Hosted Call Accounting – Managing Your Communication Infrastructure
Hosted Call Accounting (sometimes referred to as web call accounting) is a fully managed Software as a Service (SaaS) alternative to purchasing hardware and software and expending internal resources. These services can be strictly for basic incoming and outgoing telephone call tracking from a PBX system or all encompassing of the entire communication ecosystem. Some companies offer complete outsourcing services for remote polling, authorization code billing, charge-back, network planning, traffic analysis, carrier/service comparisons, SIP / IP PBX reporting, voice mail, call center, auto attendant, mobile tracking, internet usage and more.
Many organizations have high overhead costs, staff turnovers and little time for in-house software. Hosted call accounting is managed by the provider; the end user accesses the services via a simple browser anywhere, anytime. There is generally no requirement for additional software. Hosted call accounting helps organizations manage their communication facilities. Management issues include controlling abuse, increasing staff productive and equipment provisioning. This service is a suitable solution for health care, educational institutions, government agencies and general business.
Traditionally call accounting involved the printing of hundreds or thousands of pages of activity detailing or summarizing telecom facilities by division, call center or end user. Hosted call accounting gives managers the option of reviewing the same data online in concise easy to read reports and charts. You can print only the detail you really need. No longer is there a need for one dedicated computer system to handle your call detail records. Read the rest of this entry »

