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The Speed of Sight:
Managed Services Monthly
We have a lot of video communication news to report on this month, and for good reason. With the average domestic business trip topping $1,000, Appia’s affordable video conferencing, broadcasting, and collaboration service can make an immediate and real difference on your bottom line.
It’s another great way to maximize the return on your network investment with increased productivity, improved collaboration, and reduced travel costs — all at the speed of sight!
In This Issue
SONY Video Conferencing Packages from RiverPark
The Four Ways to Save Video Conferencing
$500 Customer Referral Program
Phone Contract? No Problem with Appia's IP-PBX
Featured Customer: Sturgis Hospital
Our Applause video communication service recently had its first third-party review, and it went great. Read (and see) all about it on the TelBitConsulting Technical Blog.
Want to try it yourself? You can schedule a live demo at your convenience with our automated appointment system at www.applausevideo.com. These free sessions are fully featured and are conducted remotely over your broadband connection.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact Appia’s Mike Pfannenstiel (877-277-4297) or your Regional Manager.
SONY Video Conferencing Packages from RiverPark
Last month, we hosted a Video Communication Open House at our Chicago offices to demonstrate Applause and a cool new all-inclusive SONY equipment package from Appia partner RiverPark.
RiverPark’s conference room packages are specifically designed and certified for use with Applause, and they’re a quick, easy, and affordable way to get video communication up and running.
The basic package includes:
- An Applause-qualified CPU with keyboard and mouse
- A 46” SONY Bravia LCD with built-in speakers
- A SONY SD Camera with wireless remote
- A professional-grade conference microphone
Available options include a SONY Home Theater System, stationary and mobile pedestals, a 52” LCD, an HD camera, and more.
In the Chicago area, you can schedule your own private showing with Appia’s Frank Beltrano (312-893-6403). Outside of Chicago, contact your Regional Manager.
The Four Ways to Save Video Conferencing
We just released a short new guide explaining the four critical factors that anyone should consider before implementing video communication. If you’re thinking about using video in your organization, this is a great place to start.
$500 Customer Referral Program
Do you know a company or organization that would benefit from Appia’s services? Let us know right away. If your referral results in a new customer, you get a $250 VISA gift card and your organization gets $250 off its next monthly Appia invoice!
To qualify, you must send your referral’s name, organization, phone number, and email address to referral@appiaservices.com.
Phone Contract? No Problem with Appia's IP-PBX
If you do have a referral in mind, know that we can serve them even if they still have phone contracts with local service providers. Our flexible IP-PBX solution allows companies to start saving with VoIP while honoring their current contracts. When those contracts expire, it’s easy to transition to the added savings that a full VoIP solution provides.
If you use Outlook, you know that it isn’t always the most effective way to filter junk mail. There’s a program that does a much better job called SPAMfighter.
A free 30-day trial is available at www.spamfighter.com. It installs in Outlook and is easy to use. After the trial, it costs $29.00 a year, but if you spend too much time managing spam, you’ll find that’s pretty cheap.
Sturgis Hospital is an 84-bed licensed acute care facility in Sturgis, Michigan, with eight offsite locations. This municipally-owned, non-profit hospital generates more than $42 million in annual revenues, employs more than 425 associates and gives over $719,000 in charity care to those in need.
See how Sturgis Hospital incorporates IP communications to keep pace with its growing operations.
Miss an issue of Managed Services Monthly? Visit our archives anytime. Here are some links to last month’s issue:
Appia Network Upgrades Completed
Voice Recording for Auto Attendants
TecHints: Free File Storage and Sharing
Featured Customer: American Mattress
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To learn more about how Appia's products and services can benefit your organization, please contact your Appia Regional Manager:
Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa
Frank Beltrano
312-893-6403
frank@appiaservices.com
Illinois and Missouri
Tim Mahan
630-406-6590
tmahan@appiaservices.com
Michigan, Indiana and Ohio
Dan Swain
574-707-7788
dan@appiaservices.com
New York and the Northeast
Odila Rivera
646-825-2137
odila@appiaservices.com
California and All Other Regions
Jason Ulm
317-715-9507
jason@appiaservices.com
