[asterisk-biz] Check this out :(

[Kristian Kielhofner]

On 9/12/07, Derrick Moennick <derrick at phonesource.ca> wrote:
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> Standardized pricing is an interesting idea. How do we solve the issue of
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> -----Original Message-----
>  From: asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com
> [mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of
> bob murphy
>  Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:33 PM
>  To: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
>  Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] Check this out :(
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> And let's not forget the Cisco UC500.  I attended an orientation and while
> it is nice to look at, there's no multi site interoperability (yeah why
> destroy call manager and unified messenger revenue), limited extension
> support (32) and you can only use Cisco IP phones.  So at 750 to 900 per
> extension installed, it's no threat to those of us pursuing 50 to 300 seat
> enterprises.  Up in that space, it's the usual suspects (Cisco0, Nortel,
> Shoretel et al) at $1, 000.00 to $1,400.00 per phone installed.  Oh and no
> call center at those prices.  We should all get together and attempt to
> standardize some pricing models so we all continue to enjoy healthy
> profitability.  Technology comes and goes.  Integration and implementation
> expertise is always valuable.  Just wait until it's VOKS!  Voice Over
> Kitchen Sink.  Then, my Friends, we will need to worry.
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> Bob Murphy
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  Standard pricing?  This sounds a bit like price fixing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_fixing

  Criminal felony in the US...  Doesn't sound like fun! :)

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Kristian Kielhofner