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A Message from the CEO
Something amazing happened in our industry last month that almost no one heard about. Google announced and demonstrated several new products in San Francisco that were built using their recently released Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing tools.
 
These are not glitzy, lab-based apps however… They were all built by Google AI Development Partners and most will be available to the public before the end of the year.
 
One of Google’s innovative flagship AI partners is Mitel, who will bring its first AI-powered solution to market within its MiConnect Contact Center ( featured later in this newsletter).
 
Imagine AI-powered virtual agents with natural language (conversational) interfaces. Your virtual assistants/agents will be able to schedule appointments, answer common questions, and perform basic tasks. Incredibly, the system continually learns and improves over time.
 
Let’s talk about how new AI technology can help you improve Customer Experience and better connect your business… Give me a call at 703-321-3030 or email cornbrookst@tcicomm.com .
 
Tom Cornbrooks, President and CEO
Aging Phone System Slowing You Down? Mobilize Your Business with Cloud Voice Service
Still tethered to your desk while taking calls? If your old phone system is still holding you back, now is a great time to upgrade your communications to Cloud Voice. 

You’ll get more mobility, quality, and reliability – all at a lower cost than you’re paying now. You’ll be able to easily add offices, users and features as you grow, and customize how you connect with your customers and your team. 

Here are 6 ways Cloud Voice can add value to your business…

  • Productivity – With your communications tools in the cloud, users get a seamless experience on any device, anywhere in the world so they can easily manage voice, email and IM from a single screen.

  • Simplicity and Security – You’ll appreciate having a system that’s simple to use and manage, with no boxes to install or software to maintain. You also get high reliability, exceptional quality and enterprise-class security through the cloud.

  • Connectivity – Access the same phone and collaboration features you enjoy from your office anywhere, so you can seamlessly transition from the office to the airport, the golf course, or your kids’ soccer practice without missing an interaction.

  • Management – Easily add, move, change, and delete users from an online portal with a simple click-and-drag interface. Instead of managing routine updates to the system, you can reallocate your IT resources to activities that require more technical expertise. 

  • Business Analytics – With powerful data visualization tools accessed via intuitive dashboards, you can view real-time analytics to better plan contact center agent resources and fine tune your organization’s call flow for optimal performance. 

  • Customer Service – When you integrate Cloud Voice with your contact center, including Salesforce.com and other CRM solutions, you can link callers and data in real time to deliver an exceptional customer experience. 

Don’t let inertia and your old phone system hold you back another day… Let’s talk about Cloud Voice for your business. Contact TCI today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

Relocating your HQ or Adding a New Office? Your Technology Plan should be Priority 1
Whether you’re faced with relocating the company headquarters or adding a new office, ensuring a successful Day One requires that you plan ahead - especially when it comes to office technology. Some of the technologies you need to consider and plan for will include:

  • Your Voice, Data and Video services and platform
  • The wired and wireless infrastructure
  • Audio/Video and Conferencing Systems
  • Room Scheduling, overhead paging and sound masking
  • Access and Security systems
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans

Technology done right takes planning, time and coordination with ALL the relevant trades involved in your move or new space, including HVAC to protect your IT equipment and UPS to back up your systems when the power fails.
 
Let TCI experts manage the details. We have decades of experience supporting business and public sector clients in every type of facility…

  • Commercial offices
  • Industrial | Manufacturing
  • Warehouse | Distribution
  • Secure Facilities
  • Retail & Branch Locations

TCI’s certified network engineers are ready to coordinate everything... We’ll work with your real estate professional, general contractor, project manager, designers, and architect to ensure that all technology requirements are included in their plans. 

Engage our experts well ahead of your relocation date – keeping in mind that some services can take as long as six months to deliver. We’re ready to design, build, manage, and support your technology. Contact us today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

Growing Your Business? Ease Your Onboarding Headaches with UC & Mobile Applications
Onboarding new employees can be a major headache, especially when you’re hiring at a brisk pace. If the process doesn’t go well, your new employees can take longer to reach their full potential. If they get frustrated, they might even quit.

The key to successful onboarding is making it possible for new employees to ramp up quickly. For that to happen, you need to equip them with robust, intuitive tools and capabilities… 

  • Unified Communications – With real-time presence technology, new hires can instantly see which colleagues are available for a call. Immediate, real-time collaboration with group calling and chat allows new hires to get their questions answered in real-time. 

  • Mobile communications app – Built on top of UC, new hires can have at their fingertips everything necessary to meet the customer’s needs and the ability to see all their work colleagues on a single screen within the app. Because the app is intuitive, they can quickly master its features with little effort, thereby becoming instantly productive.

  • Platform Integration – Seamless integration with iOS and Android mobile devices keeps employees connected. The ability to answer calls from multiple incoming lines - including your company’s 800 number - means new hires can answer from any location, keeping them accessible wherever they are working.

  • Single User Interface – The Mitel UI has been meticulously designed to offer a single look, feel and operation across ALL hardware and software deployments…once you learn one, you can use them all.

Need relief from onboarding headaches? TCI solutions boost confidence and job satisfaction. Contact us today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

Want better Telecom & Broadband pricing, performance & support? TCI knows the Best Providers
Finding new ways to improve broadband, data, and voice network services and cut costs is important for the financial health and competitiveness of any business. 

One way to achieve fast results is to have the TCI team review your current bills and services. Our relationships with the leading carriers, cable, broadband, and cloud providers, puts TCI in a trusted position to assist your organization in sourcing optimized, carrier-agnostic solutions.  

As your advocate, we recommend the providers offering the best service with the best pricing. We lay out all your options so you can make a well-informed decision based on your unique needs. Here’s our proven, step-by-step approach...

  • Undertake a thorough review of your services, invoices, agreements and providers.

  • Evaluate your spending, find better deals and service arrangements, and uncover savings. 

  • Lay out all the alternatives and offer recommendations with a clear projection of your savings. 

  • Implement your choices by acting as your agent to place orders with the service providers. 

  • Track installation progress and manage escalations.

  • Provide a single point of contact for all your voice, data and Internet needs. 

Put us to work so you can enjoy better technology, more responsive support, and the best pricing. Contact TCI today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

Mitel integrates with Google Cloud Contact Center AI to deliver more insightful Customer Experiences
Mitel has announced an integration with Google Cloud's new Contact Center AI that will improve your company’s customer service experience, as well as the productivity of your contact center.

Contact Center AI is a simple, secure, and flexible solution that allows enterprises with limited machine learning expertise to deploy AI in their contact centers. 

Key features of Mitel's integration with Contact Center AI include new capabilities you can use to offer smarter, more personalized agent/customer interactions.

  • AI-Powered Virtual Agent – Enables your customers to self-serve with the help of an intelligent chatbot equipped with product and service information. 

  • AI-Powered Agent Assist – Enables a customer inquiry to be easily transferred to a live agent with full context of the virtual agent conversation and continuous AI support to provide the agent with real-time research and coaching.

  • AI-Powered Analytics – Provides another layer of intelligence and insight to enhance your offerings and further elevate your Customer Experience.

Let’s talk about upgrading your Mitel contact center with AI. Contact TCI today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com .

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