Digital communication methods such as texting, email and video conferencing are fast becoming the norm for both consumers and businesses alike. But with these digital methods gradually replacing face-to-face contact in the world of business, what impact is this having on relationships, particularly when working with partners and resellers where
Myself and the Zest4 team had a fantastic 2 days at the inaugural Channel Live event at the Birmingham NEC last week. It was great to catch up with many familiar faces but also to meet some new ones too. As we expected, there was a huge buzz around M2M
Despite the mobile phone networks each reportedly covering over 95% of the UK population with 3G and/or 4G connectivity, there are inevitably areas where coverage is poor. And for each mobile network, the quality of their signal can be affected by various factors such as the network’s phone mast infrastructure,
By Rob Foster Over the last 4 to 5 years, we’ve seen some significant shifts in the mobile arena. An increasing number of mobile dealers are moving to a wholesale model, and increasing numbers of fixed, data and IT partners are integrating mobile into their portfolio when previously they would
Wholesale Unified Communications provider, Zest4, will be demonstrating their expanding range of M2M and IoT solutions for resellers at the brand-new Channel Live event which takes place at the Birmingham NEC in September. Following the formation of a partnership with Arkessa back in 2015, Zest4 have gone on to develop
By Richard Sheldon Back in August 2015, BT announced that it would be withdrawing ISDN2 services in the UK by 2025, thus encouraging users to move to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephony over the following 10 years. With 2 years of that 10-year deadline having already passed by, it’s
The 15th June 2017 saw new legislation come into effect requiring mobile operators to give end users the ability to use their phones in Europe without incurring additional roaming charges. This is a big thumbs up for end-users, but what does it mean for UC resellers and their bottom line?
By Anton Le Saux – 06/06/2017 One of the most popular topics I get asked about when discussing M2M solutions with Zest4 partners is IP addressing. Whilst most resellers understand what an IP address is, many resellers are not 100% clear on the difference between Fixed, Dynamic, Private and Public
Why flexibility is key to Zest4’s success in supporting resellers? By Rob Foster I’m all for moving with the times and embracing new technology – portals, automated processes, simplicity and so on – and in today’s increasingly technological society, these things are all required as a foundation for every business.
The use of vehicle telematics systems is becoming increasingly popular amongst fleet operating companies across the UK. But vehicle tracking and driver monitoring systems are becoming even more sophisticated with the introduction of connected-cameras. By enhancing vehicle telematics systems with cameras, fleet operating companies can not only monitor the well-being
By Dave Carroll- 1805/2017 It’s an unfortunate fact but customer satisfaction in the telecoms industry has a reputation for being somewhat under-par. A recent report by the Institute of Customer Service indicated small levels of improvement but telecoms was still sadly the lowest ranked sector in the UK. Although these
By Anton Le Saux – 03/05/2017 As we’ve been seeing over the last few years, machine-to-machine (M2M) technology is rapidly reshaping every aspect of the business landscape. Operational efficiency, quality control, decision-making, relationships with customers, and transactional opportunities are all being enabled and enhanced by M2M applications. With access to
Wholesale communications provider, Zest4, continue to grow from strength to strength and are delighted to once again be expanding their Channel Sales team. Adding a further dedicated resource to their M2M proposition, Ian Davis joins the team as M2M & IoT Business Development Manager and will work alongside Anton Le
By Anton Le Saux Here at Zest4, we’re delighted to hear that the vehicle telematics product ‘Smart Tracker’ that we offer to resellers was recently crowned winner of the ‘Best IoT Product/Solution’ category at the 2017 Mobile News Awards. But as vehicle telematics systems have actually been on the market
As technology continues to develop at an incredibly rapid pace, so too does the opportunity for businesses to reap the benefits that technology can offer. Connectivity is no longer restricted to those in the office, tethered to their desks by multitudes of wires. The emergence of enterprise-grade 4G routers now
