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The TRUTH about BT’s ISDN Switch Off

In light of recent scaremongering tactics employed by certain telecoms companies, we feel it necessary to furnish you with the truth about BT’s ISDN Switch Off.

Recently, we received copies of the Openreach industry consultation documents concerning the withdrawal of ISDN and PSTN Lines.

We feel the time is right to let all our customers know THE TRUTH about what is happening with BT’s ISDN Switch Off.

Openreach have previously announced that they will be transferring their networks from digital to IP networks. They anticipate they will be “ALL IP” by 2025. Openreach have stated that it will not be possible to maintain and support the public switched telephone network (PSTN) which includes ISDN Lines and analogue lines beyond the 2025 date.

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Protect Your Business from Phone System Hacking

There’s a growing risk that your phone system will be hacked…

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Panasonic NS700 Telephone System revealed to be the fastest growing telecoms solution of 2015

Since its launch in September 2014 the Panasonic NS700 has become one of the telecom market’s fastest selling telephone systems.

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20% Discount Off Business Phone System Upgrades

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Why should you consider upgrading your business telephone system?

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SpliceCom’s Next Generation IP Phone Family Is Here!

SpliceCom has recently announced that they’ve started delivering their new range of PCS 5×3 desktop IP Phones, and to celebrate we’re offering a 20% discount when you upgrade your business telephone system.*

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Splicecom’s impressive award-winning design heritage means the PCS 553, PCS 553G, PCS 562 & PCS 573G IP phones all offer HD voice, in an ultra-thin, ultra low-profile design.

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Panasonic unveils KX-NS700 communication platform

Over 100 comms dealers witnessed Panasonic unveil its new KX-NS700 communication platform at the Panasonic Solution Centre in Bracknell.

Communications Category Manager Bob Mercer said: “The last event we held was for around 50 people, so to double that reflects the changing perception of Panasonic in the market.”

The KX-NS700 is a legacy and IP system for companies with up to 250 users in a single site. The smart hybrid PBX system manages up to 288 extensions when fitted with an expansion unit. (more…)

NEC has launched its SMB solution UNIVERGE SV9100 in the UK.

Also being released is the new MyCalls Operator Console application plus new terminals including the DT800 and DT400 series, as well as the touchscreen UT880, a desk phone integrating a traditional desktop phone and an Android tablet into one device.

“The new SV9000 series continues NEC’s trend of creating a natural migration path for customers, while evolving the technology to meet the needs of today’s businesses,” said Osamu Noda, General Manager, Enterprise Networks Division, NEC Corporation. (more…)

NEC launches UNIVERGE SV9100 in the UK

NEC has launched its SMB solution UNIVERGE SV9100 in the UK.

Also being released is the new MyCalls Operator Console application plus new terminals including the DT800 and DT400 series, as well as the touchscreen UT880, a desk phone integrating a traditional desktop phone and an Android tablet into one device.

“The new SV9000 series continues NEC’s trend of creating a natural migration path for customers, while evolving the technology to meet the needs of today’s businesses,” said Osamu Noda, General Manager, Enterprise Networks Division, NEC Corporation. (more…)

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We found the advice and support form Octagon in selecting a new phone system helpful when we were sourcing our new system.

The Ridge Medical Centre moved into a brand new purpose built premise and required a new telephone system to handle the large amount of calls they receive each day to provide a service that their patients would be happy with.

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Octagon communications scrutinised our line and call costs and provided us with a solution that saved us money and is continuing to save us money. The whole process was really easy and was managed by Octagon from start to finish. Each month we get tailored bills with an electronic breakdown in order that we can monitor and control our costs. Octagon offer a great service and I would highly recommend them.

GEOFF BEENTJES, Hoist-It Ltd