How IP-PBX Works and Benefits

IP-PBX stands for Internet Protocol Private Branch Exchange. Other names for this system include cloud PBX, hosted PBX, virtual PBX, and so on. IP-PBX is a telephony system that uses the internet to enable, route, and monitor business communication across your private network. In other words, you can use an IP-PBX to connect with other users or make and receive calls. This cloud-based system sits in the center of your communication setup. It acts as a modern switchboard – managing and directing your internal and external call traffic. In order to transmit your calls through the internet, an IP-PBX uses Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). An IP-PBX also relies on SIP for voice connectivity. You can use SIP trunks to connect your existing devices like desk or legacy phones to your private network. And a SIP trunking service gives you access to software-based communication like a softphone – allowing you to make and receive calls from different devices. An IP-PBX can benefit your business in many ways, including: Lower Communication Costs No Hardware or Complicated Setup Required Increase System Reliability and Redundancy Higher Scalability To learn more about IP-PBX and how it can transform your business phone network, visit Global Call Forwarding.com or chat with our telecom experts today at +1 (561) 908-6171! TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 What is an IP-PBX? 00:20 On-Premise vs Hosted IP-PBX 00:51 How does an IP-PBX work? 01:34 IP-PBX Deployment 02:10 Benefits 02:56 Check out how much an IP-PBX system costs: https://www.globalcallforwarding.com/... Read about using SIP trunks with an open-source PBX system: https://www.globalcallforwarding.com/... Learn more about how SIP trunking works: https://www.globalcallforwarding.com/...