As the song goes, all things must pass. When talking small business phone systems, this is a tried and true belief. But opinions are divided about the average lifespan of a business phone system - the experts believe five to seven years is a realistic figure, but depending on the type of business among other factors, this figure can certainly change up a bit.
A company that is rapidly expanding will likely out grow an existing phone system, provided they are unable to expand it sufficiently, within a short amount of time. Likewise, a company that experiences very slow growth and adequately plans ahead for the future may be able to utilize a business phone system for well over a decade.
It is a sad fact of life that business phone systems are not as reliable or trustworthy as they used to be, despite the rapid growth of production and the automation process involved. Of course, this varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but generally speaking, the business phones of old were workhorses that could survive just about any type of abuse and continue to perform well year after year after year. This is a strange and peculiar occurrence indeed, but often to no fault of the manufacturer.
Technology can indeed be a two-edged sword - while it makes things easier, it also has made it necessary for many manufacturers to introduce untested components that are not just fragile but also unknown factors in the area of withstanding everyday use - and sometimes abuse. And it goes without saying that this results in slipshod products that are as good as junk within just two to three years' time.
The phone's internal parts are pretty much the same as they were since several decades ago, so chances are the LCD display would give in before the phone mechanism itself and leave you with a rubbish business phone in the process. In summation, business phone systems are not all that they are hepped up to be in terms of technological advancements. Buy something super state of the art and you are likely over paying. And if you buy a dinosaur of a product, it may not be compatible with your needs. It's best to keep two philosophies in mind... newer isn't always better and, you get what you pay for.
A company that is rapidly expanding will likely out grow an existing phone system, provided they are unable to expand it sufficiently, within a short amount of time. Likewise, a company that experiences very slow growth and adequately plans ahead for the future may be able to utilize a business phone system for well over a decade.
It is a sad fact of life that business phone systems are not as reliable or trustworthy as they used to be, despite the rapid growth of production and the automation process involved. Of course, this varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but generally speaking, the business phones of old were workhorses that could survive just about any type of abuse and continue to perform well year after year after year. This is a strange and peculiar occurrence indeed, but often to no fault of the manufacturer.
Technology can indeed be a two-edged sword - while it makes things easier, it also has made it necessary for many manufacturers to introduce untested components that are not just fragile but also unknown factors in the area of withstanding everyday use - and sometimes abuse. And it goes without saying that this results in slipshod products that are as good as junk within just two to three years' time.
The phone's internal parts are pretty much the same as they were since several decades ago, so chances are the LCD display would give in before the phone mechanism itself and leave you with a rubbish business phone in the process. In summation, business phone systems are not all that they are hepped up to be in terms of technological advancements. Buy something super state of the art and you are likely over paying. And if you buy a dinosaur of a product, it may not be compatible with your needs. It's best to keep two philosophies in mind... newer isn't always better and, you get what you pay for.
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