Hosted phone systems that offer flexibility, reliability and vast amounts of features at low cost? Introducing Horizon from Columbus. Horizon is a Hosted phone system, which means there is no on-premise hardware required and a broadband access service is used to carry your business voip calls. There is no need for a traditional, premise-based pbx phone system as everything is expertly managed from our data centres. The service has lots of clever features and an emphasis on control and administration through the web. With only a minimal capital outlay required, a reliable and proven service, and a jargon free approach to business IP telephony and communications, Horizon is suitable for any sized business looking reduce costs, consolidate services and improve their productivity, service levels and professionalism. Find out why it’s one of the market-leading hosted phone systems for UK businesses below.
What is a Hosted Phone System?
Discover how easy it is to migrate your phone system to the cloud with Horizon Hosted Phone Systems
Get Up & Running Quickly
Because Horizon is a cloud-based, business grade, telephony service, all you need is IP handsets, softphones or mobile clients and we can get you connected within days.
Outstanding Quality & Reliability
Horizon combines an easy-to-use web interface, outstanding network performance and the power of the world’s leading communications platform from Broadsoft.
Unparalleled Functionality
Auto Attendants, Voicemail to Email, Call Recording, Music on Hold, CRM Integration, Mobile clients; whatever your business size, Horizon delivers the services you need.
Scalable & Always Up To Date
Scalable from 1 to 100’s of users and ideal for single or multiple sites. Get new features, upgrades and optional integrations as soon as they are released.
How Horizon Hosted Phone Systems can transform your business
End Complexity
Eliminate legacy, on-premise pbx phone systems and inflexible and costly ISDN business lines. No matter how many sites you have, easily manage all office or retail locations, consolidate services and reduce complexity and operating costs. Horizon makes it simple to connect and scale your business to support all users, wherever they are located.
Leverage BYOD and Mobile
Provide freedom and flexibility for your increasingly mobile workforce by extending Horizon to mobile users. Deliver a Bring Your Own Device policy using the Horizon mobile app. Transfer calls, put a caller on hold with music on hold, record calls, display your business number, conference, IM and more besides all accessible from the Horizon mobile app.
Increase Business Productivity
Horizon will help you boost employee productivity and IT efficiency. Connect all your devices to a single number so you can be productive anywhere. Horizon includes intelligent call handling, so if someone is not available, the call can be diverted to someone who is available ensuring that your business is always reachable.
Horizon Hosted Phone Systems integrate easily with your CRM and productivity tools
Horizon Integrator and Horizon Integrator CRM
Unleash even more of Horizon’s capabilities on your desktop with Horizon Integrator. Horizon Integrator is a powerful piece of software that gives you control of your Horizon service from your desktop without having to log in to your Horizon Portal. It also provides interaction with key programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Skype for Business.
In addition to the standard Integrator functionality, Integrator CRM takes the Integrator software a step further. Compatible with over 70 of the top CRM packages including Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics, Horizon Integrator CRM provides easy integration with your preferred CRM program and helps improve user efficiency and productivity. Functionality varies from CRM to CRM but in broad terms it means that your CRM system and hosted telephony service are connected and can be used in tandem providing quick and easy access to contacts, customer details can be screen popped when a call is received or you can use click to dial for easy outbound calling within the CRM itself for example.
What does Horizon Integrator provide?
Standard Integrator features include:
- Call Preview – Available from Outlook. Allows Horizon users to prepare for the incoming call and respond appropriately. This can make the caller feel more welcome and gives a professional feel to your company
- Click to Dial – Available from Outlook and web pages. Makes Horizon even simpler to operate as users can make calls instantly and accurately from the information on their screen
- Integration with Skype for Business – Presence changes to reflect On a Call or Do Not Disturb. Improves efficiency as colleagues and customers can only contact you when you are available
- Desktop Control – Instant access from the desktop to Call History, Call Forward, Presence and a wealth of other features.
What does Horizon Integrator CRM provide?
Horizon Integrator CRM provides all the features of the standard Integrator App plus the ability to integrate seamlessly with your chosen CRM system. The integration provides call control and the ability to make calls from your CRM and screen pop customer details when they call you and much more besides.
Which CRM systems are supported by Horizon Integrator CRM?
