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Is Voip The Future Of Business Telephone Systems


By Earlene McGee


The internet must surely be the biggest trading platform the world has ever seen. Even better, it allows even very small companies and entrepreneurs to compete across borders. However, modern business is characterised by very merciless competition. Only those that can satisfy the increasingly sophisticated demands of consumers can hope to prosper. Highly efficient business telephone systems such as is now commonly used by Vancouver BC businesses, are crucial to on line success.

A very large number of enterprises still rely on traditional PABX installations. It is true that these installations have evolved and that they offer many useful features. Users can conduct conversations with more than one caller, callers can leave messages and conference calls are now commonplace. Most modern installations can even present callers with a menu of options, helping them to get hold of the most appropriate person or department within the organisation.

Some communication experts are of the opinion that the PABX has reached the end of its useful life. Its most important drawbacks is the fact that users have to be at a specific location and within reach of a specific instrument if they wish to receive and make calls. This is a serious drawback because it limits the ability of employees to be where they are most needed and useful.

It is also true that PABX installations are very expensive, especially for large organizations that need separate installations at every branch and site. Maintenance is also costly and time consuming. Downtime occurs when installations break down or when routine maintenance is conducted. This can disrupt the business and result in unhappy customers. Costs are further raised because so many calls have to be made to react to messages that were left because the employee was not at his desk at the time of the call.

It seems as if VoIP has stepped forward as the one system that will not only overcome the drawbacks of PABX, but also lead the way towards effort free, flexible and cheap telecommunications. Even companies that have numerous branches and remote sites require only one single central installation. Even better, the platform is hosted by the service provider. This means much lower maintenance cost and constant access to the very latest upgrades.

Those that have switched to VoIP knew from the word go that they will be saving money. However, many new clients are surprised to find out just how much they save. Some companies have saved up to half of their previous communications bills. When considering the cheaper maintenance and the fact that it is not necessary to employ an operator at every site the savings can become truly remarkable.

VoIP has also proven that it can help companies to improve productivity and to increase their levels of customer satisfaction. This is because users are never out of reach, regardless of where they find themselves geographically. Calls can be forwarded to remote sites, helping to ensure that a caller will be assisted with a single call.

The ability to communicate reliably and from anywhere is an important advantage. VoIP offers this possibility. In addition, it allows users to be flexible regarding the devices they employ and it frees them to work from just about any location.




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