New 8×8 Virtual Office Update

New 8×8 Virtual Office Update

What’s new in the latest 8×8 update 8×8 have issued an update (Version 6.9.3 published on 01/07/20) to their Virtual Office platform, we wanted to summarise the changes for you: Core & Voice Incoming call popup overhaul. InCall UX productivity...
Major Network Outage

Major Network Outage

NSL Service Update There is a major network outage affecting large parts of the UK telephone network, both mobile and landline. Gamma, Vodafone and BT are all reporting a major loss of service. We will post further information about the outage here as and when we...
New 8×8 Virtual Office Update

What’s new in the June 2020 8×8 update

June 2020 8×8 UPDATE 8×8 have issued an update (Version 6.8.4 (7) published on 26/5/20) to their Virtual Office platform, we wanted to summarise the changes for you: Core & Voice Allow screening multiple calls that come in at the same time Support up to...
Advice on Engineer’s visits during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Advice on Engineer’s visits during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This week Openreach advised us that they would be restarting their engineer’s visits from the 18th May 2020. Whilst most of their work can be completed without entering a customer’s property there may be occasions when they need to enter a building to complete a job....
New 119 Short Code

New 119 Short Code

UK network operators have been asked to create a new national short code – 119 – that will be used as a part of the NHS COVID-19 response. It is believed that the initial use of 119 will be to support the Government’s initiative relating to swabbing, and...
The most important element of managing a remote team effectively

The most important element of managing a remote team effectively

So…managing a remote team effectively. One of the biggest challenges of leading distributed teams is fostering a sense of connection and camaraderie. When some employees are working in an office and others at home, it’s easy for remote employees to feel isolated...