Author: James Chapman

Grandstream win TMC Innovation award for the GXP2124

Posted by | Jul 12, 2012 | , |

GXP2124 Enterprise HD IP Telephone Honored for Exceptional Innovation Grandstream Networks a leading VoIP Phones manufacturer  have announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, named the Grandstream GXP2124 Enterprise HD IP phone as a 2012 TMC Labs Innovation Award winner presented by INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine.  As businesses bring HD audio into the workplace for improved communications and productivity, Grandstream puts forward an extensive portfolio of desktop phones to fit a number of popular and emerging application requirements of any business customers,” said David Li, CEO of Grandstream. “The GXP2124 targets high call volume applications like call centers, customer support and reception areas by incorporating 24 programmable fast-dial buttons and Electronic Hook Switch (EHS) support to maximize flexibility and efficiency.” He added, “We appreciate this award from TMC and INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine and its recognition of Grandstream’s continued innovation efforts. “The TMC Labs Innovation Award represents the best and the most unique products and services that this industry has to offer. Grandstream has proven their commitment to quality and the further development of the IP communications industry through its GXP2124 HD IP Telephone,” stated Tom Keating, CTO and TMC Labs...

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Sangoma Debuts Lync Express Appliance at Microsoft WPC in Toronto

Posted by | Jul 12, 2012 | , , |

All-in-one Microsoft Lync Appliance Features Fully Integrated PSTN Connectivity; Simplifies Enterprise Unified Communications Deployments Sangoma will showcase its innovative Sangoma NetBorder Lync Express appliance to a global audience at the 2012 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on July 8-12, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. In addition to Lync Express, Sangoma will exhibit its broad portfolio of telecommunications solutions designed to simplify unified communications deployments and deliver operational efficiency across disparate technologies. Sangoma will be located at booth 256 throughout the exhibition. Sangoma’s Lync Express simplifies Microsoft Lync deployments by combining the Lync server elements and the PSTN gateway functions into a single appliance,” said Doug Vilim, vice president of worldwide sales for Sangoma. “Sangoma has an unmatched history of providing high quality and reliable IP and TDM networking solutions that exceed customer expectations. Our research and expertise in designing relevant and cost-effective communications solutions has enabled Sangoma to develop a solution that makes it easy for any Microsoft Partner or enterprise to get a Lync deployment up and running quickly and easily. Lync Express is an integrated appliance that provides the core capabilities necessary in any Lync deployment. The solution incorporates the Microsoft Windows 2008 server, Microsoft Lync 2010 server and the Sangoma NetBorder Express VoIP gateway. The stand-alone appliance supports sites of up to approximately 100 users and is equipped with one E1/T1/J1...

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Sangoma Releases Sangoma NetBorder Lync Express Appliance

Posted by | Jun 26, 2012 | , , , , |

All-in-one Microsoft Lync Appliance Features Built-in PSTN connectivity: Solution Simplifies Enterprise Unified Communications Deployments Sangoma have announced the release of its new Sangoma NetBorder Lync Express appliance, a standalone solution that simplifies the deployment of the Microsoft Lync unified communications platform. Combining Sangoma’s Lync-certified NetBorder Express VoIP Gateway with the Lync services platforms in a single server, Lync Express enables quick integration with the PSTN and existing telecommunications equipment and networks. Due to the complexity of business communications, unified communications deployments nearly always require integration of TDM- and IP-based components,” commented Robert Arnold, program manager, Unified Communications and Collaboration, with Frost & Sullivan. “Sangoma’s approach in combining multiple systems and platforms in a single server should go a long way towards simplifying Lync deployments. Lync Express is an integrated appliance that provides the core capabilities needed in any Lync deployment. The solution incorporates the Microsoft Windows 2008 server, Microsoft Lync 2010 server and the Sangoma NetBorder Express VoIPgateway. The stand-alone appliance supports sites of up to approximately100 users and is equipped with one E1/T1/J1 compliant digital telephony span for connection to the PSTN. Lync Express also provides four FXS line connections for any legacy emergency phone or fax requirements. The Lync Express not only eliminates the need for an external Sangoma voip gateway, it also allows for simplified management and configuration for all aspects of the Lync deployment. Sangoma’s field-proven auto-detect and quick configuration features inherent...

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Sangoma Ships First Orders for New A116 16-Span High Density Digital Telephony Board

Posted by | Jun 21, 2012 | , , |

Sangoma announced that it has commenced commercial shipments of its Sangoma A116E PCIe, 16 spans, no H/W Echo Cancellation and the Sangoma A116DE PCIe, 16 spans, with H/W Echo Cancellation . The A116 provides unmatched density of full duplex digital telephony spans in a single board delivering the highest density available in the industry. We have seen tremendous interest from markets around the world, and have booked orders for our entire first production run in the two short weeks since announcing the A116, “Sangoma initially led the market with its 8-Span full-duplex board three years ago, and we are taking capacity to the next level with a 16-Span product while others are just now catching up to the 8-Span benchmark, said Doug Vilim, vice president of worldwide sales for Sangoma.  Available in industry standard PCI express format, the A116 supports 16 individually selectable E1, T1 or J1 interfaces to handle up to 480 simultaneous voice calls. A wide array of protocols is supported for voice, such as T1, PRI, Euro-ISDN, MFC-R2 and Sangoma SS7. Many data protocols are also available, including ATM, frame relay, X.25, and HDLC. To enhance call quality with VoIP calls, optional hardware-based G.168 echo cancellation is available to minimize the load on the host processor created when echo cancellation is implemented as a purely software function. The new 16-Span card reinforces our commitment to deliver unparalleled innovation to the...

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Interactive Intelligence Selects Sangoma’s A10x Solutions for Its Next Generation VoIP Gateway

Posted by | Jun 21, 2012 | , , , , , |

Sangoma have announced that Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of unified business communications solutions, has selected Sangoma’s A10x digital series of T1/EI interface boards to provide PSTN connectivity for its recently released Interaction Edge product. A single-box intelligent appliance, Interaction Edge incorporates Interactive Intelligence’s award-winning Sangoma VoIP gateway technology, as well as advanced media server functions and SIP proxy applications. The Sangoma A101, Sangoma A102,  Sangoma A104, and Sangoma A108 T1/E1 interface boards will equip Interaction Edge with a range of one to eight TDM-to-IP digital telephony spans, enabling the solution to serve a wide range of customer requirements through a single server-based chassis. The award-winning A10x digital series are PCI and PCI-Express boards that are compatible with PSTN line codes used throughout the world. Built with telco-grade hardware, the A10x boards carry an unmatched level of uptime and the industry’s only lifetime warranty. Driver support for Asterisk®, FreeSwitch™, and Yate as well as other open source and proprietary PBX, Switch, IVR, and VoIP gateway applications provide solution innovators with the flexibility needed to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to the marketplace. We are delighted that an industry leader such as Interactive Intelligence has selected the A10x digital series as a fundamental component of its innovative Interaction Edge solution.  “It is evident by their selection that Sangoma’s reputation for quality engineering and reliable products is well deserved. We are looking forward to expanding our relationship with Interactive Intelligence, and assisting them in...

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