[asterisk-biz] PBX Functionality for Less than the Price of aKeySystem (3Com Asterisk IP Telephony Appliance)

[Craig Lawrence]

I really don't agree with the comments that suggest the 3com unit is
overpriced.

I'd except that a 3com certified reseller would be proposing a couple of
different 3com systems to each customer. A standard key system and a
VoIP system possibly. The margins and pricing on the traditional system
would be as they usually are and the margins on the Asterisk system will
need to be similar in order for the reseller and 3com to be compensated
equally / similarly whichever unit is sold.

If you're suggesting the pricing is too high you're really complaining
about the ability of an established brand such as 3com with a track
record and a distribution channel to be able to secure margins which
cheaper and less established brands fail to achieve.

Don't you own an iPod - if you do, you've accepted that a brand has
value and is worth something to you more than the value of the actual
device.

Cheers

 
Craig Lawrence


-----Original Message-----
From: asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Steve Totaro
Sent: Wednesday, 4 June 2008 9:20 AM
To: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] PBX Functionality for Less than the Price of
aKeySystem (3Com Asterisk IP Telephony Appliance)

That is what I would expect to pay for a real server with same day
support (not an appliance) that can handle hundreds of calls and
extensions.  Add more for T1 or whatever.

Then without running ABE, I can upsell all kinds of integration (even
things the customer never thought of) and be a true VAR, not just a
guy that sells a box.

Thanks,
Steve Totaro

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 7:07 PM, Craig Lawrence <craig at mytel.net.au>
wrote:
> I assume you're looking at this pricing - See page 25 -
> http://www.3com.com/other/pdfs/solutions/en_US/wsca_price.pdf
>
> The verison without phones and with 4 FXO 4 FXS is $1400 wholesale.
>
> Cheers
>
> Craig Lawrence
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com
> [mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Steve
Totaro
> Sent: Tuesday, 3 June 2008 7:04 AM
> To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion;
Commercial
> and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
> Subject: [asterisk-biz] PBX Functionality for Less than the Price of a
> KeySystem (3Com Asterisk IP Telephony Appliance)
>
> Sorry for the cross post but it seems appropriate.
>
> Steve, Check this out!
>
> Give your customers IP PBX features at a price they can afford with
> the new 3Com Asterisk IP telephony appliance.  Designed for small and
> medium businesses and remote branch offices with 5 to 30 users per
> site, the 3Com Asterisk is a cost-effective, fully featured VoIP
> device you can use to win new business.
>
> Using Asterisk Business Edition, an enterprise-grade version of the
> acclaimed open source PBX for the Linux operating system, the 3Com
> Asterisk is the perfect alternative to a proprietary PBX or key
> system.  Its all-inclusive system provides support for over 140 call
> features that can be customized to match user needs.
>
> Plus, with no additional fees to add voicemail, conferencing, or phone
> licenses, etc. and the ability to accommodate a mix of IP and analog
> phones, the 3Com Asterisk is an easy solution to deploy and use.
>
> Highlights:
>
> Support for 140+ call features (including voice menus, auto attendant,
> ACD, voicemail, conferencing, etc.)
> Up to 25 concurrent G711 SIP calls
> Web-based GUI for easy installation
> SSH encryption for security
> Built in router & DHCP server
> Remote configuration & management support
> uClinux OS
> Supports Analog, SIP, IAX, & T1/PRI trunks
> 4 FXO and 4 FXS port configuration.  8 FXO model coming soon!
> SIP Connect Compliant certification
>
> To learn more about how the 3Com Asterisk can help you win more your
> opportunities, download the datasheet, or request a call from
>
>
> 3Com Asterisk 3102 Phone Bundle
>
> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance & 5 3Com 3102B phones.
>
> $2,795 MSRP (3CRB13000)
>
>
> ________________________________
> 3Com Asterisk IP430 Phone Bundle
>
> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance & 5 3Com SoundPoint IP430 phones by
> Polycom.
>
> $2,795 MSRP (3CRB14000)
>
>
> ________________________________
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> 3Com Asterisk 10-Port Gigabit PoE
>  Switch & 3102 Phone Bundle
>
> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance, 5 3Com 3102B phones, & 1 3Com
> OfficeConnect Managed 10-port Gigabit PoE Switch.
>
> $3,095 MSRP (3CRBAS10US)
>
> ________________________________
> 3Com Asterisk 24-Port Gigabit PoE
> Switch & 3102 Phone Bundle
>
> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance, 5 3Com 3102B phones, & 1 3Com
> Baseline Switch 2924 PWR Plus.
>
> $3,695 MSRP (3CRBAS24US)
>
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