The Cisco Unified Communications system is designed for a single, secure, converged network. Part of an integrated, comprehensive Cisco architecture, the communications applications reside "in" the network, not "on" the network, and can easily incorporate emerging business processes, applications, and new devices. Applications can be deployed in a single instance, rather than in multiple instances, and managed services offerings further increase deployment flexibility. Standards-based Cisco Unified Communications products let organizations migrate based on business needs, not technical limitations, to keep pace with new technology.
The Cisco Unified Communications system offers two solutions for small and medium business:
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Unified Communications 500 Series which is an integral component of Cisco Smart Business Communications System is suitable for businesses having lesser than 50 users.
•Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Solution is suitable for businesses having 50 to 250 users
Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business
Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series is an affordable integrated system that brings voice, data, video, and wireless networking to small businesses. Unified Communications 500 is an integral component of Cisco Smart Business Communications System for small businesses. Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express is the Cisco IOSŪ Software solution that supports up to 48 Unified IP Phones using native call processing in Cisco IOSŪ.
The Cisco Unified Communications System also includes a suite of network management applications that allow you to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot your system. It also includes tools that allow you to analyze the readiness of your infrastructure to support the Unified Communications System.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Solution
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Solution provides highest voice trunk densities, scalability and performance for IP Communications. Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express is a Cisco IOSŪ Software solution that provides call processing for Cisco Unified IP phones. Simple to deploy, administer, and maintain, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express is a reliable, feature-rich telephony solution. Depending on the Integrated Services Router (ISR) you install, you can have up to 240 IP phones on your company network.