unified communications Archives

How to Take the Pestering Out of Communication Solutions
In many industries, speed of response is crucial to success. Take for example, pest control. When clients contact a pest control company they’re looking for fast acting, effective solutions before the ants take over their kitchen, or the live creature in their walls scratches their way through. If the company they call does not have a […]

Unified Communication Solutions your Credit Union Should Be Using
In the final article of our 4-part series, we provide a synopsis as to why utilizing all the features within office 365 can provide your CU with a robust and affordable unified communications solution. Bringing unified communications to credit unions can provide their members and employees with the most efficent, innovative and secure communication solutions utilizing the many […]

Why Your Credit Union Should be Using Hosted Skype for Business
In the third article of our 4-part series, this article will highlight the reasons your credit union should be using a hosted Skype for Business solution over a DIY deployment. With an industry that’s ever changing, credit unions are expected to take on more challenges and offer members the most innovative solutions. Between guiding the member’s journey, […]

Transform your Credit Union with Skype for Business
In the second article of our 4-part series, this article will highlight the benefits your credit union should be taking advantage of, specifically speaking, Skype for Business. Many credit unions have migrated to Office 365 and implemented the many features it comes equipped with into their daily routines. Skype for Business for credit unions is one of the […]

The Benefits of Office 365 to Credit Unions
To begin our 4-part series, this article will highlight the benefits your credit union should be taking advantage of, specifically, from Office 365. It’s no secret that members expect the best from their credit unions in today’s economy. Members have always wanted their credit union to be reliable and stable so they feel secure about […]

3 Signs Your Business Needs Instant Messenger
There will always be new waves of communication that either fail or flourish in the business world. Are you looking to enhance the communication between employees? Do you need a more effective way to reach your customers? If you are considering adding instant messenger to the ways you communicate, here are the signs that will […]

7 Key Considerations when Evaluating a Hosted Phone Service
By choosing a Cloud based, or hosted phone service, you can significantly reduce the upfront investment and ongoing cost of maintenance for your phone system. It’s also an opportunity to affordably add key functionality to better serve your customers. However, Cloud based phone systems are not one size fits all… for example, if you are a credit […]

How to Replace Your Phones with an Office 365 Phone System
If the statistics are true, chances are pretty good that your company is either using Office 365 or is considering using Office 365. The first push to Office 365 for most businesses starts with the use of the email service and Outlook, with the desire to move off of old Exchange servers and take advantage […]

Featured on CUInsight: Helping Credit Union Communications
AltiGen’s Mike Plumer, Vice President of Sales, was featured this week in CUInsight for his article Is your credit union operating in communication silos? Below is the article geared towards CU executives wishing to perfect their credit union communications platform using Skype for Business and Office 365: There are many communication tools available to credit unions today: In […]

Keeping Hunt Groups in the Hunt with Hosted Skype for Business
For all the companies that have already, and are continually migrating to Office 365, many have begun to take advantage of the enticing benefits of Skype for Business that are included in most O365 subscriptions. The initial attraction of Instant Messenger and Presence are easy to adopt and roll out. Businesses start seeing the true […]