At A Glance: Asterisk

Effective communication is the most powerful tool in the business world. Being able to interact with employees, customers, and other companies in an efficient and timely manner can be what helps define your business’ success. With all the technologies, platforms, and services available these days to help manage and optimize the way you communicate, it can be difficult to make sure your message is seen and not buried in someone’s inbox. Telecommunication provides the immediacy you need to manage a project, and Asterisk is available to help you manage your telecommunication needs. Asterisk provides a software solution to telephone private branch exchange (PBX), helping you create internal business telephone services that can interact and integrate with other online technologies.

Asterisk consultants are trained telecommunication professionals with specialized experience in Asterisk’s PBX software. A freelance Asterisk consultant is a cost-effective way to have the needs of your organization assessed and determine the most productive way to implement a PBX system that fits those needs. Asterisk consultants are capable of providing you with cost and maintenance information on the size and scale of a new system, or requirements for updating a currently installed system. Their telecommunication expertise can facilitate consultation on how best to integrate Asterisk with other technologies, such as voice over Internet protocols. Consultants can also provide information on how to use Asterisk for features like interactive voice menus, voicemail, and automatic call distribution. Asterisk consultants collaborate with your business to provide and optimize quality PBX systems and services.