Enhanced Conference Calling Features Now Available for Skype
Server Deployments
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today PGi, the
world's largest dedicated provider of collaboration solutions,
announced that GlobalMeet® audio conferencing integrates
with Skype for Business Server environments, unlocking new
functionality for Skype users without requiring additional hardware
purchases. GlobalMeet for Skype Server allows workers inside and
outside of an enterprise to join a Skype meeting directly from a
desk or mobile phone with adoption and support provided by PGi's
global customer care team, alleviating the burden of Skype help
desk support from IT teams.
What You Need to Know:
GlobalMeet seamlessly
integrates with Skype for Business Server and is already deployed
with several PGi customers. GlobalMeet for Skype Server allows:
- Full functionality: For customers who want to diversify
their existing service provider mix, PGi manages all global network
and carrier requirements so enterprise IT teams can focus less on
day-to-day management of bandwidth to accommodate audio
conferencing traffic;
- Better Value: IT pros know that SIP connection charges
can often represent 'hidden fees'. PGi's Skype Server solution can
help mitigate those costs by extending the capabilities of our
customers' investments with simplified, straight-forward
consumption-based pricing instead of plans based on bandwidth or
pools;
- Support for every Skype user: Users are supported by
PGi's award-winning, global customer service organization backed by
24/7 technical assistance with local assistance in up to 10
languages so IT teams can outsource support questions and help desk
functionality to PGi;
- Unified experience: Whether users connect via GlobalMeet
or via Skype, the user interface is the same which drives better
adoption across an organization;
- Everywhere access: Global coverage with 160+ access
points, across 60+ countries, from more than 40 carriers; and
- Technical deployment support: PGi consulting services
including diagnostic checks on your Skype for Business network,
full reporting capabilities, network assessment and optional health
checks to ensure there is no packet loss while eliminating global
network and audio carrier management.
"Technology investments are a significant capital expenditure
for enterprises today," said Pat
Harper, CTO, PGi. "GlobalMeet for Skype Server doesn't
require new on premise hardware as our plug-in carries over the
open internet, making it cost-effective and easy to deploy. This
new offering gives users a better Skype experience and extends the
longevity of existing investments for IT teams to create better
business value."
Frost & Sullivan Principal Analyst, Rob Arnold stated, "PGi's new premise-based
offering for Skype for Business Server will help enterprises get
the most from their investments. Today, we see millions of dollars
of unrealized technology potential within investments made by
enterprises. PGi's GlobalMeet integration will help close that gap
for the IT professional."
PGi's simple and supported audio conferencing technology is
compatible with all versions of Skype for Business Server and
Lync Server 2013. Learn more about
our GlobalMeet for Skype for Business Server offering today.
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About Premiere Global Services, Inc. │
PGi
PGi is the world's largest dedicated provider of
collaboration software and services. For more than 25 years, our
broad portfolio of products has served the end-to-end collaboration
needs of enterprises. Accessible anywhere, anytime and on any
device, PGi's award-winning collaboration solutions drive
productivity and teamwork for approximately 45,000 customers around
the world. To learn more, visit us at pgi.com.
Media Contact:
Kayla
Reed
PGi, Senior Manager, External & Internal
Communications
E kayla.reed@pgi.com | P +1 404.234.9487
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