With the increasing number of business technologies available, it can be hard to know which ones are right for a specific organization. At the same time, companies that don't adopt the newest devices and services can face losing their competitive edge.
One enterprise technology with widespread long-term impact is the cloud. According to the Wilmington Business Journal, 75 percent of businesses use some type of cloud platform. So many companies are moving to the cloud that analysts predict the worldwide cloud market will reach almost $160 billion by the end of the year.
A major use of the cloud is for unified communications platforms, which allow all of an enterprise's messaging services to be available in one place. An important addition to any UC strategy that is sometimes overlooked is faxing. With fax over IP, a company's faxing capabilities can be integrated into the same centralized messaging platform as voicemails, instant messages and emails. FoIP adds many valuable benefits to a UC strategy as well as embracing the best qualities unified communications already offers.
1) Scalability
FoIP services grow with a company without straining the IT department or the budget. Providers like FaxCore make plans that fit an organization's needs and take care of all the maintenance and software upgrades themselves.
2) Mobility
Communication doesn't only happen in the office. Industry experts have predicted that companies will increasingly hire employees from all over the globe and allow them to work from home by using the cloud. FoIP empowers both remote workers and employees on the go with the ability to send documents and make deals from anywhere with an Internet connection.
3) Cost Effective
FoIP eliminates the need to pay for a dedicated fax line, saving dramatically on phone prices. Sending faxes overseas is also made less expensive, as no international calls are necessary. Small businesses can offer global services and compete alongside larger companies without having to worry about the budget.
4) Disaster Recovery
Because FoIP utilizes the cloud to store information, documents are always available. Fax over IP also offers multiple ways to receive a message, allowing companies to have a backup plan in case of trouble.
5) No Maintenance Worries
As with all cloud services, third-party FoIP providers maintain servers and software. This allows a company's IT department to focus on more pressing issues.
Enhance enterprise communication solutions, collaboration, and compliance efforts with a proven FoIP solution from FaxCore. Contact FaxCore today to learn more about their 'Partly-Cloudy' fax solutions.
