Microsoft unveiled the latest version of Microsoft Communications Server 2007, Microsoft's platform for streamlining presence awareness, IM infrastructure, video conferencing, and Voice over IP. The newest edition of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 includes enhancements that give network administrators more control for supporting their communications system effectively while providing an expandable architecture for communications-enabled work processes.
To reduce expenses, increase efficiency, and support teamwork, the new Release 2 of Office Communications Server permits phone conferencing to replace costly third-part services with an in-house conferencing bridge that can be administered as part of a company's existing communications environment. Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2 also now features desktop sharing, which enables workers to share their PC transparently and initiate calls and team up with others outside the company on Windows PC, Macintosh, or Linux-powered platforms through a Web-based interface. The new version of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 also enables geographically dispersed groups to collaborate by participating in topic-based dialogues that extend over time. This tool supplies participants with an index of all available discussion sessions and topics, automatically archives discussions in an XML file format that meets compliance requirements, provides tools to search the complete history of discussion on a specific theme, and provides triggers and alarms to inform people about new posts.
Release 2 of Microsoft Office Communications Server also incorporates improved support for voice communications and mobility. The new attendant console permits receptionists or team secretaries to manage phone calls and conferences for associates, set up workflows to direct calls, and handle larger volumes of incoming communications via a software-based interface. The SIP trunking capability enables companies to cut costs by setting up a straight-through VoIP interface between an Internet telephony service supplier and Microsoft Communications Server without needing on-premises gateways. Also, Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile support has been extended to new device platforms including the Motorola RAZR, RIM Blackberry, and Windows Mobile.
How Progent's Microsoft Gold certified Consultants Can Help Your Business to Deploy Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2
A Standard Edition Microsoft Communications Server manages all required services on one physical Front End Server. The minimal expense in hardware and ease of administration make this configuration is optimal for small and mid-sized companies and for branch offices. Microsoft Communications Server is powered by Windows Server and takes advantage of powerful Windows Server technologies like as Active Directory, SQL Server, Operations Manager, and Microsoft Exchange Server. With Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, you can incorporate real-time teamwork capabilities and presence to popular MS Office programs like as Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Word. Presence awareness generated by the server can also be added to line-of-business software. Office Communications Server also serves as the presence mechanism for collaborative sites and web portals, delivering presence and IM access from within SharePoint sites.
Progent's Microsoft-certified professionals offer expert technical support for all these technologies and can help your company in designing and executing an installation of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 in order to optimize the business value of this communications solution. Progent can also help your company to migrate from Live Communications Server 2005 to the latest version of Office Communications Server 2007.
Progent's consultants can assist your company to install Office Communications Server and integrate a range of Microsoft technologies to take advantage of the presence, IM, and VoIP capabilities available with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007:
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