Voip.Biz, Inc. Deciding on the Next Steps for a Voip Supplier Case Study

VoIP.biz, Inc.: Deciding on the Next Steps For a VoIP Supplier Case Study

VoIP.biz, Inc.: Deciding on the Next Steps For a VoIP Supplier Case Study

VoIP.biz, Inc.: Deciding on the Next Steps For a VoIP Supplier Case Study

Introduction

Traditional telephone systems are a thing of the past. In today’s business world, VoIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol is the next generation of the future. There are many benefits of switching to VoIP systems including lowered costs and increased customer revenue. VoIP services also allow for better telecommuting calls, which are needed for business these days.

“Lawrence R. Milkowski, President and CEO of VoIP2.biz, Inc., an Indianapolis-based start-up supplier of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony to the small and midsize business market, knew he had a difficult job ahead of him. It was Friday, June 23, 2006, and he had to prepare his recommendations on the next steps for his fledgling company to the board of directors at its meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. While Larry was a firm believer in the direction of the company, he knew that the board was anxious to resolve the future of the firm given the slower-than-hoped-for progress in getting the company’s cash flow to break even” (Managing Information Technology 7th ,2012)

In this paper I will attempt to study voice over internet protocol VoIP. I’ll give you details of seven options and discuss in detail from two sides ,First is advantage and the second is disadvantage for each options.

Options:

1st option: Staying with current plan

Advantages:

1- Already deployed VoIP solutions at customer sites.

2- The VoIP technology tested and debugged.

3- Selected components to be included in the solution set.

4- Improved GUI suitability for small and midsize business markets.

5- Secured distribution and reseller agreements (Network, Equipment service components).

6- Developed process for (Provisioning network, implementing systems ,providing customer...