The growing adoption of VoIP makes it easier for companies to employ more features in their phone systems. The increasing recognition of the need for efficiency with lower costs within an organization is an influence that's helping to drive the acceptance of VoIP in the business world.
VoIP comes in many variations, and depending on your needs, some or all may be applicable, but which is the best? Let’s break it down.
Hosted PBX (News - Alert)
Hosted PBX means your company can easily connect remote offices together and maximize the power of IP-telephony systems. Callers can remember one number but be directed to employees around the world without any extra effort. A hosted PBX will provide your business with flexibility, mobility, and cost savings without compromising on quality, reliability or advanced features.
IP PBX
An IP PBX is a complete telephony system that provides telephone calls over IP data networks. All conversations are sent as data packets over the network. With an IP PBX, you can easily use a business VoIP service provider for long distance and international calls. The monthly savings are significant. If you have branch offices, you can easily connect phone systems between them and make free phone calls. An IP PBX is scalable, easy to manage, and easy to configure.
Mobile VoIP
Mobile VoIP is on the rise, based on the increase of smartphone usage in conjunction with more VoIP apps and tools being readily available. With VoIP being the global phenomenon that it is, text messaging and long-distance calls have seen a decrease over mobile networks as free VoIP services are more easily available. Network providers are in a constant battle to compete with consumers’ attraction to VoIP’s low costs. Mobile VoIP is imposing itself as a means of making phone calls for a much cheaper price than what they would cost over GSM and roaming networks. Mobile VoIP enables you to reach people anytime and anywhere but only as long as there is an Internet connection for your phones to connect to.
There is no doubt that the way in which VoIP services are delivered is changing how businesses communicate. With its low costs, convenience and portability, and advanced communication features, VoIP can benefit everyone from individuals to small offices and large enterprises.
Given all of its features and how said features have improved business function, it’s no wonder VoIP has managed to stay both relevant and growing in a sea of dwindling legacy technologies.
Edited by Blaise McNamee