Case Studies

Building Bridges: Living City Constructs a Seamless Communication Framework

The Challenge.

Livingcity Group faced significant challenges with their previous telephony setup, which was centered around a dated on-premise solution that restricted calls to physical handsets.

This setup prevented the company from embracing modern communication practices, such as remote working and hotdesking. Additionally, slow internet speeds at their Manchester head office and across company mobile devices were causing disruptions, impacting staff productivity and communication with clients. The absence of mobile and PC applications further hindered their ability to work effectively, especially during the pandemic when remote work became essential.

Livingcity needed a modern, scalable communication system that could support their operations both in the office and remotely, improve internet connectivity, and offer the flexibility required for a growing business.

Living City

The Solution

To address Livingcity’s challenges, IPEX crafted a customized solution that modernized their communication infrastructure and laid the groundwork for future scalability.

Hosted Telephony

IPEX implemented the “IPEX for Housing” platform, a hybrid hosted telephony system with native applications for iOS, Android, PC, and Mac. This allowed staff to use desk phones or softphone applications based on their preference.

Mobile Services

IPEX’s “Any Network, One Bill” solution consolidated mobile services, ensuring robust signal coverage through a combination of EE and Vodafone networks.

High Speed Internet

A new Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection was installed, significantly boosting internet speeds at the Manchester office and providing scalability for future growth.

The Results

After the deployment of IPEX’s solutions, Livingcity experienced significant improvements in both internal and external communications, as well as enhanced operational efficiency.

  • Improved Connectivity

    The high-speed FTTP connection improved internet performance, enabling better collaboration and customer interactions.

  • Enhanced Flexibility

    The hybrid telephony system facilitated remote working and hotdesking, making the office space more dynamic and productive.

  • Streamlined Management

    Consolidating mobile services onto one bill simplified management and improved mobile connectivity across the team.