There is an extensive development roadmap for Horizon hosted phone systems which includes fixed and mobile convergence and an ever-growing list of supported CRMs for the Horizon Integrator CRM app. The CRMs that are currently supported are featured below.
CRM |
MARKET |
| Acquaint CRM | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| ACT! | General CRM |
| Agenda5 | Virtual office |
| Agent Pro | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| AlarmMaster | Security |
| Arcus | Automotive / Transport |
| Autotask | General CRM |
| Cabmate | Automotive / Transport |
| Candor | General CRM |
| Cash for Windows 2015.2.3 | Logistics / ERP |
| Cash for Windows 3.25.1 | Logistics / ERP |
| ConnectWise | General CRM |
| CTI Data Connector for Salesforce | General CRM |
| Desk.com | Help desk |
| Dezrez | Estate Agency / Property |
| eGroupware | General CRM |
| Encore Live | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| Entersoft 4.0.24.7 | General CRM |
| Exact Online | Financial/Insurance |
| FinPlan 9.4.1 | Financial/Insurance |
| genesisWorld | General CRM |
| GoldMine | General CRM |
| Goliath | Logistics / ERP |
| InfoCabs | Automotive / Transport |
| INTRACALL 3.1 | General CRM |
| Legrand CRM 5 | General CRM |
| Legrand CRM 6 | General CRM |
| Maximizer | General CRM |
| Microdec | Recruitment |
| Microsoft Access | General CRM |
| Microsoft Dynamics | General CRM |
| Microsoft Dynamics CRM | General CRM |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement | General CRM |
| Microsoft LotusNotes | General CRM |
| Microsoft Outlook | General CRM |
| National Directories | General CRM |
| nCall | Virtual office |
| NetHelpDesk | Help desk |
| Netsuite | Logistics / ERP |
| Orange | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| Orderwise 2014 | Logistics / ERP |
| orgAnice 2010 | General CRM |
| PCHomes | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| Practice Management | Vet |
| Prof.ITplus 1.0.5 | Retail |
| Promoserve | Hospitality |
| ProspectSoft Crm 6.52 | General CRM |
| ProspectSoftCrm6 | General CRM |
| Reapit10 | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| Rentman | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| Rezi | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| RPM | Telecoms |
| Sage | General CRM |
| Sage 50 Accounts | General CRM |
| Sage 50 Complete Accounting | General CRM |
| SalesForce | General CRM |
| SalesLogix | General CRM |
| Saturn | Financial/Insurance |
| Servicemax | Field Service Organisations |
| Simma CMS Net 4 | Construction |
| Sugar | General CRM |
| SuperOffice | General CRM |
| System for Dentists 6.15.6.0 | Dental |
| Tankerbase | Automotive / Transport |
| Techman Garage Management System | Automotive / Transport |
| Tradium | General CRM |
| Vebra Alto | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| Vebra Live | Estate Agency / Property Management |
| WinSIMS | General CRM |
| XDS 9 Build 31 | Automotive / Transport |
| Zoho | General CRM |
How much does Horizon Integrator and Horizon Integrator CRM cost?
Horizon Integrator costs as little as £1.50 per user per month. Please contact us for additional pricing information.
Powered by Broadsoft, IP Handsets from Polycom, Advanced Call Reporting from Akixi.
Horizon hosted phone systems combine IP handsets from leading manufacturers including Polycom, Cisco and Yealink, an easy-to-use web interface, our partner Gamma’s trademark network resilience and the power of the world’s leading communications platform from Broadsoft. Horizon can also be extended to the call centre with dedicated hosted call centre services and advanced call reporting and wallboards from Akixi.
Reasons to Choose Horizon from Columbus UK
There has never been a better time to move your telephony to the cloud with minimal set up costs, fast deployment, all inclusive packages to fix monthly costs and work anywhere capabilities with desktop and mobile apps.
Enjoy full control of your hosted phone system using the intuitive Horizon web portal. Gain your own management system and eliminate the time and costs associated with changes made by a phone system maintainer.
Work anywhere and be reachable at any time using a wide range of devices and desktop and mobile apps combined with the advanced call routing, alerts and voicemail capabilities of Horizon.
Avoid surprise bills with Horizon all inclusive bundles which help you fix monthly costs.
