Make cloud calling migration easy with Integrate to Migrate

Written by Brette Ciamarra | Jan 6, 2025 8:15:00 AM

Making the leap to cloud calling can sound a bit intimidating - especially if your business still relies on legacy systems that are working just fine. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to throw everything out and start afresh! 

Cloud calling can be seamlessly integrated with your existing setup, meaning you don’t have to say goodbye to your trusty old systems. Whether it’s legacy tech that’s too complicated to move to the cloud (things like DECT) or critical on-premises systems, they can all stay in place while you enjoy the perks of the cloud.

Integration: The secret to a smooth transition

Migrating to cloud calling doesn’t mean you need to overhaul everything in one go. With the right integration, you can keep your legacy systems - whether it’s old phones, fax machines, or specialized equipment like elevator phones - running while you start using cloud-based tools for other parts of your business. Think of it as upgrading your communication system in stages - modernizing the parts that need it most while still using what works for the rest.

The beauty of this approach is you get the best of both worlds. You don’t have to disrupt your entire operation to get the benefits of the cloud. Integration means you can smoothly run both systems in parallel, making sure everyone is comfortable as you migrate at your own pace.

Where can Integrate to Migrate help?

Wondering where this flexible integration approach might come in handy? Here are some real-world scenarios where you can keep what you love while still making the leap to the cloud:

  • Bridging Teams and existing platforms: If you’re already using Microsoft Teams for collaboration but still have a legacy phone system, integration lets both work together without skipping a beat. No need for an instant switch - just smooth, seamless communication.
  • Migrating from PSTN services: If you’re stuck in a contract with your traditional PSTN service, but you’re itching to move to the cloud, integration lets you keep the old system running while you gradually make the switch.
  • Handling split number ranges: Many businesses have number ranges spread across different services or user types. Integration makes it easy to consolidate and manage these without needing to fully migrate everything at once.
  • Getting numbers set up before migrating users: You can integrate your phone numbers with cloud calling first, so everything’s ready to go when it’s time to migrate your users. It's like laying the groundwork before the big move!
  • Keeping advanced users or contact center agents on the old system: If you’ve got a group of power users or contact center agents who need specialized features not yet available in the cloud, integration lets them stay on their legacy system while the rest of your team migrates to cloud solutions.
  • Keeping legacy devices in the mix: If your business still uses older tech like fax machines or elevator phones, you can keep these working seamlessly while the rest of your systems migrate to the cloud. No need to abandon the old stuff!

Change doesn’t have to be hard

Change can be scary, especially when it involves something as important as your communication system. But here’s the thing - by integrating cloud calling with your current systems, you get to ease into the transition without the big, overwhelming shift. Employees can keep using the tools they know and love while you introduce cloud-based features little by little.

Running both systems, side-by-side means you don’t have to rush the switch. Your team can adapt at their own pace without the stress of leaving everything they know behind. It’s a soft landing into the world of cloud calling - no abrupt changes, no disruptions.

Full migration or a hybrid approach - You choose!

The best part? You don’t have to migrate everything at once. If certain systems are just too important or too complicated to move, they can stay in place while you transition the rest.

For example, you might decide to shift your customer support to the cloud while keeping your contact center system on-premises. As legacy systems become outdated or new features become available, you can gradually shift more systems to the cloud. It’s all about flexibility - migrating at a pace that works for your business, not the other way around.

How Aura can help

At Aura, we get it - every business has unique needs when it comes to migration. That’s why our Integrate to Migrate approach is designed to let you move to the cloud at your own pace. We help you integrate cloud calling with your existing systems, so you can modernize where it makes sense and keep your legacy tech running where it’s needed.

Aura’s cloud calling solutions give you the flexibility to grow without throwing out everything that’s working. We’ll work with you to create a hybrid system that keeps things running smoothly while embracing the future of communication.

Ready to explore the cloud without losing the stability of your old systems? Let’s make the transition smoothly, together!