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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Bicom Systems

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ABicom Systems is an international software telecommunication company. Founded in 2004, the company employs over 150 people across the world with offices in Sarajevo, Tuzla, Zenica, Banja Luka, London, Canada, France, and USA. Their teams manufacture, distribute and support unified communications end-to-end software solutions to SMBs, Enterprises, Call Centers, and is a Telecommunication Service Providers. They offer a virtualization solution, SERVERware, and a PBX telecommunications…N/A

    Broadvoice | GoContact

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ABroadvoice is a provider of hosted voice, UCaaS, CCaaS, and CX solutions for small and mid-market enterprises and BPOs. Broadvoice solutions offer enterprise-class features to simplify communications and streamline operations.

    $10

    per month per seat

    Pricing
    Bicom SystemsBroadvoice | GoContact
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    b-hive Standard Seat - Call Paths
    $7
    per month
    b-hive Metered Seat Cloud PBX
    $10
    per month per user
    b-hive Pro Seat - Call Paths
    $10
    per month
    SIP Trunking - Metered
    $11
    per month per user
    SIP Trunking - Unlimited
    $17
    per month per user
    b-hive Standard Seat Cloud PBX
    $18
    per month per user
    b-hive Pro Seat Cloud PBX
    $23
    per month per user
    Contact Center
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Bicom SystemsBroadvoice | GoContact
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    Additional Details—Pricing Based on 3 Year Terms
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    Community Pulse
    Bicom SystemsBroadvoice | GoContact
    Considered Both Products
    Bicom Systems
    No answer on this topic
    Broadvoice
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Would buy again
    308 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    290 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    310 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    249 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    267 Answers
    Features
    Bicom SystemsBroadvoice | GoContact
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    9.7
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.8
    131 Ratings
    4% above category average
    High quality audio10.02 Ratings8.7130 Ratings
    High quality video9.42 Ratings8.841 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.1
    30 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Desktop sharing10.01 Ratings8.130 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.9
    30 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Calendar integration10.01 Ratings8.925 Ratings
    Meeting initiation10.01 Ratings9.027 Ratings
    Record meetings / events10.01 Ratings8.922 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Live chat10.01 Ratings8.025 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.4
    144 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Hosted PBX10.02 Ratings8.589 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)10.02 Ratings8.366 Ratings
    Directory of employee names00 Ratings8.4123 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    9.4
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.5
    123 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS9.42 Ratings8.6111 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android9.42 Ratings8.568 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    -
    Ratings
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.4
    50 Ratings
    6% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.343 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.449 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    -
    Ratings
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.6
    175 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Answering rules00 Ratings8.6153 Ratings
    Call recording00 Ratings8.6116 Ratings
    Call park00 Ratings8.6145 Ratings
    Call screening00 Ratings8.6124 Ratings
    Message alerts00 Ratings8.6138 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings8.369 Ratings
    Online Fax00 Ratings8.484 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings8.799 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Bicom Systems and Broadvoice | GoContact
    Feature
    Bicom Systems
    -
    Ratings
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    8.7
    70 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Centralized communications management00 Ratings8.561 Ratings
    Team messaging00 Ratings8.841 Ratings
    Team document sharing00 Ratings9.027 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings8.741 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Bicom SystemsBroadvoice | GoContact
    Small Businesses
    Broadvoice | GoContact
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Zoom Workplace
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Webex Calling
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Webex Calling
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Calling
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Webex Calling
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Bicom SystemsBroadvoice | GoContact
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (322 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (21 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (79 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Bicom SystemsBroadvoice | GoContact
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Bicom Systems
    Small to medium-sized businesses looking for a reliable and flexible communication solution would definitely see their IP telephony taken to the next step with PBXware and its ability to configure lots of different call scenarios, have an ability to manage their working hours very precisely but also businesses with multiple locations that require centralized communication and management or even service providers looking to offer their own hosted PBX services to their clients. I would end by saying that call centers or customer service departments that require advanced call routing and management features would definitely be satisfied using PBXware Call Center edition and gloCOM Agent & Supervisor edition that contains advanced queue features and real time monitoring.
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    Broadvoice
    I think it depends on the services you enroll in. Broadvoice could be used for basic business perfectly, but allowing for tracking calls and recordings makes it great for businesses where legalities come into play. Were I to leave the firm I am with, I would hope to either utilize a service that offers everything Broadvoice does, or just continue with Broadvoice itself.
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    Pros
    Bicom Systems
    • Emergency Support - 24/7
    • Explain the solution so that you are aware and understand
    • Remote into servers for hands on troubleshooting
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    Broadvoice
    • Broadvoice is quick to furnish the phone numbers before we even have the store built.
    • Broadvoice gives us temporary numbers until the port occurs.
    • Broadvoice monitors our accounts so we Dont have to.
    • Most times we get the replacement phones within 1-2 work days.
    • Broadvoice is very easy to work with.
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    Cons
    Bicom Systems
    • Bulk changes for extensions, ability to make a change for every extension of the system
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    Broadvoice
    • The terminology used in the self-service drop-down options for outbound greetings is akin to reading a foreign language; it's hard to tell which drop-down option will yield the appropriate results for the appropriate time periods (during or after hours). I'm also still not sure whether I should set all outbound messages using my b-hive account, or if it will work if I do that from my phone handset.
    • The TCR brand registration process is difficult. I followed the instructions to register my brand, and after months of checking to see if it was verified, I was told I needed to provide a 147C letter, which certifies my EIN number. I am a sole proprietor, with no employees, so I am not required to have an EIN. If I file taxes using my SSN, I would think a W9 would suffice. This has held up my ability to use the texting platform. It would have been good to know upfront that an EIN would be needed in order for the registration verification to process -- like maybe getting an error message of some sort instead of just a "status."
    • Overall, there seems to be way too many sub-sections within the b-hive screens. To go back from the call log to what I view as the main dashboard, you have to click on "portal," which is okay once you know that it takes you back to the page that has all the tabs for "reports, voicemails, communicator," etc.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    Our last phone system was very outdated and we were left not getting calls that we needed nor having a seamless way to change voicemail or to get voicemail if we were out of the office for longer periods of time. Broadvoice has erased these issues and has really made our agency more responsive.
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    Usability
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    Broadvoice has been a great investment so far! Its system allows you to easily handle multiple lines & provides you with many useful, easy-to-use, features. It delivers faxes right to your email inbox, how much easier can it get? Through their app, it enables you to easily determine if the call is business or personal related. And you are able to answer calls no matter where you are
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    AWAYS available to assist when I call. I could not be happier about that!
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    Any issues are usually overcome fairly quickly. We don't utilize reports offered by the system - we are a small company and the monitoring that would provide is just not something we would utilize.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    Laura H. our Service Coordinator was exceptionally helpful when the inevitable hiccups occurred along the way. She calmly sought out solutions that kept the project moving so that we could meet our move-out/move-in deadlines. Also, their 24/7 Business Support line is staffed with knowledgeable people that answer my questions quickly and accurately.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    The in-person was done by phone and was GREAT!
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    Overcame obstacles of everyone being in different places. Trainer was excellent (do not remember her name!). Open to all questions no matter how technical. The feedback from my colleagues were they were happy
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    It was straightforward to set up. The phone was delivered prior to installation. The script and routing of calls were established prior to installation as well. The on-site technician installed each phone and offered training to anyone who asked. The main setup for hours, calls, and extensions was already set up via online meeting, making the phone install on-site a seamless experience.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Bicom Systems
    Having the ability to use Muli-Tenant and one single instance definitely made us stand out whenever prospects were seeking for a new UcaaS solution for their company. The fact that we can make extremely detailed scenarios easily within PBXware also makes Bicom Systems a solution of choice. Also the ability to fully brand every single product is something that prospects were seeking for and are satisfied today using Bicom Systems products. PBXware offers a range of flexible licensing options, including both perpetual and subscription licenses, which makes it easier for businesses to scale up or down as needed. 3CX only offers subscription-based licenses.
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    Broadvoice
    We've had a few phone vendors over the years and their main item, the phone, usually worked. Now past that, all other features or needs were hardly ever met. With Broadvoice, our experience has been amazing. The call quality, the ease of use on the admin portal and b-hive app, the flexibility of implementing new users. And if something ever seems to stump us, we can quickly reach out to support via email or phone and they are amazingly fast to respond and resolve the issue.
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    Answered in previous question
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    Scalability
    Bicom Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Broadvoice
    We keep adding phones to each of restaurants every month
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    Return on Investment
    Bicom Systems
    • We have many clients on it that are happy with it
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    Broadvoice
    • Sadly I can't quite gather any hard numbers since my use of the product don't extend into the admin level where I can see everything. I can say that since installing the phone at my desk though, I've been more reachable by other staff and therefore more present with current happenings in the workplace.
    • It took a while to get a line for my desk, so I can compare the before and after very clearly. Communication is like night and day, and any questions or problems other coworkers had that in the past they may have had to deal with themselves, they can now reliably reach me and have a convenient option to. This has improved the relationships between me and others at the workplace.
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    ScreenShots

