Kettering Buccleuch Academy (KBA) Enhances Communications Reliability and Versatility with Avaya Cloud Office® by RingCentral

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Avaya, a leader in communication solutions, has partnered with Kettering Buccleuch Academy (KBA) in Northamptonshire, UK, to implement its cloud-based communication system, Avaya Cloud Office. This platform provides advanced features like messaging, video meetings, and intelligent voice routing, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings for the academy. KBA's long-standing relationship with Avaya and the support from local partner UCAdvisor facilitated a smooth transition, allowing KBA to leverage grant funding for deployment costs. Overall, the transition has significantly improved communication within the school environment.

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• KBA implemented Avaya Cloud Office, enhancing communication capabilities.
• The deployment was funded through grants, reducing upfront costs.
• Improved operational efficiency and cost savings reported.

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• None.

MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avaya, a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, is providing Kettering Buccleuch Academy (KBA), a multi-age, all-through school located in Northamptonshire, UK, with its all-in-one, cloud-based communications solution to create a more cohesive digital environment. KBA chose Avaya Cloud Office for its ability to meet the school’s needs with a reliable, always-on platform delivering the latest communication technologies including team messaging, video meetings, intelligent voice routing, centralized automation, and robust analytics. The simplified solution offers them the versatility to use feature-rich handsets and application delivery on a single device while delivering greater operational efficiency with increased cost savings.

The core of KBA’s success is effective communication with all stakeholders, both directly within the school and indirectly using technologies such as audio, video, and messaging systems, and employing these functions to enable better outcomes. This begins in the classroom, but also includes the links between departments, with parents and carers, with partners and suppliers, and with outside authorities.

The academy holds its communications technology to a high standard and has had a long-standing relationship with Avaya and its local delivery partner, UCAdvisor. Together, KBA’s technology partners delivered a plan to execute on the school’s digital transformation objectives and migrate them to a cloud-based communications platform. Avaya Cloud Office provided KBA a solution that met their needs for functionality, reliability, and an improved admin experience in a cost-effective and easy to migrate implementation.

Adam Burn, ICT Systems Manager at KBA recognized the school’s long-standing relationship with Avaya through local delivery partner, UCAdvisor. After exploring other options, KBA ultimately chose to remain with Avaya and deploy Avaya Cloud Office. UCAdvsior were able to cover the cost of deployment with their grant funding, as well as provide handsets for KBA without cost that delivered enhanced functionality with a familiar interface.

“Devices and handsets were important considerations for us,” said Burn. “Avaya Cloud Office allows us to use smartphone apps when remote, but we also have a suite of devices on site that staff are familiar with and that withstand the daily rigors of school activity.”

With Avaya Cloud Office, KBA maintains centralized control and provides full transcription and text delivery to users. Overall, communication capabilities have improved significantly as a result of the transition to cloud.

“It’s clear that voice is no longer the only way to stay in touch with customers and colleagues,” said Tim Sherwood, VP of Product and Offer Management, Avaya. “Instead, chat/Instant Messaging (IM), often begins an interaction that may escalate into an audio, video, or content sharing session. The reality is employees and customers expect more – they want a seamless and intuitive communications experience that fits into how they work instead of changing the way they work – helping them stay in touch on their device of choice as they move throughout their day. Avaya Cloud Office can fundamentally enhance the way your business communicates with customers, partners and across your organization by simplifying the way you call, chat, meet and collaborate.”

“Avaya Cloud Office has reduced management overhead, allowing us to focus more on our core activities, while improving the service we can deliver for parents and students,” said Burn. “UCAdvisor clearly understood our initial requirements and helped us save a significant amount on upfront expenditures.”

Additional Resources

• Read the full case study, Core Values of Kettering Buccleuch Academy are Driving Innovation in the Cloud
• Learn more about What is Avaya Cloud Office?
• Want innovation without disruption? Get in touch with Avaya Sales today!

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About Kettering Buccleuch Academy (KBA)

We have a relentless focus on high standards by having high expectations and not accepting any excuses. We aim to create a positive learning environment where the street stops at the gate and where we help every student to succeed. We provide excellent teaching skills and commitment from our staff and this in turn generates enthusiasm and hard work from the students. Our purposeful learning environment supports our students to achieve beyond expectations and challenges them to improve on their personal best. A love of learning is our priority and the House system supports students in their academic and personal development. We offer a broad curriculum at KBA which allows flexibility. All students receive the core curriculum of Maths, English and Science, delivered in state of the art classrooms. Our curriculum experience for students is further enhanced by a range of other subjects across all three key stages.

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FAQ

What communication solution did Kettering Buccleuch Academy choose?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy chose Avaya Cloud Office for its communication needs.

How did Avaya assist Kettering Buccleuch Academy?

Avaya provided a cloud-based communication platform that streamlines various communication functions for KBA.

What are the benefits of Avaya Cloud Office for KBA?

Benefits include enhanced communication capabilities, improved operational efficiency, and cost savings.

What role did UCAdvisor play in KBA's transition to the cloud?

UCAdvisor, as Avaya's local delivery partner, assisted with the implementation and covered deployment costs through grants.

How has the communication at KBA changed after implementing Avaya Cloud Office?

Communication capabilities have improved significantly, providing a more cohesive digital environment.