Traditional PBX and IP PBX/VoIP System
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Phone branch exchange (PBX) is the traditional telephone system that many companies have gotten used to. Many people are worried about switching from their traditional PBX system to an IP (internet protocol) PBX system that incorporates VoIP and SIP. Although there is nothing wrong with the traditional PBX system, an IP PBX system can benefit your company and prepare for the future in more ways than one.
First of all, when it comes to installation and configuring, IP PBX is a lot easier to operate. The traditional PBX system is almost impossible to install on your own. Furthermore, anytime you need to upgrade or add more services, you will need to pay another installation fee. With IP PBX there is a software program running on your computer which means anyone with an understanding on basic Windows can install and configure the IP PBX system. Furthermore, VoIP Telephone systems are scalable which means you can easily add more phone lines or extensions. Your company is most likely going to grow; make sure it does not outgrow your telephone system by upgrading your traditional PBX to IP PBX.
Another plus with the IP PBX system is that you do not need separate phone wiring. Traditional Telephone System that many companies have is Phone branch exchange (PBX). For those who are moving offices or for companies with several different branch locations, an IP PBX can save you precious time and effort on installation.
IP PBX systems use standard phones and there are no vendor lock ins. All IP phone systems use SIP as a protocol which means you can choose any SIP VoIP phone hardware for your service needs. You are in the driver’s seat.
Then, of course, there is the price different. IP PBX phone systems can save you a small fortune on international phone calls, branch to branch calls, and national phone calls. IP PBX also includes free features such as call waiting and caller ID. You cannot deny the price drop with IP PBX systems.
These are only a few of the differences between the traditional PBX and the IP PBX telephone systems. The more you know about the traditional PBX versus the IP PBX, the quicker you will want to make the switch.
