Business telecommunications have expanded today to include a number of communications possibilities.
Most beneficial among the latest communications advancements for businesses, is VoIP
.
Having a business phone system in place that is based on Voice over IP (VoIP) integrates data and voice onto a single network and offers a cost effective alternative to traditional PSTN's that require a PBX
switchboard.
Not only does cost effectiveness offer a strong case for businesses to move to VoIP, but also the ability to have one network with data, voice and video communications capabilities, helps business to move into the next generation of advanced communications.
Businesses of all sizes benefit from switching phone systems to VoIP including reduced long distance bills and reduced cell phone calls, and are also offered at low entry costs.
Also by integrating voice and data, businesses can benefit from enhanced productivity--email, fax, video, Web conferencing and data applications all from one network, make communication in a number of ways, possible.
Phone systems that include an integrated voice and data network also benefit from advanced call handling capabilities including call routing
and data integration and other control capabilities for calls right from a Web interface.
For businesses today looking to make the switch to a new phone system, opting for VoIP has become even more appealing beyond just cost savings, to now also include advanced benefits that help business to succeed.
VendorGuru.com offers a whitepaper, "Switch to VOIP for All the Right Reasons," that looks deeper into this topic and addresses some of the factors that drive adoption of VOIP technology and why so many companies are switching to VOIP.
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