Huawei's unified communications solution is based on cutting-edge architecture, the solution not only provides open interfaces but a wide range of services. It is also very robust in terms of its maintainability. The solution basically consists of the following parts: a VoIP-based integrated switch SoftCo 9500/5816, a unified message server (SmartCall 1000), subscriber access equipment IAD, ET series IP phone terminals, a network element management system, a service management system, a billing management system, and etc. In addition, the solution provides a wide variety of unified communications services.
Skype for Business offers features including presence, IM, voice and video calls, online meetings, conferencing, and telephony solutions that support enterprise-level collaboration requirements. Skype for Business Record meetings, share your screen, and annotate PowerPoint for real-time collaboration with up to 250 people and use whiteboard, polls, Q&A, and built-in IM during your business meetings to make them more productive. Skype for Business provides new client experience, Skype for Business Server provides several new features to improve manageability of on-premises servers and hybrid solutions. Skype for Business also supports the Lync client experience so that you can choose a phased upgrade approach to the new client experience for users. Skype for Business is also an integral part of Microsoft Office 365, providing PSTN Conferencing, Cloud PBX, PSTN Calling, and Skype Meeting Broadcast capabilities to Office 365 users.
