Bob Bennett, CEO of COMMWORLD of KC,
& Toshiba Give Back.

Habilitat gets Technology Makeover
Bob Bennett & other Practitioners donate time and talents

Toshiba has awarded new Toshiba technology valued at $30,000+ to Habilitat, the most successful addiction rehab facility in the United States. Hawaii's governor, Neil Abercrombie, proclaimed the day "Helping the Helpers Day". U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and State Representative Jessica Wooley presented the Governor's proclamation at the Technology Makeover ribbon-cutting at Habilitat in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

Bob Bennett, CEO of COMMWORLD of Kansas City - Authorized Toshiba Telecom Dealer, is giving back in another way. He is among a group of FasterEFT practitioners who are donating two weeks of their time and talents to help the residents of Habilitat heal their lives. FasterEFT has proven to be a successful method for helping addicts and others make positive changes in their lives.

Should you update your telecommunications?

When we talk with a business owner or manager who is still using the same phone system they've had for ten, fifteen, even twenty years - they want to know what's changed in telecommunications. (Yes, good equipment lasts that long!) They often tell us their old phone system is working fine and they don't need anything "fancy", so why should they change?

Well, a lot has improved and here are some of the reasons you should update your telecommunications if you have one of those "dinosaur" phone systems.

• Advances in telecommunications have made leading companies more productive and profitable.
• Newer technology leads to improved customer service, increased sales and employee satisfaction.
• You can accomplish more with fewer people.
• It gives you a competitive advantage and lets you run your business more effectively.
• It can enhance your company's image and give you management tools to run the business better.

Is your company ready for BYOD (bring your own device)?

Today we're doing more with fewer people and that takes flexibility and mobility. The "workplace" might be a home office, coffee shop or your customer's jobsite. Workers are pushing for BYOD (bring your own device) programs so they can use one device for personal and business. Is your technology up to the challenge?

• A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive, a global market research firm, confirmed that smartphones and tablets are "productivity powerhouses". Participants in the study saved approximately 88 minutes per day.
• Gartner, Inc., a leading information technology research and advisory company, predicts the number of workers using mobile applications will double in the next two years.
• Analyst, David A. Willis states, "Leading organizations see great potential in expanding the number of workers that have access to applications via mobile devices..."
• Gartner reports employee satisfaction increases when BYOD programs are introduced.

Use your smartphone for business without giving out your cell phone number...

"Toshiba delivers robust mobility options in today's BYOD (bring your own device) world, said Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division. Whether users have Toshiba's Strata CIX, IPedge or VIPedge solutions, they can use their smartphones as their primary or secondary telephones, directly accessing their office extensions for single-number reach."

Read more about it in this recent blog post... http://blog.telecom.toshiba.com/2013/06/freedom-of-choice/

Bob Bennett, CEO & Founder of COMMWORLD of Kansas City writes a column on Business Philosophy for KC Business Magazine.

Take time to read Bob's recent article about time...

There is a Time for Every Purpose: Invest Your Time Wisely

Fun Phone Facts...

What is Pennsylvania 6-5000?

Remember the 1940's smash hit, Pennsylvania 6-5000, performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra? It was a huge success for the Andrews Sisters, too. Even if you weren't around back then, maybe you've heard it in an old black and white movie on TCM or at your Grandma's house or in an elevator in some tall building.

The lyrics cashed in on the popularity of the Café Rouge, a night spot in the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York City. All the Big Band Stars including Benny Goodman, the Dorsey Brothers, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller frequented the nightclub. The phone number for the hotel was Pennsylvania 6-5000.