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Consider the real cost of ownership when making a choice. If you
are going for on-premise systems, you should understand that it is
going to require a reasonably large upfront investment. If you
cannot make such big investment in the beginning, you will be
much better off using a hosted PBX system.
Consider the value of specific and bundled functionality before
finalizing a decision. It is important to understand that the
technical capabilities of both systems are quite the same. The main
difference is observed in how these features are bundled. In case
of hosted PBX service provider, you will notice that they bundle
features and make you pay a set per-user price.
Find out how easy it is to customize your PBX systems. In case
you have an on-premise system installed, you will have to spend
some extra money to make an IT professional oversee the system's
deployment. If you already have a professional working in your
company, you may find it easier to have your PBX system
customized to suit your need without having to deal with any
additional cost.