Council Grants Approval for Investigating New Phone Infrastructure
Buffalo City and Johnson County have taken a significant step towards modernizing their telephony infrastructure, as they have approved a collaboration to explore the implementation of a shared telephone system using Cisco Webex Calling.
The Buffalo Council has voted in favour of investigating or negotiating an agreement with Cisco Webex Calling, with the aim of implementing a unified communications platform that will allow both the city and county to share infrastructure, streamline communication, and potentially reduce costs.
The collaboration is still in its early stages, with no specific details about system features, timelines, or costs available in the recent public sources. However, it is clear that the potential telephone system to be purchased is new and provided by Cisco Webex Calling.
Mayor Shane Schrader provided additional details regarding the collaboration, stating that it represents a move towards modernizing telephony infrastructure for both government entities in a coordinated manner.
It is worth noting that Vice-Mayor Myra Camino is still being considered for further investigation in the context of the collaboration.
If the agreement is finalised, the city and county will enter into a partnership with Cisco Webex Calling for the new shared telephone system. The system, if purchased, will be shared by both the city of Buffalo and Johnson County.
This development marks a new phase in the potential telephone system purchase and is expected to bring numerous benefits to both parties involved. More information about the collaboration is expected to be released in due course as the agreement progresses.
[1] Buffalo Council Votes in Favour of Collaboration with Cisco Webex Calling. (2022). Local News. [2] City and County Approve Collaboration with Cisco Webex Calling for New Shared Telephone System. (2022). City Press.
- The Buffalo Council has shown a willingness to explore new technology, as evidenced by their vote in favor of collaborating with Cisco Webex Calling for a unified communications platform.
- In an attempt to modernize telephony infrastructure, the city council of Buffalo and Johnson County are considering a partnership with Cisco Webex Calling, which offers advanced technology for a shared telephone system.
