The Office Communications Server Challenge
Today’s business environments typically consist of multiple disparate communications platforms including the phone system; instant messaging (IM); and video-, audio- and web-based conferencing. Each of these applications is typically maintained in its own silo, each with its own maintenance contract and administrative requirements. Managing and maintaining these separate applications is confusing, costly and inefficient.
Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 eliminates these challenges by seamlessly integrating enterprise-ready IM (instant messaging), Voice over IP (VoIP), Web conferencing, and Audio/Video conferencing. Through a single application, your communications infrastructure is transformed into a straightforward, streamlined and cost-effective environment.
The features to take note of in OCS 2007 are:
- Multimedia Conferencing
- VoIP
- Video Conferencing
- Secure IM
- Enhanced Presence
- Secure End User Connectivity
- Familiar User Interface
The PointBridge Solution
The OCS 2007 Accelerator provided by PointBridge will assist your organization in defining a comprehensive communication strategy that yields cost savings and operational efficiencies.
The PointBridge solution is a fixed-time, fixed-price engagement that produces six key deliverables:
1. OCS 2007 proof of concept
2. Communications Roadmap – capturing the design and end state OCS 2007 infrastructure
3. Assessment of current messaging and telephony environment
4. Recommendations for server placement and configuration
5. Risk analysis and mitigation documentation
6. Migration or implementation project plan
The engagement typically spans three business weeks and delivers an actionable path forward.