Compare CUCM 6.x , 7.x, 8.x

[sameeralibaig]

We are currently running CUCM 6.1.5. I proposed our organization to upgrade our system to 7.x or 8.x. But am asked the best and standard cliche question " Give some good reason to upgrade and we will do it" Can anybody justify the reason why to upgrade our system for 7.x or 8.x? I would be really thankful and i hope, it will be useful to many if anybody can give the brief comparison of features and merits of these Versions.

Thanks & God Bless you all..

Sameer

[carunach]

CUCM Data Sheets are a good place to know about new features introduced in each version :

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/prod_software_versions_home.html

For example, SAF (Service Advertisement Framework), video phones and IME are some of the new capabilities introduced in 8.x

Arun

[Joseph Martini]

Arun has a great surgestion as a first place to look.  Some other quick things, 7.x supports E.164, 8.x has the features already mentioned plus built in phone VPN, and EMCC (Extension Mobility Cross Cluster).

[sameeralibaig]

That was very informative. Thanks Joe

[sameeralibaig]

Thanks Arun

[Jaime Valencia · Accepted solution]

Table 1. New or Enhanced Features, by  Version

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6788/vcallcon/ps556/ps10662/sales_tool_c96-592658.html

BTW, this is the video over IP section.  You need to post the questions in the right section.

HTH

java

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[Steven DiStefano]

The link isnt workibg for me... :-(