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VoIP vs. LD rates

Tom Pisello, Founder and CEO of Alinean, the IT Value Experts
12.08.2004
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The economic benefit of using VoIP versus long distance rates for your company depends on the number of domestic long distance and international calls you make, the level of service you expect from your calling provider, and costs to migrate to a Voice over IP (VoIP) network -- including set-up and training.

In today's tightened spending economy, companies require a solid business case to evaluate the bottom-line value of VoIP. As a side benefit, this will also act as a tracking tool through the implementation, to ensure the company can evaluate and reap the potential rewards o

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VoIP carries great promise to reduce telecommunication and networking total cost of ownership and empower businesses with new capabilities and agility. But because the technology is relatively new, case studies with a quantifiable ROI are difficult to find, and an in-house evaluation is most likely necessary.

Here's an overview of what to look for when making the business case for investment in VoIP technology:

Ways to save for corporations Additional benefits for call centers Cost considerations Potential project risks

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