UGS Customer Provisioning Automation Platform - Budgetary Proposal

Prepared for: Unified Global Solutions (UGS)

Prepared by: Automate Your Biz (AYB AI)

Date: April 3rd 2026

Executive Summary

UGS currently relies on a manual, multi-platform customer provisioning process that is time-consuming, difficult to train on, and vulnerable to rework and install-day issues.

The Opportunity

Replace this manual workflow with a custom internal provisioning automation platform.

That standardizes intake, validates inputs, automates repeatable steps, and improves visibility.

Shifting staff from manually building each job to reviewing and approving automation outputs instead.

Lowering operational costs by 80-90%.

The Problem:

Current State

Build Volume

UGS is currently completing approximately 35 customer builds per week (~140 builds per month).

Each build currently takes approximately 1–2 hours, with an estimated 1.5 hour average.

This equates to approximately:

  • 210 provisioning hours per month
  • 2,520 provisioning hours per year

Estimated Direct Annual Labor Cost

  • $50,400 cost per year @ $20/hr
  • $75,600 cost per year @ $30/hr

These figures do not include:

  • Employee training time
  • QA / management review
  • Error correction / rework
  • Install-day friction
  • Customer impact from provisioning mistakes

9 Months

Training currently takes approximately 9 months per employee

⚠️ Knowledge Risk

Too much critical process knowledge appears concentrated in Paul

15-20% Error Rate

The current process has a high error / issue rate on builds

The Solution:

UGS Customer Provisioning Automation Platform

We are proposing a customer provisioning automation platform for UGS.

At a high level, the platform will include 3 core layers:

1

Provisioning Wizard

A single structured interface for capturing customer and job data in a standardized way, with validation rules and guided inputs.

2

Automation Engine

The orchestration layer that handles repeatable provisioning steps across the relevant systems and platforms.

3

Operations Dashboard

A centralized place for staff to review jobs, track status, catch exceptions, monitor completion history, and access audit logs.

Customer Provisioning Platform Future State Objective

1

Capture

Customer data captured once in structured format.



2

Pre-fill

Zoho submission automatically pre-fill provisioning actions instead of requiring manual entry.



3

Review & Approve

Staff review automation outputs with
one-click approval.

Benefits of UGS Customer Provisioning Automation Platform

The numbers speak for themselves…

The UGS Customer Provisioning Automation Platform will deliver tangible improvements across key operational metrics:

1-2 Hours Customer Builds → 10-15 Minutes

Each customer build goes from a manual, multi-platform process to a quick staff review and one-click approval.

High Costs → 80-90% Reduction In Operational Costs

As the workflow is standardized and automated, the cost to complete each customer build drops significantly.

15-20% Error Rate → 5% or Near Zero

Validation and automation take the manual mistakes out of the equation. Less rework, fewer install-day surprises.

9 Months New Hire Training → Weeks

The platform holds the knowledge. New staff learn one tool, not 7 separate platforms.

Onboarding Bottleneck → Scale Without Headcount

UGS gains a scalable provisioning platform that supports growth without requiring additional staff.

What's Involved

7 platforms, multiple API calls, one seamless UGS customer provisioning automation automation app:

7 Platform Integrations → 1 UI

Zoho CRM, NetSapiens, Inteliquent, Yealink YMCS, Grandstream GDMS, TeleDynamics, and AWS Polly into a unified system.

Sequential Job Orchestration

Each build executes 12 to 15 critical steps in the correct order, with dependent steps intelligently waiting for prior tasks to complete.

Error Recovery & Retry Logic

If an API call fails, the system detects it, attempts intelligent retries, and can initiate rollbacks or escalate to human intervention when necessary.

Data Validation & Transformation

Data gets validated and formatted before it touches any platform, so the kind of mismatches that cause build errors today don't happen in the future.

Credential & Secret Management

All API keys and sensitive credentials for the 7 integrated platforms are stored securely, regularly rotated, and never exposed in the browser.

Audit Trail

Maintains a comprehensive log of every action: who initiated it, what changes occurred, which platforms were called, and the outcome of each operation.

Security & Infrastructure

Enterprise-grade from day one.

Role-Based Access

Only authorized staff can trigger builds or access sensitive settings. Permissions are controlled by role.

Encrypted Credentials

All API keys and platform credentials are encrypted at rest and in transit. They never touch the browser.

