Unified Communications (UC)
What is Unified Communications?
Unified Communications is the integration of communication methods and technologies into a comprehensive system in order to provide greater functionality, efficiency, and mobility. [ more ]
As a part of Unified Communications (UC), BGSU will see the replacement of the voicemail and telephone system and a unified email system for faculty, staff and students. In addition to these enhancements, new communication modes will be available with future UC phases. Modes such as: videoconferencing, WebEx, voicemail sent to email, Instant Messaging and Presence Information will provide users with greater ability to communicate via computer, phone, and messaging in an environment tailored to work best for each user's needs.
The graphic below outlines various phases of the UC project. Select the circle for the phase you would like to learn more about or see the Phase Bar under the graphic to see the timeline and services impacted by each phase of the project.
Current Phase Timeline, Documentation & Training Information [ more ]
- Phase 4 Telephones - Underway
- Telephone deployment to take place in June and July. Select the Telephone graphic below for details
- Phase 3 Email - Underway
- Previous FalconMail users are now Unified BGSU email users
- Next step will be to move faculty and staff to cloud email
- Select the Email graphic below for more details (including transition information for previous FalconMail users)
- Phase 2 Unity Voicemail Implementation completed March 29
- Phase 1 Network Switch Upgrades completed March 22
Phases Underway May 2013
- Phase 4 - Telephones
- Telephone cutovers to take place in June and July
- Documentation and Training opportunities available
- Phase 3 - Email
- FalconMail transition occured in May
- FalconMail account holders have transitioned to be Unified BGSU email users
- Important information for previous FalconMail users
- Consolidation of Dual Account Holders - Completed
- FalconMail transition occured in May
- Phase 2 - Unity Voicemail Implementation - Phase 2 Completed
- Phase 1 - Network Switch Upgrades - Phase 1 Completed
Project Status [ more ]
| Phase | Services Impacted | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Upgrade Network Switches | February through March 2013 | Completed |
| Phase 2 | Replace Voicemail System | March 2013 | Completed |
| Phase 3 | Unified Email System | April through October 2013 | In Progress |
| Phase 4 | Telephone Upgrades | May through November 2013 | In Progress |
| Phase 5 | Enhance 911 | May through October 2013 | Planning |
| Phase 6 | Call Centers | TBD | Planning |
| Phase 7 | WebEx | TBD | Planning |
| Future Phases | Voicemail to Email. Instant Messaging Presence | TBD | Planning |
- Call Centers
- Telephones
- Voicemail
- Instant Messaging
- Online Meetings
- Video Conferencing
- Unified Communications
| Phase | Services Impacted | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Upgrade Network Switches | February through March 2013 - Completed |
| Phase 2 | Replace Voicemail System | March 2013 - Completed |
| Phase 3 | Unified Email System | April through October 2013 |
| Phase 4 | Telephone Upgrades | May through November 2013 |
| Phase 5 | Enhance 911 | May through October 2013 |
| Phase 6 | Call Centers | TBD |
| Phase 7 | WebEx | TBD |
| Future Phases | Voicemail to Email. Instant Messaging Presence | TBD |
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