{"id":24765,"date":"2022-09-12T09:18:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T08:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=24765"},"modified":"2022-12-01T18:03:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T18:03:49","slug":"ringcentral-cloud-connector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/ringcentral-cloud-connector\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximise Your PBX Investments With RingCentral Cloud Connector"},"content":{"rendered":"

When deploying cloud telephony, enterprises have plenty to consider before fully migrating from on-premises to the cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n

For starters, many enterprises have existing complex PBX systems (and possibly a different one at each location). They might operate in regulated industries that require on-premises systems to meet security standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These businesses may also feel they need to use their current PSTN \/ PBX infrastructure due to being tied into long-term contracts, but still want to offer their employees modern tools like team messaging or HD video and pave a pathway to\u00a0<\/span>pure cloud UCaaS<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Businesses also face significant cost challenges that can involve many locations and decision-makers. Phasing in cloud technology while\u00a0<\/span>still taking advantage of your on-premises PBX<\/span><\/a>\u00a0will help you modernise in a cost-effective & realistic way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enterprises have asked for a migration strategy that allows only a small group of users or branches to transition to the cloud. This would allow them to track, manage and mitigate risks before committing to their entire organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to announce\u00a0<\/span>RingCentral Cloud Connector;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>a hybrid PBX solution that allows you to continue taking full advantage of your existing on-premises PBX\u00a0<\/span>while partially moving to the cloud<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is RingCentral Cloud Connector?<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

RingCentral Cloud Connector offers large enterprises the ability to migrate to the cloud in a phased approach through interconnecting your on-premises PBX with <\/span>RingCentral MVP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0via SIP trunking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RingCentral Cloud Connector enables seamless dialling between on-premises PBX and RingCentral MVP users, regardless of geographical location, as if they were on one unified platform. Businesses will save costs on international and internal dialling through free onNet calling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This tiered approach allows you to migrate teams strategically (by departments, site location or operation type). It also enables you to test\u00a0<\/span>modern cloud<\/span><\/a>\u00a0features such as team messaging, digital whiteboarding, task management, unlimited cloud storage, annotations, HD video meetings, virtual backgrounds, AI-powered transcriptions, closed captions and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Build on existing PBX investments and enjoy enhanced collaboration tools. Run existing contracts out while shifting portions of your organisation to the cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why a hybrid PBX might make sense for your company:<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduce migration risks<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The biggest benefit to having a hybrid PBX model is that it makes it much easier to transition to the cloud. It can be expensive and a little unsettling to make the jump to the cloud, especially if you think your phones work \u2018just fine the way they are\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Reduce<\/p>\n

Given those realities, it makes sense to have a new office or new phones in an office, be IP phones, while still maintaining your existing infrastructure. Migrate to the cloud through a multi-year, phased approach vs a rip and replace approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RingCentral Cloud Connector<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0allows you to try\u00a0<\/span>RingCentral MVP<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with a small group of users\/departments first and see how the cloud integrates with your existing technology stack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reap cloud benefits now<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Reap<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s teams can work from anywhere, in the office, remote or in a hybrid model. But scaling an on-premises PBX to support this new work dynamic is either difficult or impossible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With RingCentral Cloud Connector, IT teams can take full advantage of cloud capabilities immediately <\/span>while maximising their investments on their on-premises PBX systems<\/b>. You get the best of both worlds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other benefits from <\/span>RingCentral Cloud Connector<\/b> include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n