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A Message from the President…
Every organization wants to be all it can be, so in this issue we discuss some of the ways you can move ahead in terms of productivity, mobility, procurement and planning – while saving money and reducing headaches along the way…

  • Bringing communications and collaboration to the cloud makes for better mobility, quality, simplicity and reliability - you'll get more and spend less than you do with older technology.

  • Public sector organizations can save time and money with ready-to-use, pre-approved procurements we coordinate via Mitel’s Sourcewell contract.

  • Mitel’s MiVoice 6900 series desk phones enable you to become more productive while on the move with one-touch Bluetooth pairing and seamless integration with mobile phones.

  • When it comes to infrastructure build-outs, early planning with an experienced technology partner can save you money by avoiding change orders later.

Contact me today to discuss how the latest technology and services can help your organization be all it can be.

Tom Cornbrooks, President
703-321-3030 |  cornbrookst@tcicomm.com .

7 Top Reasons our clients are moving Voice & Collaboration to the Cloud

Business leaders move their communications to the cloud for better mobility, quality, simplicity and reliability. They find it easier to add offices, users and features so they can grow, and they appreciate being able to customize how they connect with customers.

Decision makers are also motivated by their bottom line - they get more and spend less with the latest technology.

Here are 7 practical business reasons to make the switch to TCI's popular, all-in-one Cloud Voice services.

1. Easy migration
Cloud communications isn’t an all-or-nothing endeavor. There are several deployment models available - Public, Private and Hybrid - and you can migrate your people to the cloud over time or as your business needs change.

2. No hardware, no headaches
Say goodbye to capital expenses, maintenance and service fees with hosted business communications. You get great call quality, industry-leading reliability and an easy-to-manage system with no upfront costs - everything you need for one low monthly price.

3. Free up IT resources
Don’t waste valuable IT resources on aging telecom hardware - we manage the hardware hassles and put your IT people to work on the projects that matter most. With Cloud Voice, you enjoy new features faster, you can add or remove lines in minutes, and you always stay up to date with the newest upgrades automatically.

4. Pay as you grow
With premises-based systems, you pay the price for less-than-perfect call capacity planning by having too little or paying for too much. With Cloud services, you always have just the right amount of call connections to ensure you’re paying for what you need and not a penny more.

5. Enable teamwork and collaboration
Bring all of your team meeting tools into one application - Your people can easily manage video calls and conferences, screen sharing and messaging to connect with in-house teams, partner and customers.

6. Get more done – from anywhere
Your staff can access the same powerful phone and collaboration features from their office phones or seamlessly move with their mobile devices to meet at your clients or work from home offices.

7. Keep your business running
TCI’s cloud-based hosting platform delivers ultra-high reliability and seamless disaster recovery, so you always stay connected to colleagues and customers.

Give your business a competitive Advantage... Get the tools your people need to serve customers better and save some money while you do it. Contact us now to schedule your TCI Cloud Services demo: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

Great Pricing & One-stop Public Sector Procurement via Mitel’s Sourcewell contract
Sourcewell (formerly known as The National Joint Powers Alliance is a municipal contracting government agency serving the public sector. 

How does Sourcewell work?

First, Sourcewell issues competitive bid RFPs nationally on a wide range of products and services that benefit their members. Following a rigorous competitive evaluation process, they then award the contract to the selected vendor. Sourcewell sets up the legal authority between vendor and member. The member organizations then have access to the vendor’s services at Sourcewell-negotiated rates.

“Sourcewell contracts have streamlined our purchasing process, saving our district thousands of dollars.”  — School District Member

What Mitel products does Sourcewell cover? 

Working with TCI as your local technology partner, Sourcewell members can purchase Mitel telecom solutions without issuing an RFP.  Mitel is a preferred provider of telecommunications equipment based on its record of innovation, product quality, customer service, pricing, and overall market leadership. The Sourcewell contract extends the decade-long relationship with Mitel for 4 years and spans the full range of Mitel’s product portfolio, including:

  • Unified Communications On Premises
  • UCaaS (Cloud Services)
  • Contact centers
  • Collaboration tools
  • Phones and accessories
  • Mass notification
  • Professional services

Who qualifies for Sourcewell membership?

  • All Educational institutions, both public and private – including K thru 12, special education districts, charter schools, and higher education/universities

  • Non-profits – including hospitals and nursing homes, rural power cooperatives, housing authorities, member associations and groups

  • State and local government agencies – including cities, counties, water districts, and tribal nations

The organization’s 50,000 members currently purchase more than $3.5 billion annually through awarded contracts - an indication of Sourcewell’s success in simplifying the procurement process to save members time and money.

Simplified procurement and savings… More reasons to go with TCI and Mitel. Contact us today at (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

Complement your mobile work style with Mitel’s powerful 6900 IP Series desk phones
Mitel’s MiVoice 6900 series desk phones enable you to become more mobile with one-touch Bluetooth pairing and seamless integration with your mobile phone. Not only can you stay productive by easily switching calls between your desk phone and your mobile phone, you can have mobile and desktop contacts automatically sync between your devices.


Elegant Phones – Choose from expansive models to meet the needs of business users at every level.

Advanced Features – Bridge the gap between the desk phone and mobile devices with Bluetooth and MobileLink.

Rich Accessories – A broad array of add-on accessories enable the phones to be tailored to specific user needs.

Outstanding Audio – Mitel’s Hi-Q audio technology delivers exceptional quality with high definition sound for an unmatched communication experience.

Easy Reading & Interaction – LCD displays are easy to read and large enough to easily find out more about a caller.

Enhanced Call Management – Programmable keys may be used for call appearances or speed dial numbers.

Walk & Talk - The enhanced, full duplex speakerphone allows you to multi-task without a break in the conversation, even with multiple callers.

More MiVoice 6900 Series Phone features…

  • Support for Mitel Teleworker, ACD agent and supervisor, hot desking, MiCollab Client and more

  • Secure encrypted voice communication, IEEE 802.1x authentication support

  • Quality of Service support – IEEE 802.1 p/Q VLAN and priority tagging

  • Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (LAN/PC), powered USB 2.0 Host port, sidecar expansion port, dedicated 4-pin modular headset port convertible to DHSG/EHS capable

Ready for the convenience, productivity and security that come from adding mobility to your desk phones? Contact TCI today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

On Schedule & Within Budget… TCI deploys Certified Infrastructure for your Broadband, IT, Voice & AV connections
When you need to manage a new building, a renovation or a campus addition, our experts will design, manage, install, support and maintain the entire infrastructure. 

We work with you every step of the way...  

TCI has decades of experience building networks you can count on. Our team ensures a successful infrastructure deployment, upgrade or expansion that will support all your Voice, Data, Audio-Video and Surveillance needs.  

  • Design-build Solutions
  • Structured cabling: fiber, copper, riser, backbone
  • Network Access: MPLS, Internet, Trunking, Broadband
  • Network Backbone: Switches, Routers, PoE
  • Network Security: Firewalls – Purchased or Managed 
  • Wireless Networks: Secure Corporate & Guest Managed Wi-Fi -- Purchased, Managed or as a Service
  • Sound Masking / Paging 
  • Emergency / Mass Notification: Premises or Cloud Based solutions
  • CCTV – Entry Access Solutions 
  • Conference Rooms: AV & Video Conference Solutions

Engage us before your building plans have been finalized. We’ll ensure that all network requirements are included in the plans, saving you money by avoiding change orders later. 

 
Ready to speed up your business? Contact us today at (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

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