# Cobalt

> Business IT, communications and connectivity for South West businesses — cloud telephony, Microsoft 365, cyber security and broadband, designed, installed and supported by one Exeter team since 2001.

Cobalt (Cobalt Communication Solutions Ltd) is an Exeter-based IT and communications provider serving businesses across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. One accountable team supplies and supports every system a business runs on — phones, IT, cyber security and connectivity — so there is no finger-pointing between suppliers. UK-hosted infrastructure, Cyber Essentials certified, certified carbon neutral and a National Comms Award winner. Phone 01392 662600.

## Services

- [Telephony](https://cobalt.so/telephony): Cloud phone systems built for how modern teams work — in the office, at home, or on the road.
- [Cobalt Cloud](https://cobalt.so/cobalt-cloud-phone-system): Hosted VoIP phone system from £9.50 per user per month including installation, training and a desk phone, dropping to £4 once the equipment is paid off.
- [Cobalt 3CX](https://cobalt.so/3cx): On-premise or hosted 3CX phone system flexibility.
- [Business Mobile](https://cobalt.so/business-mobile-phones): Business SIMs that move with your team.
- [IT Support](https://cobalt.so/it-support): Proactive support, hardware and Microsoft 365 — problems prevented before they cost you.
- [Microsoft 365](https://cobalt.so/microsoft-365-for-business): Email, Teams and SharePoint for business.
- [Cyber Security](https://cobalt.so/cyber-security): Cyber Essentials certification and an ongoing security partnership.
- [Cyber Essentials](https://cobalt.so/cyber-essentials): Certification that blocks around 80% of common cyber attacks.
- [Connectivity](https://cobalt.so/connectivity): Five tiers from low-cost business broadband to dedicated Direct Connect leased lines.
- [Backup & Recovery](https://cobalt.so/backup-and-recovery): Secure data backup and recovery planning.

## Sectors

- [Sectors overview](https://cobalt.so/sectors): IT and communications shaped around your industry.
- [Education](https://cobalt.so/sectors/education): IT support and phone systems for schools and multi-academy trusts.
- [Professional Services](https://cobalt.so/sectors/professional-services): IT and communications for professional services firms, including accountants.
- [Manufacturing](https://cobalt.so/sectors/manufacturing): IT, connectivity and communications for manufacturers.
- [Healthcare](https://cobalt.so/sectors/healthcare): IT and communications for healthcare, including dental and veterinary practices.
- [Construction](https://cobalt.so/sectors/construction): IT, connectivity and communications for construction businesses.
- [Hospitality](https://cobalt.so/sectors/hospitality): Phone systems and connectivity for hospitality, including hotels.
- [Food & Drink](https://cobalt.so/sectors/food-and-drink): IT and communications for food and drink businesses.
- [Charities](https://cobalt.so/sectors/charities): IT and communications for charities and trusts.

## Key Pages

- [About Cobalt](https://cobalt.so/about): Who we are and how we work — one accountable Exeter team since 2001.
- [Case Studies](https://cobalt.so/case-studies): Real South West businesses Cobalt looks after.
- [Certified Carbon Neutral](https://cobalt.so/certified-carbon-neutral): Cobalt's sustainability commitment.
- [Locations](https://cobalt.so/locations): IT and communications across the South West.
- [Support](https://cobalt.so/support): Help and support for Cobalt customers.
- [Resources](https://cobalt.so/resources): Guides and explainers on business IT, telephony and connectivity.

## News

- [News](https://cobalt.so/news): Latest business IT, telephony, connectivity and cyber security news.
- [Switch-off](https://cobalt.so/news/topic/switch-off): The PSTN/analogue phone switch-off and what it means for business.
- [Cyber Security](https://cobalt.so/news/topic/cyber-security): Cyber security news for South West businesses.
- [Connectivity](https://cobalt.so/news/topic/connectivity): Broadband and connectivity news.
- [Microsoft 365](https://cobalt.so/news/topic/microsoft-365): Microsoft 365 updates and guidance.

## Contact

- [Contact Cobalt](https://cobalt.so/contact): Talk to the Exeter team — sales@cobalt.so or 01392 662600.