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Modern Microsoft Teams tools for remote working experience

In Business Communication, Digital Communications, Microsoft Teams
November 23, 2021
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In business, the 2020 pandemic has given rise to one thing: employees remote working setups. Indeed, there are many remote working advantages but as remote working is becoming the new norm, there is a new term being coined: The Hybrid mode.

Hybrid is a new way forward where employees are not bound to work within the walls of an office.

Physical office spaces are designed for all

The physical workspaces have to be equipped for an in-line hybrid experience.  Intelligent cameras are one way to provide a decent meeting experience when working in hybrid mode i.e. the presenters are in the office and the audiences are attending the meeting remotely.

AI-powered active speaker tracking

Intelligent Cameras are equipped with AI-powered tools where the camera is able to focus on the person speaking from within the room and also be able to zoom in.  The AI features also include gesture movement and facial recognition.

Locate and reserve flexible workspaces with Hot Desking

Hot Desking experience lets you and your coworker’s reserve flexible workspaces within the office. You can book a space from the device via the Microsoft Teams app and get hands-on personal Teams chats, calendars, meetings, and a lot more. The hot desking experience lets the users use the Teams displays as a second screen. 

Modern tools to make Hybrid meetings as effective as an in-person meeting

Teams provide a way to conduct meetings in hybrid mode as they are being carried out in person. Tools like Cameo will let you seamlessly integrate Teams Camera feed into a presentation and provide the option to customize the way you wish to present.  The Cameo feature will be rolled out in the first quarter of 2022.

Microsoft Teams makes Hybrid work easy to execute

Remote working is one thing and in-person work is another. Indeed, Hybrid work is hard where we have to merge the best of both worlds. This is where Microsoft Teams play its part. With Teams, the major hurdles of remote and hybrid working are diminished.

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MachCloud lets you enjoy Teams Direct Routing with for best-in-line hybrid working

MachCloud offers Microsoft Teams calling plans to help companies work in hybrid mode. With a Teams platform deployed within the organization, Employees can simply set up their smartphones with the Teams app and work remotely as well as in person when needed. Teams Direct Routing provides Integrated Microsoft management, Optimized Voice quality, easy migrations and easy scalability. 

Get in touch with a MachCloud expert and get your office equipped with Teams Direct Routing for a great hybrid experience.

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It’s time to embrace Remote working for good

In Unified Communications
November 2, 2021
3 Min Read
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The year 2021 has been the year of remote working. As the amount of remote workers is expected to increase (double, in fact), companies are looking for ways to make the remote working experience favorable and cost effective.

Remote working becomes permanent

With the historic shift in the 2020 job market due to the pandemic, many organizations adopted the work from home policy temporarily but now have accepted it as a norm. The trend seems to continue and will prevail in the years to come. According to statistics, the productivity metrics show that remote working is [indeed] working. Many Tech companies are letting their employees work remotely for an indefinite period of time even after the offices are open.

Remote Working requires more engagement

While an office environment has its own pros and cons, one major benefit is the positive attitude that people get or motivation to keep going while discussions during meetings. This is still a major challenge. Employees seldom lose motivation. To stand out as leaders, employees have to participate in virtual events, be active in online meetings and keep communications intact.

Remote work makes cybersecurity a key component

With the rise in remote working, the world has seen another rise in cyberspace: Cyberattacks. Cybersecurity has become a great concern as more workforce is shifted to work remotely. Now, companies have to make investments to beef up their online security and improve their overall security posture. Best inline Security methods have to be put in place to address modern cybersecurity challenges.

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The Future of remote working is here

The future of the hybrid working model is still unclear. However, the major shift has become towards “what” is being done and not “when” and “where” it is being done. After all, when the employees are given the flexibility to work at their own time and pace, they succeed and so do their employers. By investing in the right communication tools, employers can shape up the hybrid work model to a whole new level for maximum productivity.

MachCloud offers all in one solution for unified communications

MachCloud is one window for all your organization’s communication needs. It offers solutions like Cloud Voice, Cloud PBX, Direct Routing, and Microsoft Teams for business. MachCloud makes your tasks easier by offering smooth migration options with Teams. So whether you are planning to deploy Voice for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex or any other cloud telephony service, MachCloud has got you covered.

