Why Traditional PBX Systems Are a Growing Risk for Modern SA Businesses
Many businesses still rely on traditional on-premises PBX systems, unaware of the mounting risks these ageing systems present. These older systems, once the backbone of communication, are increasingly vulnerable to both cyber and operational threats as they run 24/7—making them ticking time bombs in terms of security and reliability. For South Australian businesses focused on growth and continuity, it’s time to rethink telephony technology and explore the advantages of cloud-based solutions to secure and streamline their communication systems.
Understanding the Threat of PBX Fraud
One of the biggest and often overlooked threats to traditional phone systems is PBX fraud. While many business owners prioritise cybersecurity for their IT systems, phone systems tend to be neglected. This lack of focus leaves older, on-premises systems open to exploitation by cybercriminals, who can access vulnerabilities to conduct unauthorised activities like making fraudulent international calls. This not only leads to financial losses but also impacts a company’s reputation, especially if client communications are disrupted or compromised.
By partnering with Access4, Subnet offers South Australian-based businesses robust security through cloud-hosted telephony, specifically designed to combat these risks. Our cloud-based solutions provide real-time monitoring and advanced fraud detection, helping to protect against unauthorised access and ensuring your business communication systems are safeguarded from evolving threats.
Cloud-Hosted Telephony: Essential for Distributed Workforces
With more companies adopting flexible work arrangements, the limitations of traditional PBX systems are becoming harder to ignore. Remote and hybrid work models require seamless, flexible communication capabilities, which many legacy phone systems simply cannot support. As team members move between home offices, client sites, and central locations, the need for secure, reliable connectivity across all communication channels is critical.
Access4’s cloud-hosted telephony solutions support businesses in facilitating uninterrupted communication for remote employees, bridging the gap between home and office environments. Through Subnet’s partnership with Access4, your business can access state-of-the-art communication tools—voice calls, video conferences, and instant messaging—all within a seamless, secure platform that fosters collaboration and productivity, no matter where your team operates. This connectivity also brings the added benefit of scalability, allowing businesses to expand and adapt their communication needs with ease as they grow.
Migration Made Easy: Subnet’s Expertise and Proven Methods
Transitioning from legacy PBX systems to a cloud-hosted platform might seem daunting, especially for small and medium-sized businesses with limited IT resources. However, Subnet’s extensive experience with cloud migration, combined with Access4’s dedicated, onshore support, ensures a smooth process from start to finish. Our team specialises in handling each stage of migration, from initial planning and technical preparation to full implementation and post-migration support.
One of the key benefits of partnering with Subnet and Access4 is the seamless transfer of phone numbers and configurations, thanks to Access4’s dedicated porting expertise. This means that your business can transition to a more secure and efficient system with minimal disruption. You can trust that we’ll handle the details so you can continue focusing on your business without downtime or technical interruptions.
Local, Personalised Support for Resilience and Redundancy
Telephony is a unique part of business infrastructure that requires not just general IT support, but specialised expertise. Especially during transitions like migrating to cloud-hosted systems, having a knowledgeable team available is essential. Subnet partners with Access4 to offer you highly specialised, Australian-based support—ensuring that help is always a call away, no matter the time or the complexity of the issue. This local support comes with advanced telephony redundancy and built-in security, enabling South Australian businesses to maintain continuous communication without interruption.
With Access4, your business benefits from a system that’s as resilient and secure as your IT network, giving you confidence that your telephony is protected against threats while being fully adaptable to your evolving needs.
Ready to Future-Proof Your Communication?
Traditional PBX systems pose increasing risks to modern businesses, particularly when it comes to security and adaptability. By choosing Subnet’s cloud-hosted telephony solutions in partnership with Access4, your business gains advanced protections, improved functionality, and the support needed to thrive in today’s connected world.
Book a meeting with us to learn more, and you’ll receive a free telephony health check of your current phone system to see how cloud telephony solutions can benefit your business! In exchange for your time, we’ll gift you a $100 top-rated restaurant voucher.
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