TDS launches new service for small businesses

TDS Telecommunications Corp. is now offering managedUC, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) managed service utilizing the Cisco Unified Communications (UC) 500 system for small business. The Cisco UC 500 system is designed especially for small businesses with locations that have up to 100 employees. Madison-based TDS is able to offer managedUC to businesses located throughout the United States, within and beyond its normal service boundaries. “We’re pleased to offer this solution to our customers. It’s a perfect fit,” says Tom Canfield, vice president of commercial marketing and product development for TDS. “Cisco is the world-wide leader in data networking and VoIP products. Offering the Cisco UC 500 system reflects a significant commitment and investment by TDS in Cisco. It will enable us to offer voice and data solutions, on the customer's network, allowing us to meet their communication needs for years to come.” With the new service offering, TDS is helping small businesses function more like Fortune 500 companies, without the expense, Canfield said. “Businesses will discover they’re able to quickly access and act on information at any time, anywhere, on a variety of devices,” Canfield said. “Whether working from the office, home, or remotely, employees’ work is performed over a highly-secure connection. It means employees can do their job more effectively and efficiently, which just might be the key to out pacing the competition.”

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