The document discusses Microsoft's cloud-based communications solutions, focusing on the current and future state of their Communications Online services. It highlights key features such as enterprise telephony, instant messaging, and video conferencing capabilities, as well as deployment options and co-existence scenarios for businesses. The next generation of online communications aims to unify user experience through improved applications and streamlined management across cloud and on-premises systems.

1. Microsoft Communications Online – Present and FutureJeroen JansenMicrosoftRequired SlideSESSION CODE: UNC206

2. AgendaCloud based communications solutions from MicrosoftCommunications Online TodayCommunications Online FuturesCloud and On-Premises Deployment OptionsCo-Existence CapabilitiesKey Deployment Scenarios

3. EnterpriseTelephonyBringing Together People and Information with SoftwareE-Mail andInstant MessagingAudio ConferenceVideo Conference Common ManagementUnified ExperienceOverall CostsDownEnterpriseTelephonyE-Mail &Unified MessagingInstantMessagingConferencingWeb ConferenceSeparate ManagementVoice mailPlatformVertically integrated communication siloInefficient communications

4. Communications overload

5. Parallel infrastructuresHorizontally integrated common platformStandards-based distributed architecture

6. Accessibility in the entire network

7. One common database and directoryCommunications Turning 90 Degrees

8. Microsoft Online ServicesEnterprise class software delivered via subscription services hosted by Microsoft and sold with partnersBusiness Productivity Online Suite (BPOS)This session

9. Unified Communications in the Cloud via BPOS TodayBPOSOffice CommunicatorOffice Live MeetingExchangeOnlineSharePointOnlineCommunicate more effectivelyConnect with the right person, at the right time, in the right wayCommunications Online & Office Live MeetingOnline Meetings

10. PC-audio, video and data collaboration (app sharing, Power Point upload)

11. Instant Messaging

12. Rich Presence

13. PC-to-PC callingCommunications Online – Enterprise Instant Messaging & PC-to-PC A/VCurrent Capabilities in IM/Presence:Office Communicator client

14. Presence & Instant Messaging (1:1 and multi-party)

15. PC-to-PC audio and video calling*

16. Click-to-communicate from Outlook and SharePoint

17. File Transfer

18. Calendar Integration with Exchange

19. Address Book Search

20. Distribution Lists in Communicator