Going Virtual – Phase 1
We’ve always been proud of our capabilities as a group of technology forward marketing experts, with super project management skills and a “can do attitude” that gets the job done for our clients and meets even the most ridiculous deadlines.
So for all of our talk about going virtual – and nodding our heads up and down as we discussed this kind of technology with our clients – last week we went “virtual” while our new offices were under construction.
First, we needed a new phone system that would link us together just as seamlessly as if we were in our offices. We had to be able to dial each others extensions, glue conference calls together, both inside and outside of our communications network and collaborate on all manner of projects.
Second, we wanted a more scalable telecom infrastructure that was more flexible and could take advantage of the cost savings associated with VoIP technology. Getting rid of traditional, long term contract T1 lines and replace them with Ethernet based SIP trunks.
And third, our phone, email, creative and business systems had to be virtual as well. This meant establishing a secure colocation facility that could be accessed from anywhere, and at any time.
Lastly we needed a partner that would work with us to pull all of this together in one week. Yup. One week. But that’s another story! So we also want to extend our personal and professional thanks to Bob Marsh and the team at Omnia Technologies for working very hard to make our first real foray into the virtual office a resounding success!
And yesterday we had our first virtual meeting – but old habits die hard. And so we all met at the icon of the Portland Maine breakfast waterfront scene – Becky’s Diner – at 8:30AM for our regular production meeting! More on virtual staff later on…
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