Express for Lync integrates Microsoft Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard Edition with Hyper-V® virtualization, Microsoft Lync Server™ 2013 and Mediation server combined with Active Directory® and Edge Server roles together with Sangoma's Session Border Controller and Sangoma's VoIP Gateway. Express for Lync eliminates the need to size, source and install all the correct software for a successful Lync Deployment.
Sangoma's official Express for Lync website link
Benefits of using Express for Lync
Reduced Complexity. There is no need to source the right sized server. All the key components are pre-loaded as well as the VoIP gateway and SBC software
Simplified configuration and management. Graphical User Interface (GUI) for configuration and management of all key components.
Better branch office support. Survivable Branch Server (SBS) support which is exclusive to Express for Lync.
Feature Set
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition equiped with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology
Microsoft Lync Server 2013
Lync certified VoIP Gateway and Session Border Controller
SIP Trunking via SBC
TDM Trunking via VoIP Gateway
SIP Trunking with PSTN Failover via SBC and VoIP Gateway
Remote user support via Microsoft Lync Edge Server Role
Active Directory support
Survivable Branch Server (SBS)
Office 365/Lync Server on-premise integration
Up to 1000 users supported on a single Express for Lync appliance