Consistent access to the internet, smart technology, and the cloud mean that we’re all more connected today than ever before. The lines between geographic boundaries are blurring, and organisations can spread naturally from one country to another without having to worry about the cost and friction previously associated with global expansion.
All businesses need to conquer the world is a communications strategy that spans numerous countries at once. That’s precisely what unified communications as a service (UCaaS) like RingCentral can provide by connecting employees cohesively across the world.
Creating a cohesive global business
The key to success in globalisation isn’t just making sure that people around the world can access the same services. Effective scaling comes from a strategy that maintains quality, reliability and performance standards regardless of where your business moves to next.
Reliable cloud communications services make even the largest, most-dispersed enterprises feel like single, integrated local businesses. They remove the restrictions and cost concerns of on-premises communications systems and empower distributed, mobile workforces to function efficiently in any environment through a shared set of tools.
This always-available dynamic environment is perfect for companies with an eye for growth. After all, a global business can never truly close. It’s always opening time somewhere in the world, but a cloud communication strategy means that your employees and your customers experience the same quality of service, regardless when or where they’re calling. The cloud is the only real way for modern companies to access the agility, scalability, and simplicity they need to embrace globalisation.
Maintaining strong connections on a global scale
UCaaS systems like RingCentral Global Office™ are explicitly designed to serve the growing trends of globalisation, mobility, and remote working. The “as a service” format means that companies can avoid dealing with complex issues like local regulations and compliance themselves and focus on maintaining a strong reputation for their brand instead. UCaaS providers like RingCentral engage in peering agreements with Tier 1 internet service providers in dozens of countries across the globe to:
- Secure and support data in local environments (reducing regulatory concerns)
- Support local languages and customer needs
- Simplify the administration and management of branch locations and multiple sites
- Provide an integrated and secure service for UC across the entire business environment (including options for faxing, calling, meetings, conferencing and collaboration)
- Accelerate business calling through the simple and instant activation of new numbers and extensions.
- Maintain reputation and quality of service with enterprise-grade reliability spread across a global environment.
Through POPs and media gateways located in strategic environments around the world, providers like RingCentral are opening the door for effective globalisation on an incredible scale. The versatility of the cloud means that maintaining the same end-to-end experience for your customer couldn’t be simpler, regardless of where your business moves to next.
Empowering the global workforce
As the workplace environment continues to change, and the average employee evolves with it, it’s vital for today’s forward-thinking companies to reconsider how they can empower their teams and delight their customers. A cloud-based communication strategy is an ultimate way to unlock the scalability and flexibility required for globalisation, ensuring that your workforce can maintain the same audio experiences wherever they are.
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Services like RingCentral Global Office even allow companies to maintain the same consistent UI worldwide so that training and onboarding processes around the world can be simplified and standardised.
The world is evolving; cloud communications means that your business can transform to evolve with it.
Originally published Oct 09, 2018, updated Jan 17, 2023
