If your business is using an outdated Business Phone System, it could be harming your company more than you realize. First of all, what is considered ‘outdated’? In terms of PCs, anything that is five to ten years old is considered outdated. Business Phone Systems are similar. However, you don’t want to consider timeframes as a hard and fast rule; it is better to consider how your business is affected by the system you use. Here are some indications that your Business Phone System is negatively affecting your company:
Overspending
Overspending is one of the most obvious indications that you are using outdated technology. Is it costing you a lot of money to keep your Business Phone System running? Are you spending a lot of money in maintenance and repair bills? If so, this could be an indication that the system you use is on its’ last legs. A modern system like SIP Trunking not only offers you inherent cost savings, but it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to run properly.
Downtime
Even if your system doesn’t regularly require a technician to repair it, does it crash or slow down frequently? If you constantly have to reboot it due to freezing or locking up, this could be an indication that it is an older technology that requires updating.
Security Issues
Unfortunately, as your Business Phone System ages, you will see security vulnerabilities. Newer models have all of the latest security patches that are lacking in older models.
Lack of Features
If you are lacking key features that can help your business run smoother and more efficiently, then it may be time to upgrade. After all, in today’s world, if you fall behind your competitors it can prove challenging to catch up. For example, can you twin your desk phone to your mobile device? Can you pair your solution with Unified Communications? Do you have access to advanced voicemail options like voicemail to email? If you don’t have any of these options, it may be time to upgrade to something like SIP Trunking.
If you have any questions regarding SIP Trunking, please contact Intuity today at (800) 811-1086. Please feel free to also follow us on Twitter.