Leading Edge Integration Utilizes Technology to Reduce Operational Costs

Chillicothe, OH, January 16, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Utilizing fiber based network services from Horizon Chillicothe Telephone; Leading Edge Integration is now working from a virtual office. With equipment from Rhino Equipment, Leading Edge Integration is capitalizing on traditional voice services, voice over IP (VoIP) technology and VPN technology to implement its virtual office.

The virtual office concept is an extension of telecommuting, a trend that has gained momentum over the last few years. The concept allows employers and employees to benefit from flexible scheduling, less overhead as well as reduced gasoline and vehicle expenses.

“After looking at our operational costs for a traditional office environment, and the fact that most of our clients utilize our “Edge” services, (a proactive remote management, helpdesk and troubleshooting product) coupled with the advancement in technology and high speed telecommunications services provided by Horizon Chillicothe Telephone, we realized that the virtual office concept fits very well into our business plan” said Dustian Countryman, President of Leading Edge Integration.

Customers will not notice anything different when calling into Leading Edge Integration. Calls are routed over the Internet via VoIP enabled equipment to the appropriate department, and can be automatically re-routed to cell phones when technicians are on service calls.

According to Steve Steele, Executive GM of Horizon, many businesses are looking for ways to save money and operate more efficiently. “We evaluate each business customer's need and offer a customized solution tailored to that need. With our advanced fiber optic data network many businesses are able to increase productivity while improving their ability to service customers.”

The virtual office concept is expected to save Leading Edge Integration approximately twenty thousand dollars a year annually.

About Leading Edge Integration

Leading Edge Integration is a full service technology consulting firm and system integrator.

The principal owner was a senior manager of Horizon PCS a former Sprint-PCS affiliate and a Manager at Chillicothe Telephone Company. Leading Edge Integration has more than 30 years of combined experience in management and operations of wire line and wireless communications, software development/implementation and systems integration.

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