Success Stories

Optimizing Healthcare Mobility with Microsoft Teams Phone

17 Feb 2025

About “The Customer”

A healthcare and medical organization has been a prominent healthcare provider in the region. Their facility comprises multiple departments and specialties, serving thousands of patients with a staff of medical professionals, administrators, and support personnel. 

Overview

This organization had been operating with a traditional PBX phone system for more than 10 years, which was initially implemented to handle their growing communication needs. With their commitment to providing quality healthcare services, they undertook a digital transformation initiative to modernize their communications infrastructure by implementing Microsoft Teams Phone solution, moving away from their legacy PBX system.

The Challenges | Legacy System Constraints and Digital Transition Hurdles

The healthcare organization was confronted with significant challenges due to their legacy communication system, which was ill-equipped to handle the demands of modern mobility and digital transformation: 

  • Mobility Limitations

The management team had increasing demands for mobile communication capabilities that the existing system couldn’t support. 

  • Aging Infrastructure 

Their 10+ year old PBX system was increasingly difficult to provide technical support.  

  • Expensive Costs

The organization faced substantial financial requirements for upgrading their legacy PBX/IP Phone System.   

  • Technology Adoption 

There was a knowledge gap among staff regarding modern communication technologies, requiring comprehensive training and changing management. 

The Solutions | Transforming User Experience with AI Innovation – Microsoft Teams Phone

In response to these challenges, the customer implemented our Microsoft Teams Phone: 

  • Calling Features 

Microsoft Teams Phone offers robust conferencing for 1,000, AI for translations, call delegation, federated calling, voicemail-to-email, and one-touch calling. 

  • Admin and Device Reliability 

The solution maintains consistent quality and reliability in critical business communications.

The Benefits | Modernizing Healthcare Communications Through Cloud Technology

The transition to the Microsoft Teams Phone Solution has brought about a series of benefits that have significantly enhanced the organization’s communication capabilities and operational efficiency: 

  • Cost Reduction  

The Cloud Teams Phone Solution has led to a significant decrease in infrastructure costs, making communication more affordable and sustainable.   

  • Enhanced Mobility 

Staff have the flexibility to work and communicate from anywhere, which has improved productivity and patient care. 

  • Rapid Implementation 

The solution’s quick deployment timeframe of just 2-3 days has minimized business disruption and facilitated a swift transition.   

  • Improved Security 

The cloud-based Teams Phone system provides enhanced security features to protect the sensitive healthcare information. 

  • Streamlined Training

Comprehensive adoption training has been provided to both administrators and end users, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to the new system.

 

The Cloud Microsoft Teams Phone Solution has successfully modernized the organization’s communications, addressed previous limitations and provided a robust platform for future growth and innovation in healthcare.