The Debate – Digital vs. VoIP Why Digital Prevails
December 14, 2015 Communications are a fundamental element of conducting business, and a company’s phone system is the first point of contact with its clients. It’s no wonder why deciding between digital or VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) can be such a daunting task. There are several factors to consider when making that decision – budget, ease of use or employment with other devices and systems in place, your current network infrastructure, and reliability to name a few. There is no doubt about it, digital systems are less expensive and easier to install, especially if you already have a digital system in place. Converting to a VoIP system normally requires network evaluations and expensive upgrades in local area network (LAN) wiring. When replacing an older digital system with a newer one, the equipment is exchanged and ready for business. Plus, applications are now available for digital systems that allow the same mobility as with VoIP solutions. When it comes to reliability,...