Convergence is more than Voice over IP (VOIP). It enables the delivery of voice, data, video and applications over one network-wired or wireless. Convergence is a technology that is changing the telecommunications industry for good. No matter what your current appetite is for convergence, be sure your infrastructure investments are convergence-ready.

VoIP is at the heart of a true renaissance in business communications (sending voice and data over the same network -internet or private). As companies seek new ways of keeping their telecom costs in check, they're realizing the network that's been handling their data not only can be trusted with voice-but can also save them serious money in the process.

Delivering voice and data over an IP-enabled converged network offers significant advantages:
1) Lower cost of ownership.
•   Lower capital expenditures (CapEx) through integrated voice and data components. Additionally, Nortel’s common platform allows you to migrate over to total IP at your pace.
•   Lower operating expenditures (OpEx) through network consolidation and lower monthly costs; local, long distance, and lower access costs (single largest cost of any service).

2) Increased employee productivity
•   Totally connected from anywhere (remote locations, home and while traveling) and over a variety of components (IP phones, PCs, softphones, PDAs)
•   Through the deployment of new applications (unified messaging, conferencing, etc.) not available/economical on the legacy infrastructure.

3) Stronger customer engagement
•   Rolling out an IP-enabled contact center to ensure business continuity, allowing transition to other locations in case call volume, expertise, and/or site emergency.
•   Deploying a converged wired and wireless network to insure availability 24 x 7.
•   Using web portals to effectively communicate with customers via email, text chat, etc.

Yes! By all accounts the market has moved beyond the convergence tipping point and is now approaching broad acceptance. A well designed and implemented voice/data converged solution will meet the demanding Availability (pick up the phone and you hear a dial tone always), Reliability (the line doesn’t go dead in mid conversation) and Quality (no annoying gaps or delays in the conversation) standards set by the legacy phone systems.

Convergence offers “leaders” real competitive advantage over laggards.

1) The selection of the communications equipment and network service providers.
2) A comprehensive voice/data network audit, gap analysis, and a design and implementation strategy based on your evolving business objectives.
3) Manage delivery and installation of all components into a seamless system without disruption.
4) Once operational, the ability to monitor and manage the interrelationship of your communications network in real time and deploy technical support (only when necessary) to keep you connected.

Let Barry Communications perform a voice/data network audit to qualify/quantify the value convergence can bring to your business. We are available to help you upgrade your network over time or replace your tired communications system with a turn-key customized communications solution at compelling buy or lease terms.

Call us at (508) 853-7120 or fill out the contact form here and request your network audit.