Advancements in mobile technology are not showing any signs of slowing up. Rumblings about 5G in the tech world have existed for a fair few years. In 2013 leading mobile manufacturers Samsung and Huawei announced plans to invest in 5G, with Samsung predicting that by 2022 they will have sold £7 billion worth of 5G […]
How video calls fit into a unified communications system
First port of call, what is a unified communications system? Who doesn’t love a bit of context? A unified communications system is a unified communications system (just teasing). It’s a system that combines multiple communication channels, to create one holistic, bada$$ business channel that includes various platforms. Often the system will include instant messaging, voice, […]
How to master conference call interviews
The flexibility of conference calling means that interviews over the phone have became increasingly popular over the years. They get rid of the need to travel absurd distances and encourage recruiters to widen the net in search of talent. Just like a face-to-face interview they can induce a bout of dry mouth alongside the occasional […]
How to create a healthy workplace for happier employees
Creating a healthy workplace is key to harnessing your employees’ productivity, keeping them happy and motivated to do their best possible work. A study carried out by Wrike confirmed the importance of having a chirpy workforce. They surveyed 4,000 workers across the UK, France, Germany and the US. Results showed that four in 10 took […]
London versus the rest: Building a business away from the capital
When you think of London what first springs to mind? Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the iconic red bus, the tube, basically all the touristy stuff that reflects its unique character. However, it’s got a bit of a bad rap as of late, particularly with soaring house prices, eye-watering prices for a pint and how damp […]
Common Webinar Mistakes
Webinars are the epitome of you get out what you put in. If you’re willing to put in the time to learn about the platform then chances are, you’ll be just fine. If you go in thinking this will be a doddle, I’ll just get cracking the night before, then don’t be surprised when your […]
Business continuity at PowWowNow: Supporting our customers during Covid-19
PowWowNow > PowwowNews > Business continuity at PowWowNow: Supporting our customers during Covid-19 For 16 years, PowWowNow has been known for delivering simple, reliable communication tools, underpinned by our friendly customer service. Even though the world around us is changing, we wanted to reassure you that our priorities and standards haven’t. In short, PowWowNow continue […]
Recording a conference call
How’s your shorthand? And your hearing? And your memory? Unless you can answer “perfect” for all three, sooner or later you’re going to want to know how to record a conference call. This is where to start. If nothing happens during a conference call that’s worth noting or remembering, then it wasn’t a conference call […]
How to build a more efficient office
You’ve built your dream team and established yourselves with some great work; now it’s time to ensure your office environment is up to scratch. Here at Powwownow, we think remote and flexible working is a hugely beneficial aspect of modern work. However, when you have a team working on projects together, it’s important to have […]
Is conference calling dead?
No, is the short answer. End of article (just kidding, let us explain how we got that answer). Currently, we seem to be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking what form of tech to use. Whether this be the type of fridge you kit out your kitchen with, the laptop you choose, what […]