Internet VoIP Poised For Growth In Small Business Sector
In-Stat projects US hosted VoIP seats in service will continue to grow steadily to over 3 million in 2010, up from 373,000 in 2006. Cost savings remains the primary attraction to hosted VoIP solutions, but the value associated with business-grade solutions is resonating more strongly among businesses that are willing to pay for them.
Recent studies are showing the Internet VoIP is growing at a rapid pace. The biggest adopters of Internet VoIP technology? Small businesses. There are a number of reasons that small business are incorporating VoIP into their communications.
First of all, as In-Stat stated in their Feb 1st press release, Internet VoIP offers a cost savings to small businesses. They are able to save money on calls and equipment. Additionally, as the recession continues small businesses are looking for ways to reduce costs without hurting their productivity. This means managed services and outsourcing.
Internet VoIP as a hosted service fits a small businesses requirements in this area. It allows them to take advantage of the cost savings, while a hosted VoIP provider manages the equipment.