Check out MachCloud products and make it easier to make the shift to a remote working model with digital communications platforms like MachCloud.

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Experience Direct Routing with Teams and PBX

In Digital Communications
August 16, 2021
3 Min Read
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Microsoft Teams allow smart communication, modern chat facilities, state of the art meetings and easy files storage capabilities.

With Teams gaining popularity more than ever after Skype for Business retirement, cloud communication solutions providers and cloud business officials are looking for ways to get value from their existing systems with Teams as much as possible.

Initially called “bring your own trunk”, Direct Routing was introduced with Teams to provide a PSTN connection with Teams to facilitate Teams users.

Can I integrate Teams with existing systems?

Microsoft enables organizations to place external or internal calls within the organizations. However, telephony features within Teams are limited. To overcome this MachCloud developed a unique connector integrating Microsoft Teams with existing PBX systems via Direct Routing. It enables personalized levels of communication, using the Teams app on any device: Teams Phone, Smartphone or PC.

Chose the right solution

MachCloud allows you to set up telephony services in Microsoft Teams in three different ways:

  1. Replace existing Phone systems with Microsoft Teams. You can save PBX related costs and benefit from attractive calling plans;
  2. Connect Teams users to an existing Cloud PBX, based on MachCloud’s unique Teams connector. Full features PBX functions, combined with the power of the Teams app.
  3. Use the Teams app on PC or smartphone to set up your calls via MachCloud’s Hosted PBX. You do need a Business voice subscription or Phone addon. 

MachCloud assists in choosing the right solution and offers a smooth migration path allowing a ‘small step’ changeover. In case user requirements cannot be met with a single solution, a mix of traditional business telephony and modern calling in Teams can be introduced.

Things to consider before making your choice

  • Migration

To set up Teams or PBX Teams, you need to check telephone numbers, licenses, hardware and call routing. MachCloud offers advice and migration support.

  • Consider Remote working option

Since remote working has become a norm and virtual workplaces will be deployed to increase security, a long-term plan is essential to ensure good quality voice connections. Deploying a Cloud telephony system for remote workers, a PBX with Teams Connection needs to be managed and set up remotely. A backup routing is needed in case of connection failure.

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  • Frequency of conference calls

Depending upon the type of business, it is important to forecast the frequency of calls and meetings. Bandwidth and connection requirements must be clear before integrating PBX with Teams. Avoid bottlenecks during an important meeting while working from home.

  • Choose the Right Phone

Simply put, you can use a Smartphone, PC, or existing phone connected to the hosted PBX. However, if phones are used with Teams, you need Teams-certified hardware or migrate existing hardware.

MachCloud is your solution to a successful Teams Migration

MachCloud makes your tasks easier by offering smooth migration options with Microsoft Teams. The all-in-one unified communication provider also provides services like PBX Cloud, Cloud Voice, SIP Trunking, and much more.

Get started with MachCloud for a smooth transition to Teams.

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Remote Working – The new Norm in the POST COVID era

In Business Communication
August 9, 2021
3 Min Read
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Remote working has been around for a while in the IT industry, but no one could have imagined in the year 2019 that the following year will enforce remote working to all types of businesses. Ever since Microsoft Teams surged up in popularity during the pandemic in 2020, businesses are trying to opt for Teams and similar other Cloud telephony systems which can help them function properly since work from home is the new norm. As we move ahead in the Post Covid era, CEOs and managers all over the world are looking for ways to keep the remote working experiences smooth and easy-going.

The Importance of Voice in the Remote Working Era

Many countries in Europe are striving towards normalizing remote working in the legislation. That being said, the effectiveness of the business depends on communication. Meetings, discussions, brainstorming sessions, you name it. Thus, the importance of clear communication is inevitable, and a good Digital Communication platform is all you need for it.

Cloud Voice is the new Norm

Speaking of Cloud, it is the backbone of today’s business much like the Internet was until a few years ago. The internet is the gateway to cloud and digital communications. Modern companies are aware that making the shift to the cloud is the only way for a sustainable future. Thus, the adoption of Digital Communication platforms is widespread.

Say goodbye to Bottle Necks

Gone are the days when digital communication was full of jitters and lags. Thanks to the Cloud, there are no connection bottlenecks. May it be Video meetings or Cloud Calling; the conversation is streamlined effectively. 

