Part 6
SIP and Ser ver-Free
Communications
In This Part
ᮣ Implementing SIP communications for small offices
ᮣ Getting the big picture on peer-to-peer communications
ᮣ Using peer-to-peer SIP for maximum benefits
D
eploying SIP in the smallest business settings presents
unique challenges. Models for deploying and operating
SIP in larger enterprises (distributed or not) may not be
optimal for smaller businesses. In this part we discuss
some of these challenges and the ways in which SIP-based
solutions can be effective in small and distributed business
environments.
Meeting Challenges
for Small Offices
Small offices — including very small businesses and small
branches of enterprises — are becoming more dynamic in
form and function and are becoming increasingly distributed.
These new work environments introduce challenges including:
ߜ Capital Costs: As small offices seek to maintain a more
dynamic form that focuses on the localized needs of
their markets, they often find themselves balancing the
need for adaptability with the upfront capital costs of
communications solutions.
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