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Why Voip Business Telephone Systems Are Becoming More Popular

By Earlene McGee


Astonishing advances in technology has seen to it that every business, regardless of how small or large, can compete in the global market place. Nevertheless, new and exciting opportunities also bring new challenges. Competition is fierce and consumers are presented with more choices than ever before. Vancouver BC entrepreneurs have quickly learned that they need sophisticated business telephone systems if they want to remain on the cutting edge.

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.

Traditional installations have some serious drawbacks, however. It is not portable, for one thing. Even the most sophisticated features are of no help if the appropriate employee is not at his desk. This means that it is frequently necessary to take messages. Not only are messages sometimes not relayed, but callers may become frustrated if they struggle to communicate. This can quickly become detrimental to the business.

PABX installations are costly. Large companies spend many thousands for separate installations at every one of their sites and at every regional office or shop. Maintaining multiple installations are also costly. Of course, the more installations there are the bigger the chance for breakdowns too. Then there is also the need to employ an operator at every installation. This all adds up to a very hefty communications bill.

VoIP service providers say that their solutions overcome all the drawbacks of PABX and that they offer features previously undreamed of. VoIP uses the internet as a communications platform and can therefore be used anywhere as long as there is access to the internet. The platform is hosted by the service provider, which means that the client always has access to the latest upgrades and features. Only one installation is required, regardless of how many remote sites the client have.

One of the biggest attractions of VoIP installations is the significant cost savings that can be achieved. Because there is only one single central installation, money can be saved on maintenance and capital outlay. Further savings are achieved because there is no longer any need to employ operators at each installation. It is even possible to access the network by using smart phones, tablets and laptop computers.

VoIP also offer many features unmatched by traditional installations. Users can transfer calls from one site to another, even if the other site is geographically far away. This means that employees are able to move away from their desks without ever being out of touch. This leads to higher productivity and higher levels of customer satisfaction.

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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