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8x8 Cloud Business Phone System Launched In UK SME Market8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud communications platform provider, today announced the availability of 8x8 Express in the UK. 8x8 (News - Alert) Express offers a complete business phone system, enabling the UK's five million micro-businesses to set up a professional cloud communications system in minutes with no additional support required. With a readily available pre-configured package, 8x8 Express offers even the smallest businesses, with as little as one or two people, a professional phone system that meets the unique requirements of modern workplaces including dedicated business phone numbers, unlimited UK calls, auto-receptionist, voicemail, intelligent call routing, secure video conferencing and team chat, all accessible from desktop and mobile applications. For smaller organisations, cloud communications enables them to remain competitive in a fast-moving environment, and can also be used as a sales and marketing tool to help maintain a professional brand and gain more customers. Creating connections and positive experiences through their community of contacts is also critical; a recent 8x8 study found that over half of consumers are more likely to recommend a business after having had a positive experience. "Cloud based solutions for enterprise communications are expected to experience an accelerated pace of growth in the post Covid-19 period than what was forecasted prior to the pandemic," said Oru Mohiuddin, Research Manager, European Enterprise Communications (News - Alert) and Collaboration, at IDC. "It is a growing view that remote working will become a new norm when we return to normal, and communication systems that can facilitate remote collaboration will be key for business uccess. Frictionless communication, intuitive interface, robust security measures and easy deployment and provisioning will be vital and vendors offering simple one-stop solutions will be the clear winners in the European UC&C market." "To remain competitive and thrive, organisations in the UK require consistent and connected communications tools that support the customer experience," commented Samuel Wilson, Chief Customer Officer and Managing Director of EMEA. "The goal of 8x8 Express is to help eliminate complexity in procuring, setting up and managing a business phone system with no need for additional IT support. Offered at a competitive price, it is tailored to meet the needs of both small organisations and new businesses." 8x8 Express includes the 8x8 Video Meetings solution, powered by Jitsi open-source technology, which offers effortless team collaboration with HD video conferencing that allows instant screen sharing. For added convenience, guests can join meetings via the 8x8 Video Meetings app on their smartphones or directly via a compatible browser from their laptop or computer, with no additional software to download. 8x8 Express also includes:
Availability 8x8 Express is available now in the UK as a 30-day free trial through easy online sign-up. After the 30 days, the service is £7.99 per user per month with unlimited call time and no long-term contracts. For more information or to get started, visit 8x8 Express now. About 8x8, Inc. 8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT) is transforming the future of business communications as a leading Software-as-a-Service provider of voice, video, chat, contact centre and enterprise-class API solutions powered by one global cloud communications platform. 8x8 empowers workforces worldwide to connect individuals and teams so they can collaborate faster and work smarter. Real-time business analytics and intelligence provide businesses unique insights across all interactions and channels so they can delight end-customers and accelerate their business. For additional information, visit www.8x8.com, or follow 8x8 on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. 8x8® and 8x8 X Series™ are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200501005095/en/ |
