Still on Avaya? Time to Move on!

The year is drawing to a close. Companies around the world have technology budgets burning holes in their pockets. As they look for things to spend it on, they need look no further than their legacy PBX from Avaya. 

Avaya has long been a cornerstone of enterprise communications. But with rising support costs, shrinking manufacturer support, and the limitations of aging infrastructure, many of its users are finding themselves stuck in the past. 

It’s not just Avaya. Systems from Nortel, Siemens, Cisco, and other old-school industry titans are still out there, still in use, and still causing frustration. Staying put on these systems has proven both inconvenient and expensive. 

A solution that resolves this problem and moves its users into the future would be an ideal use of that use-it-or-lose-it tech money. 

The Cost of Standing Still 

For the longest time, replacing the PBX has been demonstrably more trouble than it's worth. Rip out the legacy components and you’ll spend heaven knows how much time and money replacing components, consulting with carriers, and wrestling with regulations. 

Now more than ever, the reverse is true. End-of-life dates are fast approaching, copper lines will soon be a thing of the past, and maintenance for these devices will soon be a lost art. As those phone bills balloon, you’ll be stuck paying so much more for so much less. 

The Time to Move is Now 

Is it really time to move to— 

Okay, let’s drop the pretenses. We all know that it’s time to move to the cloud, and we all know the reasons why: cost savings, scalability, flexibility, and so on. 

The end of the year presents a unique opportunity to do this. Audits and evaluations are happening. The issues your systems are causing are before you plain as day. It’s an ideal opportunity to invest that year-end IT budget in a smarter, more sustainable communications future.  

Continuant Connect: The Smarter Path Forward 

And that’s where Continuant Connect comes in. 

This powerful platform acts as a bridge between the old and new; legacy PBX and cloud-based UCaaS solutions like Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and Zoom. It’s designed to make migrations simple and effective, maintaining carrier contracts and compliance with regulations while helping users explore newer, sleeker, more modern options. 

Teleport makes this even easier. This tool packaged with Continuant Connect simplifies even the most complex migrations. Scattered endpoints? Missing documentation? Doesn’t matter! Teleport will remove the guesswork and migrate users in batches, getting the whole thing done painlessly on your timeline. 

The Migration in Action: Expertise Makes the Difference 

Continuant has been supporting PBX systems for nearly 30 years. From Avaya to Nortel and beyond, we’ve helped enterprises manage legacy systems long past manufacturer support windows. 

We’ve guided organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, through even the most harrowing migrations. 

Parexel was one example. Back in 2022, the megalithic CRO came to Continuant looking to migrate 16,000 users from Avaya to Microsoft Teams. Within the year, productivity skyrocketed 40% and the company managed to save an annual $360,000. 

Parexel was one example. Back in 2022, the megalithic CRO came to Continuant looking to migrate 16,000 users from Avaya to Microsoft Teams. Within the year, productivity skyrocketed 40% and the company managed to save an annual $360,000. 

Move Smarter, Not Harder 

Legacy PBXs had their moment, but that moment has passed. Now’s the time to invest your end-of-year budget in a solution that will save you money, reduce headaches, and prepare your business for what’s next. 

With Continuant Connect and Teleport, the transition away from Avaya—or any legacy PBX—becomes clear, cost-effective, and ready for the future. 

Still on Avaya? Move on. Let’s start your migration today.