There are many reasons to move to a VoIP based phone system as compared to the standard PBX with analog lines.  Some of these advantages include price, features, and convenience.  Recent studies have shown that 50% of the Fortune 1000 have already moved or are in the process of moving to VoIP.  Almost another 40% will start migrating in the next 2-3 years.

While it would take an entire website to show all the advantages of moving to VoIP we will try to answer a few of them here.

Cost -

Hardware:  Initial hardware costs for quality VoIP phones and PBX's are generally lower, and in some cases substantailly lower than traditional systems.  It is even possible to use what is called a "soft phone", which an application ran on your PC to be used in place of a hard phone.

 Phone Lines:  With most VoIP based PBX systems you have the choice of using traditional POTS lines to handle incoming/outgoing calls, or use what is called an ITSP (Internet Telephony Service Provider) to provide the terminition for the phone number.  Most ITSP's allow you to make/recieve multiple calls on the same phone number, much like a roll over line from a traditional phone company.  These rates are normally under $45.00 a month.  We have seen customers save close to 75% on their monthly phone bills.

Features -

Voicemail to Email:  The majority of VoIP systems will allow you to forward a copy of your voicemail to your email. 

• Remote access to Voicemail: Check your voicemail by calling into the PBX or logging into a web page.
• Maintenance:  Move phones as easily as you do your PC or notebook computer.  VoIP phones are not tied to a certain curcuit as is a traditional phone.  Phones can be unplugged and moved to any office, hotel room, or even home, as long as internet access is available.
• Integration:  Many systems integrate with Microsoft Outlook and other software.
• Conference Room.
• IVR - Route calls to the correct person with easy to setup and configure menu systems.
• Phones can be located in a remote location.
• Easy configuration.
• Call detail reports.
• Automated dialing.
• Follow Me - have your office calls ring on your cell phone immediately or after several rings.
• Fax to email.
• Print to fax.