Out of all the different aspects of our lives that have changed immeasurably over the last several decades, there is nothing that has been affected more by technology’s firm march towards the future than the phone systems we rely on daily. For many home and business users, advanced systems like Internet-based VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) have become the new norm. Yet even as the world around us continues to advance, cabled phone systems remain as relevant – and as beneficial – as ever.
What is Structured Cabling?
Cabled phone systems are often a component of a larger structured cabled system present throughout a building or other space. At its core, these are systems of cabling that, when combined with other connectivity products, allow your business’ data systems, video systems and even management systems to all function together as part of a larger, cohesive whole. As the phone is still the primary means of communication in the world of business, it stands to reason that cabled phone systems will continue to play an important role in organizations just like yours for quite some time.
The Many Strengths of Cabled Phone Systems
Perhaps the biggest benefit to structured cabled phone systems has nothing to do with what happens when a system is running at peak efficiency and everything to do with what happens if something goes wrong. Because of the type of cable that is being used and the overall structure and configuration, a number of provisions are in place to limit the effect of any one particular cable’s failure on the entire system. If a cable in your infrastructure is severed or suffers an issue, you may run into problems – but you won’t be dealing with a catastrophic system loss.
Contrast this with a VoIP phone system, for example, which is heavily dependent on your Internet connection. If the power goes out in your building and takes your Internet access point with it, there is a high likelihood that you will lose phone systems as well. The same is not true for cabled phone systems.
Another major benefit that cabled phone systems bring to the table is the high level of flexibility that they allow. It’s important to realize that just because certain standards are in place does not necessarily mean that you don’t have a high degree of freedom regarding how, where and why your system is deployed. As your needs change, it is easy to scale up and scale down as necessary. Unlike many cabled phone system alternatives, which are often founded on proprietary technology, it is also very unlikely that you would ever be locked into a solution that is supported by only one company – guaranteeing further freedom regarding not just how you get your service, but who you choose to do business with.
These are just a few of the many reasons why cabled phone systems are still as relevant – and reliable – as ever. Regardless of how the world around us may change, there are still some technologies that are mission-critical to our daily lives because of the simple fact that they “just work.” Taking even a quick glance at everything that cabling phone systems brings to the table helps to underscore just how true this really is.
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