Kristian Torode

Having spent over ten years working for various Telcos within Sales, Kristian decided to set up Crystaline in May 2010 to consult with SMEs to supply Mobile, Voice, Data & Unified Comms with truly World Class Service. Kristian’s expertise includes an excellent understanding of the various products & services available. Kristian is a keen rugby and Liverpool fan and participates in several triathlons each year.

Just in: the iPhone 15

What new features does the iPhone 15 offer to simplify business comms? September only means one thing in the mobile device world, Apple’s annual launch event. This year, among other releases, the event brought all the details of the iPhone 15 — Apple’s latest handset upgrade. Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of business communication technology provider, Crystaline, summarises […]

A Year in Smartphones: The Top Mobile Devices Launches from 2022

2022 has been full of new mobile devices with never-before-seen features for Apple stans and Android fans alike. If you’re thinking of upgrading your business comms set up, but not sure on what’s best for your needs, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of business mobile provider Crystaline, recaps the latest devices to hit the shelves in the past […]

Is It the End of Emails?

Emails Could Be Replaced as the Communication Staple Emails have held their position as a centerpiece of workplace communications for years — they’re quick, simple, and free to use. But recent data suggest emails are slowly being replaced by real-time communication apps, like Slack and Microsoft Teams. So, in a time of instant messaging, is […]

Get Ready for Gen Z Workers

Flexibility will be Key to Keeping your Next Cohort of Colleagues Happy Watch out — Gen Z is about to take over the office. Born between 1997 and 2012, the new generation of employees is entering the workforce. And they’re causing quite a stir. Favouring a better work-life balance over typical priorities, like salary, businesses […]

The Technology Required to Upgrade your Business Phone System

Is your business phone system future ready? Hybrid working, employee flexibility and structural changes to the UK’s telephone network mean that it’s more crucial than ever for businesses to consider the suitability of their current phone system. The two futureproofed contenders are Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking. But how […]