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Here we look at the latest developments in the business telecommunications community, trends and hardware. Events and technological improvements are constantly leading to innovations in the way we work.
Communications in Finance

Communications in Finance

The interface between business and customer is comprised of many facets. The traditional avenues of post and email are of declining importance due to privacy laws and fraud concerns. In app communications are considered secure ( protected by 2FA ) and can be curated...

3M Fall Arrest Solutions

3M Fall Arrest Solutions

At 50 deaths last year, falling from height remains the most prevalent cause of fatal accidents – 50 such cases is a significant increase from last year’s figure of 37, which will also be a concern for the HSE.People die from working at height due to falls, which are...

The Jabra Evolve Turns 10

The Jabra Evolve Turns 10

Guess who’s turning 10 this year? 🎉 The world’s #1 best-selling professional headset, that’s who. From the buzz of boardrooms to the chaos of home offices, Evolve has been the secret weapon for great meetings everywhere for a whole decade, turning millions of people...

Product Focus : EPOS Impact 1061T ANC Headset

Product Focus : EPOS Impact 1061T ANC Headset

We thought that we would do a ‘product focus’ on this great headset – looking at what sets it apart from its contemporaries. In this blog we will look at one model – the EPOS Impact 1061T ANCAboutReviewing the HeadsetWe recently covered the unveiling if the EPOS...

Linkvil CA400 All-In-One Wireless Conference Solution By Fanvil

Linkvil CA400 All-In-One Wireless Conference Solution By Fanvil

Linkvil CA400 All-In-One Wireless Conference Solution By Fanvil BYOD & Wireless Screen SharingAbout the Linkvil CA400Getting the right kit together for a conference room can be difficult, especially one that doesn’t break the bank and takes a lengthy amount of time to...

Jabra+ for Admins

Jabra+ for Admins

If you are managing multiple meeting rooms and devices then Jabra+ for Admins is the perfect tool for you as it supplies a comprehensive management tool which allows full global oversight of meeting rooms and devices via a pleasing and intuitive user interface.Update...

New Warehousing and fulfilment premises in Germany.

New Warehousing and fulfilment premises in Germany.

Media & Communications Ltd is very pleased to announce the opening of a new, larger warehousing and fulfilment facility to better serve our European clients and offices. In partnership with our German subsidiary – Best4Systems GmbH – we are expanding our offering to...

New Plug-and-Play Video Conferencing Pack from EPOS!

New Plug-and-Play Video Conferencing Pack from EPOS!

We all seek flawless communication and unmatched audio for our virtual meetings – The latest plug-and-play video conferencing pack from EPOS consists of the EXPAND Vision 1M Video Bar and EXPAND Capture 5 Speaker and will transform your meeting rooms

Q2 Newsletter 2024

Q2 Newsletter 2024

Q2 Newsletter 2024It has been a busy second quarter for all of us here at Best4Systems. As we approach the third quarter of 2024, we would like to showcase some of our favourite subjects from the last quarter!NEW - Leasing PackagesFor many businesses the cost of...

Sustainable Hardware for your School or Trust

Sustainable Hardware for your School or Trust

As we head towards the Summer our customers in the education sector contact us to discuss site refreshes for the imminent holidays. As the pupils depart it’s the perfect time to take on these tasks. The biggest trend we are noticing is people upgrading to digital...

Jabra – Meet the Unmeetables

Jabra – Meet the Unmeetables

Let's turn the Unmeetables into UnbeatablesIf you’re not using the right tech in your Microsoft Teams chats, Zoom catch-ups, or Google Meet get-togethers, then you’re probably an unwitting ‘Unmeetable’- a.k.a an accidental meeting disrupter whose background noise is...

Yealink MeetingBoards In Design, Architecture and Creative Industries

Yealink MeetingBoards In Design, Architecture and Creative Industries

Camera Both the 65” and 86” Yealink MeetingBoards include a premium 4k camera housed neatly within the top of the screen. This camera is more than enough to cover rooms of up to 20 participants along with those tuning in from other locations via Teams. There is also...

The light powered ear defender with Bluetooth

The light powered ear defender with Bluetooth

Many of us will be aware of the WS Alert X Ear Defender which has proven to be a great bonus for many people working in noisy situations where they would find it very convenient to be able to answer and engage in mobile calls ( via Bluetooth™ ) or, indeed, to...

USB C Headsets

USB C Headsets

The USB ( the U stands for Universal - which could be considered mildly ironic now ) has been with us now for over a quarter of a century ( since 1996 ) - prior to that we were presented with a multitude of various connections - often bespoke connectors per device....

Yealink VC Trade-In Programme

Yealink VC Trade-In Programme

Save up to 35% on the latest Yealink Meeting Room Solutions when youtrade in your current solution from ANY manufacturer.It's been 3 years since people started returning to the office following the disruption caused by COVID-19. You're probably thinking "we're past...

It’s all about the BoomMic!

It’s all about the BoomMic!

the thing people forget to think about when buying a headset!Your headset is not built just for your comfort, but for the comfort of the person at the other end of the lineDo your customers struggle to hear you clearly?Is your office noisy?Do you struggle to hear call...

Plug and Play Video Conferencing

Plug and Play Video Conferencing

Are you struggling to choose the right video conferencing platform? Are you confused about what special room licenses you need to purchase? Are you concerned that once you purchase video conferencing equipment your staff won’t know how to use it? These are all very...

