Empowering Remote and Mobile Employees with Unified Communications

Unified Communications (UC) refers to the integration of various communication tools and platforms into a single cohesive system. It aims to streamline and enhance communication and collaboration within an organization. UC brings together real-time communication services such as voice calling, video conferencing, instant messaging, presence information, and data sharing, along with non-real-time communication channels like email, voicemail, and SMS.

Seamless Communication

UC unifies various communication channels, including voice, video, instant messaging, and email, into a single platform for remote and mobile employees. This integration facilitates real-time communication and collaboration, enabling efficient interactions with colleagues, clients, and partners. With UC, employees can access communication tools and platforms from any device and location with an internet connection, ensuring constant connectivity and prompt responsiveness to inquiries, virtual meetings, and team engagement.

Presence and Availability

United Communications platforms provide presence indicators that show the availability and status of remote and mobile employees, such as online, busy, in a meeting, or away. This feature prevents communication delays and fosters efficient collaboration by facilitating informed decisions on reaching out to colleagues. Additionally, UC solutions often offer mobile apps or web-based interfaces optimized for mobile devices, enabling remote and mobile employees to actively participate in virtual meetings, collaborate on projects, share documents, and access critical business applications from any location. This flexibility allows them to stay productive and contribute to team efforts regardless of where they are.

Video Conferencing and Collaboration

UC solutions offer powerful video conferencing capabilities, enabling remote and mobile employees to engage in virtual face-to-face meetings. By facilitating visual cues, body language, and non-verbal communication, video conferencing enhances the quality of communication, creating a more immersive and engaging collaboration experience.

Document and File Sharing

United Communications seamlessly integrates with document and file-sharing services, allowing remote and mobile employees to collaborate on documents, share files, and provide real-time feedback. This streamlines workflows, eliminates the hassle of multiple file versions, and promotes efficient collaboration across distributed teams.

Using UC’s video conferencing and collaboration capabilities, remote and mobile employees can decrease the need for frequent business travel. As a result, significant cost savings can be achieved in terms of travel expenses, accommodation, and other related costs. At the same time, they can still enjoy face-to-face interactions and collaborative work sessions.

Enhanced Work-Life Balance

UC empowers remote employees with greater flexibility and control over their work schedules, enabling them to effectively manage their time, balance personal commitments, and cultivate a healthy work-life balance. This revolutionizes communication, collaboration, and productivity for remote and mobile employees. With seamless communication channels, unrestricted access to tools, and robust video conferencing capabilities, UC facilitates efficient collaboration and real-time interactions. By streamlining workflows, reducing travel costs, and promoting work-life balance, United Communications empowers remote and mobile employees to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of their organizations. Embrace UC to unleash the full potential of connected and engaged teams, regardless of their physical location.

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Major Technology Merger Creates Excitement and More Options For Clients and Partners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Louis, MO – June 22, 2021 – WheelHouse Solutions, a leading IT consulting and managed services provider and Clarus Communications, a leading technology broker, both based in St. Louis, Missouri, have announced a merger with TDM (Telecom Decision Makers) of Louisville, Kentucky. WheelHouse managing partner, Chris Torbit, will assume the role of Managing Partner of the newly-formed organization, working alongside TDM’s Jeff Mead who will focus on revenue growth and managing the enterprise sales organization. Current TDM CEO, Robert Bowling, will serve as CEO of the combined companies.

For over 20 years TDM has provided data, traditional voice, UCaaS, cloud migration, wireless solutions, network design, procurement, and vendor management to large national companies. TDM’s solutions also include Resolve; full, ongoing, live-person support with 24×7 coverage. Resolve provides customers with a single point of contact for any type of support related to their services or equipment providers.

“TDM brings a considerable amount of national account expertise, as well as global clients to the newly-formed organization,” said Chris Torbit. “Collectively, we are a force to be reckoned in the IT and telecom space.”

Since 2001, Clarus Communications has been successfully helping clients make the best decisions regarding their phone service, phone systems, wireless, and data needs. After the merger is complete, Clarus Communications will continue to provide agent support, as well as pursue agent recruitment for all three brands. The combination of all three companies has over 750 agents nationwide.

“After working closely with Clarus and Wheelhouse the past couple years, it was clear that merging the three companies would strengthen TDM,” said CEO Robert Bowling. “Our customers will see the benefit through more solution offerings and improved service; our team members, agents, customers, suppliers, and prospects all benefit in this deal.”

WheelHouse Solutions provides outstanding sales and support to clients utilizing cyber security, managed IT solutions, cloud services, IT consulting, telecom solutions, and Microsoft products. Since 2000, WheelHouse Solutions has played an integral role in helping customers achieve standards compliance and maintain the integrity of their IT infrastructure.

The goal of the merger is to capitalize on synergies and to expand the breadth and depth of services offered to enterprise clients. All three companies will maintain their individual brand identities but serve different markets. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

For more information about WheelHouse Solutions please visit www.wheelhouse.solutions; Clarus Communications  please visit www.clarusco.com; and TDM please visit www.tdm.cc.

Contact: 

Tommi Davis
Director of Marketing
WheelHouse Solutions 

(314) 433-4819