Avaya IP Office vs. MiCloud Connect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Avaya IP Office
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Avaya IP Office is a communications solution for small and medium-size businesses. It is available in the cloud, on premise or hybrid deployments are all supported with IP Office along with the ability to migrate from one to the other. The included Avaya Equinox experience provides a single app for voice, video, messaging, conferencing and calendar and keeps employees productive on any device, from any location.
$82
per user/per month
MiCloud Connect
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
MiCloud Connect is a business communications solution for contact centers that includes features like IP PBX telephony service, desk phones, softphone, and collaboration tools. It is integrable with other business communication technology, including Microsoft Outlook and CRM software.
$20.99
per user/per month
Pricing
Avaya IP OfficeMiCloud Connect
Editions & Modules
Voice
$82
per user/per month
Digital
$129
per user/per month
Essentials
$20.99
per user/per month
Premier
$26.59
per user/per month
Elite
$38.49
per user/per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Avaya IP OfficeMiCloud Connect
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Avaya IP OfficeMiCloud Connect
Considered Both Products
Avaya IP Office
Chose Avaya IP Office
Easiest deployment and is user-friendly. Easy License model.
MiCloud Connect
Chose MiCloud Connect
Much more user friendly/intuitive, better software experience and does not have the multitude of hardware failures that we experienced under Avaya's product.
Chose MiCloud Connect
Similar overall goals, but ShoreTel is easier to use from both a user standpoint as well as administrative standpoint. ShoreTel easily can be supported internally whereas Mitel would require more pro services
Chose MiCloud Connect
Both Cisco and Avaya were evaluated by our firm. We carefully reviewed their documentation, went to demos for all three, and talked to several references. We chose ShoreTel due to lower initial costs, lower maintenance costs, colleague reviews and our testing of their product. …
Chose MiCloud Connect
ShoreTel Sky scores big on customer services and compared to the competition (XO, Avaya, etc...) they are very accessible which is huge, especially in regards to getting problems fixed. Cost wise they are very, very competitive and they beat everyone else's prices we looked at. …
Chose MiCloud Connect
Talkswitch, Cisco, Avaya, Microsoft
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Avaya IP OfficeMiCloud Connect
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.5
9 Ratings
22% below category average
MiCloud Connect
-
Ratings
High quality audio6.59 Ratings00 Ratings
High quality video6.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
7.1
5 Ratings
12% below category average
MiCloud Connect
-
Ratings
Desktop sharing7.15 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.7
6 Ratings
17% below category average
MiCloud Connect
-
Ratings
Calendar integration5.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting initiation6.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events7.63 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
5.8
3 Ratings
28% below category average
MiCloud Connect
-
Ratings
Live chat5.83 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.1
6 Ratings
21% below category average
MiCloud Connect
-
Ratings
User authentication5.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions6.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.6
8 Ratings
21% below category average
MiCloud Connect
8.2
27 Ratings
0% above category average
Hosted PBX6.25 Ratings7.515 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)6.58 Ratings8.315 Ratings
Directory of employee names7.08 Ratings8.327 Ratings
User templates00 Ratings8.016 Ratings
Call reports00 Ratings8.621 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.4
9 Ratings
25% below category average
MiCloud Connect
8.6
28 Ratings
2% above category average
Answering rules7.99 Ratings9.024 Ratings
Call recording7.07 Ratings8.323 Ratings
Call park8.19 Ratings8.626 Ratings
Call screening6.58 Ratings8.622 Ratings
Message alerts6.48 Ratings8.323 Ratings
Business SMS/External Messaging5.94 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Fax4.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Voicemail Transcription5.24 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.8
7 Ratings
23% below category average
MiCloud Connect
6.2
15 Ratings
29% below category average
Mobile app for iOS6.87 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Mobile app for Android6.86 Ratings4.512 Ratings
Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
6.5
6 Ratings
14% below category average
MiCloud Connect
-
Ratings
Centralized communications management7.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Team messaging6.64 Ratings00 Ratings
Team document sharing5.74 Ratings00 Ratings
Call and meeting analytics6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Avaya IP Office
-
Ratings
MiCloud Connect
7.7
23 Ratings
7% below category average
Video conferencing00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Audio conferencing00 Ratings9.023 Ratings
Video screen sharing00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Instant messaging00 Ratings6.75 Ratings
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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Score 9.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Avaya IP OfficeMiCloud Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(12 ratings)
8.3
(63 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.6
(42 ratings)
Usability
7.3
(1 ratings)
8.0
(21 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(27 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
5.1
(9 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
3.5
(16 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(3 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
2.0
(12 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.6
(30 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(3 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(5 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Avaya IP OfficeMiCloud Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
Avaya
So I haven't had one where it's not appropriate at all unless somebody was going pure cloud. Obviously, this is not a cloud product, but from an on-premise solution like the IP office is, we've sold it to companies that have five users and we've sold it to customers that have thousands of users. So it's very expandable, adjustable to be it's hybrid, so it's IP and digital mix capabilities. So that's a strong suit.
