Cloud | Fax With VoIP | Steadfast Telecommunications https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/tag/cloud/ New Yorks white glove business phone systems provider. Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:57:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.8 https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/favicon.png Cloud | Fax With VoIP | Steadfast Telecommunications https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/tag/cloud/ 32 32 Hosted VoIP vs. Premise-based VoIP: 14 Key Differences https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/14-distinctions-premise-based-hosted-voip/ https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/14-distinctions-premise-based-hosted-voip/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:14:52 +0000 https://steadfasttelecom.com/blog/?p=326 Researching business-grade VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone systems doesn’t need to be overwhelming, or confusing. In this article I’ll give you the information that you’ll need to determine which of these systems is best for your business. If you’ve been reading about VoIP for businesses, you have probably heard of: “Premise-Based VoIP (Managed)” and “Hosted VoIP (Hosted PBX).”  They’re both VoIP telephone systems, but the overarching distinction between hosted or premise VoIP is where the equipment is physically located. Premise-Based VoIP – you purchase all of the equipment and you keep it in your office. Hosted VoIP — the telephone equipment is off-site and in “the cloud”.   The following table highlights the key differences between Premise-Based PBX and Hosted PBX.  It is important to note that certain aspects may vary depending on your provider. The table reflects the differences in how Steadfast Telecommunications offers either of the arrangements. Aspect Premise-Based VoIP Hosted VoIP Time Investment Can take some time for the system to be implemented. Takes less time to get up and running. Initial Capital Investment Expensive Must buy all of the equipment up front: IP Phones, a router, network switch and a server. Very little cost if network (Ethernet Category 5e or higher) wiring is already present. Must purchase the IP Phones, a router and a network switch (preferably “Power Over Ethernet” based). You won’t need to purchase a server. Acquisition Costs In many instances, a Premise-Based PBX arrangement can cost around  230% more than a Hosted PBX equivalent. N/A Operating Expenses over 5 Years Often, customers can expect to pay around 30% more than a Hosted PBX equivalent. N/A Equipment Failure and Interruption to Business Operations Potentially severe. Downtime is possible for days […]

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