    Bicom Systems Screenshots

    Screenshot of gloCOM is a Desktop & Mobile Unified Communications application is available on Microsoft Windows, MAC OS, Ubuntu Linux as a desktop application, and on Google Android and Apple iOS as a mobile application.Screenshot of PBXware is an IP PBX Professional Open Standards Turnkey Telephony Platform. Since 2004, PBXware has deployed Communication Systems and VoIP solutions to Small and Medium sized Businesses (SMBs), enterprises, Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs), Contact Centers and governments worldwide.Screenshot of SERVERware is a Virtualization Platform tailored to Hosting Telephony & Unified Communications in the Cloud. SERVERware delivers IP services and applications. SERVERware Serves different types of clients with different PBXware editions at the same time plus sipPROT, through one interface. The GUI makes management of hosts, VPSs, and resources easier. SERVERware has 64bit and 32bit backward compatibility with older versions of PBXware. SERVERware has shared, fault-tolerant, highly available, and redundant network storage, high data integrity protection and a built-in backup system.

    Broadvoice | GoContact Screenshots

    Screenshot of the call routing rules to manage holidays, and off-hours.Screenshot of inbound call routing with automated menus and announcements, like a large business.Screenshot of user accounts can be added, removed, and managed from this interface.Screenshot of a detailed view of call history with detailed call reports.Screenshot of a video conference with up to 50 users with b-hive Communicator.Screenshot of group messaging and file sharing to keep internal teams connected.