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Prepare for the 2027 PSTN/ISDN Switch Off
BT’s 2027 switch-off of PSTN and ISDN services marks a crucial shift in telecommunications. As part of BT’s digital voice changeover plan requires all to have an internet connection. Trustack is here to guide you through this transition with urgency and clarity.
BT’s original projected switch-off date (2025) has been extended, with the aim to complete the move by the end of January 2027. The extension is no reason to delay as migrating from analogue to digital as quickly and effectively as possible is important.
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Why switch & how it affects you:
- Outdated Infrastructure: PSTN networks are outdated and costly to maintain, prompting the need for a transition to digital alternatives.
- Alignment with Technology: Embracing digital solutions aligns with evolving technology trends and ensures future-proof communication systems.
What are the benefits of switching?
- Cost Reduction: Digital alternatives offer reduced costs compared to traditional phone lines.
- Enhanced Mobility: Enjoy greater flexibility with a variety of devices and locations for communication.
- Scalability: Easily scale your communication systems to meet changing business needs.
- Advanced Features: Access new features and capabilities for improved efficiency and productivity.
The switch-off deadline is approaching fast – don’t delay, act today to secure your business’s communication future.
Stay in touch with Trustack
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the ability to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across multiple locations is not just a luxury but a necessity.
Unified Communications (UC) is the solution empowering businesses to do just that. Whether you have one location or multiple sites, UC offers the tools to keep your teams connected and ensure smooth operations.
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What is Unified communications?
Unified Communications, often referred to as UC, is a comprehensive system that integrates various communication tools and channels into a single platform.
The goal is to create a cohesive environment where employees can communicate and collaborate regardless of their physical location.
What is hosted Telephony?
Hosted telephony is when your phone system is located in the cloud, rather than on your own premises. It is ideal for both small and large businesses.
The Trustack Hosted Telephony Platform is a feature rich, cloud hosted, flexible and scalable VoIP telephony solution. Trustack Hosted Telephony Platform, including detail on the system, feature set, licencing, associated costs including our set up charge and hardware options suited to you.
Flexible, reliable & efficient hosted telephony licensing options
With TruStack Hosted Telephony, customers can choose a mixture of TSV, TSV+ and TSUC users simultaneously.
Simply pick and mix the licences that best meet the user and organisation requirements and all users/devices are connected to the feature rich management platform.
Our services
Hosted telephony provides a flexible, reliable and efficient way to manage your communications:
TSV – Trustack Voice
Designed for use with desk phones connected over VoIP technology and using internet connectivity to transmit call data.
- All functions of traditional PBX
- Package includes voicemail, hunt groups, ring groups, ad-hoc conferencing, IVR and more
- Includes audio conferencing
- Optional extras include video conferencing
TSV+ – Trustack Voice +
Suited for users who require a feature rich softphone application for use on desktop and/or mobile devices.
• Includes all features as Trustack Voice
• Native softclient
• Support for iOS and Android
• Browser-based, supported on MS Windows and Apple Mac
• Presence
• IM
• Shared Corporate Phonebook
TSU – Trustack Unified Communications
For users who require a feature rich system that works seamlessly with Teams and utilises the Teams application as the telephony client with a built-in softphone.
- Includes all features as Trustack Voice and:
- Full Microsoft Teams integration with calling, conferencing etc.
- Mobile Client – Microsoft Teams Client for a familiar look and feel
- Presence
- IM
The benefits of hosted telephony
One of the key components of Unified Communications is hosted telephony, a solution where your phone system resides in the cloud rather than on-premises. This approach offers a range of benefits for businesses of all sizes:
Flexibilty
Hosted telephony provides the flexibility to scale your communication infrastructure as your business grows. Whether you need to add new users or expand to new locations, the cloud-based nature of hosted telephony makes it easy to adjust.
Reliability
Cloud-based systems are known for their reliability. With redundant servers and built-in failover mechanisms, hosted telephony ensures that your communications remain uninterrupted, even in the event of a local outage.
Efficiency
Managing your communications becomes more efficient with hosted telephony. Updates and new features can be deployed centrally, eliminating the need for on-site maintenance and reducing IT overhead.
Accessibility
Access your phone system from anywhere with an internet connection. This is particularly valuable for businesses with remote or mobile employees who need to stay connected on the go.
Customised solutions for your business
At Trustack, we understand that every business has unique telephony requirements. Our hosted telephony solution is very flexible, so you can customize it to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, we have the tools and expertise to create a customized UC solution for you.
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