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Preparation for VoIP Phone System

VoIP phone systems are a way to save substantial funds and manage your business enterprise however big it is. IP PBX solutions allow organizing a well-developed network that integrates the work of all your employees and offices if present. Both large businesses and small business companies benefit from VoIP phone systems. But some preparation is required in order to maximize the benefits derived from using IP PBX phone systems.

VoIP technologies are easy in use and maintenance. Nevertheless it's essential to think everything over in advance. Consider the following points:
- What are your long-term needs?
- What are your short-term needs?
- Are you familiar with VoIP options available? Do you need to consult a professional?
- How VoIP phone systems can improve your business?
- Have you chosen the VoIP provider? Are you satisfied with VoIP services if you already use VoIP technology?
- Have you considered all alternative solutions?

It may be a good idea to start from the overall picture of your company and the role the IP PBX network is to play. Considering basic principles and parameters may help you to understand all the details of your VoIP phone systems.

You are going to implement IP PBX network? Review your current infrastructure:
- Where is it located?
- How many users do you have?
- What type of network are you using now?
- What IT systems do you have?

Timeframe, constraints, architecture are reviewed as VoIP Migration Parameters.

Evaluate the performance of your existing network and the performance you want to achieve with IP PBX phone systems – take into account reliability, availability, recovery, etc.

What are you going to do in future? Do you consider expansion and upgrade of VoIP phone systems?

The majority of IP PBX networks offer the basic features and functionality:
- The VoIP phone system itself (IP PBX server, VoIP phones, etc)
- Voice and messaging applications
- Protocols and other standards supported
- Security system

But you may need to expand your VoIP phone system in future regarding you business growth therefore additional features may be needed:
- Unified communication
- Wireless
- Mobility (including the possibility of making cell phones part of IP PBX phone system)
- Audio and video conferences
- Integration with IT

Consider the way you are going to administer your VoIP phone system, how the overall system will operate and perform. Pay attention at configuration, billing, administration requirements, network monitoring, maintenance and trouble handling.