CallTower Breaks New Ground: Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams Telephony Solution Now Unleashed Across EMEA

CallTower Sets the Stage for Revolutionary Growth in European Markets as an Elite Operator Connect Provider

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, ROCHESTER, NY, BOSTON, MA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CallTower, a global pioneer in providing advanced cloud-based solutions for unified communications, contact centers, and collaboration, proudly announces the expansion of its Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams service to the EMEA region. Since becoming one of the select providers for Operator Connect in September 2021, CallTower has continued to extend its reach. Today marks a significant milestone as they broaden their services to include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. This expansion builds on their established presence in the US, Canada, and the UK, further solidifying CallTower’s commitment to enhancing global communications.

CallTower is at the forefront of revolutionizing communication solutions for businesses across the EMEA region in local currencies (including the euro, the UK pound sterling and others) through the enablement of Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams. This innovative service transforms the way organizations connect by delivering PSTN voice access directly within Teams, significantly enhancing the customer experience. Operator Connect not only simplifies the integration between networks but also streamlines the provisioning and management of users. This leads to improved support models that elevate the overall quality of service. Since 2018, CallTower has been providing Microsoft Teams Voice to users in EMEA and over 70 countries globally.

CallTower’s Operator Connect for MS Teams allows for the extension of PSTN voice services to regions that are not covered by Microsoft Calling Plans. This capability is crucial for businesses aiming to maintain a global presence, providing them with a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market. By leveraging CallTower’s expertise and support, companies can ensure a robust and reliable communication framework, essential for thriving in the digital era. This functionality enables them to effortlessly connect calling services, acquire phone numbers, and assign these components to users, ensuring a smooth operational flow. CallTower stands out by offering technical support and managing the voice network and infrastructure, relieving businesses from the complexities of these tasks.

CallTower enhances Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams, effectively addressing essential communication needs through a comprehensive suite of business integrations. This includes advanced SMS/MMS texting features, stringent compliance recording, crucial emergency services where available, and reliable one-click failover capabilities. Moreover, CallTower provides a range of innovative contact center solutions among other services, enabling businesses to significantly improve their communication frameworks.

“CallTower is thrilled to deliver on our promise of catering to customers in EMEA,” announced CallTower’s Chief Revenue Officer, William Rubio. “The launch of Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams marks the pinnacle of this commitment. It revolutionizes how our customers connect, offering a seamless transition and effortless implementation, all while broadening our coverage. By voice-enabling Teams through CallTower’s Global Network, we’re not just supporting our European clients; we’re empowering them. We provide a variety of options tailored to meet the diverse needs of their workforce, ensuring every user has exactly what they need to excel.” 

CallTower has strategically positioned itself as a leader in communication solutions by developing CallTower Connect, an innovative provisioning tool designed to streamline and simplify the management of its services. This proprietary portal is a testament to CallTower’s commitment to empowering businesses with the ability to effortlessly customize and control their communication platforms.

Through CallTower Connect, users gain access to a user-friendly interface that enables quick and efficient provisioning of a wide array of CallTower services. This includes seamless provisioning of CallTower’s Microsoft solutions, including Operator Connect, Direct Routing, GCC High Direct Routing, and Microsoft 365, among other vital communication tools. The simplicity and efficiency of CallTower Connect means that businesses can rapidly adapt their communication strategies to meet evolving needs without the need for extensive technical knowledge or support.

About CallTower

Since its inception in 2002, CallTower has evolved into a global cloud-based, enterprise-class cloud communications (unified communications, contact center and collaboration) solutions provider for growing organizations worldwide. CallTower provides, integrates and supports industry-leading solutions, including Operator Connect for Microsoft® Teams, MS Teams Direct Routing, GCC High Teams Direct Routing, Microsoft® 365, Cisco® Webex Calling / UCM, Cisco® CCP, Zoom Phone, Zoom (BYOB) and four contact center options, including Five9 for business customers.

For more information contact marketing@calltower.com

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CallTower, Inc.
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No compromise to be made on law, order situation: KP CM

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur says no compromise will be made on law and order situation in the province.

Talking to media in Charsadda, he said all the financial resources required by the police will be provided on a priority basis in this regard.

He said reducing poverty, providing employment to the people and welfare of the weaker sections are the key priorities of the provincial government.

Source: Radio Pakistan

CM Punjab orders timely completion of road projects

On the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, “Sarkein Bahaal-Punjab Khushaal” project has been initiated in the province.

In this regard, a meeting in Lahore chaired by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz approved the installation of electric weighing machines on roads for the Excel Load Management System.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered the completion of road projects and sought a report on road bridges across Punjab.

She emphasized the urgency of conducting surveys for the construction and rehabilitation of road bridges.

The Chief Minister further instructed the construction of expressways on five main connecting roads, with a target to complete over 153 road projects in Punjab within six months.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Rescue operation of Pakistan Army underway to restore traffic in GB

Rescue operation of Pakistan Army is continuing to restore traffic at different roads of Gilgit-Baltistan, which were blocked due to torrential rains and land-sliding.

According to the details, the contingents of Frontier Works Organization safely rescued a commercial convoy coming from China to Sust Port of Pakistan.

The troops also cleared the landslide-affected Karakoram Highway and Jaglot-Skardu Road.

They also provided cooked food and medical facilities to the stranded travellers including foreigners.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Govt plans to build over 3000 houses for low-income people

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that providing shelter to poor strata of society is PML-N’s manifesto and we will fulfill our promise.

Presiding over a meeting regarding ‘Apni Chaat Apna Ghar’ project in Lahore today, the Chief Minister sought a comprehensive plan to implement the announcement of constructing one hundred thousand houses.

It was decided in the meeting that over three thousand houses will be built for low-income people in every district of Punjab.

She directed officials to build model houses within six weeks and keep down payment and monthly installments lower.

The Chief Minister directed officials to prioritize construction standards and sustainability in these houses.

Source: Radio Pakistan

US terms Maryam’s election as first woman CM Punjab a ‘milestone’

The United States has welcomed Maryam Nawaz’s election, the first woman Chief Minister, as a milestone in Pakistani politics.

Speaking at a news briefing in Washington, State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller said the US looks forward to cooperate with Pakistan broadly on integrating women fully into the country’s political life, in the economy and other decision-making spaces.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab CM directs to ensure high standard of quality items in Ramzan package

A meeting on the transparent distribution and monitoring of the Ramzan package, chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, was held in Lahore today.

The meeting was briefed that a transparent, foolproof system has been devised for the provision of Ramzan Package among beneficiaries.

The Chief Minister was briefed about the distribution of Punjab’s largest Ramzan relief package in history.

During the meeting, it was apprised that the distribution of the Ramzan Package is being supervised with the help of the live dashboard and modern technology.

The meeting briefed that a helpline has also been set up for complaints which will be formally inaugurated tomorrow.

Addressing the meeting, Punjab Chief Minister directed to ensure the high standard of quality of items in the Ramzan package.

She said she will not tolerate any compromise on the quality of items including flour, ghee, sugar, and other edible items.

For the first time in history, the Ramzan package will be delivered to every eligible ho
usehold at doorstep.

Source: Radio Pakistan

UN Chief felicitates Shehbaz Sharif on becoming PM of Pakistan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated Shehbaz Sharif after he was sworn-in as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Stephane Dujarric, the UN Chief’s spokesperson, in a statement said the UN looks forward to continuing cooperation with the country on a wide array of issues.

Source: Radio Pakistan