Skype for Business Pilot

Skype for Business Pilot
From Strategy to Solution – Driving Results
Next Generation Communication and Collaboration
Skype for Business ushers in a new Unified Communication (UC) user experience transforming every
communication into an interaction that is more collaborative, engaging, and accessible from anywhere. Skype
for Business provides the next generation of communications server uniting instant messaging & presence,
audio, video, web conferencing voice communications and into a single platform. Skype for Business works with
a full range of devices including PC, MAC, Tablets and mobile devices (smart phones), thus providing an
anywhere, anytime experience. Additionally, with the ease of a single click and consistent user interface on any
device you are immediately communicating and collaborating within your organization, with partners or with
any Skype users.
The Skype for Business Unified Communication (UC) client eliminates many roadblocks in communication,
thereby enabling organizations to significantly increase their information workers’ productivity. For IT, the
benefits are equally powerful, with a highly secure and reliable system that works with existing tools and
systems for easier management, lower cost of ownership, smoother deployment and migration, and greater
choice and flexibility.
Experience the Power of Skype for Business.
The Iluminari Tech Skype for Business Pilot utilizes our award winning best practices and adoption strategies
to guide organizations through the process of deploying a pilot environment while providing hands on
experience with the applications and underlying technologies.
The Skype for Business Pilot provides hands on experience with presence, instant messaging, internal
conferencing, and voice over IP (VoIP) in an integrated, easy to use experience for your initial pilot group. From
an IT perspective, the pilot enables IT to assess how the technology functions in your organizations unique
environment. This also provides a greater understanding of the architectural requirements for a successful
deployment. From a business perspective, organizations often experience immediate increases in individual
productivity and accelerated business results through enhanced communication and collaboration.
The Skype for Business Pilot will have your organization up and running quickly with the ability to step from
pilot to a full enterprise production.
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Microsoft® Skype for Business Pilot
Skype for Business Discovery Workshop Iluminari Tech' Skype for Business Certified
Professionals will facilitate the Discovery Workshop with key business and IT stakeholders
to guide you through understanding the capabilities of Skype for Business and the
potential opportunities to drive business results for your organization. The workshop
showcases Skype for Business’s capabilities and provides you the foundational information
regarding how it will benefit your specific business requirements. Our experts will discuss
the possibilities, business implications and associated risks of the unified communications
solution.
Skype for Business Business Impact Analysis Iluminari Tech' Skype for Business Certified
Professionals will facilitate the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Workshop with key business
and IT stakeholders to guide you through understanding of the user, business and
technical impacts of Skype for Business. A majority of the focus is on the Quality of
Service, high availability and disaster recovery options for Microsoft® Skype for
Business™. For each workload identified in the Skype for Business Discovery workshop an
associated required Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
are determined, which will be utilized in the Architecture and Design Workshop. Iluminari
Tech provides guidance on technical requirements and potential high level costs.
Architecture and Design Workshop Utilizing the information collected during the
Discovery Workshop and Business Impact Analysis, Iluminari Tech' Skype for Business
Certified Professionals guide key IT and business stakeholders through business,
technical and operational consideration for your Production Skype for Business
Architecture and Design.
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Skype for Business Pilot
The Skype for Business Pilot is designed to support a Skype for Business deployment to an initial group of users
within your organization. Iluminari Tech' Skype for Business Certified Professionals will guide your organization
through selecting workloads, a user group, architecture, and deployment. We leverage your existing technology
investments, and collaborate with your IT and user teams to provide training, support, and strategy workshops. Our
team of Microsoft Skype for Business Certified Consultants and trainers deploy Skype for Business utilizing our award
winning Skype for Business adoption and implementation best practices.
It provides hands on experience with selected workloads including, instant messaging, conferencing, and more in an
integrated, easy to use experience for your initial pilot group. The pilot also allows for multiple device types including,
desk phones, PCs, Macs, mobile and room technologies. From an IT perspective, the pilot enables IT to assess how the
technology functions in your organizations unique environment. This also provides a greater understanding of the
architectural requirements for a successful deployment. From a business perspective, organizations often experience
immediate increases in individual productivity and accelerated business results through enhanced communication
and collaboration. The Skype for Business Pilot will have your organization up and running quickly and have your
organization easily transition from pilot to a full enterprise production environment.
