device matters when delivering hosted uc
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With all of the innovative features that Hosted Unified Communications (UC) can provide a business, making a simple phone call, as well as the important role it plays in everyday communication, is sometimes overlooked. For premium voice quality, and unsurpassed integration with a Hosted UC solution, the device matters. Our featured speaker, Darren Knapp of Polycom, discusses his company’s VVX line of IP devices, and describe how they provide a premium communications experience.TRANSCRIPT
June 19, 2014
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• Device Matters When Delivering Hosted UC
• Darren Knapp, Key Accounts Manager, Polycom, Inc.
• ANPI News
• Q&A
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Darren Knapp is a Key Accounts Manager at Polycom, Inc. for the Cloud & Service Providers Team • He has 16 years of Telecom experience including co-founding,
building, and selling his share of a multi-million dollar ISP/ITSP Reseller business. He also has experience in International Business and launched a VoIP Sales and Support call center in Costa Rica in 2009
• Darren admits he has enjoyed a non-conventional career path that started out as a world-touring musician in the 90’s. “I traveled the world and had a great time, but realized a career change might be in order if I wanted to make some money,” Knapp shares with a smile.
• In keeping with the eclectic and showing his spiritual conviction, Darren also served as Associate Pastor and Worship Leader at his local church during his time in Costa Rica
• Born and raised in the Panama Canal Zone, Knapp is also fully fluent in Spanish and brings a unique and well-traveled perspective to any conversation
• For more on his profile visit: www.linkedin.com/pub/darren-james-knapp/4/1b0/b7a/
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30%+ Compounded Annual Growth Rate
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Feb. 26, 2014: New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, North American VoIP Access and SIP Trunking Services Market research, finds the market earned revenue of $2.83 billion in 2013 and estimates this to reach $9.35 billion in 2019.
Frost & Sullivan: The Advanced Capabilities of VoIP and SIP Trunking Exceeds Traditional Voice Services
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Estimated N.A. VoIP Growth (Billions)
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“We've heard one enterprise say that while 70% of managers wanted to consolidate devices, 70% of end users didn't…”
“For many users, desk phones are simply the easiest and quickest way to make and receive calls. A user can make and receive calls on a desk phone while his laptop is still booting up in the morning. The desk phone is also a familiar device to most users, with a proven form factor that goes back decades.”
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• Sounds much better than computer, tablet, or cell phone audio • Much better speaker and microphone system
• It’s more convenient and efficient • Easier to dial than using mouse or computer keyboard • Integrated click-to-dial with Hosted UC Services • Simple old-fashioned dialing
• It offloads an important task from a crowded desktop • Think of your crowded PC/Mac desktop environment
• Integrates well with peripherals • DECT Headset • Expansion Module
• New video capabilities
• It just feels right and “completes” and a workspace
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• Polycom VoIP handset growth at 30% CAGR
• Frost & Sullivan sees the same
• There is a conflict between Mgmt & End User
• The end user demands it for several reasons
• Not the least of which is that it just completes the workspace!
VERDICT: the VoIP market demands a great handset!
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Next logical question…
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• Features and interoperability
• Quality and reliability (It just works!)
• It feels right--Customers love our phones!
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• Customers love VVX!
• Simple to use
• Outstanding voice and video quality
• Best performance and reliability
• Expandable
• Interoperable
• From the trusted leader in voice and video
The perfect desktop solution
VVX 400 VVX 300
Paper and LCD Expansion Modules
VVX 600 VVX 500
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VVX is fast replacing SoundPoint
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VVX
SoundPoint
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VVX 300 B/W Screen
6-Lines | HD Voice $179 MSRP
SoundPoint IP 650 B/W Screen
6-Lines | HD Voice $449 MSRP
VVX Value: Higher FPD • VVX = More Features Per Dollar • The entry-level VVX 300 matches
the IP 650 at a 60% lower price point • HD Voice • 6 line/function keys • VVX Expansion Module • Gig-E for +$20 MSRP
• VVX 300 is also 10% less than the old IP 335 (2 line/function keys)
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VVX 600 Color Touch Screen
16-Lines | HD Voice & Video $479 MSRP
SoundPoint IP 650 B/W Screen
6-Lines | HD Voice $449 MSRP
VVX Value: Higher FPD • The high-end VVX 600 greatly exceeds
the capabilities of the IP 650 at nearly the same price point • HD Voice • HD Video-ready • Color touch screen • 16 line/function keys • Local USB storage & Call Recording • Blue Tooth headsets • VVX Expansion Module
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VVX 300
B/W Screen 6-Lines
HD Voice
VVX 400
Color Screen 12-Lines HD Voice
VVX 500
Color Touch Screen 12-Lines
HD Voice & Video
VVX 600
Color Touch Screen 16-Lines
HD Voice & Video
VVX Expansion Modules
Paper Color
VVX Camera
HD Video
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SoundStation® IP 5000 Small Room 7Khz HD audio
SoundStation® IP 6000 Medium Room 14Khz HD audio
Large Room 22Khz HD audio SoundStation® IP 7000
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• We value our partnership with ANPI
• We value our VARs and Resellers
• It’s a great time to be in hosted voice and video
• The device matters—make it a great one!
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© Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.
Thank you!
Darren Knapp Regional Sales Manager Cloud & Service Providers South Central USA Polycom Inc. 214-758-7272 Anywhere [email protected]
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$100 bonus on each first sale of ANPI VIP • After the first sale, the agent will be
entered into three drawings for $500
• First sale must be a minimum of 10 seats and include at least 10 Polycom VVX phones
• All orders must be submitted by Thursday, July 31, 2014.
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• New white paper available to assist with educating your customers
• Ongoing white papers will be posted monthly
• Available for download http://www.anpi.com/lp/5-reasons-to-switch-to-hosted-uc/
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