We have been installing Samsung Business Telephone Systems since they introduced the product in the late 1980's and have seen the transition through the years and the various versions of products. Now we have come to the age that we no longer need massive cross connect fields to install and deliver the business communications that a company needs by using SIP.
The primary advantage for the conversion from standard copper services or those of the digital family (PRI or T1), is the cost savings that really reach to the bottom line of the business! The additional advantages of sound quality, dialed call time placement (calls are process quicker), reliability of services and additional features offered by SIP are all great benefits for subscribing to SIP.
SIP also has a true standard which is unlike a lot of the other types of communication platforms so during the delivery and turn-up during implementation standards have to be consistent and uniform. So, why change? It's a simple matter of money. Especially this year, the cost savings are relivant to making our everyday decisions. You no longer have to buy and support line cards, PRI or a T1 card for the system. During the 1990's and early 2000's the PRI and T1 cards have been the most expensive cards in the system. Not only did you have to purchase them, but you also had to maintain them. The cost to implement and transition is also shorter and saves money there as well.
Like all methods of transition, there are those who transitioned early. They are the ones that went through the greatest amount of pain. Now that there is a standard and it is possible to receive implementation in minutes compared to hours, the product offering is really quite stable. And you do not have to buy hardware anymore!
Not only do you stop buying hardware, but you also can illuminate some of the copper lines that you pay for. Before you do, you must remember that you still need the dedicated lines for the fire system because that is a requirement of NEC and NFPA code requirements and you may still need a line for the security system. You can illuminate the need for the "dedicated line" for a security system by using our cellular mobile service. You also get direct numbers for users that you have and you use them rather than the copper-direct lines that are typical in the small business.
With both the Samsung 0 % / 24 month lease and the advantages of SIP you have a combination that will reflect in your bottom line, saving you money!