ALSO READ: HAVE YOU DONE YOUR SKYPE FOR BUSINESS MIGRATION TO TEAMS?

Microsoft Teams has got you covered

Microsoft Teams has gained popularity over the years. With Skype for Business now dead, Teams is the new mode of digital communication for Microsoft users. Teams is an all-in-one digital communication platform with the best in-line security and privacy regulations in place. Microsoft Teams is best used in academic institutes for remote learning, small businesses for remote working employees and enterprises for telephony and to hold meetings across the continent and even the globe. 

MachCloud is your one window to a Cloud-based Telephony future

MachCloud offers many types of Cloud Voice products including Voice for Microsoft Teams solutions, SIP Trunking, Cloud PBX, and many others. The Digital Communication platform provides Next-Generation Cloud Voice Solutions to enterprises and SMEs alike. So, whether you are planning to deploy Teams, Zoom, or any other cloud telephony service, MachCloud has got you covered.

Check out MachCloud products and make the shift to a Cloud-based digital communication platform like MachCloud.

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How Unified Communications impacts post Covid19 world

In UDCaaS
October 22, 2020
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Ever since the world was hit by COVID-19, Unified communication systems have played a huge role in keeping the world business connected. It is only through video conferencing tools that students were able to continue with their academics, businesses were able to keep their office collaboration intact and general people were able to stay in touch with their families while maintaining social distancing.

But how can the pandemic change cloud business for the better? Certainly, after COVID-19 outspread, one thing that most businesses have started to invest in is a sustainable Unified Communication system. What businesses require amidst uncertain situations is sustainability: a system that could keep it alive and growing, if not growing at all times.

Cloud Business move towards agility more than ever

The term “agile” is considered more related to the IT sector; however, it fits the purpose equally in any type of business domain. The idea so to create solutions that are the best fit and faster than the traditional way of developing solutions. During the pandemic, COVID-19, far-reached teams could collaborate using Collaboration tools. Thus, they were able to share ideas and experiences for better customer satisfaction. This trend is sure to stay in a post-Covid world.

Accelerated decision making rules the business space

In the fast-paced market, businesses can’t afford delays in decision making. Accelerated decision making is the key to foster a successful cloud business journey. In a post COVID era, leadership teams are seen to change their approach towards governance, thereby engaging decision-makers more frequently than ever. This is made easier with easy to pull video calls and short audio conferencing meetings.

Faster communication and collaboration

Unified Communication systems have engaged teams to work remotely and improve communication even in the hardest of times. Tools like Cloud PBX systems, SIP Trunking, VoIP, IP telephony, and many others have made their mark in the business space. Collaboration increases agility and better decision making. This foster’s work from home and virtual meetups more than often.

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MachCloud – the platform for business communication and other cloud services

MachCloud offers services that foster business communication and operations in modern business space. Equipped with modern back-end infrastructure, MachCloud understands modern business combination and cloud needs. Get Teams Voice options with or without buying a Microsoft 365 subscription, deploy Cloud and Hybrid PBX Solutions, and offer Windows Virtual Desktop services to foster remote working with MachCloud.

Keep your business equipped with all the Right tools for remote working and contact a MachCloud expert today.

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Work from home simplified with Microsoft Teams and MachCloud

In Microsoft Teams
September 15, 2020
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Work From Home has been a norm in the IT industry for a couple of years. After the advent of COVID-19 this year, a lot of companies that never had remote working policies had to make their employees work from home. Microsoft Teams is equipped with features that enable employees to work remotely and still stay in line with the happenings through the Modern Workplace.

What are Microsoft Teams features that facilitate remote work?

  • Conversation channels

Conversation channels make it easier to stay on topic and keep the conversation focused on one particular topic. You can have the same people within different conversation channels and thus stay relevant to the topic.

  • Reduced mailbox clutter

With communications channels in place, there is less need to communicate on e-mails thus reducing regular email clutter that may arise due to remote working.

  • Cross-platform service

While you are at home, you might not be able to get hands-on a range of devices. Here the Microsoft Teams feature of being cross-platform comes in handy. With this, you can work on Teams with the devices you own at home.

