Consumer Information Solutions vs. PanTerra Networks

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Consumer Information Solutions
Score 0.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Consumer Information Solutions (CIS), a Managed Service Provider (MSP) supports business communication nationwide. Specializing in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), CIS offers tailored solutions designed to optimize operations and elevate customer experiences. Key Features: Unified Communications: Integrates voice, video, messaging, and collaboration tools across devices and platforms. Contact Center Solutions:…
$18
per month per user
PanTerra Networks
Score 7.2 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
PanTerra is a provider of unified cloud-based services for communications, enterprise file sharing and mobility solutions for mid-market enterprises (MME), headquartered in Santa Clara. The Company's Streams service provides - Unified Communications and SmartBox - Communications-Enabled Content Management solutions which are delivered securely from the cloud through a browser-based client as well as mobile apps for smartphones and tablets, are designed to eliminate any on-premises deployed…
$24.95
per month per seat
Pricing
Consumer Information SolutionsPanTerra Networks
Editions & Modules
Remote Only
$99.00
one-time fee per installation
Hybrid
$350.00
one-time fee per installation
Contact Center
$350.00
one-time fee per installation
Business Plus
$24.95
per month per seat
Professional
$29.95
per month per seat
Call Center
$44.95
per month per seat
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Consumer Information SolutionsPanTerra Networks
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup Fee$350 one-time fee per installationOptional
Additional Details$16 per u/m SIP Trunk with three 3 Trunk Lines Minimum.Pricing is determined by length of contract and size of business.
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Community Pulse
Consumer Information SolutionsPanTerra Networks
Features
Consumer Information SolutionsPanTerra Networks
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
9.1
1 Ratings
10% above category average
High quality audio00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
7.7
2 Ratings
7% below category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
8.2
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
9.1
1 Ratings
15% above category average
User authentication00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
8.9
4 Ratings
7% above category average
Hosted PBX00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Directory of employee names00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
8.2
4 Ratings
2% below category average
Answering rules00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
Call recording00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
Call park00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
Call screening00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
Message alerts00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings3.92 Ratings
Online Fax00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
8.2
3 Ratings
3% below category average
Mobile app for iOS00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
Mobile app for Android00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Consumer Information Solutions
-
Ratings
PanTerra Networks
8.6
4 Ratings
6% above category average
Centralized communications management00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
Team messaging00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Team document sharing00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
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Consumer Information SolutionsPanTerra Networks
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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Consumer Information SolutionsPanTerra Networks
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(90 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(8 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(85 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.9
(78 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Consumer Information SolutionsPanTerra Networks
Likelihood to Recommend
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
One of the main draws of PanTerra Networks Streams is the unlimited calling, which was very enticing. We chose the platform over other models (per-call for example) because they simplified billing. While the video conferencing and messaging feel bare-bones or underdeveloped in comparison to other players in the market, the fact that the messaging is seamlessly integrated into the PBX makes it easy to use. The call routing systems are especially robust, which in the collections world is very important to be able to segment calls to different users.
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Pros
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
  • Attended or un-attended answering of incoming calls
  • Transfer calls to appropriate person
  • Integrates with cell phones for always available
  • Keeps a log of phone calls
  • Allows me to use messaging on my phone system and desktop
  • Allows me to manage user accounts
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Cons
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
  • Integration with Gorgias software
  • Accounting had asked me to mention the way the bills are shown in the invoices can be confusing as to how it is broken out and what each charge is for. She mentioned wishing it was a little more detailed.
  • Virtual test environment would be nice. When testing if there is an outage or testing updates, it would be cool to either be able to hear what a customer would hear and make sure things are working in the system without interrupting customer service. This is small, but a feature that would be cool to utilize.
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Likelihood to Renew
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
In all likelihood, we will remain Panterra customers for many years. VoIP phone and messaging is a rapidly expanding and evolving market, however, and its possible a better solution will come along, but for now, Panterra Streams offers a compelling solution combining leading features, great customer service, and affordable pricing.
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Usability
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
PanTerra Networks needs to make the interface more user friendly and make it easier for the users. Like saving message templates or saving phone numbers for the fax directory.
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Reliability and Availability
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
We have not experienced any outages or issues during business hours
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Performance
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
Fantastic. Very happy!!! We love it and haven't had any issues.
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Support Rating
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
Always available and quick to respond. The team is also very knowledgeable so no waiting for a fix or an answer. At times they just go in and fix the setting vs telling you how to do it and sending you on your way. It's also done via text so you don't need to drop your call or be on hold
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Online Training
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
Everything was fantastic. Training was sufficient and everything was easy to use. It was provided on our schedule and was very clear. I did the training myself. Training person was very knowledgeable. We are very happy. Only two users. very happy very happy very happy very happy very happy very happy
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Implementation Rating
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
The implementation was very smooth. They assisted in getting phones tied to the various lines and getting everything set up in the admin portal. It's been a few years since our implementation, but there were no issues at the time.
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Alternatives Considered
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
PanTerra Networks is viewed as more competitive, and close enough to win. Those other companies do offer more integrations off the shelve, and do have a more user friendly portal. Panterra does give the client a more personalized experience when it comes to the presentation, so the customer feels like they're getting a more personalized experience.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
Best pricing available. VERY HAPPY. Has not increased much at all.
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Scalability
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
We only have three phones and two users
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Return on Investment
Consumer Information Solutions
No answers on this topic
PanTerra
  • Very reliable. We make hundreds of calls outbound and there has never been a connectivity issue or otherwise
  • We decreased our monthly expense for reliable service by several hundred dollars
  • The onboarding support was the best we've ever experienced. They were on the phone while we hooked up every phone, tested, and got it all set up with ease.
  • Any changes needed after onboarding were difficult to accomplish without a call to customer service. Some of those calls to customer service made things more confusing
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ScreenShots

Consumer Information Solutions Screenshots

Screenshot of the main user home screen. This screen gives users access to webphone, and call reporting for analytics, internal chat, SMS, and contacts. No need to have multiple windows open.

PanTerra Networks Screenshots

Screenshot of some of the advanced collaboration features. Streams is an end-to-end cloud communications, collaborations, and file sharing suite.Screenshot of the AppDesigner. PanTerra can set up the platform before deployment, but turn-key tools are offered to do more with its open API.Screenshot of analytics and reporting dashboards. These offer access to analytic performance data that is customizable and available for the life of an open account.Screenshot of some device safeguards. PanTerra IP Phones utilize TLS, HTTPS certificate management, call server redundancy, and SRTP for voice. Additionally, PanTerra's built-in mobile security features allow lockout of stolen devices and admin tools support immediate reassignment of user content.