The history of technology has shown us that the most impactful advancements often result from the convergence of traditionally separate technologies into one solution. In the business communications landscape, the three solutions that have had the biggest impact on the industry over the past decade are unified communications, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and smart devices. All three of these solutions converge traditionally separate technologies into one platform. By doing so, they each have completely changed the way we build communications solutions for the better – making it easier than ever to access all the tools that a business needs in a simple and scalable fashion.
It is time to take this spirit of converged technologies to the next level. What if I told you that one solution could run a business' entire communications, networking, and security platform? What if you had one product that provided a UC system, wired and wireless networks, firewall security, and switching capability - all in one solution? What if that one product allowed UC partners to easily expand into networking, allowed networking partners to expand into UC, provided a centralized solution for anyone installing both that includes firewall security, and gave end-users one simplified, converged solution that their whole business can run on?
Coming Soon – the GCC Series of UC + Networking Convergence Solutions
Grandstream is preparing to launch one of the most innovative and ground-breaking products we have ever developed – the GCC Series of UC + Networking Convergence Devices. Expected to launch within the next few months, our GCC Series provides an extraordinary all-in-one solution that redefines the communications experience by merging unified communications, networking, and security solutions into one platform. These state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind devices combine the functionality of up to 5 products to provide an all-in-one solution that includes a VPN router, next-generation firewall, IP PBX, network switch, and Wi-Fi access point.
Overview of the GCC Series
With the GCC Series, integrators can create and manage wired, wireless, and VPN networks, provide enterprise-grade network security, and utilize a market-leading communication and collaboration platform. These flexible devices allow full UC, networking, and security solutions to be configured in minutes and managed through the cloud with the Grandstream Device Management System (GDMS). The GCC Series provides unified management and centralized control of all Grandstream endpoint solutions, including Wi-Fi APs, network switches, and IP Phones, while also supporting the Wave App for desktop, mobile, and web. Ideal for small-to-medium sized businesses, the GCC Series provides an all-in-one platform that combines all business data, communication, collaboration, and security needs into one device – making it easier and more affordable than ever to build state-of-the-art communication solutions.
Opportunities the GCC Series Will Provide
Our GCC Series will provide everyone within the channel with the ability to easily expand their business and offer more services to their customers, while providing end-users with one seamless, converged solution. Every organization now requires communication, networking, and security solutions, and most of them are buying these solutions from different sources. It is also no secret that converged services have been taking the industry by storm in recent years, and the GCC Series provides the ideal solution for deploying converged services.
- UC/VoIP Partners and Providers: Add Networking and Security Services
The GCC Series allows UC/VoIP partners to expand their business and easily offer networking and security solutions, and to build and manage those solutions using the same device that is used to deliver UC/VoIP platforms. Not only does this allow UC integrators to provide complete communication solutions, but this also allows them to sell all the networking endpoints needed for Wi-Fi and wired networks, including Wi-Fi APs, network switches, and more.
- Networking Partners and Providers: Add UC/VoIP and Security Services
The GCC Series empowers networking partners to expand their business and easily offer UC/VoIP and security solutions, and provides the ability to build and manage networking, UC/VoIP, and security solutions from the same device. Not only does this allow them to provide complete communication solutions, but this also allows networking partners to sell all the UC/VoIP endpoints needed for communication platforms, including phones, intercom devices, facility access solutions, and more.
- Deploying UC, Networking, & Security - An All-in-One Deployment Solution
If an integrator already provides UC, networking, and security services, the GCC Series makes it easier and more seamless than ever to deploy these solutions to customers. Integrators can now deploy all their services with one device and manage them from one interface, rather than needing separate devices, platforms, and management processes.
- Provides End-User Customers with a Seamless Experience
At the end of the day, all of us in the channel succeed when the end-user is happy. The GCC Series makes it easier and more affordable than ever for a business to build a secure, state-of-the-art communication platform. By providing an all-in-one solution that combines all business data, communication, collaboration, and security needs, businesses no longer must purchase and maintain separate systems.
Register for the GCC Series Pre-Launch Webinar
Join me for a pre-launch webinar on Tuesday, April 23 at 10:30am EDT where we will introduce the GCC Series, provide an in-depth overview, talk about the opportunities the Series provides, discuss deployment scenarios, and review the specifications for the initial GCC Series models launching soon.