What’s going on in the world of VoIP business phone systems

Nigel Rayneau is the founder of UFONE, driving its growth since he took the helm in 2008.

Nigel has always had an affinity for technology, and established UFONE to tap into the demand for telephony services in the Internet age. Noticing that the traditional suppliers of telephone services were dragging their feet with new technology, Nigel felt there was an opportunity for a well-supported, technologically sophisticated and reliable VoIP service provider.

In his spare time Nigel is a 4th Dan Shotokan Karate Black Belt, and enjoys riding around the countryside on his Street Glide Harley Davidson.

Tina Ah Chee comes from a sales background, starting in family-owned retail stores when she was young and progressing to commercial real estate sales for over 16 years with Barfoot and Thompson. Her core values are honesty, integrity and loyalty. She’s hard-working, a lateral thinker, and good at solving problems.

She is also very people-focused. In her own words: “I treat our team at work like family, and I bake once a week for the team.”

Tina understands user needs well, as she first encountered VoIP technology during her real estate sales career.

She says that entering into the VoIP sales arena was not dissimilar to selling real estate. “Every client has different needs, so a consultative selling approach is the best approach. We listen and tailor a system to suit as every business is different – one size does not fit all.”

Samuel Lay is our Operations Manager at UFONE. His responsibilities include implementing and managing all technical aspects of the business, including VoIP systems and our billing and operations systems.

He is also responsible for designing processes for customer support and service delivery. His skills include VoIP engineering, networking, systems administration, and python development.

After being a part of UFONE for over six years, he says he is now officially part of the furniture.

Vincent comes from a background in the design, print and marketing industry – so he understands the real-world pressures of business owners, where every dollar of overhead has to be scrutinised. He owned and ran his own businesses for many years, working with brands such as Subaru and Mission Estate Wines. He has a passion for technology and delivering services that can make a real difference to your business.

Vincent is also keen on health and fitness, having completed multiple marathons and cycling endurance events such as the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. He is also a keen golfer and is continually working on reducing his handicap!