Well, the site survey went very well. This accounting firm will see a real "Return on Investment" by implementing a converged network. One of the greatest benefits of a converged network is increased productivity. Below I've listed some the productivity boosts associated with this new technology:
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• IP Phones
The IP phone can collect information from various sources, such as cellular phone personal contact information and inventory or account databases, and show this information on its display screen. A built in system directory lets employees look up other employees’ names and extensions and dial these numbers with a single keystroke. XML applications used with IP phones also allow users to access the weather forecast and stock quotes, perform inventory checks, enter time card information, reserve merchandise for customers, and more.
• Improve Mobility with PC-Based Phones and Wireless Phones
PC-based phones, also called softphones, eliminate or lessen the need for a desk-bound phone set. A PC or laptop can become an employee’s communication device, allowing that person to set up phone calls with a click of a mouse. He or she has instant access to all the on-site directory and extension dialing information, as well as personal directories.
The Cisco 7920 Wireless phone has the same features as a wired IP phone and allows employees to roam without incurring cell phone charges. They are convenient for employees, such as store and warehouse managers, yard foremen, or health care personnel, who roam about during a typical workday but who need to remain available to answer important customer calls or communicate with other employees.
• Improve Communications with Advanced IP Telephony Features
There are a number of flexible IP telephony features that can improve communications for a business. With the paging feature you can use the IP phone to call a group of employees, or an entire department, or make an overhead announcement in a store or warehouse. Another IP telephony feature is the intercom function. It is used to contact a specific individual with the stroke of a key, and without requiring a ring cycle, delivering instant one-on-one voice communication.
• Easily Replicate Telephony Configuration
Because the converged network offers IP telephony features on a single platform, the configuration can be easily replicated across multiple sites and branch offices. This makes branch deployments easy to manage and troubleshoot.
• Simplify Network Management Using the GUI
The network management tool uses a graphic user interface that is simple, user-friendly, and web-based. It does not require technical expertise.
The IP phone can collect information from various sources, such as cellular phone personal contact information and inventory or account databases, and show this information on its display screen. A built in system directory lets employees look up other employees’ names and extensions and dial these numbers with a single keystroke. XML applications used with IP phones also allow users to access the weather forecast and stock quotes, perform inventory checks, enter time card information, reserve merchandise for customers, and more.
• Improve Mobility with PC-Based Phones and Wireless Phones
PC-based phones, also called softphones, eliminate or lessen the need for a desk-bound phone set. A PC or laptop can become an employee’s communication device, allowing that person to set up phone calls with a click of a mouse. He or she has instant access to all the on-site directory and extension dialing information, as well as personal directories.
The Cisco 7920 Wireless phone has the same features as a wired IP phone and allows employees to roam without incurring cell phone charges. They are convenient for employees, such as store and warehouse managers, yard foremen, or health care personnel, who roam about during a typical workday but who need to remain available to answer important customer calls or communicate with other employees.
• Improve Communications with Advanced IP Telephony Features
There are a number of flexible IP telephony features that can improve communications for a business. With the paging feature you can use the IP phone to call a group of employees, or an entire department, or make an overhead announcement in a store or warehouse. Another IP telephony feature is the intercom function. It is used to contact a specific individual with the stroke of a key, and without requiring a ring cycle, delivering instant one-on-one voice communication.
• Easily Replicate Telephony Configuration
Because the converged network offers IP telephony features on a single platform, the configuration can be easily replicated across multiple sites and branch offices. This makes branch deployments easy to manage and troubleshoot.
• Simplify Network Management Using the GUI
The network management tool uses a graphic user interface that is simple, user-friendly, and web-based. It does not require technical expertise.
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