Comments on: Is RingCentral Music to the Mobile Professional’s Ears?

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By: Maggie Correta

Maggie Correta — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:26:30 +0000

What’s interesting is virtual PBX providers that offer 800 numbers, but also local numbers. I think many times a small business that is expanding into a new market, be it local or foreign, may want a local number as well as an 800 number. In fact, the company only needs one 800 number but potentially many local numbers.

By: Rob Zeus

Rob Zeus — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:06:17 +0000

I think virtual PBX services are one area where price alone cannot be the deciding factor. How much would it cost you to lose a client — or cause him hassle — because your messaging service was inept? These 800 number services all typically have a very low price point to get into the system, but look at some of the packages with all the bells and whistles as you compare services to see what you are really going to be paying for, then look for signs of dependability. The three services mentioned in this article are all reputable.

By: Elizabeth Sanchez

Elizabeth Sanchez — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:04:07 +0000

RingCentral’s core capabilities are impressive. This virtual PBX provider did make a push toward attorneys. Did you notice the line:”Call recording captures important information, enabling attorneys to conduct phone depositions without relying on note taking to document important calls.” Having a virtual phone service that can record calls is also important to other industries. I know PR agencies have a tendency to use that service. I’m not sure if RingCentral’s competitors offer this.

By: Marcus Hester

Marcus Hester — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:11:45 +0000

RingCentral is pushing an economical marketing message. The firm did a study that revealed 75 percent of small businesses have been negatively impacted by the current economy and 72 percent of small businesses are reducing overhead costs to work more efficiently in the current economic scenario. RingCentral and other hosted PBX providers are cashing in on the down economy. I wouldn’t be surprised to see new providers spring up in 2009.

By: Melanie Jones

Melanie Jones — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:07:47 +0000

The keywords seem to be advanced service, flexibility and low-cost. Those are the drivers of this industry. There are some older virtual PBX providers that come in on the high side of the cost equation. The newcomers have them beat. RingCentral pushes its “cloud computing” advantage, which is a major buzz word in technology today. In any case, the leading services all offer value for mobile professionals.

By: Bill Brookshire

Bill Brookshire — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:57:12 +0000

RingCentral has a strong brand in this growing market. I am not sure that it’s all that much different than GotVmail or Phone.com. Phone.com has the international advantage, it appears. I think these virtual PBX services need to do a better job of differentiating themselves. They all bleed together at some point. RingCentral, though, is dependable and reliable. They have the credentials to prove it.