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What is SoGEA? SOGEA stands for Single Order Generic Ethernet Access. SOGEA is a new service and one of the main broadband data service products supporting the UK’s analogue, ISDN and PSTN switch off. SOGEA future-proofs your business connectivity by delivering a landline and broadband connection as one service where previously you would need to…
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What is 3CX? 3CX is a private branch exchange (IP PBX) software based technology designed to be hosted in the cloud or using on-premises IT equipment to replace a traditional PBX. Think of a PBX as a telephone exchange or call server routing all of your inbound and outbound business communication phone calls to the…
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What is Multi SIM? A multi SIM refers to a networking approach to IoT (Internet of Things) projects where you connect to different networks either using a single physical SIM card (Multi Network SIM Card) that allows you to access different networks providers on one SIM card or by deploying dual SIMs in an IoT…
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Operator Connect vs Microsoft Teams Direct Routing what’s the difference? As the UK’s PSTN switch off gathers paces more organisations are considering using Microsoft Teams phone system as their business phone system (PBX) to take advantage of O365 functionality and Microsoft Azure Active Directory authentication integration. With a few ways to deploy telephony functionality through…
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Stream Networks Ltd has joined the Everything ICT Framework! The cost-effective, compliant and convenient United Kingdom ICT Procurement Framework for the Public Sector. Stream Networks are proud to announce we have been selected as a pre-approved supplier on the Everything ICT Framework for our range of connectivity solutions including broadband, and Gigabit Ethernet services. Everything…
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Dear Customer/Partner, As is customary for this time of year, we wanted to write and update you with confirmation of our plans for the festive period. Business Hours Our Sales, Operations and Accounts departments will be closed from 17:00 on 23/12/21 until 09:00 on 03/01/22 Technical Support Our technical support department will be open and…
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Teams Auto Attendant and Call Queue Set-up To set-up Auto Attendants and Call Queue’s with Stream Networks Microsoft Teams Direct Routing service first log in to your Teams admin centre. Create a Teams Resource Account Next in the left hand navigation menu click on RESOURCE ACCOUNTS Each auto attendant and call queue you create in…
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How do you add an IP Phone or SIP Device to Microsoft Teams? To add a SIP device to Microsoft Teams simply login to the teams admin centre and then click on Teams Devices in the left hand navigation menu Next click on the Phones option and on the phone page in the top right…
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How do you find your O365 Tenant ID to set-up Teams Direct Routing Operator Connect? Each Microsoft Office 365 Tenant has a Unique ID or Globally Unique Identifier (GUID). In order to set-up Teams Operator Connect we need this Unique ID to automatically configure your Direct Routing service. The ID is different to your domain…
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What Microsoft 0365 Licences do you need for Teams Direct Routing? Understanding what Licences are required to use Microsoft Teams as a phone system can be complex. Our short blog below summarises what Office365 licences are required to enable voice calling from Microsoft Teams. In addition to the Microsoft licences below you will also need…
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Why Cyber Security? Now more than ever cyber security should be at the forefront when it comes to planning within a business. First there was the nuances to working practices, bought about by COVID -19, and now there is war in Europe bringing about a new threat – cyber based warfare. Battles are also fought…
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The Ultimate Guide to Leased Lines If you’re looking for a reliable, efficient Internet connection, a leased line could be the solution. But what exactly is a leased line and how could it benefit your business?This Stream Networks Ultimate Guide to Leased Lines will help you to understand this dedicated Internet access solution and to…
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In the UK the old ISDN network is being switched off in 2025 so businesses of all shapes and sizes will have to embrace Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone calls by then. Many organisations are taking advantage of moving to an internet-based hosted telephony solution today, in advance of the big switch off date…
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What Is Hardware As A Service? Hardware As A Service (HAAS) is a business model where technology and IT hardware are delivered as a managed service on a monthly fee basis. Similar to leasing where instead of buying new equipment outright as a capital expense you rent the underlying hardware from a managed service provider…
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Some positive news for Stream Networks on a grey March day…  We have been awarded a commendation certificate, to recognise our contribution and investment with the training of young people into the workplace. Part of our company values are to develop youth talent, and by working with WBTC for the last 9 years we have…
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