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Upgrade on a Budget: Demystify IP Telephony and UC Pricing Models

FREE on-demand training event organized by Voice Report

Bare-bones budgets make it imperative that you unravel the complex software licensing models that determine your costs when you make your move to IP telephony and unified communications.

Even on a rock-bottom budget you can move your enterprise to IP telephony with the advice you get from pricing expert Doug Carolus, director of consulting services and operations at N’compass Solutions, in this FREE 60-minute webinar replay.

» Understand how Avaya, Cisco and Microsoft structure their software licensing packages – complete with sample pricing

» Determine if a “bundled” or “a la carte” license option better suits your enterprises’ needs

» Break down Avaya’s pricing tiers for Aura-branded products – and walk through a priced-out 500-seat Communication Manager deployment

» Compare Cisco’s DLU and CUWL models and decide which saves you the most money

» Learn about Cisco’s new Cisco Unified Workspace Licensing (CUWL) bundle type, plus decipher Cisco’s mandatory and optional add-ons

» Master Doug’s rule of thumb to determine which Microsoft products you need for UC features

» Answer the 5 questions you must address before moving to IP telephony and UC

» Review real-life pricing examples from all of the major players based on actual recent projects

Doug walks you through complicated pricing structures so you can transition to IP telephony and unified communications – or switch vendors – when cash is tight. This is independent, vendor-neutral advice and guidance to help you upgrade to IP cost effectively.

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Your Expert Presenter

Doug Carolus

Doug Carolus is the director of consulting solutions and operations for independent technology consulting firm N’compass Solutions, in Minneapolis. With more than 20 years of telecom experience, Doug’s focus has been on enterprise-based voice communications technologies supporting complex engagements with clients such as Best Buy, Broadcom Corp., Clark County Government in Las Vegas, Lockheed Federal Credit Union, Quest Software and the Tennessee Valley Authority. His professional experience covers a wide range of enterprise communication services and technologies, including IP telephony pricing and software licensing models. He has spoken at numerous industry events, including VoiceCon, ACUTA and IPComm. Doug also earned an MBA, from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. 

 

Recorded Nov. 19, 2009

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