\u00a0Figure 1 \u2013 How an IP PBX integrates into the network<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
An IP PBX or\u00a0IP Telephone System\u00a0consists of one or more\u00a0SIP phones, an IP PBX server and optionally a\u00a0VoIP Gateway\u00a0to connect to existing PSTN lines. The IP PBX server functions in a similar manner to a proxy server. SIP clients, being either soft phones or desk\u00a0phones, register with the IP PBX server, and when they wish to make a call they ask the IP PBX to establish the connection. The IP PBX has a directory of all phones\/users and their corresponding SIP address and thus is able to connect an internal call or route an external call via either a VoIP gateway or a\u00a0VoIP service provider. More information and commonly asked questioned about IP PBXs can be found on\u00a0IP PBX, SIP & VoIP FAQ.<\/p>\n
Benefit #1: Much easier to install & configure than a proprietary\u00a0phone system:<\/h4>\n
An IP PBX runs as software on a computer and can leverage the advanced processing power of the computer and user interface as well as Windows features. Anyone proficient in networking and computers can install and maintain an IP PBX. By contrast a proprietary phone system often requires an installer trained on that particular system!<\/p>\n
Benefit #2: Easier to manage because of web\/GUI based configuration interface:<\/h4>\n
An IP PBX can be managed via a web-based configuration interface or a GUI, allowing you to easily maintain and fine tune your phone system. Proprietary phone systems have difficult-to-use interfaces which are often designed to be used only by phone technicians.<\/p>\n
Benefit #3: Significant cost savings using VoIP providers:<\/h4>\n
With an IP PBX you can easily use a\u00a0VOIP service provider\u00a0for long distance and international calls. The monthly savings are significant. If you have branch offices, you can easily connect phone systems between branches and make free phone calls.<\/p>\n
Benefit #4: Eliminate phone wiring!<\/h4>\n
An IP Telephone system allows you to connect hardware IP phones directly to a standard computer network port (which it can share with the adjacent computer). Software phones can be installed directly on the PC. You can now eliminate the phone wiring and make adding or moving of extensions much easier. In new offices you can completely eliminate the need for wiring extra ports to be used by the\u00a0office phone system!<\/p>\n
Benefit #5: Eliminate vendor lock in!<\/h4>\n
IP PBXs are based on the open\u00a0SIP\u00a0standard. You can mix and match any SIP hardware or software phone with any SIP-based IP PBX, PSTN Gateway or\u00a0VOIP provider. In contrast, a proprietary phone system often requires proprietary phones to use advanced features, and proprietary extension modules to add features.<\/p>\n
Benefit #6: Scalable!<\/h4>\n
Proprietary systems are easy to outgrow. Adding more phone lines or extensions often requires expensive hardware modules. In some cases you need an entirely new phone system. Not so with an IP PBX. A standard computer can easily handle a large number of phone lines and extensions \u2013 just add more phones to your network to expand!<\/p>\n
Benefit #7: Better customer service & productivity!<\/h4>\n
With an IP PBX you can deliver better customer service and better productivity. Since the\u00a0IP telephone system\u00a0is now computer-based, you can integrate phone functions with business applications. For example, bring up the customer record of the caller automatically when you receive his\/her call, dramatically improving customer service and cutting cost by reducing time spent on each caller. Outbound calls can be placed directly from Outlook, removing the need for the user to type in the phone number.<\/p>\n
Benefit #8: Twice the phone system features for half the price!<\/h4>\n
Since an IP\u00a0PBX\u00a0is software-based, it is easier for developers to add and improve feature sets. Most\u00a0VoIP phone systems\u00a0come with a rich feature set, including auto attendant, voice mail, ring groups, advanced reporting and more. These options are often very expensive in proprietary systems.<\/p>\n
Benefit #9: Allow hot desking & roaming!<\/h4>\n
Hot desking, the process of being able to easily move offices\/desks based on the task at hand, has become very popular. Unfortunately traditional PBXs require extensions to be re-patched to the new location. With an IP PBX the user simply takes his phone to his new desk \u2013 No patching required!<\/p>\n
Users can roam too \u2013 if an employee has to work from home, he\/she can simply fire up their SIP software phone and are able to answer calls to their extension, just as they would in the office. Calls can be diverted anywhere in the world because of the SIP protocol characteristics!<\/p>\n
Benefit #10: Better phone usability:\u00a0SIP phones\u00a0are easier to use!<\/h4>\n
Employees often struggle using advanced phone features. Setting up a conference, or transferring a call on an old PBX requires detailed instructions.<\/p>\n
Not so with an IP PBX \u2013 all features are easily performed from a user friendly Windows GUI. In addition, users get a better overview of the status of other extensions,\u00a0of inbound calls, call queues, and presence via the IP PBX Windows client. Proprietary systems often require expensive\u00a0\u201csystem\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0phones to get an idea what is going on on your phone system and even then, status information is cryptic at best.<\/p>\nConclusion<\/h4>\n
Investing in a software-based IP PBX makes a lot of sense, not only for new companies buying a phone system, but also for companies who already have a PBX. An\u00a0IP PBX\u00a0delivers such significant savings in management, maintenance, and call costs, that upgrading to an IP PBX, should be the obvious choice for any company.<\/p>\n
Call Clarity Technologies Group, LLC at 800-354-4160 today. We are partnered internationally around the globe and we are open seven days a week 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST\/EDT. Or use your Chrome, Firefox,\u00a0or Opera Browser with a microphone and speakers and go to:<\/p>\n
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