dimanche 20 juillet 2014

Factors To Consider When Purchasing Office Phone Systems

By Coleen Torres


Office telephone systems are an integral part of internet protocol networks that seamlessly time together data, voice, instant messaging, video conferencing and other important business communication tools and applications. Office phone systems make basic and complex business communications more affordable, whether they are used in a small business or as part of a large company. They can help you save money on long distance charges by enabling you to use your data network to make calls internationally and nationally at low rates.

Office telephone systems also minimize the costs of moving or changing phone extensions. Business owners can save money and time when adding a new site or employee. These systems also offer the benefit of being easy to use, improving customer service and accessibility. They come in various configurations and with many features.

In order to find the right telephone system for your company, you should consider a number of things. One of the things to consider is what your users need. The right system can provide your employees with necessary tools needed to increase efficiency. Consider if your workforce needs rich media conferencing tools or one telephone number that rings simultaneously on several devices.

Some of the important features and capabilities of a good telephone system include automated attendant, video conferencing, presence technology and intercom. The presence technology feature allows enterprise owners to know who is available in their organization at any given time. Another essential feature is unified messaging, which allows notifications to take place through email, telephone or text message.

It is also essential for business owners to consider how many extensions they need and the call volume when shopping for telephone systems. In this way, they will be able to select the right size and type of telephone system. Those who have small offices should choose a phone system that is meant to be used in offices that have 20 users or less. Business owners who have a large office should look for a system that is able to connect a number of office locations into a single telephone system. Installing such a system is a complex undertaking and it requires the use of many telephone lines in the form of a specialized circuit.

In a small office, only basic functions like voicemail, transferability, conferencing ability and direct inward dialing are required. Music on hold is the other important feature of a telephone system. It enables an organization to play messages or music as clients wait for customer service to pick a call.

Large organizations usually require a telephone system that is more robust because call volume is high. You should buy a system that is able to meet the demand of the high call volume such as being able to route calls efficiently and quickly if you have a company or large business. You should also choose systems that have standard features like call parking, call forwarding and call monitoring.

If it is necessary to employ an operator, you should choose a phone system that comes with an attendant console. The console has several buttons and is able to receive and route a large number of calls. The most important thing is to select a telephone system with capabilities and features that can meet the short and long term goals of your enterprise.




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