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AT&T Extends Reach With End-to-End Business Phone System in
the Cloud
RingCentral Office@Hand from AT&T
connects mobile and office employees in multiple locations with
new Plug & Rin
g™
ready desktop phones and enhanced mobile call handling features.
DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2013 — Employees today work virtually
anywhere and communicate using a variety of devices – desk phones, smartphones,
tablets and PCs. Yet most businesses don’t have a consistent,
professional way to connect their customers with employees working in
multiple locations, out in the field or across the country.
AT&T* is
meeting this need by offering RingCentral Office@Hand from AT&T,
an end-to-end cloud-based phone system that’s affordable,
easy-to-manage and ideal for today’s mobile and distributed
workforces. This nationwide service makes it easier for business
owners and corporate work groups – both in-office and mobile – to
connect with each other and their customers on whatever device they
prefer. Additionally, the cloud phone system can be easily set up and
managed with apps on smartphones and tablets. All that’s needed is
a broadband
connection – no expensive PBX hardware or complex installation is
required. Overall, the solution provides substantial cost benefits to
businesses.
RingCentral Office@Hand from AT&T extends
the original offering (AT&T
Office@Hand) to an end-to-end business phone system for both
office and mobile work environments within one cloud-based
solution. It offers a variety of features, including Plug &
Ring™ ready IP desktop phones for the office, enhanced PC and
smartphone apps for mobile employees, and international calling
options.
In today’s competitive business environment, all
employees must be productive and professional by being readily
available to customers. Office@Hand enables employees to make and
receive customer calls and faxes from virtually anywhere by using
their business number from their desk phone, smartphone, tablet or
PC.
Office@Hand also gives businesses added control over
their company’s image by empowering employees to have a single local
or toll-free business number that keeps their professional identity
separate from their personal mobile number. Employees can also use
their mobile devices to route calls, set up auto-receptionist and
update call routing as business responsibilities change.
Key New Features of RingCentral Office@Hand from AT&T
- Pre-configured Plug & Ring™ ready desktop phones
- Enhanced mobile apps for leading operating systems and improved PC and Mac applications to make and receive calls and faxes, as well as manage phone system settings and preferences
- Improved call handling capabilities, with virtually unlimited voice calling and faxes
- Presence feature for select desktop phones to see when somebody is already on a call
- Nationwide calling
- International calling options, vanity, toll-free and local fax/voice numbers
- Ability to add up to 800 employees for business locations nationwide
Quotes
AT&T:
“Employees managing business outside the office can’t afford to
be offline or unavailable to customers or others company colleagues,”
said Chris Hill, senior vice president of Advanced Business Solutions.
“They rely on AT&T to provide the type of solution that will help
them succeed in this competitive environment. And RingCentral
Office@Hand from AT&T addresses their need to easily and
affordably manage their complete phone system without having to deal
with different vendor services.”
RingCentral:
“Many businesses today have multiple offices along with
on-the-go and remote workforces, yet most don’t have an efficient and
professional way to keep employees and customers connected within one
business phone system,” said Vlad Shmunis, CEO and founder of
RingCentral. “We’ve solved this problem with RingCentral Office@Hand
from AT&T. It empowers companies and their employees, regardless
of where they work, to more effectively communicate with customers and
colleagues via a variety of business and personal devices.”
Industry Analyst:
“Small businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based
technology for a competitive edge in today’s marketplace,” said Matt
Davis, program director from IDC, an industry analyst group. “With
employees working in multiple locations using a variety of devices,
businesses need a consistent, reliable solution, such as RingCentral
Office@Hand, to ensure they can connect with their customers whether
in the office or on the road.”
For a brief video on
RingCentral Office@Hand from AT&T, please click here. Small
business owners looking for more information should go to AT&T Small
Business.
RingCentral Office@Hand from AT&T is
made possible through an exclusive relationship with RingCentral Inc.,
an industry leader for innovative cloud-based business phone
systems.
RingCentral Office@Hand from AT&T starts at
an average of $16 a month per user for Virtual mobile users; and $38 a
month per user for Premium office-based users. Free mobile apps are
available from the major app stores, and a limited free 30-day trial
for Virtual users is available for AT&T wireless customers.
Monthly plans for up to 800 users are available.
General Information
For free business resources such as webinars, case studies, and
best practices, visit the AT&T Small
Business Solutions website.
Additionally, real-time
information and updates can be found on the AT&T Small Business
Facebook page and
AT&T Small Business Twitter channel.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand
and not by AT&T Inc.
About RingCentral
RingCentral is a leading provider of cloud business phone
systems designed for today's mobile and distributed workforce. By
combining a hosted, multi-extension business phone system with
advanced voice and fax functionality, RingCentral delivers ease of
use, flexibility and mobility, which cannot be provided by complex and
expensive on-premise legacy phone systems. Headquartered in San Mateo,
California, RingCentral is privately held with backing from Sequoia
Capital, Khosla Ventures, Cisco, Scale Ventures, and DAG Ventures. For
more information on RingCentral products, call 1-877-268-2403 or by
visit www.ringcentral.com.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding
company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its
subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the
providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the
world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the
nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of
wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services.
A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless
coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless
phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV
services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands.
The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is
one of the most advanced in the world.
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please contact:
RingCentral Contact:
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