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Microsoft Lync integration with Vodafone OneNet
It’s always good to see two big brands collaborating
to make life easier for the rest of us. It doesn’t happen
often, but when it does, it should be applauded. One such
collaboration is between software giant Microsoft and
mobile network operator Vodafone.
Vodafone have integrated Microsoft Lync Online Enterprise
Voice into their One Net platform to provide a range of
benefits for users. It’s a great move that will offer tangible
benefits to users of either solution.
Microsoft Lync Online Enterprise Voice is built into Office 365
and provides instant messaging, VoIP features and project
collaboration tools. By using the expertise gained from
buying Skype, Microsoft have been able to create a VoIP
system within Lync that is actually pretty good.

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What is One Net?
Vodafone One Net Business is the UK’s only cloud-based
communication service that delivers all your fixed phone
and mobile communications through a single platform.
You can be constantly connected to your customers,
suppliers and colleagues with this flexible, innovative
service - built on our secure, dependable, fully-hosted IP
based network.

What is Lync?
Use Lync to set up virtual meetings, share files, desktops
and start calls instantly – with one click of a button.
It’s perfect for staying in touch with your employees,
customers and suppliers wherever they are, whatever
devices they have - across fixed lines, mobiles, desktop PCs
and tablets.

Not only can it be used to call between users, it can also be
turned into a fully-fledged business VoIP solution too. You
can share desktops, instant message, share files and all sorts
of other neat things within Lync too.
Vodafone One Net is the network’s Unified Communications
solution that provides a single number that can be used for
landline and mobile calls. You can also use a VoIP phone with
that number or utilise Lync. So wherever you are, whatever
you’re doing, you’re always contactable.
One Net also offers voicemail, video conferencing, call centre
applications and even social media capability. All these
services are combined into a flexible solution with only one
monthly bill.
Combined, Vodafone One Net and Microsoft Lync Online
Enterprise Voice provide a productivity leviathan that few
business could afford to ignore. You get the global flexibility
of the Vodafone network, the simplicity of a single contract
and all the collaborative a