Monday, August 25, 2014

PSTN to Hosted PBX: Pain Points and Incentives



As anticipated, Software Advice
released the annual Small Business VoIP BuyerView this week. After
analyzing responses from hundreds of small business buyers (companies
with revenues less than $100 million per year), the VoIP- and
telecom-consulting firm compiled an extensive list of hosted PBX pain
points and incentives for users and providers to ponder. Overall, the
results from this report suggest small businesses no longer see price
reduction as hosted PBX’s main selling feature, but rather the system’s
many other advantages and abilities. So let’s examine those other perks!


Top Reasons for Switching to Hosted PBX

Hosted PBX Pain Points and IncentivesOf
the respondents, 31% still rely on the PSTN while 58% contemplate
moving to hosted PBX for the first time. The reasoning: hosted PBX
systems promise greater reliability and scalability. It seems that those
currently using landline systems complain most about connectivity and
capacity. The process of adding phone lines frustrates many expanding
businesses, just as incorporating new analogue features has proven to be
a headache. Maintenance and troubleshooting, too, top the list of
issues for PSTN users.









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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Hosted PBX for Hotels, Motels and Inns




Hosted PBX for Hotels, Motels and InnsThe
hospitality industry thrives on the idea of accommodation. Over-night
facilities depend greatly on their amenities and luxuries, as well as
their access to local transportation and tourism services. Over the past
decade, the hospitality industry has grown fierce: More and more major
chains invade small towns, making it harder for independent B&Bs to
survive. Because of this competition, hotels, motels and inns now
require an edge. Thankfully, hosted PBX can help facilities in this
regard.Hosted PBX for Hotels, Motels and Inns