Non-Profit

Current System Configuration

Two offices connected via a point-to-point T1 for network connectivity
Phone systems operate independently of each other and are not connected
Each phone system is connected to the telephone company with analog services
Internet comes in via a business-class DSL connection which is distributed to both offices

Challenges

This customer wants to minimize staffing and consolidate business functions to the main office
They need to maintain both offices and provide a presence of the remote office to the local community
Their ideal solution would be to take advantage of new features (call presence, web-based admin, etc.), while saving money

Solutions

Install IP phone system at main office
Deploy IP phones to both offices
Implement Call Assistant so receptionist can answer and transfer calls for both offices
Implement IP phone system conference bridge for inter-office collaboration
Upgrade Internet to business-grade cable
Eliminate all copper lines at remote office
Install SIP trunks for Direct Inward Dialing (DIDs), unlimited domestic long distance, and local calling

Cost Analysis

Current monthly costs $1,504:

(10 Analog DID Trunks x $30 per trunk: $300
(10) Analog Trunks x $30 per trunk: $300
Point-to-point T1: $400
Business DSL Internet: $90
Extended Calling and other misc. fees: $114
Inter-office long distance: $150
All other long distance: $150

Proposed monthly costs $765.94:

(7) SIP local trunks x $12.75: $89.25
(1) SIP Unlimited Domestic LD ($29.75)
Business-grade cable Internet: $140
Point-to-point T1: $400
Other misc. fees and taxes: $27.44
(20) DIDs x $1 per DID: $20
(3) Unlimited Long Distance SIP trunks: $89.25

Total Savings: $738.06/month

Equipment lease: $594.62/month

Savings after lease: $143.44/month