Hosted & Managed

Runs on dedicated cloud infrastructure with automated backups, monitoring, and uptime guarantees.

Full Audit Logging

Every build action is logged with timestamps, who did it, and what happened. Full traceability for compliance and troubleshooting.

Input Validation

Forms enforce validation rules before anything reaches an external platform, catching mistakes before they become problems.

Ongoing Support

6 months of post-launch support included, then transitioning to a break/fix support relationship.

Implementation Roadmap

A phased approach to automating customer provisioning across 7 integrated platforms.

Each phase adding measurable value and streamlining operations.

1

Phase 1: Technology Assessment

Review automation feasibility and check for any constraints.

  • Access & Credentials - Credentials / access / sandbox availability
  • Conduct an API review of the relevant systems/platforms.
  • Schedule a secondary call with Paul to review the process in more technical detail.
  • Discuss Fallback Paths - Required fallback / human review paths
  • Reporting requirements and any additional undocumented edge cases
  • Complete process mapping of the provisioning workflow.
  • Technology assessment complete when API review, workflow map, and final scope are approved
2

Phase 2: Core Automation

Eliminates 60 to 70% of manual provisioning work.

  • Development kickoff begins after written scope sign off
  • Step-by-step provisioning wizard with structured data entry and validation.
  • Zoho CRM integration for client lists, OP details, and documents.
  • Automated domain configuration (caller ID, 911, area code, call limits, time zone).
  • User and extension provisioning (voicemail, scope settings, cordless device handling).
  • Business hours and time frame setup with presets or custom schedules.
  • Phone number import and routing into the system.
  • Hardware registration using MAC addresses with automatic model detection and server assignment.
  • Standard call park queues (601/602) on every build.
  • Dashboard showing upcoming, in-progress, and completed builds.
  • Live build log, so staff can watch each step complete in real time
  • Error retry for individual steps with clear messages or manual handling.
  • Login system with separate access levels for admins and provisioners.
3

Phase 3: Number Management

Takes Inteliquent portal work off your plate completely.

  • Search available numbers by area code directly in the build wizard.
  • Order numbers with trunk group assignment, CNAM storage, and E911 provisioning.
  • Submit port-in requests with LOA details, carrier info, and live status tracking.
  • Automatically pick the right trunk group based on the customer's region.
  • Create auto attendant shells at the correct extension blocks.
  • Numbers flow from ordering all the way into NetSapiens in a single execution.
4

Phase 4: Device Provisioning

Handles the hardware side of every build automatically.

  • Upload TeleDynamics CSV files for automatic device sorting (desk phones, cordless, ATAs).
  • Create sites and register devices in bulk through Yealink YMCS with correct server assignments.
  • Set up Grandstream GDMS sites, SIP accounts, and device-to-port assignments.
  • Pull SIP credentials from NetSapiens automatically for cross-platform use.
  • Detect device models from MAC addresses and map them to the right extensions.
  • See all registered hardware across both device platforms in one unified view.
5

Phase 5: Intelligence & Polish

Takes the platform from solid to exceptional, enhancing user experience and reporting.

  • Generate professional auto attendant greetings using AI text-to-speech with voice selection.
  • Configure phone button layouts including line appearance, park, and speed dial.
  • Save and reuse build templates for common office setups.
  • Run multiple pending builds back to back with bulk operations.
  • Track completion stats, error rates, and average build times with built-in reporting.
  • Automatically update Zoho CRM when a build finishes.
  • Cleanly roll back partial builds if something goes wrong midway.
  • Get notified by email or Slack when builds complete or fail.
6

Phase 6: Go Live

Moves the platform from internal rollout to live operational use

  • Go-live after UGS internal testing on live-use scenarios / UAT approval
  • Complete final QA and production readiness checks
  • Launch the platform into production
  • Live onboarding call with UGS team to walk through how to use the platform
  • Recorded video training and SOP documentation for future new hires
  • Admin training for managers on user access, oversight, and basic platform administration
  • Monitor live builds closely during the initial rollout
  • Resolve early issues and refine workflows post-launch
  • Post-launch Q&A support to help the team during the initial rollout period as they transition into daily use

Deliverables

Automation Platform

7 Platform Integrations → 1 UI. Dedicated, intuitive web interface to automate provisioning tasks.

Role-Based Login

Secure access with granular permissions for different user roles.

Operations Dashboard

Real-time visibility into build status, queues, and performance metrics.

