Is Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) the newest must-have in telephone technology?

SIPs allow callers to manage multiple call participants efficiently. It have been tipped as the new thing for telephony technology due to its information sharing capabilities.

Put simply, SIPs are a form of communication over internet protocols (COIPs) so they operate over the application platform which means they behave as a format for the exchange of instant messages, multimedia, video calling, conference calling and essentially anything else that can be sent and received over the internet.

The joy of SIPs is the expanse of possibilities that they allow for. With the rapid development of the internet over the past decade, there has also developed a growing demand for the exchange of information over the internet – whether that is through the written format or any other.

Internet phones have started to become a regular fixture for companies as they allow for a higher level of clarity as well as a more cost-effective service. SIPs can be used for precisely this but they come with the additional bonus of multimedia exchange, video calling, conference calling platforms and the incorporation of mobile phones into the sessions as well.

The other part of the reasoning behind SIPs becoming extremely popular is the cost effectiveness of their charging system. They have advanced voicemail functions, more data-sharing capabilities and to top it all off, there are no additional charges for long distance calling. This of course means the world to companies who operate on an international scale and the cost of the SIP equipment is cheaper than its predecessor’s; the key system unit (KSU).

If the company is able to secure a telephone line which charges a flat-rate for all calls, which many companies do offer, they can pat themselves on the back for having secured an impressive value for money deal. Lots of companies will charge on a by the minute basis and while this might not be the best deal for the company, the price of the equipment and the luxury of the same level of call charges across the board means that it’s still better value for money than traditional telephone systems.

All of the above reasons are why SIPs have become so popular – companies are always looking for ways to offer a greater level of data sharing capabilities as well as ways to reduce outgoings: SIPs appear to be the whole package when it comes to meeting these demands.

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