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New Voice Devices for a rich Microsoft Teams experience

In Microsoft Teams, SIP Trunking
August 10, 2020
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Many eyebrows were raised when the announcement of Skype for Business End of Life was made last year from Microsoft, that too, in favor of a new M365 system: Microsoft Teams. Not only Teams is native to Microsoft 365, but is also an “integrated” system that provides the business a modern communication solution; a full-fledged Microsoft Teams phone system.

Not only Microsoft offers a business-oriented telephony system but it also fosters better communication with its certified Microsoft Teams desk phones like Yealink VP59 and other Voice and Display devices. Recently, Microsoft announced some advancement in its Teams functionalities including an introduction of SIP Phones!

The need for Teams Voice Devices

With the rapid adoption of Microsoft Teams, especially after the pandemic, organizations are finding ways to collaborate with video and audio-conferencing capabilities. Teams Voice and Display Devices are used to cater to the growing business collaboration need as companies make the shift to a hybrid mode of work. Apart from typical desk phones like Yealink VP59, Microsoft is introducing the capability of fully integrated Teams SIP based Phones for a rich Microsoft Teams phone system experience. These phones are expected to have basic Phone capabilities while working with Microsoft Teams. Basic features include ring, dial, and answer functionality. They can, however, not feature the more advanced Teams functionalities

A look into existing Skype for Business 3rd Party IP (3PIP) phones

The Skype for Business 3PIP phones work with specific firmware and can get on with Microsoft Teams via a specific “cloud gateway”.

Microsoft also made another interesting announcement in the same blog regarding Skype for Business 3PIP phones. The timeline for Skype for Business 3PIP IP Phones, which haven’t migrated to Teams yet, has been extended beyond the previously set date i.e. July 31st, 2023.

These phones have firmware options for standard SIP as well.

RELATED: MICROSOFT TEAMS INTEGRATION WITH BUSINESS PHONE: WHAT TO EXPECT?

MachCloud- A Reliable Telephony Solution Provider

MachCloud stands out from the other Telephony providers with its unique set of services in the most pocket-friendly rates. The high-rated back-end infrastructure is what makes MachCloud telephony services robust. Offering services like Cloud PBX, SIP Trunking, VoIP, and Microsoft Teams, MachCloud has got many solutions for reliable service delivery.

With MachCloud, you get smooth business-critical solutions in a matter of hours. These solutions can take your business communication to the next level. Born-in-the-cloud MachCloud platform lets you enjoy your company work from anywhere. We offer instant delivery, easy management, simple and centralized services for your day to day business communication.

Whether it is Teams or Migration or any other Microsoft 365 offering like Exchange, SharePoint, Azure, OneDrive, our teams are ready for the rescue. Out experts value your existing systems and take full responsibility to successfully perform the deployment and migrations. With MachCloud, you are free to grow your channels.

Get started with MachCloud for a smooth Microsoft Teams experience for your business.

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How to use a PBX system?

In FAQ, PBX
July 29, 2020
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A Private Branch Exchange or a PBX is a modern telephony system used for business communication. It can consume multiple channels of communication like VoIP, ISDN, or analog. You can use a PBX system to carry out calls, transfer calls, and receive calls, call queues, get a voicemail feature, call recording, and interactive voice menus (IVRs). Modern PBX phones include IP based telephony in which phone calls can be made via the internet over a PBX system.

You can use PBX as hosted solutions or a virtual solution that is backed by the cloud infrastructure. This thus supports scalability and is best suited for business communication of today. Features like Ring Groups, Digital Receptionists, Queues, Voicemail, and Reporting are prominent that makes a cloud PBX so popular. Modern PBX has redefined business collaboration.

To know more about how to use a PBX, contact a MachCloud expert, and get better guidance and details. 

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What are VoIP services?

In FAQ
July 29, 2020
1 Min Read
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VoIP Services are modern services in which the internet is used as the medium to communicate over Phone systems. A cloud phone system facilitates VoIP Calling and provides cloud-based services, backed by cloud infrastructure. A VoIP app or VoIP phone is needed to be installed at the consumer’s end also called a smartphone.

The VoIP phone is also called the IP Phone. VoIP has gained much popularity over the business sector because it greatly reduces the communication cost. VoIP systems provide two ways of communication. One option is SIP Trunking and the other option is Hosted PBX. A SIP Trunk is best suited if an existing PBX system is in place. Otherwise, a hosted PBX offers an A to Z cloud communication service to the consumers. The technology behind a traditional landline and modern VoIP service is quite the same; just VoIP services are more advanced as it uses the internet to carry calls.