EPOS : New Sustainability Commitment

EPOS : New Sustainability Commitment

Always good to hear that those with whom we work are committed to the same values as we are. EPOS, who have always espoused the virtues of sustainability, have fully adopted their parent company's (Demant) framework, which is, in turn, dictated by the UN's own vision....

Missed Calls – Do you need a Bell Ringer!

Missed Calls – Do you need a Bell Ringer!

Do you work in a loud environment but still need to hear the phone ring? + Have you moved to a hosted / cloud phone system but struggle to hear the phone ring? + Do you work in a...

Best4Systems Q1 2024 Newsletter

Best4Systems Q1 2024 Newsletter

It has been a busy start year for all of us here at Best4Systems. As we approach the second quarter of 2024, we would like to showcase some of our favourite subjects from the last quarter.

Jabra Behavioural Study

Jabra Behavioural Study

Jabra recently conducted a study at the Behavioural Lab of LSE ( London School of Economics ) to measure the way in which the deployed technology affects those participating in business meetings in situ and remote. LSE was the perfect choice for just such a study as...

Telephones for Hotels and Hospitality

Telephones for Hotels and Hospitality

Hotel bedrooms have always had phones to allow guests to contact reception or make external calls outside the hotel, however with the roll out of digital networks and very limited new traditional analogue hotel phones being made, hotel guest room refurbishments are...

Training Headset Solution

Training Headset Solution

The supervisor buddy cable system is a great way to allow a new starter to make calls or listen to calls while another more experienced colleague is listening in. By allowing side-by-side headset coaching you ensure new starters get up to speed fast, however with the...

Panasonic And Avaya Phone System Parts

Panasonic And Avaya Phone System Parts

Along with selling a full range of new office communication equipment, we also recognize the importance of stocking legacy hardware to help support customers older phone systems. As a result, we have extensive system parts for Panasonic and Avaya phone systems. Avaya...

EPOS unveils new Headsets at ISE Barcelona

EPOS unveils new Headsets at ISE Barcelona

Last month at the ISE Barcelona EPOS unveiled two very interesting series of headsets. These are two distinct ranges with super features and overlapping deployment scenarios. These are the EPOS IMPACT 700 Series and the EPOS IMPACT 800 Series. To summarise briefly -...

Contact Centre Headsets

Contact Centre Headsets

Businesses need to be contactable and the phone is still the preferred way to contact a company especially if the requirement is urgent. Web chat and automation certainly play their part but they don’t replace the phone, not yet anyway! Call Centres, Customer Service...

Fanvil IP Solutions

Fanvil IP Solutions

As the PTSN copper analogue network faces switch off in 2025, businesses are turning to VoiP-compatible solutions increasingly. Fanvil has an extremely diverse product portfolio that not all businesses are currently aware of, but this is changing. Since the start of...

BT Network Switch Off 2025 – Go VoIP Now

BT Network Switch Off 2025 – Go VoIP Now

As we approach 2025, the imperative for UK businesses to transition to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony becomes increasingly evident. Several factors drive this shift, collectively reshaping the communication landscape and compelling organizations to...

Happy Holidays to All

Happy Holidays to All

Happy Holidays to AllIt has been a busy year for all of us with exciting developments in communcations with new product launches, the ever increasing advent of Artificial Intelligence and the continued growth of Microsoft Teams as the enterprise default UC platform....

Phones for Microsoft Teams

Phones for Microsoft Teams

What phones can be used with Microsoft Teams?Top manufacturers of phones for Microsoft Teams include Yealink, Poly & Audiocodes. Very few manufacturers can produce IP telephones to the rigorous standards which Microsoft demand for its certification process. When you...

DECT HEADSETS FOR RETAIL

DECT HEADSETS FOR RETAIL

WIDE DECT BASE COMPATIBILITY Simple team communications for any size business Best4Systems will set up the base and provision headsets ready to use making this a pure plug and play solution. All you need to do is position the base plug it in and you are ready to talk....

UC and Teams Endpoints for Meetings

UC and Teams Endpoints for Meetings

In today's ever-evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work, Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams have become essential tools for organizations to stay connected and productive. As these platforms continue to gain prominence,...

EPOS IMPACT 5066T HEADSET FOR TEAMS

EPOS IMPACT 5066T HEADSET FOR TEAMS

The new EPOS IMPACT 5000T Headset range presents a series of wireless multi use headsets which guarantee high quality sound and seamless interactivity with Microsoft Teams. Whilst these headsets are predominantly DECT in operation, they can also connect via Bluetooth...

JABRA PANACAST 50 VIDEO BAR SYSTEM

JABRA PANACAST 50 VIDEO BAR SYSTEM

The PANACAST 50 VIDEO BAR SYSTEM is available in three models, two of them platform specific - ie Teams and Zoom versions, there is also a Unified Communications model for alternative platforms. What is just great about this new collaborative product from Jabra is...

THE EPOS MEETING ROOM GUIDE

THE EPOS MEETING ROOM GUIDE

Room Acoustics The first and perhaps most important aspect to consider is acoustics. Meeting rooms are built to enable meaningful dialogue, which is why it’s critical to ensure that their acoustic properties facilitate this. BEST PRACTICE Floor: Use floor carpeting or...

Hybrid Working Practices – a Jabra Study

Hybrid Working Practices – a Jabra Study

Jabra's most recent report on the subject of Hybrid Working Practices has been published. It highlights the 'post pandemic' changes in the workplace. In short, there has been a gradual increase in the movement of remote staff back into the office, but they are not...