Visitors Edition
Membership Help?
Need help? Our Trial Membership program will get you help on any IT project you're working on. You'll get access to our research, tools, advice and project help.
Start your free trial membership now:
Want to learn more about our membership options, pricing, or to get a product demo? Get in touch with one of our reps using an option below.
Learn more About Info-Tech
Click to Chat
  • 5
(Personalize the message)

Email 1:


Email 2:


Email 3:


Email 4:


Email 5:


Get the 411 on Softphones Before Ditching Your Desk Sets

More Details
Access this Note FREE by giving us your email address.

When you register you will also receive:
  • A Free Trial Membership which provides additional free research and help on your projects
  • Access to survey data, contribute to our research, community involvement and much more

Software-based IP phones, or “softphones,” have matured considerably in terms of functionality and performance, and are increasingly found within enterprise IP Telephony (IPT) deployments today. In many cases, they can serve as an inexpensive and versatile end user alternative to regular IP desk phones. However, enterprises that are planning a transition from traditional physical handsets to PC-based softphones must understand the full scope of technical considerations and end user challenges this entails.

This research note discusses:

  • An introduction to IP softphones.
  • Key benefits that softphones offer enterprises and employees.
  • Potential technical challenges associated with softphone adoption.
  • Recommendations for early planning.

Enterprise IT leaders should understand the key benefits and potential issues relating to IP softphones when building the enterprise voice strategy.


Already a member?
Please Login