Moving to an IP telephony network

Organisations that move to an IP telephony network do so at differing paces. Some adopt the technology, step-by-step, across the whole business. Others deploy only at specific sites. For each of these companies there is a transition phase, during which their voice infrastructure combines a traditional telephone network with an IP network – a process which, if not managed properly, can cause significant problems.

Why BT

BT has an extensive range of capabilities, including traditional and IP technologies – plus international reach, recognised technical excellence and reputation. BT is moving its entire communications to an integrated IP platform – driving true network integration of voice, data, mobile, IP and applications. Recent acquisitions of Infonet and Albacom have expanded BT’s worldwide reach and underpin an unrivalled commitment to the international community.

BT has the ability to help businesses complete the journey from old world to new:

Evolutionary approach rather than “rip and replace”.
Unparalleled portfolio complemented by strategic partnerships with some of the biggest players in IT and communications – Microsoft, Nortel, Cisco, IBM.
Market-leading international and networked IT services.
Leader in Gartner’s Pan-European Network Services Provider Magic Quadrant, 2006.

BT Onevoice Components

Designed to help you get the most out of your voice estate, BT Onevoice provides end-to-end management as well as rapid, cost-effective access to exciting new services:

Integration with your domestic voice services.
Global VPN capability: Forced on-net, Virtual on-net, Dial plan management, PSTN Gateway Management, national/international calling to over 240 destinations.
BT Onevoice Mobile Access, which will offer discounts on your most expensive calls, and on international direct dialling.
BT Onevoice Conferencing, based on BT MeetMe.
Integration with your inbound voice services.
Integration with your LAN: from the CPE through to a fully hosted service.
Integration with other unified communications and collaborative tools.
Integration with video services.
Applications: Voice/Fax, PBX-based voicemail, PBX feature interworking, conferencing MeetMe (global audio access).
Pricing: free On-net calls, Flat Rate Calls, Off-net minutes (usage based charges), one-off connectivity.
Connectivity: TDM-Direct, TDM-Indirect, Unmanaged IPT, Remote Capability Voice VPN.
Delivery: one order form, one pricing, one bill, one contract, one SLA.

Rewards of the convergence journey

BT’s approach is not just about technology. It is vital that mind-sets, departments and budgets converge, too. BT recognises that organisations are at different stages of convergence (Do you have MPLS, but no voice? Do you have lots of TDM voice?) and therefore require a tailored migration. The essential convergence ‘roadmap’ includes:

Consolidate your existing infrastructure. BT Onevoice enables you to make outbound domestic and international calls across a choice of connections.
Converge your consolidated infrastructure in a common IP platform. We enable you to move from TDM to total IP at your own pace.
Extend your converged infrastructure by adding IP voice sites to your network, including sites in new countries. BT’s MPLS network and TDM-based (global managed voice) network integration enables us to offer a seamless Voice VPN to customers across a number of countries with common attributes.

Individual approach

BT will work with you to help design the approach that best fits your requirements when incorporating voice into your infrastructure, particularly if you are converging your voice and data networks. This enables you to build a migration strategy that is individually tailored for you – to help you move from old world to new at your own pace, driven by your business needs.

BT will work with you to:

Help your organisation get the best out of your current infrastructure.
Help you take your first steps on the roadmap to convergence.
Invest in a future-proof infrastructure and help ensure maximum efficiency and return on investment.