No matter what kind of business you’re running, a reliable, high quality, and affordable phone system is an essential tool. And while implementing a business phone system is a necessary expense, some of the complexities that come with an onsite PBX system can make it cost prohibitive. But thanks to the evolution of cloud-based business VOIP phone systems, there are now viable, customizable, and affordable solutions for all businesses.
Equipment and Support Savings
Purchasing a business phone system a few years ago used to mean buying, running, and maintaining pricey PBX switching hardware. This hardware included equipment, wiring, phone, installation, and maintenance that could run between $500 and $2000 or more per system – a hefty sum for most companies. But nowadays, cloud options are available that offer state-of- the-art equipment and services hosted offsite – at a fraction of traditional hardware phone system costs. Companies like West IP Communications offer business VOIP phone services via tools like VoiceMaxx, a suite of cloud-based, on–demand services including full PBX functionality, advanced enterprise and personal call management tools, and leading edge Unified Communications features. And with one web portal to access and manage all administration needs, fewer support staff are required, increasing your company’s savings on maintenance and support.
Save on Monthly Phone Charges
Because most hosted phone systems charge per user, companies can take advantage of huge cost savings. In fact, industry research shows that these businesses could potentially cut their previous monthly bills in at least half. Costs and fees are reduced, not only due to equipment cost-savings, but also by other factors like the elimination of long distance charges between distributed company offices. Furthermore, there are many advanced features included in these types of business VOIP systems at low or no additional charge. Enhanced accessibility, mobility, and productivity tools (to name a few) are often included as part of these standard monthly packaged phone services.
Staying on the Leading Edge
A perpetual issue with traditional business VOIP phone systems is that eventually through wear and tear, damage, or outdated technology, your expensive phone system will need to be replaced. However, for the companies that swap or enhance on-premises phone systems with cloud-based phone systems and services, their phone systems will continue to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, software, and firmware updates – all handled by their cloud services provider.
Cloud-based tools like West IPC’s VoiceMaxx enable an enterprise to drive down costs while providing users with advanced features and IT administrators with an unrivaled degree of flexibility and control. It includes full PBX functionality and sophisticated call routing tools along with all the unified communication features an enterprise needs to customize communication services to their unique business requirements.
So if your business is looking to save money and reduce the TCO on their business VOIP phone system, maybe it’s time to look to the cloud. Considering hosted VOIP phone services and systems could save your company a bundle by reducing equipment and resources costs and monthly expenses, without compromising on quality and functionality.
