All of which needs to come within budget, making it harder than most Set 1 maths homework. But it doesn’t have to be.
With Future Voice and 8×8’s new X1-EDU licence, finding the right communication solutions is as easy as pi, and here are five reasons why:
Seamless Integration with Existing Platforms
However, integrating an existing on-site PBX, especially one that serves multiple campuses or schools, is complex and costly.
Thankfully, X1 EDU integrates natively with Team, allowing staff to make and receive calls reliably, all within a single app on mobile and desktops, or with their existing deskphones.
Reliability and Continuity
Whether it’s an emergency alert, a parent-teacher conference, absence reporting or online teacher training, communication systems must remain functional at all times.
That’s why 8×8 has built-in enhanced resilience and backup options to into X1 EDU, helping to keep schools connected, even during network interruptions.
Staff Availability
Not a problem with 8×8.
Every user can make and receive calls at the same time, free of charge, and each site can be administered individually by local IT staff while centrally managed at Head Office. Plus, everyone can take advantage of Caller ID and Hunt Groups to ensure calls are answered and staff know who’s on the end of the line.
Cost-effectiveness
Budget constraints are a constant concern for educational institutions, especially those within the Public Sector.
You don’t need us to tell you how traditional PBX systems need expensive maintenance, even after the massive upfront cost.
But X1 EDU is a bespoke licence that starts at just £6.50 per seat per month, ensuring schools enjoy a cost-effective solution that still provides enterprise-level features and a bundle of UK landline and mobile minutes. Plus, you get 24/7 support included as standard!
Scalability and Flexibility
Traditional phone systems often lack the agility required for such dynamic environments. Not X1 EDU.
Real-time monitoring of Teams and external calls enhances visibility across all campuses and classrooms, making it easier for admin teams to plan what resources are required where and ensure all calls are answered swiftly.
Future Voice: Transforming Education
At Future Voice, we’re committed to empowering educational institutions with reliable, secure, and scalable communication solutions.
Having worked with many schools, Academy Trusts and colleges in our time, we know the key features that make running a school easier, especially given their limited budgets, as well as responsibilities and regulations around data protection and safeguarding.
Absence reporting
Cost-effective licenses
Emergency hunt groups
Auto-attendant
Data security
Microsoft Teams integration
Bespoke integrations
Desktop/mobile apps
Call recording & reporting
Reporting and analytics
Plus, our highly skilled engineering team will ensure 8×8 X1 EDU will integrate with your existing systems, such as Bromcom, iSAMS, and Arbor, among others, as well as bespoke APIs when needed. But our support doesn’t end once a solution has been installed either!
For the first six months you can ask for any changes free of charge so you can hone setting and tweak workflows, so your communications are exactly what you need them to be.
EDU customers also enjoy regular account updates included in our packages, enabling us to surface and deliver further optimisations throughout the life of the solution, expanding capabilities. All alongside reliable support, service maintenance and security services.
To learn more about how Future Voice can help your institution modernise its communication systems, visit book a consultation with us here or call 0800 276 1 276, so we can futureproof your EDU communication system!