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Disaster Recovery Assist ServiceCisco Unified Communications Innovate across the value chain with capabilities embedded into work flows and business applications that transform business processes and increase customer satisfaction. Unified communications offers choice in how software applications can be deployed - onsite, hosted or on-demand. By integrating a comprehensive security strategy with your unified communications network, you can help people in any campus, branch, or remote workspace securely connect and collaborate across a wide array of communications applications. Cisco Call Manager is the underpinning of the unified communications infrastructure. Call Manager handles call routing and, because the underlying protocol is based on the Internet Protocol (IP), geographical boundaries no longer apply to the deployment of this voice system. Branch locations and small office, home-office (SOHO) workers can be distributed throughout the world using the headquarters for all call setup and call teardown activity. Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 is now available in a choice of operating models based on customer and channel partner preference. A new appliance model version based on Linux is available now and a version based on the existing open operating system model is scheduled to be available within 12 months. Unified Communications unleashes the flexibility of managing business communications in a multi-device, mobile and distributed environment. In our dynamic business environment, perhaps the most important benefit of Cisco Unified Communications comes from having a communications system that can change and grow on short notice and enable new capabilities for more effective business communications, employee mobility, streamlined business processes, and improved profitability. The UC 500 does triple duty as a router, including NAT, as well as a firewall and a VPN appliance with both SSL and IPSec. It can also be configured as a Wi-Fi AP. Expandability is handled through Cisco's Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch, which adds eight additional 10/100 PoE ports to the network. Cisco Unified Workspace Licensing is available in three versions: (1) Business Edition: Built on the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition platform, this edition offers call control, voice messaging, unified clients, mobility, and presence in a package optimized to the needs of smaller businesses, (2) Standard Edition: Built on the reliable Cisco Unified Communications Manager platform, this edition includes call control, voice messaging, unified clients, mobility, and presence with the enterprise scalability to support your business as it grows, and (3) Professional Edition: This edition includes all features in Standard Edition, mobile communicator client, audio, video and web conferencing, and other advanced capabilities. Cisco Smart Business Unified Communications System offers small businesses a simple, affordable, easy-to-manage unified communications system, eliminates multiple servers and combines voice, data, voicemail, Automated Attendant, video, security, and wireless capabilities. It also supports the portfolio of Cisco Unified IP Phones, Internet connectivity with firewall protection, virtual private networks (VPNs), and wireless LAN access for reliable, highly secure communications. Combined with its optional desktop application support, Cisco Smart Business Communications System enables more effective collaboration by using simple yet powerful capabilities such as instant messaging, single-number reach, and desktop control of all calls and messages to help enrich the total communications experience. Unified Communications applications lead to more effect effective communication. Beyond replacing a traditional channel for contacting employees, Unified Communications applications also enable smarter communication. Employees can consult the best method for reaching coworkers before even initiating contact, thereby improving the efficiency in their interactions with others. For Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express environments, the Cisco Unified CallConnector for Microsoft Office is a personal computer toolbar-based desktop solution that delivers easy-to-use call control and presence features to end users, enabling increased productivity. The Cisco Unified CallConnector for Microsoft Office uses toolbars within common applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer, providing transparent desktop integration and giving users new and easy ways to communicate more effectively. Encompassing IP voice, data, and video communications products and applications, the Cisco Unified Communications system helps organizations communicate more effectively, streamline business processes, and positively affect financial results. Cisco unified communications (1) Ties together: telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and information services, (2) has all the features commonly associated with PBX and Centrex systems: voice mail, presence management, find-me/follow-me functions, telephone directories, and least-cost routing, (3) utilizes network routers, switches, software, and other standards-based networking gear, and (4) has the services traditionally associated with the data network available via the phone system, and vice versa. Cisco Unified Communications is a mobile and a unified system that can be added on to at will. It is known to be helpful in the business world by allowing employees to focus on the proper resources. The system includes many new capabilities, features, applications, and products. These include Cisco Unified CallManager, Cisco Unified Personal Communicator, Cisco Unified MeetingPlace, Cisco Unified Unity, Cisco Unified IP contact centre, and Cisco Unified Presence Server and Customer Interaction Analyzer. |
