Why Businesses Still Use Fax
A short guide to understanding online fax. Learn why fax is still a trusted method of secure document exchange, from security and compliance to cost savings and modern integrations.
1. It's Trusted and Secure
A short guide to understanding online fax.
Fax securely transmits documents using the telephone network and requires a peer-to-peer connection before any data is transmitted. Without a secure and direct connection, the document won't transmit.
2. You Don't Need a Physical Fax Machine
Digital fax servers and cloud-based fax services remove the need for physical fax machines, so you can fax online from any device with an internet connection, including email.
3. Industry Compliance
Fax is widely accepted for exchanging signed and official documents. As a trusted method of secure information exchange, fax is used by industries including healthcare, government, finance and manufacturing.
4. Cost-Effective
No hardware, no line rental, no paper and no toner. Online fax is a cost-effective way to send and receive faxes.
5. Fax Technology Is Evolving
Fax is deeply rooted within organisations around the world. With digital transformation, fax has evolved to integrate into digital workflows and existing software, with API tools available to developers making integrations simpler.
