NEWS AND PRESS
20/08/07
Convergence Technologies Group Inc. Wins Second Central Government Agency Telephony Contract
Convergence Technologies Group Inc. Wins Second Central Government Agency Telephony Contract
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National Probation Service – Staffordshire Area place order for VoIP solution.
• Open consultative approach
• Project managed transition to IP network
• Tailored VoIP solution for all sites
• Flexible and low administration costs
Equipment List
Splicecom Maximiser
Overview
National Probation Service – Staffordshire Area is the second of 42 areas within the National Service serving a population of around 1,312,000, employing over 500 staff at various offices across the midlands; their principal role is to work with offenders in a number of ways to reduce crime and protect the public.
Business Challenge
Convergence prompted the customer to look at their voice and data network to see how operational improvements could be identified. After consultations it was clear a VoIP based solution met their requirements to invest in a flexible, future proof telephone system which could form the platform for creating seamless communication of voice and data between all sites.
The Solution
The Area HQ located in Stafford, forms the pilot site for this IP based solution. A process of consultation identified the existing network and telephone infrastructure across all sites together with business and operational needs. This enabled a tailored long term solution to be delivered. Initial contract value is $42 000.00 for the HQ with 4 additional sites to follow.
The data security specifications of the Home Office require that each central government agency area operate on an independent network. An independent network will be configured and installed based on a managed power over ethernet network switches. From this 5 IP handsets and 70 desk user sets through a new Splicecom Maximiser telephone system will be installed.
The Splicecom Maximiser is IP based and offers excellent flexibility to expand users, links across sites and administer moves and changes from any site simply and at no additional cost. The transition will be managed effectively and without disruption to site operations.
IP handset specified will enable the usage of all users to be viewed and come with a large intuitive touch screen operation for ease of use and the option to customise software and browse the internet.
Project Managed VoIP transition programme
Following the success of implementing this solution for another area and the obvious potential operational savings relating to the obsolete need for TDM Legacy equipment, as well as the operational efficiencies of the telephone system, National Probation Service – Staffordshire Area wish to roll out an IP solution to all of their sites.
Ian Hewitt, the Business Support manager for the Staffordshire Area comments “The development of an I.P. solution was an unknown journey for our organisation, but with effective planning and dedicated support we now look forward to achieving our roll-out programme across Staffordshire with Voice 2 Voice as our partners”.
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ENDS
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