Chapter 1 Overview
Making Converged Networks a Reality
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Advantages of Converged Networks
Because converged networks use a single, packet-based infrastructure for all data,
voice, and video communications, implementing such networks reduces costs.
The following are additional advantages of converged networks:
• Budget leverage. You can reduce your telecom budget and devote the money
saved to other purposes, such as information systems.
• Integration of campus and branch office networking equipment. By deploying
products such as the Cisco MCS 7800 series, the Cisco ICS 7750, and
Cisco IP Phones, you can phase out proprietary technologies with high
capital and operations costs—such as private branch exchanges (PBXs).
• Support for emerging software applications. Use of the open, standards-based
Cisco AVVID architecture helps you take advantage of the latest business
applications, such as unified voice and e-mail messaging, web-based call
centers, and computer telephony integration (CTI).
• Cisco IP Phones do away with the costs and inconvenience associated with
traditional telephone moves, adds, and changes by taking advantage of the
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
