Providers of Avaya phone systems in Minnesota frequently offer three basic models of phone system deployment: the hosted model, in which the provider owns the system and allows the customer to use it; the managed model, in which the customer owns the system and pays the provider to maintain it; and the in-house model, in which the customer owns and maintains the system. The latter option is often the costliest, but it does provide five important advantages.

1. No Provider Caused Service Interruptions

While it is rare for a provider of Avaya phone systems to cause a serious service interruption for any of its customers, accidents do happen. When you implement a system on the in-house model, you need not worry about the integrity of the provider’s technology that supports the system. Instead, you depend on the quality of in-house resources, which is easier to predict.

2. Eliminates Long-Term Service Payments

Implementing a system on the hosted model is a great way to save money upfront. However, because you essentially lease the system from the provider, your monthly payments could eventually add up to how much the system would have cost had you purchased it outright. In the end, purchasing a phone system can give you more long-term financial flexibility.

3. Can Support Company Data Sharing Policies

If your company works in an industry where sharing data with entities that are outside of company walls is commonly prohibited, buying and installing your own telephone system may be the best move. Choosing the in-house model allows you to get the telecommunications capacity you need without having to bend or break your company’s data sharing policies.

4. Fast Response Time by IT Technicians

Many companies and organizations that install Avaya phone systems in Minnesota on the in-house model have onsite IT technicians that can perform repairs to the system, as necessary. When you use third party technicians to repair system problems, it often takes them hours to arrive. Having your own phone system and team of technicians can reduce system downtime.

5. Sell the Phone System as Legacy Hardware

Opting for an in-house phone system may be the most expensive option upfront, but there is a light at the end of the financial tunnel: When it comes time to replace the system, there is a good chance that you can sell your current phone system as legacy hardware. IT hardware refurbishers routinely buy high-quality, technologically resilient telecommunications equipment, recondition said equipment, and then sell the finished product to companies for a steep discount.

Need Help Installing Your New Phone System?

Even if you decide to implement your phone system on an in-house model, Converged Systems — a leading provider of Avaya phone systems in Minnesota and other states — would be happy to help you install it. Installing a business telephone system is a discipline in itself, one that not many conventional IT technicians are able to complete without assistance. To inquire about installing an in-house Avaya business phone system, give us a call today at (877) 950-2999.