Why Now Is the Time for Your Business to Transition to VoIP

The benefits surrounding business VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) have been clearly defined in one marketing piece after another, but how can you be sure the benefits promised are the benefits you will receive? The reality is that all VoIP providers can deliver the same technology – that’s the easy part. It’s up to you to make the most of the benefits available in tandem with the technology.

• Cost Savings

Perhaps touted the most by VoIP providers, the cost savings associated when sending your voice communications across the Internet are clear and measurable. You can significantly reduce the cost associated with making long distance calls and keep all remote locations connected to the same virtual PBX. While this is an important benefit, it is not the only benefit. And, like any other business decision, it should not be made on cost alone.

• Flexibility and Portability

The traditional phone system can provide a significant number of features and capabilities to keep everyone in the company connected. These features and capabilities can be difficult to configure and use within the corporate environment and they generally need to stay within those walls. With business VoIP, you not only enjoy the features you need, you can also push these features out to your mobile workers. This access ensures a seamless experience for those who need to stay connected on the go.

• Multiple Functions

How easily can you complete a video conferencing session from your landline? Face-to-face communications are critical, yet corporate budgets have limits where travel is concerned. A business VoIP system will enable the video conference and record the call for reference at a later time. You can also use the same functionality to conduct meetings across the miles, sharing critical information and enabling a whole new approach to collaboration among your team.

• Application Integration

If yours is like any other business in operation today, you rely on a number of different applications to conduct business. A robust business VoIP system can integrate or collaborate with other applications, including the Web browser, e-mail, instant messenger, social media applications and more. This integration ensures optimal value derived from these applications and allows for data mining to build valuable business intelligence.

If you’ve been wavering on your decision to migrate to business VoIP, the benefits listed here, as well as many others, are out of your reach. Take the time to select a provider and implement a solution that fits your needs and see how these benefits can start to impact your business for the better.