Benefits
Business

Maximize existing infrastructure
When you deploy Microsoft unified communications technologies, you make the most of your existing communications investments because Microsoft's solution integrates seamlessly with your existing IT infrastructure and your telephone systems, including legacy PBXs. Plus, Microsoft unified communications technologies bring new tools like click-to-call, and audio- and videoconferencing to the Microsoft Office system applications your workforce uses every day.

Build a future-ready foundation
Because Microsoft unified communications technologies use a software approach--instead of a rip and replace hardware approach, your business can stay flexible and embrace innovations as they come. When emerging technologies and changing business needs require your communications infrastructure to adapt, all you have to do is upgrade your software, not your hardware.

Streamline end-user communications
Deploying Microsoft unified communications technologies gives your workforce new ways to communicate that can increase collaboration and drive productivity. At-a-glance availability and click-to-call functionality are embedded throughout the computing experience, so workers can connect whenever work demands it. Communication can switch from an instant message to a phone call or videoconference on the fly with drag-and-drop ease.

Increase efficiency and reduce costs
With Microsoft unified communications technologies, IT administrators can manage telephony using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, which features the same familiar interface, advanced modular architecture, and object-based management structure as Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Plus, both servers rely on Active Directory so administrators don't have to maintain two separate directories.