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Get more out of your technology and IT services with advice, insights and tips from our IT experts. The 848 Blog provides educational and informative articles and blog posts, turning technical jargon into clear messaging that explains how IT can be used to overcome business challenges.

You can find all the latest news and insights surrounding the cloud, cyber security, Microsoft and the modern workplace. Follow our blog to stay up to date with the world of business changing IT.

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The BT Analogue Switch Off Has Been Delayed Until 2027

But this doesn’t mean you should delay your move to modern voice.  It feels like…

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PSTN to VoIP – Another Year Closer to the 2025 Switch-Off

Update, May 2024: BT and Openreach have announced that the UK-wide PSTN to VoIP migration…

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10 Myths About Digital Phone Systems

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is the technology that converts your voice into a digital signal, allowing you to make and take calls from anywhere you have an internet connection. Digital phone systems using VoIP have transformed the way businesses interact with colleagues, customers, and partners, making meetings and communication more convenient and productive for everyone.

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The PSTN 2025 Switch Off – What Does This Mean For Your Business?

What is the BT 2025 switch off? The UK’s Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) are no longer meeting the needs of a digital world. And so, the UK’s traditional copped-based network will be terminated at the end of 2025.

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848 Announces BT Wholesale Partnership to Deliver Seamless Business Communications

848 becomes one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK to hold a BT…

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Microsoft Direct Routing or Operator Connect? Which One is Best for Your Teams Environment

To turn Microsoft Teams into a complete Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution, you need an effective telephony integration. This blog looks at the differences between Operator Connect and Direct Routing for Teams.

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What is Cloud Calling?

A Basic Guide to Cloud Calling and Communications in the Cloud You may have heard…

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Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) – Why They’re Better Together

What is unified communications and collaboration (UCC)? And why are more organisations adopting this combined…

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What Exactly Is Unified Communications (UC)?

You come into contact with Unified Communications (UC) every day. But what exactly does Unified…

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Microsoft Launches Operator Connect Mobile To Provide Unified Business Communication Experiences

Microsoft has announced a new innovation to support the modern workforce. The new Microsoft Operator Connect Mobile solution has been designed to empower employees across locations.

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848 Awarded New Calling For Microsoft Teams Advanced Specialization

848 Earns Microsoft Teams Advanced Specialization The 848 Group has continued to demonstrate leading expertise…

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Let’s Talk Teams: New Features Coming To Microsoft Teams

During Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft demonstrated the new capabilities within Microsoft Teams that would soon be available to users. Microsoft showcased rich new features and updates that have…

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World Online Networking Day – The Benefits Of Networking Online

World Online Networking Day happens every year on the 29th of October. It’s a celebration…

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