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Mitel Networks Corporation
Mitel is excellent at allowing me as a user to setup up custom call routing in response to rapidly changing work flows. If I need to work from home for a period due to medical or other reasons, logging into Mitel and setting my office phone to ring through to my home or cell is quick and simple. Changing back is just as quick.
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Pros
Avaya
  • Centralization is key. If you want to have all of your facilities on one phone system, to help mitigate telecom costs this is the system for you. You purchase the necessary licensing (one time purchase) and the licenses stay with you as long as you stay on that platform!
  • Flexibility is fantastic. Whether you want to use the IP Office as a key system, or replace your existing partner system, or run as a PBX. This system will do it all, I was very impressed with the compatibility of the IP Office with legacy equipment. Have a Partner system? Not a problem. Have a Definity system? Not a problem!
  • Broad based technology. You can utilize CO trunks (POTS lines), ISDN/PRI, T1, SIP, etc.... What ever your carrier hands off to you the IP Office can integrate with. No need to work with a third party vendor to get your interface up and running. AVAYA is a one stop shop, and if you have an existing warranty, just upgrade your IPOSS information on the system and your new hardware is covered.
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Mitel Networks Corporation
  • The system up-time has been 100% over 3 years.
  • With separate systems and two locations we used to have to fake the system into 4 digit dialing by forwarding all remote extensions to DIDs. Now with Shortel extended to the remote location we have true 4 digit dialing.
  • The Shortel desktop application makes managing calls and call routing a breeze for even our most novice users.
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Cons
Avaya
  • Rush for updates. At times an updated will fix one problem, and inadvertently create another. However with due diligence from your business partner (Tektivity) patches are tested before being rolled out in production environments.
  • Part itemization. If you purchase a new system, the power cord does not come with the unit, that is a separate part. Very minor in the grand scheme of things but as a reseller and a customer still somewhat annoying.
  • Large convoluted organization. As a user trying to navigate the AVAYA website, and track down information can be daunting. Even calling support can be challenging, you never know if your call will be routed to India, Brazil, or Denver. That is why the relationship with Tektivity is so important. You can leverage your business partner to get the answers you need so you can spend your time tackling issues that need your attention.
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Mitel Networks Corporation
  • There are persistent problems with the app's functionality on mobile devices.
  • At times, the web conferencing service may have delays. It appears to be less stable than competing approaches.
  • Using a headset instead of the microphone and speakers integrated into a desktop computer slows down the softphone's performance.
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Likelihood to Renew
Avaya
Oddly enough I have been impressed with the IP Office platform so much that I have integrated one into my home. My wife was not happy with it initially but once she started using it she was very happy with the results. It helped that I programmed it to work just like a home phone but with features and options that I can utilize remotely. I would be more than happy to put an AVAYA IP Office against any other phone system on the market, and let you be the judge.
