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Unified CommunicationsInnovative communications with revolutionary economicsFrom proprietary networks and end user experience
silos…
to people-centric, software-enhanced communications
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Cisco SystemsCisco Systems
MicrosoftMicrosoft
SiemensSiemens
NortelNortel
AlcatelAlcatel
IBMIBM
Mitel NetworksMitel Networks
AvayaAvaya
Interactive IntelligenceInteractive Intelligence
NECNEC
EricssonEricsson
AVSTAVST
OracleOracle
TeleWareTeleWare
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As of 26 April 2006
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ServersServers
ClientsClients
ServicesServices
Microsoft’s Unified CommunicationsRoadmap
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Today’s Business EnvironmentInvestment Themes
Built-in Protection
Anywhere Access
Operational Efficiency
Enterprise-class availability at lower cost Protection from internal and external threats Simplified compliance for the organization
Unified messaging solution Outlook experience from desktop to mobile
devices Efficient collaboration: meetings and document
sharing
Optimized for performance and scalability Easier and more flexible deployment Greater administrator productivity
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Anywhere AccessUnified messaging solution
Single inbox for e-mail, voicemail, and fax
Voice access from regular phone
Speech-enabled auto attendant
“7 out of 10 phone calls go direct to voicemail”
- Gartner (“The Knowledge Worker Investment Paradox”, 2002)
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Anywhere AccessOutlook experience from desktop to mobile devices
“By 2007 “telework” will be practiced by more than 60 million people…”
- Gartner Management Update 2004
Built-in: no special server or services required
Rich access for the many, not the few
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Anywhere AccessEfficient collaboration: meetings and document sharing
Access corporate file shares and SharePoint® sites without VPN
Quickly find people, resources and best times for meetings
Streamline resource management through Web-based interface
28% of workers surveyed said that using the right collaboration tools at work would save them up to five hours each week. - Survey by Harris Interactive, 2004
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“There will be 1.4 billion mailboxes by the end of 2006 and that number will grow to 2.2 billion mailboxes in 2009, an average annual rate of 16%.”
- Study from Radicati Group, 2005
Operational EfficiencyEasier and more flexible deployment
Modular setup based on server roles; smart default settings
Automatic configuration with Outlook New web services enable rapid development
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“IT professionals spend up to 70 percent of their time maintaining existing systems.”
- Accenture Study, 2004
Operational EfficiencyGreater administrator productivity
Improved, more intuitive management GUI Powerful command line shell supports
automation and batching
Exchange Management Shell
Exchange Management Console
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