If your company needs a new Avaya telephone system, you will need to do some planning before you sign a service contract, or pay for the new system outright. For most companies, there are four steps for receiving the best contract from an Avaya service provider: defining telecommunication needs, defining the IT budget, reading the fine print in the service contract, and considering the ideal length for the contract. Let’s take a look at each point below.

Define Telecommunication Needs

Knowing what you need from a provider of Avaya Service Contracts in Minneapolis will expedite the process of forming a contract. If you aren’t sure what services you need, don’t worry; Converged Systems will perform a free evaluation of your needs and propose solutions that meet them. We’ll also walk you through the evaluation process and explain why certain solutions are advisable.

Define the IT Budget

Having a limited IT budget doesn’t necessarily mean that your Avaya service contract options are limited. For example, implementing a phone system on a hosted model, in which the service provider owns and maintains the system, and charges you a monthly service fee, is a great way to get the capacity you need without paying for the system’s hardware and software upfront.

Consider Contract Length

Avaya service contracts in Minneapolis can last as little as a few months and long as several years. Because most contracts give you the option of upgrading your services as your business needs change, there is less risk in signing a long service contract than many companies think. Furthermore, agreeing to a long contract typically results in the lowest monthly service fees.

Read the Fine Print

It isn’t to the service provider’s benefit to obscure important contract clauses in fine print. However, it’s still a good idea to read the fine print before you agree to a contract. For example, while reading it, you may discover something such as the service provider having an early contract termination option. That’s something you need to know before you sign up for service.

Contact Converged Systems

If you need information about Avaya service contracts in Minneapolis, MN, contact Converged Systems. We have years of experience assisting companies and organizations of all sizes with implementing the right Avaya telephone solutions for their needs. If you need a new business telephone system, we will help you reach the best contract terms for your needs. Call us today at (877) 950-2999, or use our contact form. We look forward to speaking with you!