Communications
What are the advantages of a Leased Line?
Does your business rely on the cloud? Do you have operations across more than one site? Are you frequently frustrated by your current internet connection? Would your business suffer badly if you were to lose your connection? If you answered yes to any of these questions then maybe it’s time you thought about getting a leased line.
A leased line, as its name suggests, is a connection that you rent for your exclusive use. It connects directly from your premises to the data centre of the service provider, or it can connect between your own sites. Today the connection will most likely be via a fibre optic connection but it can be via technology such as Ethernet first mile over copper cables.
With a leased line the Internet Service Provider delivers a guaranteed fix time to a major service outage, typically this is a guaranteed fix of between 4 and 5 hours from when the fault is first identified and will provide onsite engineers to fix and repair the service. A leased line will also normally come with a guarantee on the latency of the connection between the customer premises equipment/router and the Internet Service Provider’s data centre. Latency is a measure of how long it takes to send a packet of data to a destination and receive the packet back and as a result, if you are running real-time communications having an SLA against Latency is handy when troubleshooting or guaranteeing VOIP or Video.
SIP Trunks
SIP Trunking, or Session Initiation Protocol, is a method used to deliver voice and other unified communications services over the internet. Unlike traditional phone lines, SIP Trunking leverages the power of IP networks to transmit voice data, offering numerous advantages:
Cost Efficiency
SIP Trunking eliminates the need for costly physical phone lines, reducing monthly expenses significantly. With pay-as-you-go pricing models, businesses only pay for the channels they use, leading to substantial savings.
Scalability
Traditional phone systems often struggle to accommodate sudden spikes in call volume. SIP Trunking, on the other hand, enables businesses to scale their communication infrastructure seamlessly. Whether it’s adding new lines or expanding to new locations, SIP Trunking grows with your business.
Reliability
SIP Trunking providers offer robust redundancy and failover options, ensuring uninterrupted communication even in the event of network disruptions or hardware failures. With built-in disaster recovery features, businesses can maintain continuity and minimize downtime.
Enhanced Features
SIP Trunking unlocks a wealth of advanced communication features, including video conferencing, instant messaging, and mobile integration. These capabilities empower teams to collaborate more effectively, regardless of their location or device.