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Do’s and Don’ts when
moving to Office 365
Cloud VoiceLaura MarxSr. Dir., Microsoft
Marketing, Polycom
Jeff SchertzMicrosoft Solution
Architect and
Microsoft MVP
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Today’s Topics
• How to ensure a successful migration
• What is your device strategy when moving to the cloud
• How to ready your users for an easy transition.
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Why Move to the Cloud for Voice?
• Ease of use and setup
• Ease of management
• Time to market
• Faster disaster recovery
• Cost efficiencies?
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Risks of a Poorly Planned and Executed Deployment
• Call quality issues
• Low user adoption
• Executive escalation
• Unable to realize projected ROI
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How to Get It Right – Network Assessment
• Ensure network is ready for voice and video traffic
• Bandwidth calculations
• Network evaluation/ recommendations
• QoS implementation
Network Assessment
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How to Get It Right - Pilot
• Ensure pilot includes devices for all types of workers and environments
• Understand and evaluate the capabilities and use cases
“I want my administrative assistant to be able to
answer my calls”
“I want to look at QoE stats of problem voice calls
“I need a phone that shows my Skype for
Business “favorites” presence status
“I want the choice of controlling my call from the
phone or from my Skype form Business client”
“I want a phone that supports expansion modules
to see who’s available at a glance”
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How to Get It Right - Choosing the Right Partner
Skype Operations
Framework - Certified
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Device Strategy
• Headset vs. handset
• Quality and capabilities
• Right solution for the right use case
• Ease of transition for users
• Video devices
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Features to consider in your O365 Cloud PBX Phones
Calendar integration
Audio I/O on S4B client video calls
(BToE)
Visual
Voicemail Boss/Admin and Intercom
Ring 1
Ring 2
Multiple Delegates/Bosses
ExperienceWorkspace Workflow
Acoustic Fence
(Cancel Background Noise)Music on Hold
Sound Quality / Microphone Range
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Readying Your Users for Change
• UC workflows—from IM/chat to voice or video Calls
• Calendar integrations / meeting reminders
• Contacts / Search
• Boss / Admin setup and training
• Paging groups / Intercom
supporting the broad
collaboration capabilities
Christopher Spivey, Executive Director
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How to Get Started
• Take advantage of Microsoft’s Accelerate offer
• Pick the right partner
− Network assessment
− Pilot
− Long-term planning
• Choose devices
• Reach out to Polycom
Questions: [email protected]
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Thank You and Questions
Questions please email: