Everything from graphic design software to accounting systems are now cloud based, and accessible by employees anywhere.  The benefits are clear, from greater collaboration to data backup and security. As such, over 90% of business rely on cloud services. But many people don’t know that office phone systems can also be cloud-based, and that there many advantages to moving your business telephony to the cloud.  Here are the top 6 ways in which your company will benefit by sending your office phone system into the stratosphere.

1. Cost

Most cloud-based phone systems, also known as hosted VoIP services, are priced on a per user, per month basis, and generally offer significant cost savings for businesses. Unlike a traditional PBX, a cloud phone system doesn't require users to invest thousands of pounds in up-front hardware and installation. Additionally, many VoIP phone companies offer all-inclusive minutes packages, including destinations abroad, which ensures predictable billing.

2. Disaster recovery

With a hosted VoIP business phone system, your telephony data and settings are backed up by data centers in multiple locations. When properly engineered, the best hosted VoIP providers can reroute traffic or failover to back-up servers and connectivity, keeping communications flowing despite large disruptions.

3. One number contactability 

With a cloud based phone system, employees can be reached on their mobile, office desk phone or any softphone by dialling one number. Because a hosted VoIP service isn’t reliant on a physical phone line connecting a physical phone to an exchange, calls can go anywhere there is a WiFi signal.  This means business cards don’t need a long list of different phone numbers.

4. Always enjoy the latest software

One of the biggest benefits to a business VoIP phone system is that updates are made automatically in the cloud, so there is no risk of the service becoming outdated, or of your business missing out on new developments in office telephony or the latest features.  The best VoIP providers will ensure updates happen at least twice a year.

5. Integrate with other applications

Sometimes small things can make a big difference to productivity. Being able to click-to-call from your computer screen, or have a call automatically logged in your CRM system can save employees hours over the course of the month.  Other integrations, with sector-specific software, mobile phones and email platforms—make life easier for everyone.

6. Scalability

With a hosted VoIP system, you can add a new site to your existing network in days (or even one day in some instances), not weeks or months.  You can also have remote workers on network in locations on the other side of the globe.  This means that you can simply dial their extension to reach them and avoid the costly international call rates charged by a traditional telephony operator.

About VTSL

VTSL is the only provider in the UK to offer a pure-cloud business VoIP telephone service, and was one of the first to market with an IP phone system that guaranteed voice quality 10  years ago.  For businesses looking to upgrade to the latest telephony technology, save money and operate more efficiently, check out a business phone system from VTSL today.  Email info@vtsl.net or call 020 7078 3200 to speak to one of our advisors.