Author: James Chapman

A quick look at the Sangoma Vega Gateway Range

Posted by | Feb 6, 2013 | |

Sangoma, founded in 1984, is a Canadian based leading manufacturer of hardware and software components in the VoIP market. Today we are going to un-box and have a quick look at the Sangoma Vega Gateway range and explain the differences between the Sangoma Vega Gateway products. The Sangoma Vega series is available in five separate models and offers a range of IP-to-TDM stand-alone gateway devices, designed to bridge different technologies easily and cost-effectively.  The Sangoma Vega  VoIP Gateway range supports ISDN BRI and PRI, FXS, FXO  line codes and protocols for installations ideal for small businesses to large enterprises and carriers.  Sangoma are continuing to develop on Vega range and during a recent interview with VoIP uncovered, Simon Horton, the company’s UK General Manager and Director of Product Management said: We’re working really hard right now on developing our next generation of gateways. Our roadmap includes new versions that will have different product entities. On the digital side, we’re working from fractional E1 right up to 8 trunks of E1, so 240 simultaneous calls. On the high density analog side, the Sangoma Vega 5000 Gateway, we are looking at 24 to 50 analogue ports with different technical capabilities to address two markets: One lower cost with fewer capabilities and a more feature-rich, more flexible model. Incidentally, we see really good traction on high-density gateways in emerging markets, where analog telephony...

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3CX Phone System 11 – Service Pack 4 Released

Posted by | Feb 4, 2013 | , |

3CX are pleased to announce the release of Service Pack 4, build 28976.849, for 3CX Phone System 11. With SP4, 3CX Phone System is ‘Microsoft Ready’ and works with Windows Server 2012. To download this update, simply login to the 3CX Windows Management Console from Start > All Programs > 3CX Phone System > Windows Management Console then navigate to the 3CX Phone System Updates node > 3CX Service Packs / Updates. New Features and Changes 3CX Phone System is now a Microsoft Ready Platform and works with Windows Server 2012 We’ve increased the amount of call logs in 3CX Web Reports to 500000 records A Portuguese language file has been added for 3CX Reports. Fix in extension scheduling and toggling between Profiles and status. We removed the ability to edit phone provisioning templates in the Web Management Console – phone templates can only be edited via Winforms management console. IVR Pin protect extension is now set to 77,777,7777 and 77777 on all installations. You now have the ability to rename an extension group and to rename the management group. Added Microsoft Outlook 2013 support with 3CX Desktop Components. (Desktop component update required) We’ve fixed an exception that was occurring occasionally when an extension was being edited. When scheduling a conference call in 3CX MyPhone, the Main Conference DID number, which the administrator can now configure in the 3CX Management Console Conference tab,...

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A quick look at the Yealink VP530 IP Phone

Posted by | Jan 31, 2013 | , |

The Yealink VP530 in an executive IP Video Phone offering a rich selection of features to its users.  The VP530 follows on from the popular Yealink VP2009 Video Phone. While the VP530 does include some similar features to the VP2009, such as the 7 inch LCD touchscreen, the 2 Megapixel camera and the same TI DaVinci dual-core chipset, it also adds a lot more and presents a better user experience.  The Yealink VP530 is a true executive IP business phone that features video on its 7 inch touchscreen along with HD voice. The VP530 supports up to four different accounts and has four available lines for use. The phone’s firmware supports integration into numerous business applications such as Microsoft Outlook. Yealink VP530 IP Phone Key Benefits Excellent User Experience HD Voice Face-to-face Communication Rich Business Features The 7 inch touchscreen helps to make navigation on the VP530 straightforward and clear. The touchscreen has a fast response and the interface contains icons that are clear and simple to understand. The menus have been redesigned to reduce the number of clicks to find contacts through the search feature. The user display of the VP530 is similar to other Yealink phones such as the Yealink T20, the Yealink T22 and the Yealink T38, meaning that switching to the VP530 and its interface would not be a problem for users who are used to other...

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Grandstream Announces Three Outdoor, Weatherproof HD IP Video Cameras and Launches new free video management software

Posted by | Jan 31, 2013 | , |

Grandstream, the leading manufacturer of VoIP Phone and IP Surveillance Solutions, have announced that three high definition outdoor IP cameras and a new free video monitoring/recording management software are now being added to the popular GXV36xx Series of Grandstream IP Video Surveillance Cameras. Designed for both business and residential applications, Grandstream’s new GXV cameras are made to withstand harsh outdoor conditions relating to temperature, light and weather. Grandstream is showcasing the new GXV video surveillance products at Booth 809 at ITEXPO East in Miami, FL.  Grandstream’s current range of IP Video Surveillance cameras include the Grandstream GXV3601 IP Camera, the Grandstream GXV3615 Cube IP Camera and the Grandstream GXV3611_HD IP Camera.  The Grandstream GXV3672_FHD and Grandstream GXV3672_HD IP Cameras are two outdoor day/night tube cameras, with IP66 weatherproof casing and ONVIF compliance, that feature infrared (IR) capability for advanced nighttimeand low-light video surveillance recording. The GXV3672_FHD includes a 3.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor for a 1080p HD resolution, while the GXV3672_HD features a 1.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor for 720p HD resolution. Both models provide users with an invaluable day/night surveillance tool for securing premises and delivering solid evidence of events that occur especially in darkness. In addition to high-resolution black/white images produced at night, the IR cameras deliver vibrant HD color images during the day, even under dim light conditions. The GXV3662_FHD IP Camera – an expanded version of the Grandstream GXV3662_HD and winner of TMC...

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snom Introduces Expanded Portfolio of Desktop Phones Qualified for Microsoft Lync at ITEXPO East

Posted by | Jan 31, 2013 | , , |

snom, a leading developer of VoIP Phones and communications solutions, will debut an expanded line-up of SIP Lync-qualified business phones – highlighting its new, award-winning 7xx series – at ITEXPO East 2013 in Miami this week. snom’s standards-based portfolio of IP desktop phones represents the industry’s largest and most comprehensive offering of endpoints fully interoperable with Microsoft Lync. snom VoIP Phones are suitable for use in a wide variety of different company models.  The ITEXPO East 2013 conference and trade show will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from January 30 – February 1, 2013.  The new snom 710, 720 and 760 IP phones headline the company’s comprehensive six-phone snom UC edition line-up, scheduled for display at ITEXPO booth #429. snom’s UC phones are the industry’s first and largest family of SIP endpoints to earn “Qualified for Microsoft Lync” status – the top designation for full interoperability and integration of standards-based desktop phones in Lync deployment environments. Off the exhibit show floor, snom will continue to drive the discussion on SIP endpoint interoperability with unified communications, as snom COO Mike Storella joins fellow UC experts in a special panel about Microsoft Lync deployment trends, myths, challenges and solutions. snom’s new UC Apollo firmware offers Lync server provisioning and management features for faster, more efficient configuration and installation of endpoints in multi-site enterprise environments. It offers advanced Lync and popular...

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