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Horizon Collaborate UC Service – Top Tech Tool for Flexible Working Horizon Collaborate UC Service from Columbus UK can help businesses of every size realise the benefits of flexible working for their employees and help them improve their work-life balance.Collaboration ToolsFlexible WorkingUC SolutionsUnified Communications

Horizon Collaborate UC Service – Top Tech Tool for Flexible Working

The Horizon Collaborate UC Service can help businesses of every size realise the benefits of flexible working for their employees. According to the ONS (Families and the labour market, England: 2018), the employment rate for mothers was 74.0% in April to June 2018, which has increased from 68.9% in 2013 and from 61.9% in 1996 (when comparable records began). In…
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24th July 2019
Horizon Collaborate UC – what is it and how does it work? Collaboration ToolsHosted Phone SystemsHosted TelephonyUC SolutionsUnified Communications

Horizon Collaborate UC – what is it and how does it work?

Horizon Collaborate UC Solution - what is it? According to data from the ONS (Office for National Statistics), the number of UK workers who have moved into remote working has increased by almost a quarter of a million over the past decade. Technology can help organisations keep pace with the shift to remote working and flexible working by giving employees…
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22nd July 2019
Polycom VVX 450 added to Horizon Hosted Telephony handset lineup Image of Polycom VVX 450 IP desk phone supplied with the Horizon hosted phone system supplied by Columbus UK.Hosted Business Phone SystemsHosted PBXHosted Phone SystemsHosted Telephony

Polycom VVX 450 added to Horizon Hosted Telephony handset lineup

We are delighted to announce that we have extended our Horizon VoIP handset range by adding the Polycom VVX 450 and Polycom VVX 250 IP desk phones. Horizon Hardware Incentive available now The great news is that the cost of these new handsets is fully covered by Columbus on all qualifying Horizon hardware incentive orders. Where a customer commits to…
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16th July 2019
CRM Integration for Horizon Hosted Telephony expanded CRM Integration with your phone system is easily achived with Horizon, the UK market-leading hosted telephony service from Columbus UK. Improve productivity in your office by calling 0333 240 7755.CRM IntegrationHosted Phone SystemsHosted Telephony

CRM Integration for Horizon Hosted Telephony expanded

CRM Integration update for Horizon CRM Integration capabilities of Horizon, the UK market-leading hosted phone system and UC solution from Columbus have been expanded. Compatible with over 70 of the top CRM packages including Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics, Horizon Integrator CRM provides easy telephony integration with your preferred CRM program and helps improve user efficiency and productivity.  On top of…
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24th June 2019
Gigabit Voucher Scheme update from Columbus UK ConnectivityData ServicesEthernet

Gigabit Voucher Scheme update from Columbus UK

Get the very best Business Internet, speed and functionality at lower cost with Gigabit Vouchers from Columbus UK Columbus UK are proud to have become registered suppliers of the UK government’s Gigabit Voucher Scheme, giving small businesses a boost by improving their broadband speed with financial help to install a gigabit-capable connection. Read on to find out more about the…
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4th December 2018
Music On Hold – 5 reasons why your business could benefit from professional MoH Music on Hold from Columbus UK for all of your on hold requirements including announcements, auto attendant greetings, music on hold, call queue comfort messages an more.Business Phone SystemsMusic on HoldVoice Services

Music On Hold – 5 reasons why your business could benefit from professional MoH

Music on Hold can make the difference Could your business be missing a trick when it comes to welcoming customers who connect with you over the phone? Here are our top five reasons you should be installing a professional music on hold and audio greeting today. Your telephone system is a doorway to your business where first impressions really do…
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22nd October 2018
What SMEs can do to avoid a serious card data breach Hosted Card Payment SolutionsPCI CompliancePCI DSSPCI DSS Level 1

What SMEs can do to avoid a serious card data breach

BA suffers significant data breach The recent data breach that occurred at British Airways showed that even the biggest of companies with, what customers hope are the most stringent security policies in place, aren’t exempt from the challenges associated with protection of data. But what chance do small businesses have if their larger corporate counterparts are struggling in the battle…
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19th September 2018
PCI DSS compliant card payment solutions that work for SMEs PCI Compliance Solutions from Columbus UKPCI CompliancePCI DSS

PCI DSS compliant card payment solutions that work for SMEs

Card payment solutions that offer accredited Level 1 PCI DSS certification are not just for large businesses, SMEs can now get in on the act too. Micro businesses and SMEs have often been overlooked when it comes to providing card payment solutions that are affordable and effective and meet PCI DSS obligations. For many years there has been an invisible…
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3rd August 2018
Hosted phone system helps luxury eyewear retailer beat the ‘Beast From The East’ Hosted Phone Systems from Columbus UK include a variety of Disaster Recovery options as standard so if your workers are snowbound they can still work as if they were in the office.Disaster RecoveryHosted Phone SystemsHosted TelephonyInbound Call SolutionsMobile ServicesRemote Working

Hosted phone system helps luxury eyewear retailer beat the ‘Beast From The East’

S truck by the worst snowstorms in over a decade and unable to get to work for three days, learn how it was business as usual for Pretavoir staff using the Horizon hosted phone system and mobile apps from Columbus UK. The ‘Beast From The East’ Arrives in the UK Overnight on Wednesday, 28th February, unprecedented amounts of snow fell…
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27th March 2018
Is it time you tackled your PCI DSS compliance? PCI DSS Compliance solutions from Columbus UKCall RecordingInbound Call Handling ServicesInbound Call SolutionsLegislation and CompliancePCI CompliancePCI DSS

Is it time you tackled your PCI DSS compliance?

