Who This Paper Is For

This position paper is written for CTOs, CIOs, and senior IT leaders responsible for approving enterprise voice and cloud calling platforms in India.

It is relevant for organisations operating across multiple offices, plants, or cities, and for teams evaluating or scaling Webex Calling in regulated Indian environments.

Why This Position Paper Exists

Cloud calling adoption in India has accelerated. Yet approvals often slow when questions around telecom regulations, PSTN connectivity, data localisation, emergency calling, and audit readiness surface late in the decision cycle.

This paper exists to remove that uncertainty.

It explains how Webex Calling aligns with India’s regulatory framework, what compliance means in practice, and how enterprises can deploy with confidence when architecture, governance, and execution are addressed early.

This is not a product overview or a marketing asset. It is a practical decision guide grounded in Indian regulatory realities.

What You Will Learn

By downloading this paper, you will gain clarity on:

  • How Indian telecom regulations apply to enterprise cloud calling
  • The respective roles of TRAI and the Department of Telecommunications
  • What compliance means for Webex Calling deployments in India
  • Approved PSTN, numbering, and interconnect models
  • Data localisation and jurisdictional control expectations
  • Emergency calling and site-level responsibilities
  • Lawful access and voice governance considerations
  • How to assess deployment readiness and partner capability

The focus throughout is on clarity, predictability, and approval confidence.

Why India Requires A Different Lens

Enterprise voice in India operates under a regulatory framework that differs materially from many global markets. Voice intersects directly with licensed telecom infrastructure, numbering plans, and jurisdictional obligations.

This does not make cloud calling complex. It makes design discipline essential.
This paper explains those requirements without legal jargon and translates them into practical architectural and operational considerations for enterprise IT teams.

What Makes This Paper Different

Most content on cloud calling focuses on features or cost. This paper focuses on approval readiness.

It separates platform capability from deployment design, and explains why compliant outcomes depend on how Webex Calling is implemented, governed, and operated in India.
The perspective is neutral, execution-focused, and written for senior decision-makers.

About Proactive Data Systems

This position paper is authored by Proactive Data Systems, one of the leading Cisco Preferred Collaboration Partners in India and a long-standing Cisco Gold Partner.
Proactive works with Indian enterprises across manufacturing, IT services, and distributed business environments to design, deploy, and govern Webex Calling using India-ready architectures.

The insights in this paper reflect real deployment experience within Indian regulatory and operational conditions.

Download The Position Paper

If you are evaluating Webex Calling in India, planning a rollout, or preparing for internal or regulatory approvals, this paper will help you proceed with clarity and confidence. Download the full position paper to understand what regulatory-ready cloud calling looks like in practice.

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