How to build a VoIP Infrastructure

Being an IT expert, you could be thinking of managing and setting up an in-house VoIP setup. But before getting to the point that what could be the hosting options for VoIP setup, let’s have a check on the things needed to be captured for VoIP setup. It would make it easy for you as well to know either which system is the best option for you.

Understanding your business requirements:

Before setting up the VoIP system, make sure that you have an active internet connection. VoIP operates over the internet. So a stable and healthy internet connection needs to be available. Other than this, you should be aware of your employees and other shared resources across the company. For example, three meeting rooms means that there will be a need for three conference phones as well.

Setting Up the Hardware:

Setting up the VoIP systems means that there will be a need to perfect hardware for your infrastructure. In order to know more about the PBX you will need for the setup, some of its elements are:

• Internet
• Router and Server
• SIP Trunk
• Wireless Routers
• IP Phones

Choosing Providers and Features:

There could be a lot of VoIP and PBX providers that can handle your system as well. But the point is which one could be best for your business. Well, there are some of the points that you should keep in mind while selecting a specific vendor.

• Voice Mail
• Call Recording
• Auto-attendant
• Do Not Disturb
• Conferencing

With the list of the given features, you should select the right vendor for you. There would be some other vendors as well who will offer basic solutions such as call management etc. But you have to go for the advanced ones.