PCI DSS Compliance The UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2017* revealed that nearly half of all UK businesses had suffered a cyber breach in the previous 12 months with small businesses hit particularly hard by attacks. With more stringent data protection laws in the form of the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force in May…
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27th February 2018
Is it time you moved to a cloud-based hosted phone system? hosted phone system benefits for businesses from Columbus UKHosted Phone SystemsHosted Telephony

Is it time you moved to a cloud-based hosted phone system?

Is it time you moved to a cloud-based hosted phone system? Maybe you’re put off by what you think it will cost or perhaps you’re worried it’ll be a hassle to set up. It’s time to put those concerns aside. There are many positives of moving away from a traditional fixed line phone system to a hosted phone system -…
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27th October 2017
Hosted Phone System Promotion Hosted Phone System handsets from Columbus UK. Image of Polycom VVX IP handsets. One IP handset in focus in foreground. One IP handset blurred in background.Business Phone SystemsBusiness VoIPCloud VoiceHosted Business Phone SystemsHosted Telephony

Hosted Phone System Promotion

Hosted Phone System Promotion As working practices have altered dramatically over the last decade, more businesses need communications technology which affords them increased flexibility for employees that work on the move or from home for example. Columbus provides a hosted phone system called Horizon which is great for businesses as it is quick to deliver, easy to manage and very…
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3rd October 2017
Business Mobile – how to up your game Up your game with Business Mobile from Columbus UK. Image of pinball game.4GBusiness MobileBusiness Mobile PlansMobile ServicesMultiNetRoaming

Business Mobile – how to up your game

How true business mobile solutions can help you get ahead of the competition. Whilst all of the major mobile networks in the UK offer business mobile contracts, they also have to support hundreds of thousands of consumers which can have a detrimental effect on network performance, investment and customer service. But what if there was a UK mobile network built…
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8th August 2017
MiFID II – the jargon free guide to call recording Call Recording Solutions from Columbus UK. PCI DSS, FSA and MiFID II compliant. Call 0333 240 7755.Call RecordingLegislation and ComplianceMobile ServicesVoice Services

MiFID II – the jargon free guide to call recording

A simple guide to recording and storing conversations to comply with MiFID II. Detangling the complexity of MiFID II. How does it impact your organisation and how can you prepare? The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, commonly known as MiFID II, is due to come into force in January 2018. First introduced by the EU in response to the 2008…
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8th August 2017
Business Mobile – getting the best from your investment Business Mobile Solutions from Columbus UK4GBusiness MobileBusiness Mobile PlansMobile Services

Business Mobile – getting the best from your investment

Business Mobile investment advice from Columbus UK The business communications landscape is evolving at an incredible pace, driven in part by the innovation in technology, network and service investment and of course competition. This is particularly evident in mobile which is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, but how do you get the best from your business mobile…
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4th August 2017
Why choose Columbus as your business mobile provider? Image of office worker using Columbus UK business mobile services and devices.4GBusiness MobileBusiness Mobile PlansMobile Services

Why choose Columbus as your business mobile provider?

Why choose Columbus as your business mobile provider rather than one of the big networks? Mobile phones have become an integral part of business communications as people and companies are increasingly connected and employees work flexible hours while on the move. As a result, finding the right business mobile contract that works for you and your budget is ever more…
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27th July 2017
What are the business benefits of call recording? MiFIDII, FSA and PCI DSS compliant call recording solutions from Columbus UK.Business Phone SystemsBusiness VoIPCall RecordingHosted Business Phone SystemsInbound Call Handling ServicesInbound Call Solutions

What are the business benefits of call recording?

What are the business benefits of call recording? With new legislation in the form of MiFID II coming into force for financial services organisations next year plus other ongoing UK and EU compliance requirements (PCI DSS and FSA), there are lots of regulatory reasons for introducing call recording to your business. But it’s not just about compliance; there are plenty…
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1st June 2017
Mobile Data set to skyrocket by 700% in as little as 4 years Mobile data set to skyrocket by 700% in 2021 - Columbus UK.4GBusiness MobileBusiness Mobile PlansMobile Services

Mobile Data set to skyrocket by 700% in as little as 4 years

Mobile Data set to skyrocket by 700% in as little as 4 years According to the Cisco Mobile Visual Networking Index Forecast, mobile data consumption is set to increase seven-fold by 2021. What is driving this huge, forecasted increase? There are many reasons we can consider including: The global proliferation of smartphone ownership. Smartphones will account for more than half…
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16th May 2017
The top 3 things to look for in a business mobile provider Business Mobile Plans and Business Mobile Phones from Columbus UK4GBusiness MobileBusiness Mobile PlansMobile ServicesMultiNetRoaming

The top 3 things to look for in a business mobile provider

The top 3 things to look for in a business mobile provider From business mobile devices, USB modems, data and or voice SIMs to wireless hotspots, mobile technology is now an integral part of any modern business communications plan. It helps organisations manage calls effectively wherever their employees are based and mobile applications keep workflows moving, save users time and…
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11th May 2017
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