Simplified infrastructure
With VoIP on your network you no longer need separate cabling for your telephone system.

Scalabable
Traditional PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange) based phone systems come in many size ranges and it may be necessary periodically to scrap existing systems and replace hardware; this is not the case with VoIP systems.

Reduce operating costs
Because a VoIP exchange is based on software rather than hardware, it is easier to alter and maintain. Typically a savings of 30%-50% can be expected.

Improve productivity
VoIP treats voice as if it were any other kind of data, so users can attach documents to voice messages or participate in virtual meetings using shared data and videoconferencing.

Flexibility
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an allocated amount of bandwidth on the public Internet where public access is prevented through encryption. If your company has its own VPN and combines it with VoIP, you can set up a fully functioning office anywhere there is a broadband connection

Mobility
You can take your phone and number literally anywhere in the world.

Introduction
Having a website is one of the most proactive steps that a business of any size can take to immediately improve their posture in today's information economy. An Internet presence communicates an image of professionalism and a commitment to global availibility to potential customers, and is directly quantifiable with increased sales and even marketshare. Regardless of the size of your business, an Internet website will provide you with the highest ROI (Return on Investment) of any means of communicating your business to potential customers, simply because of the dynamic nature of the Internet itself. When a business employs direct mail marketing campaigns, fliers, and other marketing techniques to advertise, they are leaving potential customers with a static image- static in that the information in their posession regarding your company can't be updated to reflect changes. These marketing techniques also require continued investment of money and time for any degree of effectiveness.

The Benefits
With a website, your business is able to provide potential customers with a truly dynamic frontend- an Internet website can be updated at any time to reflect changes in strategy, new product offerings, news updates, and the like- the sky is the limit with a website. By making an investment in establishing a quality Internet presence, you are guarenteeing that your potential customers will always have the most current information about your organization at their fingertips, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. However, while the benefits of a professional and properly constructed website are incalculable, a poorly planned and designed website can have a significant chilling effect on the growth of your business. In the same way that potential customers are drawn to visually appealing and informative Internet websites, they are just as easily confused and turned away from websites that are either confusing, sloppy, or just of poor overall quality. Crafting an appealing and informative website requires a skilled, experienced team to work closely with individual business owners to set forth an Internet presence that is truly representative and overtly communicative of the business as a whole.

The Internet has set a new standard in commerce, information exchange and Business-to-Business (B2B) collaboration, offering numerous quantifiable benefits to organizations of any size or target market. 247tech is the company that believes in developing web solutions that make the Internet work for your business, not the other way around.

The effectiveness of an organization's website is directly measureable by the team behind it, making the process of choosing a development team a painstaking, tedious effort. 247tech employs a company-wide philosophy of doing more work initially to provide for a smoother transition in terms of scalability and growth, and we design all websites with this philosophy in mind. A website designed by 247tech is a website with limitless growth potential, minimal required effort in relation to maintenance and updating, and a secure, trusted space from which to conduct transactions and exchange information online.

You can view some of our design work in our Client Showcase section.

Introduction
Web applications are business strategies and policies implemented on the Web through the use of User, Business and Data services. These tools are where the future lies. In this article, I'll take you through the essential phases in the life cycle of a Web application project, explain what options you have, and help you formulate a plan for successful Web application endeavors of your own. First, though, let's take a brief overview of Web applications.

Who Needs Web Applications and Why?
There are many entities that require applications for the Web-one example would be Business-to-Business interaction. Many companies in the world today demand to do business with each other over secure and private networks. This process is becoming increasingly popular with a lot of overseas companies who outsource projects to each other. From the simple process of transferring funds into a bank account, to deploying a large scale Web services network that updates pricing information globally, the adoption of a Web applications infrastructure is vital for many businesses.

The User Service tier creates a visual gateway for the consumer to interact with the application. This can range from basic HTML and DHTML to complex COM components and Java applets.

