Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 74 | Page 39

FEATURE : COMMUNICATION which is important for both business efficiency and maintaining cybersecurity in this new era of hybrid working .
• Stronger , reliable technology – VoIP provides reduced downtime and stronger connectivity when you switch from ISDN to the cloud .
Fung continued : “ Switching to a VoIP ( Voice over Internet Protocol ) service now could save you time as well as money . As we count down to the January 2025 switch off , here are four preparatory steps we recommend to ensure your business is completely future ready .
Begin auditing your connections systems
What services need to be connected ? And does your service need to be scalable ? It ’ s important to recognise the parts of your communications systems that are going to be directly affected . This list could include voice services , video conferencing and real-time collaboration tools – all critical parts of your communications network , but also lesser noticed yet still integral systems , such as alarms , door entry systems , lift emergency lines , payment terminals , cash and fax machines . Finally , understanding the
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