Toshiba’s business phone system, Strata CIX, offers an affordable way to integrate new IP-based features and capabilities to your Toshiba telephone systems, including video conferencing and voice mail/email integration. Toshiba telephone systems accommodate anywhere from 16 digital telephones to 560 station users, with up to 672 ports. Toshiba’s tracking features include “follow-me," "find-me," and unified messaging.

It’s not an easy decision for smaller companies to invest in VoIP. Toshiba business phone systems, however, offer a solution to the enigma of multiple vendor annoyance and unreasonable expenses. The solution is Toshiba’s Strata CIX for Toshiba telephone systems. This Toshiba business phones system is a premises-based VoIP.

To determine which of Toshiba business phone products is best for you, keep the following in mind:

1. A Toshiba business phone system is available for businesses ranging from small to medium. Consider how many digital phones you require.

2. Consider whether or not you need video communication systems. These are available from Toshiba, and easily integrated with your current Toshiba business phone Strata CIX system.

3. Are your employees spread out nationwide? Do your key employees work off site? Consider some of the mobile and tracking features Toshiba business phone products have to offer.

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Implement other devices with your Toshiba business phone systems

The Strata CIX200 offers TDM-enabled support of digital telephones and other Toshiba business telephone systems. Update your system by implementing new communication options, such as video communications. Video communications is available from Toshiba, and it is compatible with Strata CIX IP Telephone Systems.

I recommend: Evaluate Toshiba business phone systems to ensure there is a good match for your business needs. The CIX200 is a good choice for small to medium size companies because it accommodates 160 station users or 96 trunks with combinations of up to 672 ports. Video communications is available to give your phone conferences a more intimate feel.

Explore Toshiba business phone products in finer detail

The Strata CIX/CTX system is intended for the Toshiba business telephone, Toshiba's DKT3200-series digital telephones and Toshiba's Internet protocol (IPT1010-SD, IPT2000-series and SoftIPT).

I recommend: Buy a phone from a reseller like Comtech Phones. You will also benefit from purchasing the Strata CIX/CTX system. Get a 2 year warranty with your Toshiba business phone.

Select from Toshiba phone system providers

Choosing the right Toshiba phone system provider can be as important as choosing the best Toshiba business phone products.

I recommend: Contact Business Communications Solutions (BCS) to find out which Toshiba phone system providers have the type of systems you are looking for. BCS has hosted IP solutions, voice conferencing and wireless communications expertise. The DKT 3010S Telephone is available with a 1 year warranty, 10 programmable buttons and a 2-way speakerphone at Mastor.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Talk to a consultant before you purchase Toshiba business phones and Toshiba telephone systems. If you don't have a consultant, contact BCS Consultants. Ask BCS about Toshiba phone system providers.