Voice over IP (VoIP) - Business solutions
Voice over IP (
VoIP) is no longer a dream concept. IP telephone has evolved rapidly; now, cutting costs on long distance calls, site to site calls and local calls is possible via VoIP over the
Internet. Traditional phone systems are fast becoming a outdated, costly architecture with the productivity gains, and total cost reduction savings achieved with
VoIP.
VoIP in a Nutshell
VoIP, broken down in a nutshell is converting voice analog signals and then digitise them to be transmitted over the network, at the other end, the process is reversed.
VoIP however, is quickly becoming part of a total convergence of computer, phone, security and other related technologies.
Features & Benefits:
The most common and practical reason is simple, cost. Interstate, site-to-site and long distance voice charges can cost thousands, but when sent via a Voice over IP system the cost is almost free.
Disadvantages:
Initial setup costs can be steep for medium to enterprise level companies.
Quality issues surrounding transmission, bandwidth restrictions and high bandwidth cost can occasionally create cost-prohibitive
VoIP solutions.
Important Factors to know
- Utilising inferior VoIP hardware coupled with inadequate bandwidth allocation is the most common mistake when implementing a VoIP solution
- Done properly, a VoIP solution can quickly see significant cost reduction
- Skype is a viable low-cost VoIP solution for small business and can be implement at a very low cost
- Medium-Large VoIP solutions should always use leading technology provider hardware that is proven and tested
OsBTI designs and implements
VoIP Solutions based on:
Cisco, Avaya and Zultys infrastructure.
Call us on 1300 888 106 or email
info@osbti.com
to make an enquiry.
