The Modern Fax Machine Is Now E-Fax
August 16th, 2017 by admin
130 pounds – that’s around the average combined weight of a pug patiently sitting on top of a medium-sized dresser. It’s also how much the typical fax machine weighs. But unlike a pug and a dresser, the ‘ol fax machine sits in the corner of an office and takes up space, in a boring fashion. In truth, there’s no reason that your business still needs a fax machine. With the development of E-Fax, traditional faxing methods have become largely obsolete. Why waste precious time and resources with the upkeep of a fax machine when E-Faxes provide many more benefits? We’ve come up with four reasons to switch over to the newer, more modern fax machine. Pugs and dressers optional.1. Consolidated Office Resources
Fax machines always take up more space than necessary. For larger offices, they’re usually in a centralized location that makes them accessible to the entire office. Some offices even take to purchasing multiple expensive multifunction printers/scanner/fax devices.Related: 4 Alternatives to Traditional Faxing
These devices take up space on desks and clutter offices. But with E-Fax, you can quickly send a fax simply using a mobile device. Traditional faxes also take a considerable amount of power to operate – switching to E-Faxing also saves your organization on electricity costs.2. Ease of Use
51% of small-business owners cite time as the single biggest obstacle to adopting new technologies, and 18% say a lack of understanding is their greatest barrier. E-Fax allows anyone to easily send a fax, as it uses the same basic principles as emailing and web browsing. In other words, it’s intuitive to the modern workstyle.3. Scalability
Faxing needs vary on a case-by-case basis. For smaller companies, one fax machine often suffices for the entire office. On the other hand, larger enterprises may require multiple fax machines to meet their needs.Related: 5 Benefits of E-fax That You Need to Know About
With E-Fax, you can use a single streamlined application to fax as much as you need. Small businesses and big businesses alike can benefit from the same service, using a specialized program to fax as much as necessary for a single flat fee. Using this model of service allows companies to retain E-Fax services regardless of company size, making it scalable with growth.4. Portability
With bring your own device (BYOD) policies on the rise, mobile phones are steadily becoming integrated with modern workstyles. 72% of organizations polled in a study were permitting BYOD or planning to do so. With mobile devices, employees have access to powerful company tools that work can work from anywhere in the world. The mobile nature of E-Fax lets you take your office with you, allowing you to send a fax from anywhere in the world where there’s an internet connection. In practical terms, that means no more waiting to get to the office to send an important file. Employees are more productive, workloads are more flexible, and companies are able to do better business.Related: 3 Ways Wireless Solutions Benefit Your Business
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To embrace the future of fax machines, your business must switch to E-Fax. With an experienced team at your side, you can seamlessly make the transition to the modern fax machine. Ready to evolve your faxing? Contact us for more information on how to get started.Posted in: Blog