Full Audit Logging

Detailed records of every action for compliance and traceability.

Core Integrations

Seamless connectivity with Zoho CRM, NetSapiens, and other vital platforms.

SOP Training Videos

Step-by-step video guides for easy user adoption and new hire training.

Onboarding & Training

Comprehensive sessions for your team to master the new system.

Post-Launch Support

Dedicated support window to ensure a smooth transition and operational stability.

Why This Matters Now

Expensive & Error-Prone

The current process is expensive, slow to train on, and highly error-prone.

Concentrated Knowledge

Operational knowledge is concentrated in too few people.

Real Financial Impact

The error rate (15-20%) is high enough to create real financial and customer experience impact.

Scaling Bottleneck

As UGS expands, the current workflow will become even more of an operational bottleneck.

Immediate + Long-Term Value

Automation platform offers both immediate efficiency gains and long-term strategic value.

Expected Return On Investment

$68K

Direct Labor Savings

80–90% reduction: $40,320 – $68,040 saved annually

$11K

Error / Rework Reduction

15% of labor + customer impact: $7,560 – $11,340 saved annually

$29K

Training Cost Avoidance

Per new hire accelerated by ~6 months: $19,200 – $28,800 saved annually

Strategic Upside Beyond Direct Savings

Faster onboarding throughput

Lower dependency on key personnel

Reduced install-day surprises

Better internal consistency

Easier scalability as volume grows

Why Choose AYB AI

We are well-positioned to help UGS with this initiative.

We have previously developed a healthcare automation platform, which demonstrates our proven approach to automating complex, multi-step provisioning workflows in a single UI.

This is directly applicable to the customer provisioning automation platform UGS requires.

Furthermore, this project needs more than a simple workflow.

It requires a combination of:

Operational Process Design

Workflow Automation

Software Development

Integrations Thinking

Exception Handling

Internal Tooling Design

The objective is not just to automate isolated tasks, but to help UGS build a more scalable provisioning engine to significantly lower operational costs by 80-90%.

Pricing & Terms

Delivery time frame: 3-4 months

Estimated one-time development fee: $54,000

  • Paid in monthly installments of $13,500 over 4 months.
  • With monthly check-in calls to review implementation progress.

Monthly service fee:

  • $1,995 p/mo for the first 6 months (post-launch support period).
  • After the initial 6 months, we can move to a break/fix model

Go-Live & Support:

  • After development is complete, UGS will test internally prior to going live.
  • At go-live, the first month's service fee ($1,995) will be due.


SUPPORT & SLA

AYB AI SUPPORT HOURS:

Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm EST via Zoom, Slack, or email.

RESPONSE TARGETS:

P1 (system down / critical issue)

Response within 2-4 business hours.

P2 (degraded performance / non-critical issue)

Same business day.

P3 (all other support request types)

Within 1 business day.

Assumptions, Caveats & Exclusions

Caveats:

Scope May Change

Final scope may decrease or expand after the initial technology assessment

API Dependency

Automation depth depends on workable APIs

Assumptions:

  • UGS will provide required access, documentation, and workflow clarification
  • The relevant subject matter experts will be available during tech assessment & implementation

Exclusions:

  • Infrastructure/hosting fees (will be covered by UGS)
  • Major workflow changes or custom edge-case provisioning requested after scope confirmation
  • Unsupported provider limitations (or major workarounds required) discovered during phase 1 of technology assessment

Key Metrics

After the initial technology assessment and scope confirmation…

UGS can expect to achieve a full return on investment within 8-12 months, followed by significant recurring annual savings.

Project Kick-off

Post-tech assessment and scope confirmed

Time To ROI


Expected ROI within 8-12 months

Estimated Savings


$67,080 - $108,180 per year

Next Steps


Approve Initial Engagement & Technology Assessment

Sign agreement for initial engagement and assessment so we can move into technical validation and project planning.

Provide Access & Documentation

Share the required credentials, sandbox access, process documentation, and supporting materials needed for technical assessment.

Assessment Kickoff Call

Schedule a kickoff call with the relevant UGS team members to align on workflow details, edge cases, and implementation priorities.

Finalize Scope & Start Build

Complete the technology assessment, confirm the final scope, and move into the implementation phase.

UGS Platform Delivered In 3-4 Months

Following completion of the technology assessment and scope confirmation, we can move into development and deliver the platform within 3-4 months.