Are you ready for "Work 3.0"?
Mitel has recently commissioned a forward thinking White Paper on "Work 3.0" which covers "The Next Generation Model for Business".
This next generation vision is provided by not only those in the VOIP technology field but also range from Business School professors to Commercial Architects and Business Consultants.
The vision is divided into four broad areas of focus:
1. Technology
2. Physical Environment
3. Business Practice
4. Culture Shock
In my opinion, this is a must read to understand the future work environment and model for getting business done. Whether you are a VOIP Sales Consultant or a Prospective VOIP improvement Decision Maker, this white paper will allow you to gain a complete vision of the transformation of the workplace and business.
You may download this very interesting and well rounded white paper for free by clicking on this link.
Today, Google Voice was announced on a larger beta trial and had a morning news spot on the Today Show (see clip) to help generate even more buzz. Google Voice is the new rebranded Grand Central service that Google recently acquired.
One Google Voice is to the consumer what "Presence" or "Unified Communications" is to the business. Specifically, One number that can reach you at multiple devices and go to a centralized voice mail instead of one of the many voice mails attached to your one of many devices. Don't get me wrong, as soon as I get my invite I will be getting this service for my personal/consumer needs. The one thing that I will need to do is spread out the word to all my family and friends who call my personal cell phone number is that I have a NEW "Google Voice" number and throw out my old phone number. This will allow me to have my one number gets me anywhere that is desirable by many.
One sticky problem for all future users of GOOGLE Voice is that you will need to change your number to use this "Free for Now" service. And.....there becomes the sticky problem for businesses! Many service providers in the past, “Webley”, “Look Who’s Calling” and the like provide great services but require that they use their phone numbers. If for any reason you want to leave the service you realize how “STICKY” this type of services becomes.
For businesses looking for "Presence" or "Unified Communications", please note that Mitel is a leader in this field by providing its own cutting edge software that allows for Presence, Unified Communications, Audio and Web Collaboration and Mobility. Mitel also provides complete integration with Microsoft’s Unified Communications solution and IBM's SameTime. Mitel is able to provide a LEGACY RESCUE where you don’t have to replace your entire Enterprise Solution but just add the Mitel Applications on top of your current Legacy Solution. Lastly, only Mitel has had a Managed Services program to provide you these solutions with the same benefits as an Applications Service Provider.
Feel free to contact your current Mitel representative or myself if you don’t have one or you are located in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania.
