Adjusting the displayed time on an Avaya telephone system often requires administrative access. The procedure can vary depending on the specific Avaya phone model and the underlying communication manager software in use. This adjustment ensures accurate call logging, meeting scheduling, and general synchronization across the organization’s communication network. Improper time settings can lead to confusion, missed appointments, and difficulty in tracking communication events.
Maintaining correct time is crucial for several reasons. Accurate timestamps on call records are essential for billing purposes, compliance auditing, and resolving disputes. Precise time synchronization across an organizations phone system and other IT infrastructure also streamlines operations and improves efficiency. Historically, time synchronization in telephone systems was managed manually. Modern systems leverage network time protocols for automated and reliable accuracy.