Updating Your Business Phone System

Updating Your Business Phone System

At ANAX, we offer several solutions for your business and office needs. We do the hard work of keeping up with the times so that you don’t have to. Technology is a constantly changing field, and it is not just limited to computers and software. Another piece of technology that has encountered many changes over the past decades is the business phone system. 

One of the services that we provide is cloud-hosted VoIP phone systems. This term has become more familiar to those in office spaces over the past couple of years, however, if you’re not as current with the phone trends, we’ll go over what exactly a VoIP is before we get into why you need it. 

What is VoIP? 

Traditional phones require direct connection via copper wires in order to make and receive calls. VoIP phones do not need this wire connectivity, and instead, function via internet connection. Because of the lack of need for wires, the mobility, interoperability, and connectivity of VoIP phones is nearly limitless. 

Outdated, copper-wired, stationary phones are hardwired into a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) machine. This PBX device routes calls in and out, serving as the operator and connector between phones. With VoIP phones, the PBX is no longer necessary, since calls are made via the internet, and not through the wires. Talk about eliminating the middleman, right? 

Why do you need VoIP? 

In addition to simply staying relevant with the ever-changing technology, there are several reasons that your business would benefit from a VoIP phone system. As mentioned previously, traditional phone systems are wired into a PBX machine. Switching to VoIP phones eliminates the need for this, which can clear up office space for more important things. 

VoIP phones operate via the internet, and only require access to the existing computer network cabling or the WiFi in order to complete calls. This eliminates the need for copper wiring, and means that no additional wiring needs to be installed should you decide to switch. Bonus, your phone number stays the same, so there are no additional fees to update that either (not to mention, no need to go through the headache of updating your phone number everywhere too!).

Additional VoIP Features

VoIP phones have many, many features that are simply impossible on a traditional phone. As we have already discussed, they are unchained from the copper cords, and operate on your existing internet connection. VoIP phone systems allow for users to link to their own accounts, instead of being tied to a singular phone number. With this feature, you can jump between multiple phone calls on an account at the same time. 

VoIP allows for voicemails just as traditional phones do, however, they are more easily accessible, and often have advanced features. This new wave of phones has also experienced updates in audio quality and range, allowing you to listen further and understand more. Finally, VoIP phones can be set up for PoE. PoE stands for power over Ethernet, meaning that VoIP phones are able to be powered via a network cable, as opposed to being plugged into a traditional power socket. 

If your business operates several phones simultaneously, or requires operators to switch between various calls seamlessly, switching to a VoIP system may be a smart move to make. As you can see, the benefits of VoIP are numerous, and making the change is quite simple. Contact us today to see how we can bring the benefits of VoIP to your business!

Phone System Support: Just a Call Away!

Phone System Support: Just a Call Away!

Regardless of what kind of business you have, chances are, your customers or clients are going to need to get ahold of you somehow. Sometimes, that’s via email (which we can help set up and manage as well!), but sometimes, it’s via phone. These days, there are several phone system options, from more traditional to virtual cloud-based ones. Your preference will most likely differ based on what your company’s needs are. Whatever you decide on, ANAX can get you up and running. 

Getting your phone system established and operating is not the end of our journey with your business, however. We offer phone system maintenance and support as well! Whenever anything goes wrong, seems a little off, or simply needs replaced, repaired, or updated, ANAX is there for you. As with any other IT services we provide, our technicians can be on-site the same day you request assistance. 

ANAX Phone Support

Our phone support services are extensive, and we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality service possible for all of our clients. Check out what we have to offer and see what we can help you with today. 

On-Site Phone Systems

If your business has a home office, we can help set up your phone system for every employee, regardless of how many there are. We have phone systems that we can provide and maintain, and troubleshoot should problems occur. By having ANAX install your phone systems from the beginning, you can ensure that it is done properly.

Cloud Hosted VoIP Systems

VoIP phone systems are an updated way to manage your calls, a more modern and manageable approach than traditional phone systems. Learn about these VoIP systems and their benefits in our blog post here

Call Center Setup & Support

If your business is a call center, or involves one for customer service or support, ANAX can assist you in setting up phone systems for such. In addition, ANAX provides call center support. After all, if sales or customer satisfaction is based on your ability to make or receive calls, you want reliable technicians on standby. 

Video Conferencing

Not only does ANAX assist with voice calls, we also have the ability and the technology to assist with video calls. We can also help with multi-line and conference video calls. 

Voicemail to Email

Voicemails can be time-consuming to listen to, hard to hear, or just plain frustrating to deal with. This can all be alleviated by the capability to transform voicemails into emails, making them legible and allowing you to read them instead of requiring to listen. 

As you can see, ANAX offers many phone-related services and support options. Regardless of how big or small your business is, or what your needs are, ANAX has the ability to help. Contact us today to see what we can do for you.

VoIP: What and Why?

VoIP: What and Why?

At ANAX, we offer several solutions for your business and office needs. One of the services that we provide is cloud-hosted VoIP phone systems. This term has become more familiar to those in office spaces over the past couple of years, however, if you’re not as current with the phone trends, we’ll go over what exactly a VoIP is before we get into why you need it. 

What is VoIP? 

Traditional phones require direct connection via copper wires in order to make and receive calls. VoIP phones do not need this wire connectivity, and instead, function via internet connection. Because of the lack of need for wires, the mobility, interoperability, and connectivity of VoIP phones is nearly limitless. 

Outdated, copper-wired, stationary phones are hardwired into a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) machine. This PBX device routes calls in and out, serving as the operator and middleman between phones. With VoIP phones, the PBX is no longer necessary, since calls are made via the internet, and not through the wires. 

Why do you need VoIP? 

In addition to simply staying relevant with the ever-changing technology, there are several reasons that your business would benefit from a VoIP phone system. As mentioned previously, traditional phone systems are wired into a PBX machine. Switching to VoIP phones eliminates the need for this, which can clear up office space for more important things. 

VoIP phones operate via the internet, and only require access to the existing computer network cabling or the WiFi in order to complete calls. This eliminates the need for copper wiring, and means that no additional wiring needs to be installed should you decide to switch. Bonus, your phone number stays the same, so there are no additional fees to update that either (not to mention, no need to go through the headache of updating your phone number everywhere too!).

VoIP phones have many, many features that are simply impossible on a traditional phone. As we have already discussed, they are unchained from the copper cords, and operate on your existing internet connection. VoIP phone systems allow for users to link to their own accounts, instead of being tied to a singular phone number. With this feature, you can jump between multiple phone calls on an account at the same time. 

VoIP allows for voicemails just as traditional phones do, however, they are more easily accessible, and often have advanced features. This new wave of phones has also experienced updates in audio quality and range, allowing you to listen further and understand more. Finally, VoIP phones can be set up for PoE. PoE stands for power over Ethernet, meaning that VoIP phones are able to be powered via a network cable, as opposed to being plugged into a traditional power socket. 

As you can see, the benefits of VoIP are numerous, and making the change is quite simple. Contact us today to see how we can bring the benefits of VoIP to your business!