  • Increased Security

With remote employees, the biggest threat to a company is about the exploitation of communication channels. Microsoft Teams is end-to-end encrypted, thus it holds minimum chances of hacktivists attacking or exploiting any Teams related vulnerabilities.

Here are the top 5 tips for effective remote work

  • Stay updated: To be able to work efficiently from home, it is best to know the changing trend and also the changes in the origination.
  • Be responsive: Work from home is all about staying prompt. As a remote employee, you must know the right communication tools to opt for, to be able to become more responsive.
  • Invest in better broadband connection services: the Internet has become the backbone of communication. To secure your remote job, make sure the internet is stable 24/7.
  • Set your hours: IT is important to know the right time to work. This will make it easier for your co-workers to approach you when you are available.
  • Use the Teams feature “background blur”: while being at home if you have to attend video conferences, it is best to use Teams blur background feature for a professional look.

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MachCloud – the distinct platform offering tailored solution for Microsoft Teams

MachCloud caters to the growing need for communication in the IT domain. Since “Communication is the key”, it can be perceived that miscommunication can lead to many work-related problems. MachCloud provides Solutions for Microsoft Teams, PBX Integration with Microsoft Teams and many others.

It takes only a single second of a call drop to lose your next customer. Invest in MachCloud and never lose your customers to your competitors.

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Lessons from the Microsoft Teams security breach

In Microsoft Teams
September 8, 2020
3 Min Read
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Security has become a top concern of companies in this era. Microsoft Teams security promises next-level security methods being deployed for more reliable communication across enterprises. Microsoft Teams security is equipped with the latest security methods like two-factor authentication and end to end encryption and is best suited nowadays. However, the need for security is still persistent after claims from Tech Giants given the recent Teams cyber-attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bigger picture

Since a huge number of users shifted to Microsoft Teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, much collaboration software including Teams experienced security breaches. It was reported in recent news. Around 15,000 to 50,000 employees were victims of this attack the attackers used Impersonation emails for Microsoft 365. These were convincing emails that looked exactly like notification emails from Microsoft Teams. The URLs redirected the users to landing pages that looked similar to Microsoft Teams web pages. One of the sender email id originated from the “sharepointonline-irs.com” domain which is neither related to IRS nor Microsoft SharePoint Online.

What was the payload of the Attacks?

The original URL that hosted the attacks was concealed under many different URLs. This made it easier to bypass malicious link detection. The links redirected the employees towards a Microsoft login phishing credentials site. Here, the username and passwords of the employees were obtained by the hacktivists, thus exposing thousands of mailboxes.

The effectiveness of Attacks was inevitable

As Cybersecurity solutions and experts suggest, it is always necessary to check where you are entering the credentials. But the attack became successful because it was very well planned and there had been a number of passive attacks before to gather enough knowledge by the hacktivists in order to carry out the active Microsoft Teams attack with success. The thing which supported the hacktivists was the timing of such an attack: during COVID-19, most people were working from home and became used to frequent Teams notifications.

5 Tips for a secure online presence

Given the increase in the number of cyber-attacks these days including the Microsoft Teams security breach incident, it is always important to make your online presence safe. Cybersecurity experts suggest these 5 tips that can keep your online identity secured and minimize risks of a security breach:

  • Prefer Private Browsing

A custom private web browser hides the traces of your online presence and makes it almost impossible to track your activity.

  • Use strong passwords

Cybersecurity experts recommend the use of strong passwords. It is because the sophisticated Brute Force attack makes password guessing an easier game these days.

  •  Limit social media sharing

The more you are active with your activities on social media, the more are you vulnerable to passive cyber-attacks where the hacktivists keep an eye on your activity to gather information needed for an actual attack.

  • Deactivate and terminate old accounts

Old accounts are hacktivists’ best friends. If you happen to own one but do not use it, it’s time to terminate it.

MachCloud – The secure and reliable digital business communication platform

MachCloud is a one-window for all your business communication and cloud hosting needs. It provides solutions like Cloud PBX, SIP Trunking, Microsoft Teams, Cloud provisioning, Microsoft 365 services, and all the many cloud automation and communication services you need for best inline cloud provisioning. MachCloud offers a secure setup with reliability and by following the CIA Trade (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability).

Get your business aligned with the latest and secure tools from MachCloud for better productivity.

