Aria by Leverage Automated

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Aria by Leverage Automated is an advanced managed AI voice receptionist designed specifically to integrate natively within Microsoft Teams Phone and Cisco Webex Calling environments. Unlike many AI receptionist solutions that require organizations to deploy a separate parallel phone system or commit exclusively to a single Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) vendor, Aria seamlessly operates within the customer's existing Teams Auto Attendant or Webex Calling call flow. This unique approach allows businesses to retain their current phone system infrastructure while enhancing it with AI-driven receptionist capabilities as a managed service, eliminating the need for complex migrations or additional telephony platforms. At its core, Aria automates call handling and receptionist duties by leveraging Telnyx Direct Routing as its carrier-grade Session Border Controller (SBC) backbone. This ensures carrier-level reliability and security for voice traffic. Every incoming call managed by Aria is automatically transformed into a ConnectWise PSA service ticket. The system intelligently matches callers to existing PSA contact records, transcribes and structures the issue summary, suggests ticket priority based on caller-stated urgency, and logs call duration as a time entry. This end-to-end automation removes the need for transcription middleware, manual copy-pasting, or triage, significantly streamlining service desk workflows and improving operational efficiency. Key features of Aria include managed voice AI tailored for Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, AI receptionist functionality capable of handling call routing and caller interactions, and seamless integration with ConnectWise PSA for automatic ticket creation and management. The native integration means there is no requirement for customers to deploy or manage a parallel phone system, reducing complexity and cost. Additionally, all backend infrastructure components such as SBC, AI runtime, and number porting are consolidated into a single line item invoiced through Leverage Automated, simplifying billing and vendor management. The carrier infrastructure operates as an invisible sub-processor, ensuring high-quality voice service without additional customer overhead. Aria is best suited for mid-market businesses and managed service providers (MSPs) who rely heavily on Microsoft Teams or Cisco Webex Calling for their telephony needs and use ConnectWise PSA for service management. Typical use cases include automating receptionist duties, improving call routing accuracy, reducing manual ticket creation workload, and enhancing customer support responsiveness. Organizations with 25 to 200 seats find Aria particularly valuable as it scales efficiently to meet growing call volumes and service demands. Pricing for Aria starts at $1,200 per month for a 25-seat office, making it a cost-effective solution for small to mid-sized teams. For larger mid-market deployments ranging from 50 to 200 seats, pricing typically falls between $2,500 and $6,000 per month. This all-in pricing model covers the AI receptionist service, backend infrastructure, and carrier routing, providing predictable costs without hidden fees. Compared to alternative AI receptionist solutions, Aria stands out due to its native integration within existing UCaaS platforms and its ability to function without forcing customers to switch or add parallel phone systems. Many competing products require customers to adopt new telephony platforms or rely on third-party transcription services, adding complexity and operational overhead. Aria’s direct routing architecture and ConnectWise PSA integration deliver a more streamlined, automated, and efficient experience. However, potential users should consider that Aria’s pricing and deployment model is optimized for mid-market companies and MSPs rather than very small businesses or enterprises with highly customized telephony environments. Additionally, since Aria relies on Microsoft Teams Phone or Cisco Webex Calling, organizations not using these platforms may not benefit from its native integration advantages. Lastly, while the service automates many receptionist and ticketing functions, some complex call handling scenarios may still require human intervention. Overall, Aria by Leverage Automated offers a powerful, integrated AI receptionist solution that enhances existing Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex Calling systems, automates service ticket creation, and improves operational efficiency for mid-market businesses and MSPs seeking to modernize their voice reception and support workflows.