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How to set up a Microsoft Phone System?

In Digital Communications, FAQ
July 21, 2020
1 Min Read
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The first thing you need to figure out is that the Microsoft Phone system is available in your country. This phone system requires you to have a Microsoft 365 license. The steps to get a Phone system are the same as acquiring a license for Microsoft 365. By using Direct Routing from your local Telecom Provider, you can have any available national or international Calling plan from them. The next step is to get Phone numbers for your users. Your existing phone numbers can also be ported while you choose the Microsoft Phone system.

Microsoft provides full-fledged documentation for setting up Microsoft Phone systems. You might want to get in touch with an expert.

Get in contact with a MachCloud expert to deal with setting up a Microsoft Phone system at your end.

DID YOU FIND THIS INTERESTING? WHY NOT READ: “HOW MACHCLOUD FACILITATES BUSINESSES WITH TEAMS DIRECT ROUTING“? 

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How does cloud based VoIP work?

In FAQ, VOIP
July 9, 2020
1 Min Read
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A Cloud-based VoIP combines the services of a PBX business phone system and links to the hardware residing in the Cloud. A cloud-based VoIP is highly secure, provides redundancy, failover clustering, and possesses geographically diverse servers.

In other words, a cloud-based VoIP is a Hosted VoIP service. The calls in a business phone system are routed via the IP Phone system. Similar is the case for Audio, Video calls and messaging. It requires a high-speed internet that is fit for business purposes.

Such a setup allows for incoming calls to be routed on either the Desktop IP Phone, Desktop Phone or VoIP Gateway, Softphone on a device, any Smart Phone with a VoIP app or even Microsoft Teams.

Get in touch with a MachCloud Expert to know more about Hosted VoIP for business.

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Does VoIP System work if the internet is down?

In FAQ
July 7, 2020
1 Min Read
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Modern VoIP systems are totally dependent on the Internet to function properly. However, if there is an internet failure, the Providers of the VoIP service have fallback facilities. Thus, companies can define what needs to happen when the target device is not online.

So, technically, the VoIP system can still run while the internet is down. This mechanism is called failover protection and can be activated without any human intervention. It means other options are considered in such a case, backup lines are attached that are analog lines for routing calls when there is no internet. As soon as the internet is up and running back again, the phone lines will be connected to Digital. Thus, the Hosted system maintains a smooth flow of communication and makes sure no calls are missed while there are technical issues including the internet being down.

Get in touch with a MachCloud expert to know better and explore about VoIP systems and failover mechanism.

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SIP Trunking service or Cloud PBX: Which to opt?

In Business Communication, Cloud PBX, Digital Communications, SIP Trunking, Unified Communications, VOIP
June 18, 2020
3 Min Read
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SIP Trunking service and Cloud PBX service are two very popular cloud communication approaches. Today, Businesses have not only adopted VoIP from the cloud but are also keen to explore new options while staying on the ones that keep their communication in flow. SIP Trunking and Cloud PBX are two different technologies used for cloud-based communications.

SIP Trunking service and Cloud PBX service explained

SIP Trunking service works with an IP-enabled PBX (Private Branch Exchange) to carry out communication organization-wide. With a SIP Trunking solution, existing on-premises PBX equipment is linked to the internet and cloud-based communication is carried out that way. Whereas Cloud PBX is a full-fledge Virtual PBX phone system hosted in the cloud.

SIP Trunking service vs. Cloud PBX service: The differentiating factors

High upfront investments costs

To setup a Cloud PBX solution, it requires a router and an enterprise-grade internet connection. In addition to this, you’d need IP Phones to carry out calling via this solution.

On the other hand, for SIP Trunking, a high-upfront investment is required to deploy and on-premises PBX equipment in addition to the cost of SIP Trunking service itself.

Operational costs

In Cloud PBX service, there are flexible plans to choose from. There is a higher ROI for Cloud PBX solution. For SIP Trunking, you must pay for a per channel, pricing scheme. Each channel is sufficient for one user. So, you only have to pay for the number of employees in the company using the phone. There is also a per-minute charging scheme with SIP Trunking.

