Straight Talk About Telecommunications For Your Organization

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Straight Talk About Telecommunications for Your OrganizationFebruary 18, 2010

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• This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations:– www.techsoup.org/go/webinars

• You will receive a link to this presentation, material and links.

• After the webinar, you can ask follow-up questions in the Telecommunications Forum:– http://bit.ly/dpsjiF

• Twitter hashtags: #techsoup

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Straight Talk About Telecommunications for Your OrganizationPresenters: Chris Shipley, Nutmeg

Consulting Kevin Lo, TechSoup Global

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Today’s Speakers

Kevin LoTechSoup Global

Facilitating: Kami Griffiths, TechSoup

Chris ShipleyNutmeg Consulting

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Other ways to participate

• Audio web stream: http://radon.slserver.com:8162

• Tweetchat (hashtag: #techsoup): http://www.tweetchat.com/room/techsoup

• Second Life: http://bit.ly/4uqrMa • Forums event (all day, so show up and

post your specific questions) http://bit.ly/dpsjiF

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What are some voice communication options?

• Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)• Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)• In-house Private Branch Exchange

(PBX)• Hosted/Virtual PBX• Mobile Smartphones

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How do they differ?

• Convenience• Level of tech expertise needed for

administration• Scalability• Cost• Range of 'bells and whistles'

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What are the pros and cons?

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What costs do we have to consider?

• Up front costs• Recurring subscription fees• Ongoing consultant fees

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What’s the best way to go about shopping for a new phone system?

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What kinds of systems should be used by different types of organizations?• Depends on how you use voice• How your organization is funded• Level of security needed• How your general technology needs

are met

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How does the physical setup of an office factor into the choice of voice systems?• Multi-sites• Telecommuters

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What network considerations are there when choosing a VoIP system?

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Are services like Skype, Jajah, or Google Voice adequate?

• Consumer vs. Enterprise• Reliability• Ongoing costs• Integrating mobile phones• Call quality

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Resources

• How Telecommunications Is Changing Work for Nonprofits

• VoIP for Your Nonprofit• Unified Communications Options for

Nonprofits

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Questions?

Submit your questions using the chat box.

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The Event Continues…

• Continue the conversation in the new Telecommunications forum: http://bit.ly/dpsjiF

• All-day, asynchronous (not live) forums event

• Show up anytime and post

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Got a question we didn’t get to?

• Post your questions to the forums event: http://bit.ly/dpsjiF

• Our hosts will be on hand throughout the day to answer your questions.

• Need help? Email: community@techsoup.org

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Get the Most Out of TechSoup

• At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit:

– Read helpful articles in our Learning Center– Request donated software, hardware, and

online services– Join our community forums to learn from

your colleagues– Browse upcoming events and conferences

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