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Mitel Networks Corporation
Although the price is higher than some of the other Hosted systems out there, the value is definitely worth a renewal. Everything is relative: there are some companies out there who need phones, but don't necessarily care how they work, the functionality/features available/durability etc., they just care that they have phones that make and receive calls. There are other companies that are completely reliant on phones and certain functionality that is provided by the system. There are even some companies who are straight up dependent on the phone system and are losing tons of money anytime they are down, ShoreTel is the perfect fit for theSMB client who sees value in a solid,robust, reliable and high functioning phone system
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Usability
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
I have not used a wide array of communication software, but this far ShoreTel/MiCloud has been the simplest and easiest to get into. My work employs several temps at certain points throughout the year, and they use this piece of software frequently, and new hires seem to have little to no issue using this software. Additionally, this is our primary telephone communication infrastructure, and I have yet to encounter any issues when signed in and regularly using it handling external calls to our department.
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Reliability and Availability
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
The system has gone down on us MULTIPLE times. We asked them to move us to a different cluster. Shoretel declined. Basically we had problems or outages every month of the year from June 2012 to date. Our old phone system was just that: OLD, no bells or whistles. But it was up every day and I never had to think about it much until it was time for an upgrade. That's how I want Shoretel to be. I want it so reliable that I never have to think about it.
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Performance
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
Even though the system uses a lower bandwidth connection we have experienced a higher call quality than our previous system which required a T1 line and back up broadband connection.
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Support Rating
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
ShoreTel Sky's support is amazing. The only reason why I didn't give it a 10 is that we still need to contact them for stuff that we should be able to do, for ourselves, within the management portal. I know their portal is being worked on, so hopefully they will get the "little things" included for self-management.
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In-Person Training
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
I attended the first ShoreTel installer class in Austin,TX. It was a week of intensive study with a live lab and having hands on experience made the class worthwhile. I have taken all of the sales courses and remaining technical courses either online or self study to keep costs down. I send my techs to the first installer course in Austin as I feel it gives them a solid foundation and most of teh other courses they have taken have been online.
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Online Training
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
The training identified some things M5 (ShoreTel's cloud division) could provide, however it was only using it every day and asking the Shoretel support several questions that I got the hang of it. The training was able to highlight functions but I did not learn how to use the phone from the training.
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Implementation Rating
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
Each of our locations has a dedicated ShoreTel router and managed QoS. With full management, it provides us a breath of space and bandwidth to use our resources in other means. Strongly consider the managed solution as you have to maintain more technical issues when hosting with your ISP. You have to make sure your ISP can provide you the best service for voice and data. Plug and 'hope' doesn't work with just routing your phones over any Internet connection....especially when your handsets run int he 100's
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Alternatives Considered
Avaya
Much better feature set with Avaya IP Office, and I really feel you're getting feature-rich telephony for a well priced switch. The system is very adaptable and a much better fit than legacy key systems and cloud-based UCaaS solutions competing in the same market.
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Mitel Networks Corporation
Aptela. I chose M5 (ShoreTelSky) because their platform puts call quality first. Their system also uses Cisco endpoints, which are very compatible with the rest of my Cisco network. I also liked the fact that ShoreTelSky uses the internet only as a backup for transport; I use MPLS as my primary connectivity.
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Scalability
Avaya
No answers on this topic
Mitel Networks Corporation
I believe that ShoreTel can be used by a minimum company size of about 25 to almost any size of a company and this can be achieved while the company grows, hence makes it pretty scalable when required. For companies which are smaller in size i.e. smaller than 25, I am not sure how useful it would be, it may be depending upon the type of business
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Return on Investment
Avaya
  • When selling to a prospective customer, I always do a 10 yr ROI to show the benefits of Avaya IP Office or ACO and which scenario would fit best.
  • CAPEX vs OPEX
  • Number of phones needed as well as other features need to be considered to determine if Avaya IP Office fits best.
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Mitel Networks Corporation
  • At my branch alone, we are saving over $500 a month using Shoretel Sky versus the phone company we were using before them.
  • Shoretel Sky has increased customer service by allowing our employees to easily transfer a call to the proper department or branch no matter where they are located instead of giving the caller a phone number to call.
  • Most of our locations did not have caller ID before Shoretel Sky. That feature has increased employee efficiency because when they know who is calling before they answer allows them to professionally greet their caller and have their info up on their computer as they answer.
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