The central element providing the communication infrastructure in the customer's data networks is the Cisco Communications Unified Manager (CUCM). It is a modern IP PBX that provides not only voice services, but also other frequently used functionalities such as video conferencing calls, Instant messaging (IM), etc.
The CUCM Branch Exchange is responsible for registration of IP phones and videoconferencing units, numbering plan management, call routing, call permissions and many other functionalities. It is a virtualized application with a high emphasis on capacity scalability, designed for deployment by customers of all sizes. Support for SW clients, high quality of transmitted voice and video, emphasis on security, use of standardized signaling protocols. These are all features that CUCM offers after basic installation and configuration. Open APIs are used to integrate with other IT systems, so the entire system can be tuned to the exact needs of individual customers.
Wide support for endpoint devices (IP phones, video conferencing units)
Integration with Cisco Webex
Easy administration and management
Virtualization and high scalability
Possibility of integration with other IT systems (open APIs)
Security and encrypted communication
Smaller companies as well as large enterprises and government organizations will appreciate the deployment of CUCM. Overall, CUCM is a central point of contact for any organization that needs to improve communication and collaboration, whether among its employees or with customers and partners.
