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Lync can generate 177% ROI over 3 years and
breakeven in 16 months
Startup Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Number of deals 3 5 9
Total incremental revenues 525,000 1,177,000 2,095,000
Total gross margin 252,758 535,763 955,773
Total costs (192,500) (157,500) (165,000) (40,000)
Contribution to business (192,500) 95,258 370,763 915,773
3 Year ROI 177%
Breakeven 16 months