The way in which business is conducted have changed considerably over the past decade or two. Technology has seen to it that even smaller businesses are now able to compete on a global platform and competition is fiercer than ever before. Consumers have become more conscious of the fact that they do not own loyalty to any business. Businesses have to give excellent service. By moving over to hosted VoIP Vancouver companies strive to provide this service that is demanded from them.

Many people think that internet based communication is a new thing. This is not the case. It has been available for a number of years but it did not take off in the beginning because it requires constant, good quality internet connections. This was not always available everywhere. Things have changed, however, and today advanced technology has seen to it that internet access is possible even in extremely remote areas.

Many companies that switch over to internet based systems do so because these systems offer significant savings on the communication bill. This is indeed the case and some satisfied clients have reported savings of up to fifty percent. Even more money can be saved because internet based systems do not require the services of operators to receive calls and to connect users with each other.

Massive savings are also achieved by the fact that Internet based systems do not require separate installation at every site, branch or building. There is only one central installation. This means that there is no large capital outlay for hardware, such as was necessary for older PABX systems. In addition, the system is hosted by the service provider which means that clients have virtually no maintenance costs.

Those new to internet systems quickly find out that they have been released from the captivity of the work station. In times gone by, it was only possible to receive or make calls when physically present at a telephone extension. This is no longer the case. Internet users can make and receive calls even if they are physically far away from their desks. Missing an important call is simply no longer a worry.

Users just love the fact that they do not have to use a specific handset to use the system. They can use any device that can access the internet and they do not have to use the same device consistently. All records are stored in the cloud and these records are available to users regardless of where they are or what device they are using at the time.

Users of older systems such as PABX have grown used to the ability to transfer calls, voice mail and call forwarding. With internet based systems they still have these features available to them, but they also have a lot of other features that are designed to help them be as efficient as the possibly can be. Users enjoy benefits such as conference calling, video conferences, voice to email, fax to email, and many other exciting features.

The internet has forever changed the way we shop, entertain ourselves, keep up to date and, of course, communicate. Internet based communications system not only save users money, but they also offer superior features previously unheard of. It is no wonder these systems are becoming so very popular all over the world.