It comes as no surprise that even the most fastidious German businesses are quietly migrating to VoIP communications. The benefits and advantages are too glaringly obvious to ignore. VoIP solution, one can say is an umbrella term that covers a variety of specific solutions and services. German businesses making the transition to VoIP may look at just one VoIP solution provider in Germany capable of delivering the entire suite of services or opt for specialists. The former option would be better since it gives tighter integration and reduces cost at all levels. There are options. Businesses, regardless of whether they are small, medium or large, can opt to get purpose specific solutions like IP PBX, IVR, contact center software and conferencing. You have access to various VoIP solutions providers capable of offering one or more of these. You may even opt to select different providers based on features of each package or the ability to customize the solution.
The separate vs. integrated VoIP solution
Whether a German business opts for separate VoIP solutions or an integrated one depends on their present need and anticipated future growth. For instance, in some cases it is preferable to select specific IVR solutions such as IVR for payment, for banks, for hospitality or for simply answering customer queries. This may be linked with the CRM and then again lines of API integration kept open to plug it into other VoIP apps such as IP-PBX. A purpose specific VoIP app is compact and costs less. The best VoIP solution developer can deliver purposed IVRs, WebRTC, IP PBX, call center solution, SMS broadcast and conferencing solution. There are differences and there are overlaps such as in IP PBX that you should choose to have omnichannel communications. This feature is also present in the contact center software. Both can have integrated IVRs. Then there is WebRTC for audio-video chat and conference that would obviate the need for separate conferencing solution. For instance, an IP PBX with IVR and WebRTC would be more than enough for most businesses to set up a perfectly balanced VoIP communication platform. The VoIP solution provider in Germany should be versatile enough to offer you separate or integrated custom VoIP solutions.
Language
The best VoIP solutions are of little use if they do not include German language in the menus and prompts. Suppose you opt for broadcasting solution. In this case you will want the menu to be in German and you will want the text to be in German so that any German employee with no knowledge of English can use it with ease. On the other hand, Germany does have strong business ties with other countries in the EU so you will also need multi-lingual capabilities and speech to text in any of the European languages. Choose the service provider that can provide a native German language solution.
Room for expansion, modifications and plugins
Some businesses, like startups in Germany for instance, may wish to start with bare bones VoIP solution like IP PBX. Your solution provider, in this case should be able to deliver custom solution with facility for API integration to plug in the CRM or add IVR or an appointment reminder system. As you grow you will want the solution provider to provide AGI scripting or undertake development work to suit your enhanced requirements. Pick one who is competent in all fields and you will not have to look elsewhere.
The platform and cost
Proprietary platforms, by their very nature, can be more expensive compared to open source platforms on which the VoIP solutions are built. Select a developer that has proven expertise in Asterisk, one of the oldest and most versatile open source platform for VoIP development. You get the best features at a low cost.
Asterisk Service is your best VoIP solution provider in Germany, providing everything from consultancy and guidance to development, implementation and full support.