Hi all,
I've been doing some searches and finding surprisingly few recent discussions on this.
I've always heard Hosted phone systems are less reliable and more expensive (in the long run) than onsite systems.
But the salespeople have been working upper management aggressively! Of course they have a comeback for everything (as long as they get their commission.)
We have about 50 sets (currently on Nortel Meridian and Meridian Mail). Fewer than 6 analog lines. 12 trunks on 3 T1's. We have pretty good infrastructure; QoS switches with PoE; All phones are on traditional copper - although cat5e is available to all offices.
I'd think an onsite solution would be preferable; your opinions please!
Thanks!
I've been doing some searches and finding surprisingly few recent discussions on this.
I've always heard Hosted phone systems are less reliable and more expensive (in the long run) than onsite systems.
But the salespeople have been working upper management aggressively! Of course they have a comeback for everything (as long as they get their commission.)
We have about 50 sets (currently on Nortel Meridian and Meridian Mail). Fewer than 6 analog lines. 12 trunks on 3 T1's. We have pretty good infrastructure; QoS switches with PoE; All phones are on traditional copper - although cat5e is available to all offices.
I'd think an onsite solution would be preferable; your opinions please!
Thanks!