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Voice over IP, or VoIP<\/a>, allows live voice communication over the Internet. Rather than operating with an outdated phone system, businesses can integrate voice and data to use the same network for both.<\/p>\n

If you are reading this blog series, you are probably considering implementing an enterprise phone solution for your business; however, it may not be an easy decision to make. With the large amount of information and options available, choosing a VoIP system quickly becomes confusing or even overwhelming. It can be difficult to know the right solution for your business.<\/p>\n

Our upcoming blog series will focus on VoIP and enterprise phone systems, in order to give you \u2013 the decision-maker \u2013 all of the information you need to make an informed choice.<\/p>\n

In the coming months, our blog series will provide insight into the following topics:<\/p>\n

1. Benefits of VoIP \u2013 Reasons why implementing a VoIP phone system is advantageous.<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

2. VoIP Considerations \u2013 Important pitfalls to avoid when upgrading to a VoIP system.<\/a><\/p>\n

3. VoIP Features and Options \u2013 What features and options are available with VoIP?<\/a><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0TDM PBX, Hybrid PBX, and IP PBX – Learn the different types of VoIP systems.<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Learning Your Needs – Discover what type of VoIP buyer you are, and what type of VoIP system you need.<\/p>\n

6. Choosing a Vendor Partner \u2013 Attributes to look for in a vendor partner, and questions to ask before committing.<\/p>\n

7. VoIP Costs \u2013 Setting expectations for the cost of a VoIP solution, and outlining ROI.<\/p>\n

8. 10 Actionable Steps \u2013 Planning your purchase of, and transition to, VoIP.<\/p>\n

Throughout this series, you will gain an understanding of the important benefits, risks, and costs associated with purchasing a VoIP phone solution. You will also be armed with enough knowledge to make sound decisions from among the various options and vendors.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for Part One<\/a>!<\/p>\n

>> Activo offers Canada’s first enterprise-class cloud solution with Activo Voice. Contact us today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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