Audio
Headset
Handset
Video
Speaker
Phone
USB
Phone
IP Phone
Mobile
& Tablets
PC/Mac
Webcam
Room Conference
Systems
Optionally Integrate with Your Existing PBX or Audio/Visual Solutions
A collection of sample endpoints is available to you during the pilot phase. Additionally, connectivity and 30 Day
free Gateway and Session Border Controllers are available.
A selection of add on products for training, conferencing, reporting and more are made available from our various
ecosystem partners for evaluation during the pilot.
Iluminari Tech will work in conjunction with your business and IT stakeholders
and along with other appropriate vendors to provide a post pilot review and
Skype for Business Production Roadmap. This includes a high level power point
presentation along with a high level timeline Gantt chart and budget providing
guidance for your organization.
1-877-895-7323
info@iluminaritech.com
www.iluminaritech.com
Iluminari Tech specializes in implementing next-generation Microsoft communication and Iluminari Tech. We
provide the expertise, best practices and training to successfully implement communication and Iluminari Tech
utilizing Skype for Business, Lync™, Application Development, and Office 365™ on-premises and in the cloud.
Additionally, Iluminari Tech has recently become an Application Development and Channel Partner for the new
Microsoft Surface Hub.
The Iluminari Tech team has been involved with developing and deploying leading edge Unified Communication
solutions since 1999. We work with Microsoft and Lync/Skype for Business Eco-System Partners across the
Americas to deliver world class Lync communication and Iluminari Tech. Our versatile and talented consultants
merge ground-breaking technologies with tried and true best practices to deliver solutions for organizations
including Fortune 500, Medium Enterprises (or SMBs) and Start-Ups in a variety of industries.
Iluminari Tech is a Skype for Business Elite Launch Partner, Microsoft Managed Partner, a Microsoft Lync
Certified Support Partner, Microsoft Certified Training Partner, Microsoft Application Development Partner, and
is Microsoft Gold Certified in the Unified Communication Competency. Managed Partner status is awarded to
companies who meet a stringent set of requirement (less than 1% of Gold Competency Partners), which allows
us the closest possible relationship with Microsoft. To receive this distinction Iluminari Tech, already a Microsoft
"Gold Certified Partner", Virtual Partner Technology Advisor, Virtual Technology Specialists, and Lync and Skype
for Business Technology Adoption Program Partner, has demonstrated a level of excellence in the area of
enhancing Microsoft communication and Iluminari Tech. Iluminari Tech is also a Certified Partner for all the
components of the full solution including Polycom, Crestron, SMART, AudioCodes, Sonus, Kemp, Aruba and
more.
Our team of Microsoft Certified Professionals are also Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) and teach MS Voice
Ignite, Skype for Business, Lync 2010 and 2013 curriculum, and end user training. Iluminari Tech also provides
Lync implementation, training and support services to Microsoft clients as a subcontracted entity to Microsoft
Consulting Services in multiple countries.
We have built our reputation on deploying successful world class enterprise solutions. Iluminari Tech has
created a series of offerings to enhance our clients return on investment and guide clients through the
deployment process. Our unique Collaboration Workspaces, Quicklaunch and ViRBEYA Applications and
Conference Room Best Practices set us apart in the industry. We have a number of offerings that target the full
Lync implementation lifecycle.
In addition to our Lync offerings our services include: Strategy and Planning Services, Network Assessments,
Troubleshooting, Assessment Services, Business Case Development, Architecture and Design, Implementation
and Deployment, Training and Mentoring, ongoing support and Microsoft Certified Lync Support Services.
Innovation is key to our culture and we work closely with Microsoft, vendors and their partners on emerging
technologies through participation in Lync technology adoption programs, evidence and beta programs.
1-877-895-7323
info@iluminaritech.com
www.iluminaritech.com