Replace PBX with VOIP Systems

During these tough economic times, businesses and organizations are looking for ways to cut costs while remaining productive and efficient. In doing so, technology often plays a role in those efforts. Voice Over Internet Protocol or VOIP for short is one such technology that can help. Some of the benefits of implementing VOIP are listed below.

Most established businesses and organizations already have a network cabling infrastructure in place that can easily be used for a VOIP communications system. A VOIP enabled handset and pc can utilize the same network drop at a desk or cubicle area whereas a traditional PBX or key style system usually requires additional cabling separate from network cabling. Not having to run two sets of cabling is already a cost saving benefit.

Most VOIP systems offer intuitive centralized management capabilities that allow for the easy configuration, assignment and allocation of extensions and even direct inward dialing numbers with only a few keystrokes and couple mouse clicks. A typical add/drop with a traditional PBX usually requires an on-site phone tech, sometimes additional cabling and can cost up to a hundred dollars per change.

One of the most beneficial features available in almost all VOIP systems is the ability to email voice mail messages in wav or other audio format to an end users in-box. This function is a great convenience considering how email is accessible from numerous types of portable web enabled devices from laptops to smart cell phones.

Extension mobility is another convenient feature that allows end users to move their extension to whatever phone they happen to be using. In larger organizations with multiple office locations, this allows traveling users to easily pick up and utilize their extension in whatever office they happen to be visiting.

These are just some of the more popular benefits of a typical VOIP communications system. A proper assessment and evaluation of current and future needs with a vendor specific consultant can help shed light on the many other benefits of a VOIP system and the potential cost savings.