Hikari Cloud PBX Hikari Cloud PBX
Hikari Cloud PBX is a service that offers the extension call and PBX functions from a server on the cloud. By using a special application, it is possible to pick up calls to the main phone number of the company as well as make internal extension calls from the smartphone when you are out of the office. Promoting BYOD using the smartphone devices of the employees not only helps to enhance work efficiency, but also comes in handy following the recent increase in the need for teleworking or working from home. Also, moving PBX to the cloud helps to free up office space for placing the exchange equipment, cut down maintenance cost, while at the same time allows it to function as a BCP to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster. By reducing the number of ICT equipment that needs to be installed and operated, this service offers an effective way for contributing to environmental protection. Results have shown that introduction of Hikari Cloud PBX has helped to lower CO2 emissions by 42% yearly compared to conventional means.
- *1 To make use of this service, users are required to have at least one subscription of "Flet's Hikari Next," "Flet's Hikari Light," or an FTTH access service offered by a Hikari service collaboration partner within the NTT West area.
- *2 Using the Hikari phone-compatible forwarding GW enables users to make or pick up calls using a Hikari phone. The Hikari phone-compatible forwarding GW needs to be purchased separately.
- *3 "Flet's Hikari Light" does not support the use of Hikari Phone Office A (Ace) and Hikari Phone Office Type.
- *4 Subscription and fees are required for a provider (static IP address) that supports "Flet's Hikari" and other services.
- *5 VoIP-GW (rented) needs to be installed when using an existing main unit for business phones.
- *6 Subscription and fees are required for a provider that supports "Flet's Hikari" and other services.
- *7 Requires an IP phone device designated by NTT (please refer to "Precautions during Use" for more details).
- *8 Requires a smartphone and installation of a special application. Packet communication charges will be additionally incurred if you are not using a flat-rate packet communication service.
- *9 Depending on the quantity, it may not be usable for all the phone numbers. Also, it may not be possible to continue using some of the phone numbers that are currently in use. Installation cost will be additionally incurred to continue using the phone numbers currently in use as before.
