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July 10, 2023December 6, 2023

Software Bug: Where the Term Came From

Unveiling the Origins of the Term Bug In the realm of software development, the term "bug" has become ubiquitous, representing an error that causes unexpected behavior in computer programs. However, few are aware of the fascinating story behind the origin…

December 6, 2022December 6, 2023

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What is a time-based one-time password (TOTP)?

Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) Explained A time-based one-time password (TOTP) is an authentication method that uses a shared secret and a time-based algorithm to generate one-time passwords (OTPs). The shared secret generates an OTP at regular intervals, typically every 30…

November 29, 2022December 6, 2023

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Porting Phone Numbers

Keeping your old number and porting it to a new service? According to the FCC, the U.S. has seen more than 540 million phone numbers ported (PDF) since wireless porting started in 2003. Today, more than 230 million phone numbers…

November 16, 2022December 6, 2023

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What Is a Trunk Group?

Trunk Group Explained In recent years, there has been a notable increase in demand for SIP trunking services, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Enterprises of all sizes want the best ways to implement elastic SIP trunks through trunking…

November 8, 2022December 6, 2023

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10 Steps to Stop Robocalls

Stop robocalls once and for all Phone call scams are one of the most frustrating things on the planet. Whether a telemarketer or an automated robocaller, these calls always seem to come at the worst possible moment. According to YouMail,…

November 2, 2022December 6, 2023

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What is A2P calling?

Application to Person (A2P) Explained A2P is an abbreviation for "Application-to-Person." With Application-to-Person voice calls, you can record and send a message through a voice call to multiple people at once, whether they have landlines or mobile phones. A2P calling…

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October 26, 2022December 6, 2023

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Software Developer vs Programmer

Software Developer and Programmer Explained Regarding professional titles in our tech industry, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the difference between a software developer and a programmer. Although these two roles are often used interchangeably, some key distinctions set…

September 21, 2022December 6, 2023

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Twilio Competitors in the CPaaS World

Twilio Competitors and Their Specialties Trusted by companies such as Airbnb, Uber and Netflix, Twilio is one of the most popular Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) providers. Twilio (and Twilio competitors) offer an Application Programming Interface (API) that you can…

September 7, 2022December 6, 2023

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What Are DID Phone Numbers and How Do You Purchase Them?

Everything you need to know about Direct Inward Dialing (DID) We've all been there: tried to contact a company only to be hurdled through a long series of prompts or human receptionists. It can be frustrating to go through this…

August 30, 2022December 6, 2023

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What Is the Difference Between CPaaS and UCaaS?

The Differences Between CPaaS and UCaaS Explained The need for greater flexibility in the modern enterprise has been growing steadily in recent years. So has the need to adopt cloud-based communications to support frontline employees, contact center agents, and knowledge…

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