Microsoft Teams is the next generation of collaboration tools for the modern workplace. When migrating to Microsoft Teams you do not want to sacrifice important PBX features. Until MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams, integrated support in Microsoft Teams for an existing PBX was not available such as retaining your existing phone number and dial by extension.
Introducing MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams, a fully automated service for calling in Microsoft Teams, while maintaining your existing PBX. MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams works in minutes without PBX migration or phone number porting.
MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams benefits
You should consider all Microsoft Teams limitations before migrating. There is no coexistence between Microsoft Teams and third party PBX. The only option you have is to fully migrate and accepting all limitations, or simply continue to use two separated platforms. The biggest advantage of MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams is that you can maintain your existing PBX and don’t have to compromise on functionality. You can continue to use your existing number plan with dial by extension. MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams also integrated fixed and mobile devices, allowing the caller to dial out using the company main phone number directly from the Microsoft Teams smartphone app. Another great feature is that when a Microsoft Teams user is unavailable the call can be forwarded to any group, extension or to the receptionist.
How does it work?
Microsoft Teams user is linked to an existing PBX extension for example 201. The username, password, and extension (201) of the user is entered in the self-service web portal. MachCloud’s geo-redundant platform ensures that the fixed device at the workplace is replaced by the Microsoft Teams user smartphone.
It is not required to migrate all PBX users simultaneously to Microsoft Teams. Users who are not ready simply continue to use the PBX system as before. Important to know is that MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams does not make any changes to the PBX configuration, SIP trunk or external telephone numbers.
Call function comparison of Microsoft Teams and MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams built-in PBX functions are limited and by far the most important reason why companies do not consider migrating. A short comparison:
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Features and options |
Microsoft Teams |
MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
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Advanced PBX functions such as multi-level hunt groups |
Not available |
Available |
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Easy sign-in sign-out for hunt groups |
Not available |
Available |
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Use of a single telephone number block |
Not available |
Available |
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Back-up routing, in case Microsoft Teams users are unavailable |
Not available |
Available |
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Easy migration without number porting or replacing SIP trunks |
Not available |
Available |
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Keep existing call routing plan and extensions in place |
Not available |
Available |
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Flexible number presentation when making calls |
Not available |
Available |
What licenses are required?
To start using MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams the following Microsoft licenses are required:
Direct Routing connection
MachCloud Direct Routing Connector, you can choose any Microsoft license:
For instance: Microsoft Office 365 E1, Microsoft Business Basic, etc.
Microsoft Teams User
MachCloud User license for Microsoft Teams. You can choose out of these Microsoft licenses:
- Office 365 E1 + Phone System
- Office 365 E3 + Phone System
- Office 365 E5 (Phone System included)
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Business Voice (without calling plan)
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard + Business Voice (without calling plan)
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Business Voice (without calling plan)
- Microsoft 365 Enterprise E3 + Business Voice (without calling plan)
- Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5 (Business Voice included)
What does it cost?
- MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams licensing cost is calculated per user per month. Contact your service provider or MachCloud for more information and pricing.
- Direct Routing between Microsoft tenant and MachCloud requires one Microsoft user license (take any license you want) and one MachCloud Direct Routing Connector license.
- The connection between Microsoft Teams User and MachCloud Telephony network requires one MachCloud User license for Microsoft Teams.
- Microsoft requires each Teams user to have a Phone System addon (Office 365) license or Business Voice addon (Microsoft 365) license.
- MachCloud partner will be responsible for charging the end-user (customer). A detailed report of existing accounts will be available in the self-service web portal.
- The existing calling plan and PBX remain unchanged. MachCloud calling plan or cloud PBX is optional and not included.
- Prices do not include sales tax (vat) where applicable.
What are the prerequisites?
- Extension numbers can be 2, 3, 4 or 5 digits long, with the exception of 100-199.
- The Microsoft Teams user can only make and receive calls. All other functions are provided by the existing PBX system.
- After successfully registering and purchasing MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams licenses you will have access to the self-service web portal for configuring Microsoft Teams call settings.
