8el and Black Box Network Services announce IP Centrex partnership
Reading, UK, 5th October 2009 - 8el, (www.8el.com) the voice and data communications provider, has announced that it is working with Black Box Network Services (www.blackbox.co.uk) to bring business VoIP to companies in the UK.
Black Box Network Services is one of the world's largest providers of voice communications, data infrastructure and networking products. The new partnership with 8el brings the CallPort business VoIP solution to its portfolio and provides an alternative to the standard site premise equipment on offer from Black Box today.
Says Brendan Tobin, Managing Director at Black Box, "Black Box are recognised as a world leader in networking services, with the voice market currently being developed further in the UK. We wanted to develop a partnership with an established voice provider to give our end users an alternative telephony offering to an IP PBX, which is where CallPort came in. After reviewing the various voice offerings available on the market, we decided that CallPort gave the most reliable and flexible solution. Our partnership with 8el means that we are now able to offer a fully managed service for voice and data. "
Says 8el Managing Director, Justin Hamilton-Martin, "This is an exciting partnership for Black Box and 8el. We were looking for a partner that has extensive coverage within the UK that needed to bridge the gap in offering an alternative solution to an IP PBX.
With both companies focused on providing strong technical ability alongside superior customer support, the opportunity to leverage the expertise within Black Box to communicate the benefits of CallPort is immense."
About CallPort
CallPort is a managed 'business grade' VoIP service for businesses ranging from SMEs to mid enterprise (typically 50-2000 users). Based on IP Centrex technology, the service gives users the flexibility and sophisticated functions possible through new IP technology, but with the reliability and quality of traditional phone services. 8el manages the service remotely, but users maintain control over service configuration. Free local and national calls, plus integration with mobile phones, are added benefits. CallPort can also run alongside existing PBXs, so there is no need to make the leap to complete VoIP overnight.
About 8el
8el is in the business of helping companies get the most out of their voice and data communications. The company is an established communications provider focused on managed solutions, including VoIP, SIP trunking, ISP services, WAN and LAN infrastructure to UK businesses. 8el solutions are designed to match modern working practices, breaking geographical boundaries, to create a communications experience that allows for flexible and mobile working. The company's core values are built to put the customer experience at the heart of the business, delivering industry leading support for its suite of managed services.
About Black Box Network Services
Black Box, one of the world's largest providers of voice communications, data infrastructure and networking products, is dedicated to designing, building and maintaining today's integrated voice and data communication systems.
More than 4,500 Team Members serve more than 175,000 clients in 192 offices in 141 countries around the world. We span 5 continents and speak 23 languages. Black Box Network Services (UK) Ltd. was set up in 1988 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black Box Corporation based in Pittsburgh, USA. The Black Box UK office is situated in Reading, Berkshire, and is the largest subsidiary outside of the USA.
For further information visit www.blackbox.co.uk
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