Native
Make and receive true Teams calls with 8x8, leveraging native features and capabilities without leaving the Teams interface.
Why Native Matters: 8x8 Phone App for Microsoft Teams vs. 'Free' Integrations
Why Native Matters: 8x8 Phone App for Microsoft Teams vs. 'Free' Integrations
Discover why 8x8’s genuine Teams integration outperforms 'free' alternatives, offering superior native functionality and cost savings.
THE BENEFITS OF A TEAMS-FIRST INTEGRATED APP
Intuitive
Accelerate adoption through effortless cloud deployment to Teams, eliminating the need for local configuration.
Cost-effective
Optimize costs by licensing only what the business needs, avoiding the extra costs of licensing every user.
Complete
Simplify vendor management with 8x8’s all-in-one Teams portfolio, reducing the complexity of managing multiple providers.
THE BENEFITS OF A TEAMS-FIRST INTEGRATED APP
Native
Make and receive true Teams calls with 8x8, leveraging native features and capabilities without leaving the Teams interface.
Intuitive
Accelerate adoption through effortless cloud deployment to Teams, eliminating the need for local configuration.
Cost-effective
Optimize costs by licensing only what the business needs, avoiding the extra costs of licensing every user.
Complete
Simplify vendor management with 8x8’s all-in-one Teams portfolio, reducing the complexity of managing multiple providers.
THE BENEFITS OF A TEAMS-FIRST INTEGRATED APP
Native
Make and receive true Teams calls with 8x8, leveraging native features and capabilities without leaving the Teams interface.
Intuitive
Accelerate adoption through effortless cloud deployment to Teams, eliminating the need for local configuration.
Cost-effective
Optimize costs by licensing only what the business needs, avoiding the extra costs of licensing every user.
Complete
Simplify vendor management with 8x8’s all-in-one Teams portfolio, reducing the complexity of managing multiple providers.
THE BENEFITS OF A TEAMS-FIRST INTEGRATED APP
Native
Make and receive true Teams calls with 8x8, leveraging native features and capabilities without leaving the Teams interface.
Intuitive
Accelerate adoption through effortless cloud deployment to Teams, eliminating the need for local configuration.
Cost-effective
Optimize costs by licensing only what the business needs, avoiding the extra costs of licensing every user.
Complete
Simplify vendor management with 8x8’s all-in-one Teams portfolio, reducing the complexity of managing multiple providers.
Critical Questions to Consider When Evaluating ‘Free’ Teams Calling Integrations
Do the ‘free’ Teams calling integrations keep users within Teams?
Simple answer: no. Most providers pull users out of Teams and into their own proprietary application when dialing.
8x8 keeps calls within the Teams interface, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Do the ‘free’ Teams calling integrations require software and configuration outside of Teams?
Yes, most providers require additional plug-ins or apps.
8x8 deploys easily without any extra software or configuration.
Do the ‘free’ Teams calling integration providers require you to acquire more licenses than your business needs?
Most providers require every user to be licensed for their solution in addition to Teams, yes.
8x8 licenses only the users who need PSTN access, reducing costs.
How many vendors are needed to meet your communications needs, and how much complexity does that add to your operations?
According to a 2023 CIO.com CIO Tech Talk community poll, 95% of senior IT executives plan to consolidate vendors and reduce complexity in their tech stacks this year.
8x8 for Microsoft Teams provides a wide range of communications solutions from a single additional vendor, simplifying operations.
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