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There are three terms that have been circling the technology sphere for a while but what is AII-IP, VOIP and SIP all about? As business telephone systems are becoming increasingly intelligent, it is important to consider upgrading your set-up to bring out the best in your business and keep on top of your communications.
Gone are the days of just lines, fixed voice and data, there are a number of innovative ways to enhance your communications infrastructure.
Remember when ISDN was the go-to technology? A clever system at the time of launch in 1986, it simultaneously digitally transmitted voice, video, data, and other network services over a public switched telephone network. Back in 2015, BT announced that it would cease taking orders in 2020 and entirely switch off its ISDN and PSTN networks for good by 2025. The reason for the cull is simple, technology has advanced so much in those decades that there are now better and more reliable systems on the market.
Replacing the traditional method of Single Order connectivity and voice solutions that run through a copper telephone network, AII-IP is all about a connectivity-first future that is digitally-led. By doing this network operators are ensuring that we can keep up with the growing demand for data in a more cost-effective way.
Almost half of businesses in the UK are now using IP phone systems. Are you?
Part of the AII-IP transfer is the ability to make high-quality calls using your internet connection. In simple terms a Voice Over IP (VOIP) converts audio from your voice from a telephone system into a digital format using a broadband connection or your local area network. Extremely scalable, truly portable, and virtually future proof it can also take care of your contingency planning. Bamboo is here to ensure that you have the correct infrastructure in place to make your daily communications simple. A VOIP phone system has a wide number of benefits including disaster recovery and business continuity. Should anything happen to your core connectivity, our engineers can re-point any affected numbers to an alternative destination (whether that is a different office or a mobile phone) ensuring your calls can still route. As your telephone numbers are hosted at internet level with options to adapt and change, you and your customers still have the ability be stay connected.
SIP, (Session Initiation Protocol) has been available since the early 2000s. SIP makes it possible to connect easily to various components of an overall communications system. It is a general-purpose way to set up real-time multimedia sessions between groups of participants. For example, in addition to simple telephone calls, SIP can also be used to set up video and audio multi-attendee meetings, or instant messaging conferences. More businesses have incorporated this into their infrastructure because users can rapidly deploy applications, which help to reduce costs, improve the customer service experience, and increase employee productivity. It simplifies your organisation’s communications whilst making it flexible and resilient to operate from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Coupled with a suitably compliant system it simplifies your organisation’s communications, making it resilient to operating from anywhere.
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Bamboo is here to support all your technology needs. As digital products and services improve and older systems are being replaced by more effective and efficient solutions and innovations, we are your go-to gurus when delivering the best options for your business. If you are looking to understand more about VoIP, explore whether SIP is the answer for you, find a solution that meets your needs or need to project manage a rapid deployment, we can guide and support you.
To find out more, call our team on 01242 246700 or email hello@bamboo.tech
