The importance of non-proprietary phone systems

Let me begin by explaining what a proprietary phone system is. Proprietary phone systems are systems that are manufactured to work only with specified telephones and devices. To put it in practical terms, proprietary phone systems speak their own language and do not speak to anything that does not speak their same exact language. For example, a business with a proprietary phone system cannot simply order a new telephone when they need one. They must order from the same vendor who knows how to speak that phone system's language, and the phone must be installed and programmed by the vendor. Needless to say, proprietary phone systems are cumbersome to deal with.

Non-proprietary phone systems speak many languages. They are multi-lingual and are happy to work with many different types of phones and devices. This allows for a flexibility that provides features such as plug-n-play phones that can be plugged in anywhere and will automatically work. In the future, the phones from a non-proprietary system can work with other phone systems thanks to their open nature.

In summary, don't sell your business short by using a proprietary phone system. Make sure you get a non-proprietary phone system that is ready for anything!