Hosted Telephony

Streamline Your Business Communication with Citadel Technology

In the fast-paced business world, effective communication is the backbone of success. At Citadel Technology, we specialise in providing small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Greater Manchester with reliable, cloud-based hosted telephony solutions. Our service is designed to enhance collaboration, boost productivity, and improve customer service—all with the flexibility and scalability that growing businesses need. As a local IT managed service provider, we offer personalised, hands-on support to ensure your communication systems are not only robust but also tailored to your specific business needs.

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Why Choose Citadel Technology for Hosted Telephony?

Why Choose Citadel Technology for Hosted Telephony?

At Citadel Technology, we know that every business has unique communication requirements. That’s why our hosted telephony solutions are designed to be flexible, scalable, and cost-effective—perfect for SMEs looking to stay connected without the hassle of managing complex infrastructure. Whether you’re a small team working from a single office or a growing organisation with multiple locations and remote workers, we’ve got you covered.

As a Manchester-based provider, we work closely with businesses in our community, providing personalised service that sets us apart from the big-name providers. We understand the local market and the challenges SMEs face, allowing us to offer solutions that are practical, affordable, and easy to manage.

Key Features of Citadel’s Hosted Telephony Service

Our hosted telephony service goes far beyond traditional phone systems. We provide a full suite of communication tools designed to keep your team connected, whether they’re in the office or working remotely. With features like instant messaging, video conferencing, and cloud-based telephony, Citadel Technology makes sure your communication is always seamless, efficient, and productive.

Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging

In today’s fast-paced work environment, waiting for an email reply can slow down progress. Our hosted telephony system includes instant messaging, allowing your team to communicate in real time. Whether it’s a quick question or a group discussion, live chat ensures faster, more immediate responses, making collaboration easier and more efficient.

  • Faster Communication: Live chat ensures your team can get answers quickly without waiting for email replies.
  • Improved Collaboration: Real-time messaging keeps projects moving smoothly by fostering quick communication between team members.
Presence Awareness

Presence Awareness

Knowing when your coworkers are available can make all the difference in getting tasks completed efficiently. Our system includes presence awareness, giving your team visibility into each other’s availability. Whether someone is in a meeting, on a call, or available to assist, presence awareness helps streamline communication and reduce downtime.

  • Know Who’s Available: Presence indicators let your team see who is free to collaborate or assist with tasks.
  • Fewer Delays: By knowing who is available, you can route queries and tasks to the right person without unnecessary delays.

Video Conferencing

With more businesses adopting remote and hybrid work models, video conferencing has become a crucial tool for collaboration. Our hosted telephony service includes high-quality video conferencing, allowing your team to stay connected, no matter where they are. From one-on-one meetings to group conferences, video calls help build stronger connections and improve teamwork.

  • Remote Collaboration: Keep your team connected and productive, whether they’re working from home or in the office.
  • Enhanced Engagement: Video calls make communication more personal, helping build stronger relationships with both team members and clients.
Cloud-Based Telephony

Cloud-Based Telephony

At the heart of our service is Citadel’s comprehensive cloud-based telephony system. You’ll have access to all the features of a traditional phone system, but with the added flexibility, scalability, and cost savings that come with the cloud. Our system includes inclusive minutes to UK landlines and mobiles, call routing, voicemail, and much more—all managed through an easy-to-use online interface.

  • Flexible Communication: Make and receive calls from any device, anywhere, with our cloud-based system.
  • Inclusive Minutes: Flat monthly fees cover all your calls to UK landlines and mobiles, so you don’t have to worry about unexpected costs.
Key Benefits of Citadel’s Hosted Telephony

Key Benefits of Citadel’s Hosted Telephony

When you choose Citadel Technology for your hosted telephony, you’re getting more than just a phone system. Our service is designed to improve communication, boost efficiency, and reduce costs—while offering the flexibility your business needs to adapt and grow.

Less Time Wasted

With our integrated communication tools, your team can seamlessly transition between different channels—whether it’s moving from a chat to a call or from a video conference to an email. This fluidity helps reduce time wasted switching between different platforms, improving overall productivity.

  • Instant Transitions: Move effortlessly between communication channels for faster, more efficient collaboration.
  • Improved Workflow: Spend less time on tech and more time getting things done.

Improved Customer Service

Our hosted telephony system integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure, ensuring incoming customer inquiries are routed to the most appropriate person. Whether it’s a sales query, a support request, or a general inquiry, calls can be directed to the right team member quickly and efficiently, improving customer satisfaction and response times.

  • Better Call Routing: Ensure customer queries are handled by the right person, improving service and response times.
  • Enhanced Customer Experience: Streamlined communication helps deliver better, more responsive service.

Agility and Scalability

As your business evolves, so do your communication needs. With Citadel’s cloud-based telephony service, making adjustments is simple and fast. Whether you need to add new users, scale back during quieter periods, or update features, our system is flexible and scalable to meet your changing needs.

  • Quick Adjustments: Easily scale your telephony system to accommodate new hires or changing business requirements.
  • Future-Proof: Our cloud-based system ensures you’re always working with the latest technology.

Low, Predictable Costs

Our hosted telephony service is offered at a flat monthly fee per user, including inclusive minutes to UK landlines and mobiles. This predictable pricing model helps you keep your communication costs under control, with no surprise charges or hidden fees.

  • Flat Monthly Fee: Know exactly what your communication costs will be each month.
  • Cost Savings: Reduce the need for multiple communication platforms, saving you money on subscriptions and hardware.

Reduced IT Overheads

Managing a complex phone system can place a heavy burden on your IT team. With Citadel’s hosted telephony service, day-to-day administration is simplified through an easy-to-use interface, allowing users to make adjustments without having to rely on IT support. This reduces IT overheads and frees up your internal teams to focus on more strategic tasks.

  • User-Friendly Interface: Simplified administration allows users to manage their settings without IT involvement.
  • Reduced IT Workload: Free up your IT team by outsourcing telephony management to Citadel.

Common Interface Across Devices

Our system provides a consistent user interface across all supported devices, including desktops, laptops, and mobile phones. This makes it easy for your team to get up and running quickly, reducing the learning curve and ensuring that everyone can communicate effectively, no matter what device they’re using.

  • Consistent Experience: The same easy-to-use interface across all devices ensures a seamless user experience.
  • Faster Adoption: A consistent interface reduces training time and encourages wider adoption.

Hardware Funding

As part of your VoIP subscription, we offer zero-cost devices, ensuring that your team has access to the best hardware without the upfront costs. This makes it easier for businesses to transition to hosted telephony without worrying about additional hardware expenses.

  • Zero Cost Devices: Get the devices you need without any upfront investment.
  • Simplified Setup: We’ll provide and manage the hardware, so you can focus on your business.

Take Your Business Communication to the Next Level

At Citadel Technology, we’re committed to helping SMEs in Greater Manchester streamline their communication with our comprehensive hosted telephony service. Whether you’re looking to improve customer service, reduce costs, or enhance team collaboration, we’ve got the tools and expertise to help you succeed.

Take Your Business Communication to the Next Level

Want More Information About Citadel Technology Hosted Telephony Solutions?

Contact us today to learn more about how Citadel Technology can transform your business communication with our reliable, scalable, and cost-effective hosted telephony solutions. Let us take care of the technology, so you can focus on growing your business. To speak to one of our experts call us on 0345 340 2110, fill in the form at the bottom of this page, or message us via our contact page.