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Unified communications requires integration of multiple vendor technologies across different platforms and architectures. Dimension Data’s experience in unified communications projects has enabled us to build a sound approach and methodology to enable project success. Our approach focuses on:

  • Organisational Culture and Change Management – We target the key employees who will benefit the most from unified communications, align the delivery team and ensure the corporate culture is suited to interactive collaboration. We recommend companies combine this with a well-planned and articulated change management process.
  • Environmental Considerations – Unified communications solutions rely heavily on accurate and consistent contact information. A single authoritative directory needs to be selected and maintained as a source of contact details. Dimension Data will prepare the directory, PBX, identities and desktops in anticipation of the new technology roll out.
  • Architecture – Dimension Data assesses the impact on the underlying infrastructure as many collaboration technologies rely on real-time protocols that put demands on IP networks to minimise latency and jitter. We will determine upfront what path communications will follow, assess the current network and predict impact and network changes necessary to accommodate these new applications.
  • Security – We will help you take advantage of capabilities that exist within network equipment (routers and switches) and encryption designed into the unified communications devices themselves. We view the security for these systems as a natural extension of the existing security technologies like firewalls and intrusion detection.
  • Ongoing Support – Dimension Data can address the maintenance and monitoring of the environment to reduce or eliminate the need for in-house support skills and administration personnel, and to reduce the risk of downtime that may result in revenue loss.
  • Enterprise Integration - Once a solution has been deployed and users have become familiar with its use and features, there are opportunities to extend the system to deliver deeper integration and increased value.  Dimension Data will help you to identify opportunities for integration with core business applications, conferencing and system customisation.
  • Project Management - Our project methodology coupled with experience in deploying small and large scale projects, ensures better client experience and greater client satisfaction. We use a structured project management methodology that consists of a set of processes, tools, templates and guidelines based on industry best practices.










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