Introduction
The Private Branch Exchange, or PBX, has been a fundamental pillar in business communication for decades. As technology has advanced, so have the capabilities and flexibilities of PBX systems.
One of the most innovative approaches in this area is the model that limits by extensions rather than concurrent calls. Let’s delve into the advantages of this model from various angles.
Benefits of Limiting Extensions Instead of Concurrent Calls
Customer Service
Customer service is the backbone of any successful business. In a world where customer satisfaction is paramount, efficient communication is essential.
- Flexibility in service: On a particularly busy day, with a PBX that doesn’t limit concurrent calls, businesses don’t have to worry if a large volume of customers decides to call simultaneously. Imagine an online store launching a special offer; the demand for attention can skyrocket suddenly.
- Enhanced customer experience: No one wants to be put on hold. If a customer calls and can be attended to immediately, their perception of the service improves exponentially.
- Reduction of missed calls: Every missed call could be a missed sale or an opportunity to resolve an issue for a customer. A system without a concurrent call limit reduces the risk of missing these valuable interactions.
Security
Security in business communications is crucial. We’re not just talking about protecting business information, but also safeguarding customers’ personal data.
- Detailed control: By limiting by extensions, specific permissions can be granted. For instance, a sales department employee won’t need the same access as someone from the technical department.
- Logging and auditing: In the digital world, traceability is crucial. Being able to monitor and audit communications can help prevent fraud or misuse of information.
Benefits for Resellers
Resellers look for solutions that are not only attractive to their clients but also straightforward to implement and manage.
- Clear business model: Selling packages based on the number of extensions simplifies commercial proposals. Instead of selling an intangible capacity like concurrent calls, resellers can offer tangible packages based on the number of employees or departments.
- Easy expansion: When a client decides to expand their business, the process to add additional extensions is more straightforward and less problematic than reconfiguring the entire system
Benefits for the End Customer
At the end of the day, the goal is to provide solutions that benefit the end customer.
- Predictable costs: Businesses operate best with fixed, predictable costs. Knowing that the cost is based on the number of extensions, and not on a volatile factor like call volume, aids financial planning.
- Scalability: Imagine a hotel expanding its infrastructure and adding more rooms. With an extension-based system, they simply add the necessary extensions for the new rooms without worrying about concurrent call capacity.
- Call Center: Even if you have 25 extensions, the incoming call volume can be 50 incoming concurrent calls that are handled through queues.
The VitalPBX team is concerned about the quality of service that its users can provide to clients, for this reason we do not limit the number of concurrent calls.
These are the reasons why we decided to launch VitalPBX One with the extension model.
VitalPBX One includes everything:
- Multi-Tenant
- Branding Plus
- VitalPBX Connect for all extensions.
- Microsoft Team Connector for all extensions
- Sonata Suite for all extensions.
- SMS Integration.
- WhatsApp Integration.
- VitXi for all extensions.
- That is, we include all the modules.
Let’s analyze the prices and what better way to do it than by comparing them with the Enterprise version of 3CX.
Price 3CX - Annual | Annual | Month | User/Month | Price Vrs 3CX | |
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EXT | 3CX/ENT | VPBX One | VPBX One | VPBX One | ONE-ENT |
25 | US$ 325.00 | US$ 225.00 | N/A | US$ 0.75 | -44% |
50 | US$ 735.00 | US$ 500.00 | N/A | US$ 0.83 | -47% |
75 | US$ 1,105.00 | US$ 700.00 | N/A | US$ 0.78 | -58% |
125 | US$ 1,475.00 | US$ 950.00 | US$ 95.00 | US$ 0.63 | -55% |
175 | US$ 2,215.00 | US$ 1,600.00 | US$ 160.00 | US$ 0.76 | -38% |
225 | US$ 2,955.00 | US$ 2,250.00 | US$ 225.00 | US$ 0.83 | -31% |
300 | US$ 4,990.00 | US$ 3,500.00 | US$ 350.00 | US$ 0.97 | -43% |
400 | US$ 6,100.00 | US$ 4,000.00 | US$ 400.00 | US$ 0.83 | -53% |
600 | US$ 9,710.00 | US$ 6,500.00 | US$ 650.00 | US$ 0.90 | -49% |
800 | US$ 12,940.00 | US$ 8,500.00 | US$ 850.00 | US$ 0.89 | -57% |
1600 | US$ 20,340.00 | US$ 14,500.00 | US$ 1,450.00 | US$ 0.76 | -40% |
2500 | N/A | US$ 22,000.00 | US$ 2,200.00 | US$ 0.73 | N/A |
4000 | US$ 36,985.00 | US$ 28,500.00 | US$ 2,850.00 | US$ 0.59 | -30% |
5000 | N/A | US$ 34,500.00 | US$ 3,450.00 | US$ 0.58 | N/A |
*All prices are in MSRP
*This comparison is made between 3CX Enterprise version and VitalPBX One.
Conclusions
Choosing a PBX system that limits extensions instead of concurrent calls is not just a technological choice, but also a strategic one. The benefits extend beyond merely handling calls, impacting customer satisfaction, security, operational efficiency, and financial predictability. In a constantly evolving business world, this PBX model emerges as a robust solution for current and future demands.
References
All commercial information presented in this Blog was obtained from the page of their respective manufacturers.