When a properly designed and configured network infrastructure is in place many organizations can take advantage of installing a voice over IP (VoIP) phone system.  A Unified Communications system from Cisco helps to increase productivity and delivers an impressive return on investment.  Not only does the organization benefit from and enhanced phone system for making basic calls, there are also a robust set of features and applications that can be run on the Cisco UC system.  Anything from tracking student attendance to paging over a public address system can be integrated into Cisco’s offering.  Promedia has the expertise to design and install these systems with Cisco’s Advanced Unified Communications Specialization.  Promedia staffs certified engineers that have studied the intricacies of configuring and installing a feature rich phone system. Some of the key features are outlined below.

 

Developing a VoIP ROI

Some of the cost saving factors to consider when developing your ROI for a VoIP phone system:

  • With a converged network there is only one set of hardware, network links and security to monitor and manage
  • The existing telecommunication system has many fee based services like Centrex
  • Lower operational expenditures and expansion costs with easier adds, moves, and changes
  • Reduce costs of telecommunication management – single management console
  • Increased productivity for workers enabling a enhanced collaborative environment – cut travel costs with conferencing

 

Applications

Cisco Unity Connection

  • New single inbox unified messaging
  • Speech-enabled messaging
  • Desktop message access
  • New Simplified Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance

Cisco Unity Express

  • Affordable voice messaging and greeting services for increased customer service and rich employee communications
  • Ideal for small organizations and enterprise branch offices with fewer than 500 people
  • Intuitive telephone prompts and a web-based interface for fast, convenient voicemail, auto attendant and interactive voice response (IVR) administration
  • Easy to deploy and manage on Cisco Integrated Services Routers

Cisco Mobile

  • Extend Cisco Unified Communications to smartphones
  • Turn your smartphone into an IP Phone
  • Utilize voice over Wi-Fi, visual voicemail, and corporate directory access on your Apple, Android, or Nokia smartphone

Cisco Unified Personal Communicator

  • Fast access to voice, video, messaging, web conferencing, and more
  • Available through a single, multimedia interface on your PC or Mac
  • Connect through the integrated soft phone from anywhere

Unified Presence

  • Deliver enhanced presence-enabled capabilities
  • Share availability and instant messages between coworkers and others
  • Collaborate across Cisco Unified Communications and other applications


Cisco Unified IP Phones 7900 Series

If your business requires High-definition voice (HD voice), vibrant color displays, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and more than basic support for endpoint applications, the Cisco Unified IP Phones 7900 Series is the portfolio for you.

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