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Placetel

Placetel is a German provider of cloud communication technologies based in Cologne.

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Gamma Placetel GmbH
TypeGmbH
Founded2007 (2007)
HeadquartersCologne, Germany
Key people
Peter Kurt Nowack
Gerben Wijbenga1
ServicesCloud communications
Websiteplacetel.de

Placetel is a German provider of cloud communication technologies based in Cologne.

Products and services

Placetel provides cloud-based telephone and communication technologies and systems, particularly cloud telephony, unified communications, and online collaboration tools for corporate use.2 The company primarily offers its own Webex-based UCaaS product,34 which include a comprehensive collaboration suite that integrates various team communication technologies into one application.5 Its VoIP-based phone system includes over 150 business functions,6 such as video conferencing, chat,7 and integrations with CRM, ERP & collaboration systems,8910 like Salesforce and HubSpot,11 as well as Zendesk and Microsoft Teams.6

Placetel's cloud-based telephony system serves as an alternative to traditional telephone systems in offices and companies, enabling employees to make simultaneous calls from different locations and across multiple devices.125 The company also provides telephone numbers, including the option to add international numbers from 40 different countries.2

In addition to communication technologies, Placetel provides hardware such as desk phones, cameras, headsets, and Wi-Fi access points.6 These are also offered as rentals, including support services and replacement options.1314

History

Placetel was founded in 2007 and launched its cloud telephone system in 2008. In 2012, Placetel entered into a partnership with Vodafone and set up a mobile extension for its system.15 In 2013, BroadSoft acquired Placetel,16 which later became part of Cisco after its acquisition in 2018.3

The company's international expansion began in 2021, with operations extending to the United Kingdom and France.14

In 2024, Gamma Communications, a British cloud communications provider, acquired Placetel from Cisco.3 The acquisition enabled Gamma to expand its presence in European markets.9

References

References

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  2. Brack, Jan; Schmitz, Maximilian (2018-12-30). "Videokonferenz: Systeme und Tools für optimale Video-Meetings: Placetel". Netzwelt (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  3. Pfister, Benjamin (2024-09-25). "Gamma übernimmt Placetel von Cisco". Heise (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  4. Wiltscheck, Ronald (2021-08-28). "UCC samt Telefonie für KMU: Placetel bindet sich enger an Cisco". Channel Partner (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  5. "Cloud Telefonie". Channel Partner (in German). 2021-12-01.
  6. Künstler, Diana; Adelmann, Stefan (2022-07-15). "Business-Telefonie aus der Cloud". Connect Professional (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  7. "(Cloud-)Kommunikationslösungen von Cisco Placetel". Channel Partner (in German). 2020-04-23.
  8. Narloch, Sabine (2024-09-23). "Gamma schließt Placetel-Übernahme ab". Connect Professional (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  9. Dincel, Mihriban (2024-09-24). "UC-Anbieter Gamma kauft Placetel". IT-Business (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  10. Hülskötter, Michael (2020-11-18). "So profitieren SMB-Firmen von Placetel Cloud-Telefonie und Cisco Webex". IT-TechBlog (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  11. "Roadshow der Cisco-Company erfolgreich". Channel Partner (in German). 2022-08-12.
  12. Gepperth, Jan Max (2021-05-15). "Wie ein Anrufbeantworter: Evangelische Kirchengemeinde bietet eine Telefonpredigt an". OP online (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  13. Ladner, Ralf (2021-12-07). "Placetel ergänzt Portfolio um Hardware-as-a-Service-Angebot". Netzpalaver (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  14. "Ein Blumenstrauß an Unterstützung". IT-Business (in German). 2021-11-22. p. 14.
  15. "Über Placetel". Placetel (in German). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  16. Ermisch, Steffen (2014-10-07). "Mehr Raum für Ideen". Handelsblatt (in German). p. 44.
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