Author: James Chapman

VoIPon Discusses the Future of CPE and PBX Solutions with Comms Business Magazine

Posted by | Jul 26, 2013 | , , , |

Alexis Argent, founder and director of VoIPon Solutions, is featured in this August 2013 issue of Comms Business Magazine.Commenting in the ‘Market Report: The Future of Communications Platforms’ feature, Alexis spoke about the demise of CPE based PBX, Microsoft Lync and Hybrid PBX Solutions.  The demise of the CPE based PBX has been heralded and predicted more times than most people can remember. Hosted telephony for example has made a lot of noise about replacing the PBX with an OPEX based solution but the market share gained by hosted solutions must be disappointing for its proponents. Today all the talk surrounds cloud based provision of applications including telephony but we wonder how much short to medium term impact this is having on the CPE market. Will any one model or format for telephony really prevail? Ultimately people will always be predicting that some technology or other is about to become defunct. At present, OPEX based hosted telephony still means more cost over the longer term. Plus all the attendant risks that can come with outsourcing, but I agree that proponents of OPEX may well be disappointed with its traction in the market. However, we’re not talking about a completely new technology here, compared to say, the mobile phone, which exploded as it met a previously unfulfilled need. OPEX is competing with an existing solution – businesses already have CPE...

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A Quick Look and Review of the Yealink T46G IP Phone

A Quick Look and Review of the Yealink T46G IP Phone

Posted by | Jul 26, 2013 | |

Yealink, the company that have brought us market leading IP Phones like the T22P, T32G, W52P and VP530 are back again with another IP Phone offering in the form of the SIP-T46G. Aimed at executive users and busy professionals, the new design features a high resolution TFT colour display to deliver a rich visual experience. The T46G comes equipped with Yealink Optima HD technology which gives rich, clear, life-like voice communications. Supporting Gigabit Ethernet, a variety of device connections including the EHS adapter, and having programmable keys, there are plenty of productivity-enhancing features to be seen here. Yealink T46G IP...

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VoIPon Interview Digium on what to expect from Asterisk 12, the benefits of upgrading, future plans and AstriCon 2013

VoIPon Interview Digium on what to expect from Asterisk 12, the benefits of upgrading, future plans and AstriCon 2013

Posted by | Jul 25, 2013 | |

Craig Herret of VoIPon interviews David Duffett, Director of the Worldwide Asterisk Community at Digium.   Craig Herrett speaks to David Duffett about what we can expect from Asterisk 12, the benefits of upgrading, future plans for Asterisk and an insight into AstriCon 2013.   You can Listen to the Digium Podcast and see the full transcript below: Craig Herrett: Broadcasting from various countries around the world using Voice Over IP Technology, this is VoIP Uncovered, a VoIPon Solutions UK Podcast. I’m Craig Herrett. Today, we are interviewing Digium, the company that founded Asterisk. Here with me is David Duffett. Hi David....

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The Yealink T46G is now In Stock at VoIPon Solutions

Posted by | Jul 24, 2013 | , , |

The new Yealink T46G VoIP Phone is now in stock at VoIPon. The SIP-T46G is Yealink’s latest revolutionary IP Phone for executive users and busy professionals. Coming with a high-resolution, backlit 4.3″ 480×272-pixel colour display, the T46G delivers a rich visual experience. The Yealink Optima HD technology included also offers rich, clear, life-like voice communications. The T46G can hold up to 6 SIP accounts, 5-way conferences, 10 multifunctional line keys and a USB bluetooth connection for hands free calls.  Yealink SIP-T46G Key Features  4.3″ 480×272-pixel color display with backlight   Optima HD voice, Full-duplex speakerphone   Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet (Router & Switch), Integrated PoE   1xBuilt-in USB Port, Support Bluetooth   Up to 6 SIP accounts, 5-way conference  10 multifunctional line keys, Up to 27 various features   Wall mountable, Integrated stand with 2 adjustable angles   Supports expansion modules The T46G is part of the extensive Yealink VoIP Phone range that includes the T18P,  T22P, T28P, T32G, T38G, T42G and the VP530 Videophone.  To compare the Yealink VoIP phone series, please click the link below.  Share this story with your friends or work colleagues. If you want to stay up to date with our latest products, industry news and offers you can sign up to our monthly newsletters, keep up to date with us on Facebook or follow us on...

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Yealink Announced Interoperability Partnership with Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Office

Posted by | Jul 23, 2013 | , , , |

Yealink has announced that after compatibility testing, its T2x series of IP phones are now officially interoperable with Alcatel-Lucent Communication Platform – OmniPCX Office. The T2x series consists of the T20P, T22P, T26P and T28P.   Collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent,  the leader in mobile, fixed, IP and Optics technologies, and a pioneer in applications and services, not only does this partnership fuse Yealink and Alcatel-Lucent’s products, but this certification done within the scope of the Alcatel-Lucent Application Partner Program (AAPP) also provides affordable and efficient options for the IP market.  The scope of the tests is the interoperability of the application with theAlcatel-Lucent Communication Platform. It covers a basic or complexinter-working to ensure that services requested by the application and providedby the Communication Platform (and/or conversely) are properly completed.Within our common expectation, the test turned out to be a great success. The award-winning Yealink T2xP series are qualified to meet OmniPCX Office demands,while providing its customers with the highest quality VoIP products that arenot only easy to deploy but also available at an affordable price.  The reliable interoperability between Yealink and the OmniPCX Office extendsthe power of Yealink products and cost-saving benefits to Alcatel-Lucentcustomers alike. Share this story with your friends or work colleagues. If you want to stay up to date with our latest products, industry news and offers you can sign up to our monthly newsletters, keep up...

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