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While the potential to run VoIP solutions over mobiles is exciting and extremely beneficial to companies, they should not look past the need to kit out their workforce with modern, hi-tech handsets. Therefore, the selection of a particular smartphone is likely to be a key decision that will have an impact on exactly how successful their VoIP roll-out is. Of course, global successes such as the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy are sure to figure prominently in the search for the dream device, but a brand new release could also be a contender.

Being able to invest in all the latest technologies and systems is a great position to be in, but firms must also have the infrastructure to support such solutions. Whether it is VoIP or another form of IP telephony that businesses are aiming to run in order to benefit from its substantial operational advantages, being able to support the inventions through adequate internet connections is a must. Indeed, in order to get the very best out of technology, firms should first ensure they have the right platform in place.

The many advantages of running your business calls over a VoIP network rather than on standard telephone lines are clear for everybody to see. From the potential to boost efficiency and cut costs to the increased reliability of using the internet to communicate, it seems there are plenty of reasons to invest in the technology and overhaul a firm's set-up. The question is, where and how will VoIP work best?Well, those in pole position to benefit from the system and the way it works could well be companies located in areas with superfast broadband connections.

Britons who regularly travel abroad - perhaps for business - could find that investing in solutions such as mobile VoIP allows them to save money compared to their standard phone rates. Donald Strachan, a specialist in technology and new media, has used a Daily Telegraph article to explain his views on the issue of spending money on calls and messages from a mobile while overseas. He said the good news is that a recent European Union ruling is driving charges down.

The rise of VoIP has been in motion for some time now and it seems it will only accelerate dramatically in the months and years ahead. Trefor Davies, a council member of the Internet Telephony Service Providers' Association, has explained his belief that the technology will grow to become a common feature of everyday life and operations for British people and businesses. Indeed, he suggested there will come a point where it is a major feature of "everyone's everyday communications".