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Get ready for Microsoft Teams certified desk phones

In Microsoft Teams
August 7, 2020
3 Min Read
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After amazing Telephony Services, Microsoft has introduced new Teams certified desk phones.

Recently Microsoft explained in a blogpost how Teams capabilities can be enhanced using modern Phones. Formally a part of Microsoft Teams Displays, the desk phones provide a modern experience of communication and collaboration. The devices are enriched with features like high-quality call and video capabilities, buttons, and a hands-free experience. The devices are powered by Cortana, AudioCodes, Poly, and Yealink.

What are the new Microsoft Teams certified desk phones and devices?

Since Microsoft is already eager in making Teams the most secure platform for communication, the introduction of a new certified desk phone will add to the already tight security of Teams. Here are the desk phones that Microsoft has announced to offer by the first half of 2021:

  • Basic Microsoft Teams IP Phones

These phones promise the functionality of a full-fledged office Business Phone and telephony services. It is expected that Microsoft is planning for a normal phone interface with Buttons. This means the desk phone can be used like typical office phones with or without a touch interface. The hardware interface is kept for an overall cost-effective device affordable for businesses and easily replaceable for existing out-dated telephony services.

  • Microsoft Teams USB Phones

Many users are still used to heavy calling and would need out of the box features in addition to Microsoft Teams calling experience. To cater to that, Microsoft offers USB peripherals that can be attached to USB phones. They are easily connected to PCs or MACs for a rich Teams Calling experience. The basic Yealink USB phones are expected to land in the market by late 2021.

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Microsoft is committed to providing a next Level communication with Teams

With new phones in the market, the concept of remote working can be eased for work from home employees. Since after the COVID-19 work from the home shift, many organizations are moving towards a more hybrid workplace environment. The announcements on the introduction of Teams Display devices are the next step to foster a hybrid workspace for companies.

MachCloud- the all-in-one Microsoft Teams service provider

MachCloud is committed to foster communication and enhance business communication for modern organizations. With a broad range of telephony services to choose from, MachCloud lets you stay on top of the curve with prompt communication. The platform provides Microsoft Teams Calling solutions in addition to Teams Direct Routing. The MachCloud Solution for Microsoft Teams service is committed to providing Teams related solutions to originations that are willing to make the shift to Teams. The experts at MachCloud are always ready to assist organizations with expert advice and assistance.

Get started with MachCloud for a rich next level business communication experience.

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What is the Difference Between Cloud and Traditional PBX?

In FAQ
July 29, 2020
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The basic difference lies with the setting up of the two business phone systems. In a Traditional PBX method, an on-premises phone system is linked to all the phone extensions and further connected to PSTN lines. They are usually a CapEx purchase. In contrast, a cloud-based business communication system offers more flexible options. A cloud-based PBX system is also called Hosted service in which the main element to connect extensions is the Internet. In this setup, the company usually has to pay for the softphones or the endpoints. In addition to this, the cloud Hosted PBX service providers charge a monthly fee for the services. The Hosted PBX approach is, thus, much of a cheaper alternative to the traditional PBX system. There is no initial installation cost of PBX maintenance costs. The system is better scalable for the company than in the case of a traditional PBX. Hosted PBX offers remote working and business communication that is not defined within the office walls.

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What is a Cloud Phone System?

In Cloud PBX, FAQ, VOIP
July 9, 2020
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A Cloud Phone System utilizes VoIP business phone systems hosted in the cloud by a Cloud-based communication Provider. Cloud Phone Systems are better alternatives to existing On-premises business phone systems that offer better security, and advanced telephony features like auto-attendants, conferences bridges, extension dialing, and much more. These are cost-effective alternatives to the traditional VoIP telephony services for businesses.

Cloud Phone System is best suited for remote working and modern needs of business scalability. The best part is that the services are approachable by any business and have plans that can be fit under any budget ranging from a Small to Medium-sized business to a huge enterprise.  Cloud Phone Systems like Microsoft Teams are fully secured and protected with end-to-end protection. With a Cloud Phone system, the maintenance and upgradations are all handled by the Service Provider which saves you time and effort.

Stay in the know by reaching out to experts from MachCloud and get all the details you need to set up a Cloud Phone System for your business.

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