School systems all around Northern California are looking for phone system upgrades.

School budgets have been slashed and E-Rate funding has dramatically changed. IT departments have been tasked with looking for a long term communication solution.

Schools and ShoreTel are that winning combination. Here are some reasons to look at a ShoreTel Premise Solution for your business VoIP Needs.

Funding Options

Going out to a formal bid takes time, money and resources. Once you have narrowed down your VoIP communication options, you can look at purchasing methods for a new system.

ShoreTel is authorized for purchases via CMAS, WSCA/NASPO and PEPPM, just to name a few. These organizations allow purchases off the GSA and limit bidding requirements. (Check with your purchasing department for internal requirements).

So instead of getting bids from 20 different companies with 20 different solutions, you can narrow your search and have an idea of the pricing, as it has already been bid.

Central Administration

As the IT department, taking over the installation and maintenance of the business VoIP communication solution may be the last thing on your list. With the ShoreTel one-system architecture, you can have one main site and deploy your schools sites on your schedule.

You have options for integration of your current switches, so you can have a 2-3 year installation plan. With each site installation, you are adding parts to the site, but all the programming is done in a central location.

You can start the configuration and programming while schools are in session then deploy and cut over any lines over holiday breaks. No longer are you waiting for school holidays to do complete installs.

Special Pricing for Schools

ShoreTel wants to work with schools on their VoIP solutions. That is why a standard K-12 school gets an automatic $90 off list price for handsets. They have handset models in all shapes and sizes. The classic classroom IP phone will be $99 after the discount. No more $200 or $300 IP phones. When combining government discounts and handset discounts, you can save even more, allowing that IT phone system budget to do more. ShoreTel is committed to the lowest Total Cost of Ownership. To learn more, check out this article from Nemertes Research.

The key for any successful installation at a school is choosing a provider for the business VoIP solution. Gaynor Telesystems has been installing phone systems, VoIP solutions, and more in schools for over 30 years. 

We have the ability to sell via the government programs, and the know-how on installation timelines, process, and maybe most importantly, we understand how to interface with both IT, school administration, and teachers. 

To learn more, check out our success story with Modoc School District.

We are here to help schools choose the right solution. We know that budgets are squeezed, security is critical and timing is paramount.  Contact us today, we can meet with you and review all your options for a business VoIP deployment, whether it is this summer, or next year. 

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