Simpson Communications Inc.

One sign that it may be time to upgrade your existing business phone system is if your existing system is becoming technically obsolete. Ideally, your phone system should be compatible with your IT and networking equipment.

Unfortunately, sick children, flat tires and inclement weather can stand in the way of even the most diligent employees when they’re trying to get to work. If your employees currently don’t have a way to work from home, it may be time to look at your VPN options.

The effectiveness of a Voice over the Internet Protocol phone system depends on the reliability of your internet connections. Using the right internet cabling system or provider is, therefore, paramount.

When it comes to office phone systems, you have several different types of systems to choose from. Factors that should be considered here include how many telephones or extensions, the business applications (features) you need, and your existing infrastructure.

One convenient feature on a voice mail system is remote retrieval. This allows you and other authorized employees to retrieve messages when out of the office by using a special phone number and pass code.