In simplistic terms, IP telephony is the converging of voice and data applications. The key focus here being applications.
Voice and data as raw information has been converged for many years and ONI were at the forefront of this technology at the very beginning. However technology has moved on and we are now using 'voice aware' routers to combine voice and data directly from the LAN, utilising Voice over IP packet based technology. IP telephony is a very complex technology but one that ONI understands, having come from both a voice and data background.
ONI is one of the very few companies within the UK who have been awarded Cisco IP Communications Specialised status.
Why IP Telephony
The benefits that a single infrastructure can bring are numerous and it is impossible to truthfully say that every single one will apply. However, the ability to run applications such as Unified Messaging and CRM software can help you to work smarter not harder. The open architecture of converged networks makes for a lower cost of ownership, ease of integration with other applications and easy management through a GUI interface that can be located anywhere in the network.
Why should I migrate to IP Telephony?
Much has been written about convergence and as a result it is often difficult to separate the hype from the reality. Whilst most agree that converging to a single IP based network is inevitable, there are divergent opinions as to when this will happen.
Some of the compelling events that trigger a move towards IP Telephony include:
- Building a new office or moving to a new location
- End of lease of PBX or support contract
- Necessary upgrades for data network
- Lack of expansion capacity of current voice network
- Need to add business enhancing applications
ONI's draws on its vast experience of implementing IP Telephony solutions to recommend the most suitable technology for an organisation. These solutions include:
Cisco IP Communications Solutions
Cisco Voice and IP Communications solutions help you minimize costs while maximizing productivity and collaboration with employees, partners, and customers. To find out more click here.
Splicecom IP Telephony
SpliceCom's IP Telephony solutions combine voice, video and web enabled IT applications within a single system, providing tangible business benefits for all types of companies, irrespective of their size. To find out more visit www.splicecom.com.
