Cloud communications for local government
Pave the way for better-connected communities
Looking to digitise key local services, improve the way your people work and give your citizens an overall better experience?
Bringing video conferencing, instant messaging, file-sharing and more together in one intuitive solution, cloud collaboration is the answer. All supercharged by our fast, secure, reliable connectivity. Less time switching between different apps.
Less time spent on the phone to IT. More time doing the things that matter: talking to each other, solving problems together, supporting local residents every day.
And because these solutions are cloud-based, your staff can securely access them from anywhere with an internet connection, empowering them to communicate with colleagues and support the local community wherever they are, whatever device they’re using.
Why make the move to the cloud?
Help your staff do their jobs more efficiently
Give them digital tools that just work, whenever and wherever they need them, making secure remote working easier without disrupting your day-to-day
Give your citizens better digital experiences
Move away from clunky on-premises data centres and outdated infrastructure that hold back progress, slow down services and leave people feeling frustrated
Do more with less so your budget goes further
Cut costs, boost return on investment and achieve more with fewer resources, including discounted rates on tech and flexible finance options
Attract and retain the talent you need
Make local government a more attractive place to work by providing people with the latest digital tech and improving your employee experience
Boost equality and decarbonisation
Support your social and environmental efforts through local digital skills training, tech donation, mobile recycling, carbon footprint estimation and more
Prepare for the analogue phone switch-off
Avoid disruption to critical services when the big switch-off comes in 2027 by moving to the cloud now and making the most of the opportunities it brings
How we make your transition to the cloud easier
An audit of your existing estate and advice on how you can drive efficiencies
‘Proof of value’ trials to make sure your tech investments will deliver
Transition support to ensure there’s no disruption to your service
Training for staff to help them make the most of any new tools
Power your cloud collaboration tools
with community-ready connectivity
In local government, no two days are the same.
You need connectivity that’s ready for anything, with the kind of support and security that won’t let staff or citizens down, wherever they are, whenever they need it.
A software-defined network (SDN) easily integrates with your existing systems and gives you central oversight of security and performance, so you can identify any issues and optimise apps in real time.
And because we provide both the network and the software in one solution, we can help you prioritise traffic and bandwidth where you need it most, making sure your digital services always feel slick and seamless.
Enhance staff and citizen experiences
Quickly access records and share large files securely, wherever your people are
Get intuitive security on every device
Protect data where it’s most vulnerable to attack without slowing your people down
Make changes quickly
Scale things up or down as your needs evolve and stay ahead of any changes in demand
Get an idea of your ROI
Calculate an estimated return on investment to determine the possible benefits before you switch
What you can expect from us
Expert advice
Get one integrated connectivity solution from a single partner with over 30 years of local government experience and the highest level of Cisco and Microsoft accreditation, helping you get the maximum impact from any tech investment
Commercial flexibility
Adapt to your needs and budget and choose a level of service that works for you, with variable contract lengths, dual running cost support and extra savings through our memorandum of understanding agreement with Crown Commercial Services
Sustainable thinking
Provide affordable connectivity, free mobile data and digital skills training to those who need it, along with social tariffs for low-income households, with a carbon calculator and recycling scheme to support your sustainability efforts
What you can expect from us
Expert advice
Get one integrated connectivity solution from a single partner with over 30 years of local government experience and the highest level of Cisco and Microsoft accreditation, helping you get the maximum impact from any tech investment
Commercial flexibility
Adapt to your needs and budget and choose a level of service that works for you, with variable contract lengths, dual running cost support and extra savings through our memorandum of understanding agreement with Crown Commercial Services
Sustainable thinking
Provide affordable connectivity, free mobile data and digital skills training to those who need it, along with social tariffs for low-income households, with a carbon calculator and recycling scheme to support your sustainability efforts
Frequently asked questions
What is cloud collaboration?
Cloud collaboration allows employees to work together and collaborate on documents which are saved and synced to the cloud. The idea is to enable your people to share, edit, and view documents in real-time.
What is cloud communication?
Cloud communication involves the use of internet-based services for communication purposes, including messaging, voice, and video calls. These services are delivered via cloud infrastructure, so are accessible from anywhere.
What is cloud based telephony?
This refers to the delivery of voice communication services through the internet. It replaces traditional PBX systems with internet-based phone services hosted by a third-party provider.
How does cloud telephony work?
Calls are made and received via the internet using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology. The cloud service provider manages the infrastructure, ensuring call routing, storage of voicemail, call recording, and other telephony features.
What is cloud computing in local government?
This refers to the use of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process local government data, rather than using local servers or personal computers.
Want to know more?
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More insights and solutions
A case study: Falkirk Council
Falkirk Council needed an ‘anytime, anywhere’ connectivity solution for devices in all its school buildings.
Community-ready connectivity
Cut costs, empower citizens and give your staff more hours in the day
