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What collaboration used to look like.

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Younger workforce

Mobile workforce

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Today’s workforce is younger, grew up with the Internet, is technically savvy and on social media.

A recent survey shows these employees look for companies with:

A recent survey shows these employees look for companies with:

-A collaborative culture

-The latest technology

-A secure digital environment

-A company with a strong purpose

In today’s global economy modern companies do not want to be limited by geographic barriers when choosing talent.

A growing majority of companies allow their employees to work remotely.

Desktop usage is shrinking.

Calls need to be forwarded from desk phones to mobile devices with the mobile workforce.

Employees access work from workstations at all times of day.

According to PGi, more and more companies allow employees to work and play on one device as a result to multi-device resistance.

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With collaboration tools, documents are co-authored and edits are made in real-time, in the cloud.

With collaboration tools, documents are co-authored and edits are made in real-time, in the cloud.

Employees need uninterrupted service for screen sharing when working from different devices.

Collaboration has expanded into different time zones and across continents.

- Access to the provider’s network- Administration levels- Encryption- Audits (ex. SOX)- Compliance (ex. HIPAA, PCI)- Regulatory Requirements (ex. FCC)- Multi-tenancy

When it comes to security…there is lots to consider:

Enter Collaboration ToolsEnter Collaboration Tools

Enter Collaboration Tools“Collaboration software makes it possible now to conduct business as a group even if the members are in different locations.”

• Company approved communication channels– Instant Messaging– Video Chat– File Storage

• Project Management features

• Secure mobile access • Enables IT with control

over usage and the ability to change access

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Enter Collaboration ToolsBenefits of Cloud Collaboration

• Adapts to fluctuating headcount• Allows SMBs to achieve the same level of

collaboration as enterprise organizations• Centralizes data and enables employee access

anywhere at anytime• Shifts responsibility of upgrades to SaaS provider

from IT staff• Reduces cost of conferencing expenses, office space

and travel• Increases company’s attractiveness to prospective

employees

Why PGi

Why PGiThe largest pure-play conferencing provider in the world with best-in-class, audio, video and web solutions.

Serving global enterprise customers:> 1.3 million people> Originating from over 155 countries> Supported by 12 languages> Conducting over 300 million virtual meetings> From over 50,000 different enterprises globally> Average 1 billion audio minutes a month

Committed to superior partnerships• Multi-tiered sales support and

customer service structure• Specialized implementation teams

and training resources• Lucrative residual compensation

and upfront incentives • Simple all-in-one recurring pricing models• Enhanced co-marketing solutions and customer

engagement • Comprehensive online library of collateral and deal

registration

Upon adoption of a collaboration tool,

Grow the account

usage growth averages

20%according to a recent Frost & Sullivan report.

“Collaboration is much more than just cloud apps and

conference calls—it’s a cultural initiative and

business process that impacts every level and department

within an organization in different and profound ways.”

See how collaboration can work for your team. Get a FREE demo today.

David Guthrie, PGi