This New Year is a great time to consider switching to VoIP.
Not only has the technology greatly improved. It has become easier to switch
from traditional wireline service to digital communication. Support is easily
accessible, and there is an array modules, applications and support services
that you setup to protect your VoIP investment.
However, there are still considerations. Answer these
questions to know if you are ready to switch to VoIP this 2014:
Do you think switching to VoIP will improve your productivity?
An increase in productivity can lead to so many things. VoIP
can help achieve this. Through communications convergence, a single platform
makes all communicated data available easily for anyone anywhere. The flow of
information is faster. Ideally, this leads to work being done faster. For
instance, deliveries can be made faster if the central office’s stock database
is updated right away.
But then again, this does not really work for everyone. While
work can become faster, it can also slow down. VoIP adds bandwidth traffic. In fact,
bandwidth usage can multiply by at least four times. An office which relies on
file sharing on a limited capacity office network will definitely suffer when
it comes to the speed/ pace of work.
Do you think switching to VoIP can improve work efficiency?
Apart from increasing productivity, employees can also
become more efficient. Again, this is partly a product of communications
convergence, which allows easier access to information. But then again, in some
corporate settings, this can work on the contrary. In a small office that is
not reliant on digital information, VoIP can prove tedious and add to existing
processes.
Can you afford the prerequisite equipment necessary for
VoIP?
Equipment that you may need include SIP phones and an IP PBX
system, or alternately ATA boxes and a gateway system. This is on top of your
VoIP signup and usage costs. While VoIP can save you a bundle in long run, the
initial funds required to make a shift can add up. If you run a big office, you
need to plan for your switch to VoIP.
Can your current network take all that VoIP traffic?
This is a major consideration. The quality of VoIP
conversation deteriorates when your network is unreliable and provides inconsistent
service. To ensure that your network is good enough for VoIP, test its health through
services like VoIP Spear. Should you find lacking capabilities, you can either
increase your bandwidth capacity or change network service providers.
When you’re positive about your switch to VoIP this 2014,
install the necessary safeguards. Monitor your VoIP performance through VoIP
Spear. This way, you’re ahead and can anticipate telecommunications problems,
which is vital for your office’s day-to-day. It is also a good idea to create a
backup power plan, in case of outages. Here, you can either buy backup power
boxes (UPS) or set up call forwarding to wireline or mobile accounts.
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