The VoIP Market ◾ 331
Key attributes include:
No equipment leases and maintenance agreements are required. ◾
Administration is Web-based, which greatly reduces IT time. ◾
Businesses enjoy nationwide access between their offices, without dedi- ◾
cated circuits.
Unlimited long-distance calling is possible. ◾
ere are three basic models for companies making the switch to VoIP:
Model 1: Ownership ◾
e company owns all the equipment. −
e company has total control, but higher capital expenditures. −
e company shoulders all the management headaches. −
Model 2: Hosted ◾
Focuses on outsourcing responsibilities to experts −
Costs are less −
Lower level of control −
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