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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MiCloud Connect

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AMiCloud 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

    PanTerra Networks

    Score6.3 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
    MiCloud ConnectPanTerra Networks
    Editions & Modules
    Essentials
    $20.99
    per user/per month
    Premier
    $26.59
    per user/per month
    Elite
    $38.49
    per user/per month
    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
    MiCloud ConnectPanTerra Networks
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Pricing is determined by length of contract and size of business.
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    Community Pulse
    MiCloud ConnectPanTerra Networks
    Considered Both Products
    Mitel Networks Corporation
    No answer on this topic
    PanTerra
    Chose PanTerra Networks
    PanTerra Networks is much less expensive than other solutions. Our small business does not need all the features that other products offer.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Would buy again
    78 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    78 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    73 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    71 Answers
    Features
    MiCloud ConnectPanTerra Networks
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    8.2
    27 Ratings
    3% above category average
    PanTerra Networks
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Hosted PBX7.515 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)8.315 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    User templates8.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports8.621 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names8.327 Ratings8.72 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    8.6
    28 Ratings
    3% above category average
    PanTerra Networks
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Answering rules9.024 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Call recording8.323 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Call park8.626 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Call screening8.622 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Message alerts8.323 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging00 Ratings3.92 Ratings
    Online Fax00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    7.6
    23 Ratings
    5% below category average
    PanTerra Networks
    -
    Ratings
    Video conferencing8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio conferencing9.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video screen sharing7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant messaging6.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    6.2
    15 Ratings
    24% below category average
    PanTerra Networks
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Mobile app for iOS8.014 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android4.512 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    -
    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 MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    0% above 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 MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of MiCloud Connect and PanTerra Networks
    Feature
    MiCloud Connect
    -
    Ratings
    PanTerra Networks
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Centralized communications management00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Team messaging00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Team document sharing00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
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    MiCloud ConnectPanTerra Networks
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    Zoom Phone
    Score9 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.6 out of 10
    8x8 Work
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Voice
    Score7.8 out of 10
    Webex Calling
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MiCloud ConnectPanTerra Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (63 ratings)
    6.3
    (65 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (42 ratings)
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (21 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (27 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    5.1
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.5
    (16 ratings)
    10.0
    (62 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    2.0
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.6
    (30 ratings)
    9.7
    (59 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.6
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MiCloud ConnectPanTerra Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    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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    PanTerra
    We have not experienced any outages or issues during business hours
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    Performance
    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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    PanTerra
    Fantastic. Very happy!!! We love it and haven't had any issues.
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    Support Rating
    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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    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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    In-Person Training
    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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    PanTerra
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    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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    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    Mitel Networks Corporation
    No answers on this topic
    PanTerra
    Best pricing available. VERY HAPPY. Has not increased much at all.
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    Scalability
    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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    PanTerra
    We only have three phones and two users
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    Return on Investment
    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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    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

    MiCloud Connect Screenshots

    Screenshot of ShoreTel ConnectScreenshot of Mobile AndroidScreenshot of Mobile iosScreenshot of Teamwork Android

    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.