Communication

You can’t turn on the TV, open a newspaper, or surf the web these days without more bad news about the economy. It’s no secret that we are in the middle of a recession. Here in Austin we are faring better than many, but recession or not, businesses large and small are looking for ways to cut costs. VOIP technology is one way business can achieve this. Advances in technology tend to make our lives easier, and these efficiencies also save us money. Voice over internet protocol, or VOIP, is one such technology. If you aren’t familiar, VOIP is the technology that allows us to make a phone call over the internet. Instead of an analog audio signal traveling over a phone line, the sound is translated into a digital data so it can travel over a broadband connection. You can make calls with your computer or VOIP-enabled phone to another PC, VOIP phone, or land line. You may have heard of Skype, a service that uses this technology for personal use, or here in Austin, NEC’s Aspire is an VOIP solution for businesses. The benefits of this type of business phone system are many and it’s easy to see where it can save you money.

• Because data is transmitted through the internet, this means you do not have to pay for an additional phone line for each individual employee. Multiple users can share a single connection. An entire customer service division, for example, can work off a single “line.” • VOIP capabilities allow for employees to work from home. This option saves the employee money on their commute, but can save you in real estate expenses. Knowledge workers that don’t require much supervision, like engineers or programmers, can set up shop at home and only travel to the office for status updates or reviews. • If you have mobile employees, VOIP can save you money. Software like NEC’s Aspire turns any laptop into a VOIP telephone. No more long distance charges, or costly cell phone bills. • If you have the resources to expand your business during these tough times, the reward could be great. VOIP allows you to set up small branch offices quickly with minimum hardware purchase, and there would be no need for a remote PBX. Employees on the go, or those in a branch office, can connect to the business phone system via their laptop.

One benefit of Aspire in particular is that that if you are not ready to switch over to VOIP all together, you can still take advantage of the technology. With Aspire you can use VOIP as you see fit, when and where you need it. At any point you can switch from regular circuit technology to VOIP. Austin businesses find this ideal because the software eases what could be a difficult transition if attempted cold turkey. Your business may be lucky enough not to be feeling the effects of the recession. Regardless, voice over internet protocol is one technology that can not only make your life easier, but help your business save some money this year. One solution to consider is NEC Aspire. Austin businesses can benefit from the ability to transition easily and take advantage of the cost benefits of VOIP. In a media swarm of negativity, this is one piece of good news you can bank on.



Helen Walker. Since 2000, Telco-Data.com has provided http://www.telco-data.com/node/26 business phone systems Austin.

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