PBX

Finding the Best PBX System for Small Businesses

When people think of a PBX system, what usually comes to mind is something big, clunky and really big. These days though, you don’t need to own a huge piece of real estate to get a PBX solution. In fact, some of the smallest businesses can get their own PBX without much trouble. The solution can include basic features like call forwarding, voicemail and even faxing – all of which can save a great deal of money in time and money spent on having to maintain such a system. For small to medium-sized businesses, having a virtual PBX makes a […]

Understanding Internet Phones

Internet Phones are phones that can connect directly to your computer without any wireless internet connection. It is a great way to keep in touch with your family, colleagues, or friends when they cannot be there to assist you. In this day and age, it is very convenient to stay in touch. By just connecting your Internet Phones to your computer, it is possible to access your email, chat room, and instant message program all from the one phone line. Internet Phones are phones that can connect to your computer, your Broadband Internet, or a cell phone network. They are […]

Reduce Operational Costs With Online PBX and IVR

An online PBX system doesn’t require a business to buy a separate device for phone functions. It only requires a personal computer with an Internet connection and a conventional or personal phone or digital voice enabled service company. This low-cost communications option offers flexible communications solutions to businesses of all sizes. As a result, it has become the preferred choice for many companies. With this efficient business phone system, you get features and functions that would be impossible to fit in a conventional office phone box. Auto attendant facilitates calls through VoIP technology from your computer. The auto attendant can […]

Advantages Of A Small Business Phone System

A: For smaller businesses, having a small business phone system can really help increase profits. However, one of the first things that new small business owners to ask about is the cost and pricing structure of their small business phone system. While there are several factors that go into setting the cost of your small business phone system, there are several other things that you can do to reduce costs and save money. Here are some of those things. Hire a professional: Even though the Internet has many great resources available to small businesses, that does not mean that you […]

Virtual PBX for Small Businesses

PBX solutions, or Private Branch eXchange, are telephone solutions that can be used in combination with a voice over IP network to provide a private phone system to businesses that cannot afford to purchase or maintain a conventional phone system. A virtual PBX is just a subset of the larger IP phone system family, but it is capable of handling all of the functions that a traditional PBX is designed to handle. The advantage of virtual PBX solutions for small businesses is that they are easy to deploy, and most virtual systems are able to be moved from one location […]

Advantages of IP-Based Small Business Systems

Traditionally, a small business PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is simply a phone switching system that handles outgoing and incoming calls for the internal users of a company. In simple terms, a private PBX connects to the public telephone network and automatically redirects incoming calls to appropriate extensions based on the user’s directory. A private PBX typically has its own IP address or LAN, and the lines connecting it to the rest of the network are called extensions. There are several advantages for businesses to use private PBXs rather than public switched phone networks. First of all, they are much more […]

The Benefits Of Using A Business Phone System

Business phone systems give businesses both small and large a cost-efficient means to manage their incoming and outgoing calls. Business phone networks provide distinct features that differ greatly from residential phone networks. Most business phone systems will allow calls to multiple phone lines, multiple faxes, and different extensions. However, the phone network should be structured to handle multiple simultaneous calls and the ability to transfer calls between the business and personal lines. Business phone networks often have multiple extensions or switches that are all linked to each other for a quick, hassle-free access. They allow companies to make use of […]

How Hosted PbX Can Save You Money

A hosted PbX service is basically a cloud-based telephone system, in that it’s hosted on-premise and over the Web rather than in the company’s actual building, so there are minimal maintenance and cost savings. The benefit is of course that you no longer need to maintain a physical infrastructure because your system is online and always available, regardless of what time of day it may be. However there are certain things you need to be aware of when using a hosted PbX system. When choosing your hosted PbX service you will want to make sure you get the most for […]