How to Switch to Avaya VoIP
Avaya Phone Systems has taken several steps to ensure a smooth transition
traditional, circuit- based phone systems to VoIP phone systems. The company
views the evolution to converged network as a three- step process:
Install IP architecture, laying the foundation for a wireless network
capable of supporting data, voice, and video on a single cable.
Incorporate applications, taking advantage of features that increase your
productivity and efficiency.
Employ IP telephony, connecting all branches and locations of your
business, making the conversion from an outdated, inefficient network, to an
industry- standard one.
Step One: Install IP Architecture
The first step in switching to VoIP phone systems takes one of two
routes, depending on whether your company has POTS or a PBX. The route from
POTS to VoIP phone systems is longer and more expensive, and is generally not
recommended unless the monthly toll charges and fees are so unwieldy as to
outweigh the high cost of converting.
However, VoIP phone systems architecture can be installed alongside the
existing POTS, preserving your earlier investment. Over time, you can phase out
your POTS and replace circuit- based telephones with IP- enabled ones, as you
embrace IP telephony.
The process is much simpler with a PBX: The computer data network is
expanded to support IP telephony on the LAN and VoIP and the WAN, creating a
common infrastructure connecting all locations.
Step Two: Incorporate Applications
After a foundation for IP telephony has been built, and a converged
network is in place, your company is ready to take the next step to VoIP phone
systems: incorporating applications, taking advantage of integrated voice, data, and
video.
VoIP phone systems enhance business communications by allowing for
critical applications that improve productivity and efficiency: many applications and
features that allow you to stay connected and accessible. Cell phone connect and
remote call forwarding let your receive business calls when you’re out of the office,
and Unified messaging gives you greater control over your voice and email
messages.
VoIP phone systems keep you informed: the network has proactive
monitoring programs that alert you when it needs repairs before something breaks
down.
Step Three: Deploy IP Telephony
The final step in the transition to VoIP phone systems is to deploy IP
telephony, creating converged communications. Deploying IP telephony and
realizing the full potential of VoIP phone systems allows your company to flourish in
an adaptive environment, easily integrating with multiple configurations.
This is possible because of modularization; VoIP phone systems have
modular applications and components, increasing flexibility while making it a cost-
effective solution.
As a completely optimized and integrated infrastructure, VoIP phone
systems can save your business thousands upon thousands of dollars. VoIP phone
systems eliminate fees for leasing phone lines, and greatly reduce monthly
regulatory fees.
Cameron Elliott is an Telephony specialist at avaya voip phone systems where he extols the benefits of Avaya
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