Accessing Phone on the go

With Cloud PBX, you can access the business phone from anywhere via an internet connection. For SIP trunking service, getting this feature requires third-party tools (which means more cost)

Maintenance Expertise

With Cloud PBX, all technical and maintenance challenges are handled at the Provider’s end. Whereas SIP Trunking solutions require you to hire a technical support expert for the long-term.

Scalability

Cloud PBX offers unlimited scaling up or down, whereas SIP Trunking scalability is dependent on different factors like the capacity of the business to purchase more channels and also of the local PBX.

The verdict

From the details, you can easily judge that Cloud PBX has more business benefits than SIP Trunking in terms of built-in flexibility and upfront and operational costs. However, if Voice quality is considered as a major derivative, SIP Trunking wins the game. As a rule of thumb, you must always check with the Providers of the services before deciding what is right for your business.

Related: HOW MSP CLOUD SERVICES CAN ACCELERATE BUSINESS WITH HOSTED PBX

MachCloud all in one communication platform

MachCloud is a born-in-the-cloud communication provider that is equipped with all the necessary tools for a smooth cloud-based communication experience. The platform provides services for Cloud PBX, SIP Trunking, Microsoft 365 reselling, and Teams Direct Routing and, last but not the least, calling in Teams.

Get started with MachCloud today to discover great call quality experience for your business.

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Five key issues with standby duty service using Digital Business Communication System

In Digital Communications, Unified Communications
February 6, 2020
4 Min Read
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Meet Ted, the CEO of a reputed enterprise. Ted has always been enthusiastic for a progressive Digital business communication system for his workplace communication. Ted believes, the success to his business is to expand business presence. This requires, more staff availability and the employees being available even in their off time. Well, that’s a tough demand.

Tim, the IT manager, has a solution: Standby duty service based on call forwarding.

It is no surprise that communication is a solution that connects people to people. Call forwarding now plays a major role in assuring staff availability, empowers employees to work on the go and expands business presence. When digital business communication solutions became the norm in business community, a lot of concepts from old business communication had to be mapped into the modern digital communications. One of them is “Standby duty service” which gets its implementation through Call forwarding.

Standby duty service

If employees take turns to be reachable by telephone outside office hours in the event of incidents, emergencies or other calamities, this is called a standby duty. An employee can have a standby duty during the day, at night or during a weekend. During a standby duty service, an employee can be called and asked to perform work. In the past a beeper or pager was used to call employees, but nowadays it is the employee’s mobile phone that is the primary workplace communication device. And sometimes things go wrong.

1.      The empty battery

Despite all the care, it may happen that a cell phone or workplace communication device has no range, busy or has an empty battery. If a telephone call for an employee is diverted to a mobile device, the call almost always ends in a standard voicemail service. This is undesirable in the event of an emergency. That is why Digital business communication systems the MachCloud-CloudPBX has the option in the standby duty service to play the message to the employee like: “Press a key to accept the call”. If the employee does not press a key, the call will be forwarded to a fallback number or central reception post. This prevents voicemail from getting in the way.

2.      A mobile app replaces manual transfer schedules

If the call forwarded to employees is managed by a person, a mistake can occur. An employee is sick or on leave. A much better option is to let employees sign up in the call routing plan themselves. The most user-friendly way is that of a mobile app, because people can operate it anytime and anywhere. When setting up a standby duty service, we ensure that someone is always registered in the forwarding schedule. This prevents an employee from logging off without another employee being registered. A change of the guard can only be activated by the new employee in the app by activating a virtual switch.

3.      Multiple standby duty services

Larger organizations often require multiple standby duty services. By assigning a separate number to each standby duty service and setting up a separate forward diagram to the mobile numbers of employees, optimal availability is ensured.

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4.      Often overlooked: What if things go wrong?

In the end, accessibility remains human work. Even though everything is arranged optimally, it is possible that a call for an emergency is not answered. That is why we emphasize that a backstop or is always included in the forwarding scheme. If a telephone call is not answered in the event of an emergency, it is better to play a message with a message about an alternative contact method, than a scenario where the caller is on hold endlessly. Call forwarding must therefore always include an end point with, for example, a message about how to act if the call isn’t answered.

5.      Fair share?

A standby duty is often necessary. But the hours often do not count as paid hours. It is important that employees know that the working hours are allocated to different colleagues according in a fair manner. This prevents employees having the perception, they account for more hours than colleagues. Insight into answering time is important as well. In the event of an emergency, it must be possible to review answering time. That is why reports and call details related to workplace communication can be made available. The MachCloud-CloudPBX supports all these functions.

