Networking

What Is Networking?

Networking telephone systems has traditionally been referred to the connection of multiple locations so persons from all the sites were using what seemed to be a single phone system. The most basic example would be the ability to dial only a four-digit extension to reach a co-worker at another location. Transferring calls across "network" is also commonly desired.

Traditional Telephone Networking

Traditional networking might also be thought of as "voice" networking. Essentially, a dedicated circuit or connection would be made between locations to allow talk-paths so that users on both sides have features as if they were at one site.

These dedicated circuits (depending on distance) might be very expensive. These are sometimes referred to as "point-point" or "tie-lines". When an organisation has a high degree of traffic, or need for tight integration between users at different locations, these circuits provide value.

IP Networking

As telecommunications manufacturers like Tadiran develop the ability to convert voice to data, the natural progression is to use a common data network to carry both voice and data between an organisation's sites. No longer is it always necessary to establish a dedicated voice circuit between locations. Carrying voice as  data is called "Voice over IP" or VoIP.

Which Is Right For You?

If your organisation has multiple locations, then networking should be a consideration. There are several factors that your Tadiran Business Partner will investigate with you to determine what type of networking would server your customers best. For example:

• How many voice calls between sites?

• How often would callers be transferred between sites

• What lever of feature transparency is needed?

• Do you currently have equipment by different manufacturers?

• Do you already have a Wide Area Network or WAN?