Dimension Data’s IPAD (IP Telephony Active Directory) Solution is a unique application that brings the world of Cisco and Microsoft together. It simplifies the deployment and management of Cisco Unified Call Manager by integrating user identities between Microsoft® Active Directory and Cisco Unified Call Manager simultaneously.

The benefits of IPAD to your business

Ø Reduced cost and administration time and effort – IPAD reduces the number of forms required to be completed to provision a user from up to 49 down to 1. IPAD is a single user provisioning form that intelligently automates Cisco Unified Call Manager and Microsoft Active Directory administration.

Ø Simplifies the adoption of Unified Communications – IPAD manages the complex interaction between the many different communications systems that are required to enable a fully integrated and collaborative environment.

Ø Maintain consistent user data – Data inconsistencies can be eliminated and security loop-holes are closed. IPAD ensures that a users IP phone directory service and the Exchange Global Address List displays are the same.

Ø Reduce inter-dependency between Active Directory and Call Manager – Cisco Unified Call Manager is dependent on Microsoft® Active Directory availability and failure in Active Directory or connectivity between Call Manager and Active Directory can impact call processing. IPAD reduces this inter-dependency through its automated update and integration between Call Manager and Active Directory.

Ø Simplifies the use of Extension Mobility – IPAD enables users to ‘log-in’ to any IP phone, providing the full user phone profiles and configurations, including any lines and speed dials set up by the user. This process simplifies office moves and allows users to ‘hot-desk’ or work from temporary locations with ease.

Dimension Data’s expertise and skills across Cisco Unified Call Manager and Microsoft® Active Directory means that we are uniquely placed to help you address your cost and administrative processes for these solutions, as well as enable your business to seamlessly access and communicate from one business system to another.

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