Microsoft Office Communications Online delivers robust instant messaging (IM) and presence functionality that enables real-time person-to-person communication via text, voice and video, across an organization. Through presence awareness, staff can quickly detect a colleague's availability for a time-sensitive consult or business-critical decision—and then connect rapidly using a reliable, security-enhanced IM solution.
The purpose of this article to highlight some of these features, in order to increase the adoption rate of this cost efficient alternative to long distance calling, quick-click video conferencing, and article threads that can be cut down to quick IM conversations.
OCS can be used as a standalone application, on your mobile device or on the web. It provides real-time collaboration capabilities within Microsoft Office programs.
All these applications are part of the technology suite available to your entire staff with Managed Company Business Suite
OCS Features
Click-to-call (voice) feature prerequisites:
- A PC or Mac with latest updates
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Headset (w/mic)
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Webcam (optional for video)
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OCS Application - Windows
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OCS Application - Mac (setup)
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OCS Configuration - Windows (Setup the client by downloading and running the .reg file (unzip the .zip file))
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OCS Web Access - Mac, Windows
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OCS Mobile - Blackberry
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OCS Mobile - Windows Mobile
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OCS Mobile - iPhone (coming soon)
OCS Voice How-to
This is a quick video on how to utilize the talk/video functions of OCS http://screencast.com/t/ZZBLXBY3W
This is a quick video on how to utilize the talk/video functions of OCS http://screencast.com/t/ZZBLXBY3W
Resources
Access OCS on your browser (recommended for Mac users):
In addition to MS Office Communicator client installed locally on your machine, you can access OCS using Communicator Web Access specifying your email address and password to login.
Download Office Communicator on your Blackberry Device: http://www.managedcompany.com/products/ocs-mobile
FAQ's
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Manual configuration of OCS: http://exchange.managedcompany.com/support/kb/default.asp?id=1375
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How do I store my Office Communicator (OCS) chat history? http://exchange.managedcompany.com/support/kb/default.asp?id=1406
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Mac Office Communicator (OCS) install http://exchange.managedcompany.com/support/kb/viewKBArticle.asp?id=1458
- How can I use OCS on my windows mobile device? http://exchange.managedcompany.com/support/kb/viewKBArticle.asp?id=1413
- What is my User Name and Primary Email Address for my Exchange 2007 mailbox? http://exchange.managedcompany.com/support/kb/viewKBArticle.asp?id=1637
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