Do you need advice when setting up a standby duty service in your Digital business communication system? Contact us via www.machcloud.com.

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An insight to employee experience with Microsoft Teams and MachCloud

In Microsoft Teams
February 4, 2020
2 Min Read
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Teams direct routing

Microsoft Teams Direct Routing has transformed how employees carry out their daily work communicating and has given a new meaning to collaborative workplace. Microsoft Teams is a single app that is a hub for teamwork in the modern business space. Teams have redefined productivity and collaboration.

There is a rule of thumb: The Better communication channels and collaboration opportunities you give to your employees, the better position they will be in to perform and increase their productivity. Employees not only interact with each other, but also interact with apps to measure work progress and get key insights towards their tasks.

Increased collaboration with Teams Direct Routing

Microsoft has provided a great way to seamlessly work between communication solution, like Teams, and productivity software like other Office 365 tools. In this way, the employees can seamlessly switch between apps they are working on and collaboration tools.

With Direct Routing, it is a new ball game. Employees can conduct calls to their colleagues situated at different geographical locations. In this way, they can leverage the benefits of a cloud-based communication platform in a cost-effective manner.

Teams Direct Routing and Teams online provide the employees to work from anywhere. In this way, they get the freedom of being away from office, yet being at work at the same time. Teams Direct Routing Calling Plans are all what you need for a modern-day collaborative workplace implementation. You can add PSTN through Microsoft Teams to your Existing Cloud Voice PBX. This provides interoperability between third-party providers (like your PBX) and Teams.

ALSO READ Microsoft Teams Direct Routing: Where to start?

Microsoft Teams Direct Routing with MachCloud

MachCloud Direct Routing for Teams augments Microsoft Teams Direct Routing with added feature set. With MachCloud, you do not need on-premise equipment for the cloud voice operations. This reduces costs and increases speed while you provide support to your customers and partners. Providing a secured environment, Microsoft Teams Direct Routing is all what you need to make best use of Teams online solution for business.

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A look into VoIP Business services and Disaster Recovery solution

In Business Communication, VOIP
January 6, 2020
3 Min Read
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If you are associated with a VoIP business, a Disaster Recovery solution is a must for your business. Whether you are a reseller or a consumer or a VoIP Provider, the implementation of a Disaster Recovery solution for VoIP is essential. The concept of Disaster Recovery is not a new one. In fact, it is most closely related to Businesses Continuity, crises management and other such popular terms of today. These concepts assure data protection and flow of services in the midst of a natural or abrupt disaster.

A DR solution answers the basic questions related to an unpredictable scenario that your business may go through like What do you do if a hurricane hits your area? How do you respond if hackers break into your system? VoIP Businesses need to make sure three assets are well protected: the people, the data and the Phone system!

Backup Plans for VoIP business

If you have opted for a hosted VoIP service, the VoIP Provider has already setup the Disaster Recovery solution for VoIP in the cloud and you don’t really have to worry about your data and Phone system. Just go for your employee’s protection when your business is disaster-struck. However, if there is an existing SIP installation at your end, you need a DR solution for that to protect your phone system (in addition to protecting your people, off course)

Connection Backups

Disaster Recovery solution have to account for an alternate internet connection to function the VoIP system seamlessly. It is advisable to have a second line from your main Internet Service Provider. In this way, if the primary connection fails, you have another one to continue with.

VoIP monitoring systems

A VoIP monitoring system exactly tells you when to kick start your backup plan. In other words, with a VoIP monitoring system in place you’d be able to minimize business loss by starting the DR solution on time. For VoIP businesses, a few minutes of downtime can be fatal.

ALSO READ 5 Ways Business VoIP brings more Revenue

MachCloud Digital Communication Services Platform

MachCloud is a robust Industry-leading digital communications platform which has many products to choose from. With MachCloud, you can deploy SIP trunking, Cloud PBX or opt for MachCloud and Office 365 services. Its Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Solution makes business communication profitable and calls processes smoother. You also get the flexibly to mix different technology and do not pay extra. Whether you are reselling Office 365 services or need SIP trunking fixed at your business, MachCloud has something for you. The services at MachCloud are reliable and always up whenever you require.

Now you know it, Get on board with MachCloud and experience a digital business phone system like never-experienced-before.

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