By: Larry Stevens
Companies that do a lot of international or domestic calling have selected the IP architecture for their business needs. This technology most times is referred to as an IP PBX. An IP PBX is a phone system designed to deliver voice or video over a data network; simultaneously interfacing with the normal Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Part of the IP PBX is the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) gateway. This usually works in conjunction with traditional PBX functionality enabling businesses to enjoy the benefits of a single network for voice and data and advanced features. These features include, Unlimited Extensions, Auto Attendants & Voicemail Boxes. Extension Groups, where you can have desks all over the globe & each phone is just a 4 digit number that can be dialed like the person is in the next office. Most all systems have Find Me/Follow Me & Time of Day Routing, as well.
Utilizing IP telephony is much less expensive due to the fact it truly is based on packet protocol that lets the user share data, videos and voice by means of a single line. For that reason, regardless of mobility and locality, users are able to communicate over the IP network. The IP-PBX solution delivers all the advanced services, yet cost much less than traditional PSTN PBX’s. Plus, the IP PBX delivers top voice quality, as well as lower prices.
Probably the most essential selling point of an advanced IP PBX over a conventional PBX is as follows:
1. Simple set-up
2. No complicated wiring is required for VoIP PBX solutions. Plus in the business environment; reliability, security, functionality and scalability are key. All of this can be accomplished with the emergence of VoIP technology. With the VoIP IP PBX calling infrastructure set-up, users can make in-house and out-house calling by way of IP network at a minimal rate and higher call efficiency.
To reap the benefits of a IP PBX system, the user has to set up the main structure of a PBX server that consists of 1 or numerous SIP phones or VoIP phones along with a VoIP gateway, Once this simple task is accomplished, the system delivers, less expensive operation expenses for all the international and domestic calls. Plus, an IP PBX has myriad features, easy usability and far better manageability than a PSTN PBX.
If you have a business, large or small — investing in an IP PBX makes economic sense.