The user services then grab business logic and procedures from the Business Services. This tier can range from Web scripting in ASP/PHP/JSP to server side programming such as TCL, CORBA and PERL, that allows the user to perform complex actions through a Web interface.

The final tier is the Data Service layer. Data services store, retrieve and update information at a high level. Databases, file systems, and writeable media are all examples of Data storage and retrieval devices. For Web applications, however, databases are most practical. Databases allow developers to store, retrieve, add to, and update categorical information in a systematic and organized fashion.

Introduction
Electronic Commerce has recently become one of the most discussed trends in the business world. It’s becoming nearly impossible to open a newspaper or magazine without being taken by statements claiming that the internet will change the way business is done entirely, allowing people to have everything delivered to them on-demand, with just a few mouse clicks. With this being a possibility, it is not yet completely a reality. The problem for many small businesses is that while they appreciate the potential of doing business on the Internet, it can become very difficult to integrate eCommerce into their existing selling strategy without being properly prepared and educated on the process, and consider it a very risky, and sometimes dangerous step. In most cases, the issue occurs due to the fact that small businesses are mostly built around traditional business models, which follow the basic princepals of commerce that were used before the internet, and even computers were in mainstream use.  This leaves a gap of technical skills, and remains the overall reason why eCommerce isn't a crucial element to most small businesses today.

Is eCommerce right for you?
If you are providing a product or service of virtually any kind, then the answer is almost certainly yes! The Internet allows you to place your storefront directly before the eyes of millions of potential customers worldwide, at a fraction of the cost of operating a brick and mortar store! The Internet provides a unique and unprecedented vehicle for limitless growth, a vehicle where the sky is truly the limit. While making an educated and informed decision is crucial to any business strategy, don't let the negative hype fool you - eCommerce doesn't need to be complicated, it doesn't need to be time consuming, and it certainly doesn't need to be costly.

Who can/can not see your storefront?
We have invested a lot of efforts researching and usability testing.  Your storefront will reflect the same level of quality when displayed on any platform or internet-capable device, as our proprietary eCommerce systems render completely W3C-compliant source code.  We also ensure disabled access by conforming to guidelines set out by the RNIB and the United States Government.

Introduction
In the blistering fast pace business world, having a company brand is easily one of the most important aspects of marketing for a business big or small. A well done company logo will be recognized by a customer in a heartbeat and convey a professional attitude that sends shivers down the spines of competitors. On the other hand, a company logo that was done in an amateur fashion will detract from business and provide competitors with a certain knowledge that customers will think ill of the crude logo. Just as important as an awe inspiring logo is a well done graphic by a professional designer. A graphic design; whether it's done artfully or in an unrefined fashion will speak volumes to customers and business competitors. Instead of being remembered for inferior designs, use a professional graphic designer that will generate eye catching graphics.

The Software
To design graphics that transcend the graphic work of others, the designers at 247tech use the top tools in the design industry such as Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Maya and 3DS Max. The Adobe Photoshop software is known throughout the business world as the industry standard for design work. Adobe Illustrator Studio is another powerful tool from Adobe that allows it's user to illustrate a design by hand to work out the fine details of an image. The Maya software gives it's user the ability to create 3D effects such as atmospheric conditions and pyrotechnic simulations that appear to be photo quality. 3DS Max gives it's user the power to animate and render images for visual effects, video games and design visualizations that add emphasis to any graphics project.

Conclusion
247tech is setting a trend in logo and graphic design by employing top designers in the graphics field to design images that are not only breath taking but functional. The designers at 247tech use cutting edge software that can tailor an image to the exact specifications a customer demands. But at the core of any design is the designer. Without an outstanding designer, the power of the various software suites used go by the wayside and an amateur product is the outcome. 247tech understands that the designer is the source of the quality work and as a result, only the best designers can be part of the 247tech Solutions team. An image designed by 247tech designers is one that will create pride for it's owners