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Interwest Communications doesn’t just configure, install, train for, and maintain business phones, data networks, and security systems— You’ve got VoIP questions, and we have answers. This powerful technology has revolutionized telecommunications, but with it, there are quite a few questions too. Continue reading to find answers, and why your business should switch to Interwest’s VoIP PBX.

When you’re creating a new business phone system, it can be difficult to know what features and functions you’ll need for it. We’re here to help. The following article will take you through features that you’ll likely need for your professional phone system.

Additionally, the big seven that we identify in this list are all covered and provided for by Interwest Communications cloud-hosted voice service. You can find out more about our professional phone services, and more information and helpful resources on our blog, or contact us with any questions.

Similarly to how the arteries and veins are vital as the transportation network of the body, structured cabling is the medium which carries the lifeblood of your organization—information.

Structured cabling is a cabling infrastructure that provides an organized, standardized approach to cabling. Choosing the right structured cabling solution can have an impact on a range of issues, including data transmission speed, network performance, power consumption, and cost.

You need a dependable, scalable, and high performance network to ensure that you are able to meet the demands of your customers— Interwest does just that. We design solutions that provide a seamless foundation for your information. First, let’s lay a foundation of knowledge on structured cabling. We’ll break down what structured cabling is, how it works, and why it matters.

Every business needs a high quality security system to protect their assets while also being protected from damages to property and reputation.

When choosing the best security system for your business you should consider three main factors: Cost, scalability, and the type of assets you need to protect.

The last one is key to picking the right security system for your unique business needs. If you’re looking to protect physical assets, data, or people in your organization, you’re going to need a n can address each need. We’ll take you through the process of choosing the best security system, as well as understanding what they do along the way.

Integrating access control with camera systems provides a centralized security system that is more effective at monitoring sites, preventing intrusion, recording and tracking activities and data, and recovering from a security breach.

What’s the difference between cloud-based (hosted) PBX phone systems and ones that you host yourself “on premise”?

This is our guide to help you make an informed decision for your business. You can also explore Interwest’s services or contact us for any questions.

Modern businesses need to be able to keep up with the fast-paced nature of communication, and they need the information technology that allows them to do so.

A phone system is like the circulatory system of the business. It is responsible for both transporting information between businesses, and members within a business. That information, and the phone systems used to share it, are vital to keeping a consistent workflow and also keep the company running.

At Interwest, we can help you determine the best phone system for your business. We’ll go through the factors to consider, and what features work best for different businesses.

Access control systems go beyond just having a lock on a door. These systems are part of an ecosystem that’s designed to control and restrict access to a business’ data, property, and assets. These systems are designed to provide holistic protection of property, sensitive information, and protection from damage.

As the installation and support professionals for phones, data, and security, we at Interwest Communications know access control systems can be confusing. In this article, we’ll take a look at the different ways in which access control can provide protection of a given property, as well as outlining the most common protocols for access control systems.