Monday, October 14, 2013

The Latest Telephony Technology Available For Businesses

By Robert V. Pridemore


Telephony services and hardware are only one aspect of business related technology that is essential for success in the modern market. The last generation of business professionals were using telephones, but their phones and services were quite different from those found in modern offices. The Web has been responsible for a few of the most dramatic changes in the way small businesses use their telephone equipment. Today's phones also make it possible to perform increasingly complex tasks right from your office telephone with seamless ease. Lots of business owners have realized that keeping up with modern technology and being open to change is allowing them to excel in their markets; can your business do the same?

VOIP phones, which stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol, are now allowing companies to handle phone services in ways never before possible. With VOIP technology you do not have to have a standard phone line because your phone numbers and entire office callings system can be set up online. There are lots of extra services that you can tack onto a VOIP service plan, such as call recording, conference calling, fax, and voicemail; even with those services, VOIP plans tend to be cheaper than normal plans. If you think a VOIP plan might be a good choice for your business, use online tools to calculate the savings you could get and contact a company that offers those plans.

Having the highest quality telephony service in your office is not of much benefit if you are using outdated phones that cannot take full advantage of your network. Most offices like to have their standard phones set up with at least the option of two incoming phone lines so that managing calls is easier. Well known business phone makers have even made some models that feature touch screens and elaborate call management options.

Regardless of what size business you are running, telecommunications is certain to be a massive part of monthly expenses. Before investing in a new set of phones or a new VOIP system, be sure to count the cost carefully and weight both the pros and the cons. To ensure that you get all the services you require at the lowest price, ask for monthly rate quotes from a few different local companies.

The business world has benefitted in big ways from improvements made in telephony equipment and services. Taking a bit of time to check out the options available to your small business can help you find ways to take advantage of the latest advancements in telecommunications.




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