Pictured above: Kevin Box from Cloud Net served up the new business phone system to a visitor at The Business Growth show

Walsall based business phone systems company, Cloud Net, launched its internet-based (VoIP) telephone system to the Birmingham and Solihull business community, to an enthusiastic response, at the Business Growth Show in Edgbaston on 4th March.

"We have had a tremendous response from local businesses with 12 new prospects signed up to our first Associate Partner event on 10 March.  We have also met with over 100 potential new users of our system during the day.  The fact that our phone system allows small businesses and start-ups to keep costs low, whilst maintaining a professional image really struck a chord with the show's visitors," explains David Hill, Chairman of Cloud Net.  "Our telephone system provides all the functionality of a costly PBX (switchboard) for a fixed monthly rate per handset of £8.50 along with free network calls and a free IP phone."

The Cloud Net Connect telephone system is based around an online or 'virtual ' switchboard giving users functionality such as call redirect, conferencing and call recording without the need for a PBX. The online switchboard works seamlessly between multiple locations and remote workers giving the impression users are all in one office.

"We're the only VoIP provider in the UK that owns and manages its own network, enabling us to guarantee call quality, a vital requirement for businesses using VoIP technology," adds David. "We also provide subscribers with an IP handset, further reducing capital outlay, which is pre-configured for each user, to simplify the installation process."

Cloud Net has been trialled around Walsall and Staffordshire before a full regional and national roll out. Its clients include Claims Master, FLE Group, Presteen Associates, Bringing Enterprise to Life and Breathing Space. Customers range from start-ups and freelancers to SMEs moving offices or looking to cut costs.

The company's straight-forward pricing structure removes the complexity of purchasing and running a small business communications system over the internet. Cloud Net's 'switchboard in the sky' package is offered at a fixed price per handset starting at £8.50 for a standard unit and includes:

·     PBX functionality: call redirect, voicemail, conferencing, call recording and ring-back

·     Plug-and- play IP handset  

·     Free, high-quality  calls over Cloud Net's own IP network - ideal for multiple work-sites or remote workers

·     Low cost calls outside the Cloud Net network (e.g. UK landline 0.9p per minute)

Cloud Net also offers a 30 day trial.