subject: How updating your business phone system can save you money and time [print this page] How updating your business phone system can save you money and time
Business phone systems need to be reliable, and this dependability doesn't have to be expensive. If your company is experiencing problems with its current business phone system, or the system simply hasn't been updated for some considerable time and may be out of date, you could find you save time and money when upgrading to a more modern service.
The world of telecommunications has advanced considerably over the past decade, particularly as the internet has gained ever greater prominence in all areas of business. This has seen many formerly ubiquitous telecoms systems rendered all but obsolete - in the case of fax machines in particular - but other areas may require more subtle updating too.
One of the biggest advances in phone systems is the evolution of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), which allows users to make cheap calls from their computer - not only to other computers, but to any landline or mobile around the world. The rates for VoIP calls are typically cheaper than traditional phone lines, and in the case of calling other contacts utilising the same VoIP software, can even be free of charge. When you add up the cost savings of all the phone calls your company is likely to make during a typical day, there are clear financial incentives for implementing VoIP technology in your business.
It's not just the reduced costs that could encourage you to upgrade your business phone systems though, as there are now many online tools and other collaborative features that can make internet phone services more appealing. The ability to make video calls is the most obvious, and you can even eliminate the need for costly business trips or time-consuming seminars by holding video conference calls - connecting multiple users together and ensuring everyone has access to pertinent information.
Business calls are evolving to include ever more collaborative features too, such as file sharing. The ability to send and receive files, or even work collaboratively on a document in real time, can make time spent on business phone calls even more valuable.
If you're thinking of introducing VoIP into your business, you could find assistance installing the new software alongside your existing telecommunications infrastructure, and it won't be long before your new, cheaper and more efficient business phone system is up and running. As with other business phone systems, you will have the option to receive professional business numbers and other features such as voicemail and call forwarding.
