internet-based PBX
[ˈɪntərnɛt beɪst ˈpiːbiːˈɛks]
nounpl: internet-based PBXs
PABX baseado em internet
1. A private branch exchange (PBX) telephone system that operates over internet protocol (IP) networks, allowing voice calls to be made and received using internet connectivity instead of traditional phone lines
Our company switched to an internet-based PBX system to reduce telecommunications costs and improve flexibility for remote workers.
Nossa empresa mudou para um sistema PABX baseado em internet para reduzir custos de telecomunicações e melhorar a flexibilidade para trabalhadores remotos.
2. A cloud-hosted or on-premises telephone exchange system using VoIP technology that manages incoming and outgoing calls for a business
The internet-based PBX allows employees to use softphones on their computers and mobile devices.
O PABX baseado em internet permite que os funcionários usem telefones por software em seus computadores e dispositivos móveis.
Internet-based PBX systems have become increasingly popular in both Brazil and the USA since the 2010s, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic which accelerated remote work adoption. In Brazil, companies have embraced this technology to reduce dependency on expensive traditional telecom infrastructure. The term PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange) is widely understood in both Portuguese and English-speaking business contexts, though 'VoIP PBX' or 'Cloud PBX' are becoming more common in contemporary usage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cloud-based communication solution
unified communications platform
IP-enabled telephony system
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