Unlike traditional phone systems that reside on your premises, Horizon is cloud-based, meaning that you will always have access to the very latest features and software releases.
We manage, operate, support and maintain each element of the Horizon solution including datacentre, network, access, hardware and software for a true end-to-end solution.
To support Horizon, Columbus offers a range of managed data services, from voice-only Assured IP Broadband services through to Converged FTTC (a single connection for voice and data) and Fibre Ethernet designed for larger offices.
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Service Highlights
- An on demand service with no hidden costs
- Only pay for what you need on a simple per seat basis
- You’re in control – web based portal for easy management
- It’s future proof, get new features immediately
- Feature rich, highly reliable & easily scalable
- Powered by Broadsoft, global leader in UC software
- Free handsets with selected Broadband services
- Broad choice of Polycom, Cisco & Yealink IP handsets
- Desk phones, soft phones & mobile clients
- Offers integration with over 50 leading CRM systems
- Advanced call reporting and wallboard options
- Auto Attendant, Call Queuing, Call Recording, Music On Hold
- Ideal for flexible working & multi-site businesses
- Flexible contract terms & inclusive call bundles
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Are Hosted Business Phone Systems right for my business?
Unlike traditional business phone systems that require expensive upgrades when you reach capacity or require additional features, Horizon hosted phone systems are flexible allowing you to scale up or down easily and you only ever pay for what you need on a per seat basis. Columbus also provides inclusive call bundles and free Polycom, Cisco and Yealink IP Handsets with selected broadband services. With minimal capital outlay and reduced operating costs, Horizon hosted phone systems ideal for the legal, financial, health, retail, property and manufacturing sectors and many more besides.
With Horizon hosted phone systems we provide everything you need for a fully managed, end-to-end service which includes handsets, apps, broadband access, core network services, on site set up, training and ongoing support, allowing you to get on with what’s really important to your business on a day-to-day basis.
Horizon provides lots of clever, time-saving features which are managed from an easy-to-use web portal. New users can be set up in minutes, changes to your business call handling can be amended in real-time and out of hours call handling is fully automated using a scheduling service. Additional features such as call recording, advanced call reporting, wallboards and CRM integration can help improve service levels and employee productivity.
Unlike traditional phone systems which may need expensive upgrades when they reach capacity, Horizon is easily scalable as the service is managed from the network. You will also get the latest updates and features as soon as they are released, all in one convenient, simple monthly charge per user.
Horizon is simple to install and allows you to dispense with a physical phone system and it’s simple to manage on a day-to-day basis using the easy-to-use Horizon web portal. It’s also easy to scale the system up or down to suit changing operational requirements. It’s also easy to roll out to remote workers and additional offices without significant expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it expensive to install?
No, unlike traditional business phone systems only a minimal capital outlay is required as there is no physical phone system to install and maintain on the premises.
What is the call quality like?
As with all Hosted Phone Systems, call quality is dependent upon the quality and reliability of your broadband service which supports it. That is why we have developed a Broadband service called Assured IP Broadband. Assured IP is a dedicated and fully managed, voice-only broadband service which uses Cisco hardware and is underpinned by a comprehensive service level agreement. By having complete end-to-end control and visibility of the entire IP telephony solution we can provide a consistent, high quality service. Additionally you might be surprised by how cost effective Assured IP can be combined with our free Cisco or Polycom handset offer, call us on 0333 240 7755 to find out more.
Does it support call recording?
Yes. Call recording can be enabled from the Horizon web portal for individual users/DDIs or across hunt groups to cover all of your inbound and outbound call needs. Call recording is also extended to PC and mobile devices when either the PC softphone or mobile client is used for call handling purpose. Call recordings are easily accessible from the Horizon web portal where they can be downloaded to your local network for storage and archiving.
Does Horizon provide advanced reporting options?
Do you know how many calls you receive, how these are being handled and by whom? Horizon offers some key measurements through the web portal’s performance and advanced statistics. More in-depth call management reporting and wall board capabilities for real time views of calls are available as well using a service we offer called Akixi.
Does Horizon support wall board integration?
Through our partnership with Akixi, the leading hosted call management service provider, you can now obtain a data feed for your Horizon service, which will let you export the statistics you need to help manage your business and display them in real-time in a highly configurable wall board format.
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