrastructure to be reliable, efficient, flexible and cost-effective; and that's why we like the eSIP Evolution Series of business phone systems from (esi) Estech Systems.
ELEVATE - Cloud-based Business Class Phones
Go Beyond Business Phone Service
Elevate delivers a robust unified communications experience with phone service, video conferencing, chat, business SMS, file management, and more.
With Elevate, you get the essential tools you need to create a consistent communication experience:
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BUSINESS PHONE: Highly reliable cloud-based phone system with 90+ calling features, crystal clear call quality and HD voice.
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VIDEO CONFERENCING: Securely meet face-to-face with your employees and customers from anywhere with up to 3 video feeds.
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TEAM CHAT: Bring your teams together and quickly communicate with coworkers from any device.
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FILE MANAGEMENT: Share and collaborate on files securely from any location with real-time backup and restore
How to Choose the Right Business Telecom System
As a business owner, the telecommunications system you choose could make or break you. If your system and service are not the quality you need, you could lose sales due to dropped calls or missed voicemails. Understandably, choosing a commercial telecom system could prove to be a daunting task and we are here to help!
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Firstly, take a look at your current telecom system and remember why you chose it in the first place. Try to make a pros and cons list to decide in what ways it worked for you and your business and in what ways it is hindering your success. What are its advantages and disadvantages? Consider how important things like scalability, security, and flexibility are to you and your needs. Next, create a list, or perhaps several. Record the number of connections you need and what types of features each of the connections need. Note that not every single connection will necessarily need all the same features; some may need more higher-end add-ons while others may just need a basic connection. Think thoroughly about the diverse nature of work that your employees are required to do. You could save by creating a strategy that includes having connections with more basic features.
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Have any questions? Give our business VoIP service and commercial telephone systems company a call today! Our business system support specialists will be happy to help you strategize and choose just the right cloud-based, on-premise, or hybrid business phone solution for your organization!
