Author: James Chapman

Grandstream Announces New Ultra-Low-Cost GXP1100/GXP1105 HD IP Phones

Posted by | Aug 24, 2011 | , , |

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today announced the introduction of its GXP1100/GXP1105 series of HD IP phones. Fully compatible with a broad range of third-party SIP devices and leading SIP/NGN/IMS platforms as well as IPPBX systems, the new GXP1100 and GXP1105 provide small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the hospitality (hotel/motel) industry with the latest in affordable entry-level HD SIP phones with crystal clear HD audio, rich telephony features and solid performance in a sleek industrial design. The new GXP1100/GXP1105 target those customers who want an entry-level, flexible, and high performance phone with HD audio and robust telephony functionalities but don’t need to invest in more sophisticated multi-line phone models with LCD displays. The GXP1100/1105 supports a number of popular telephony features of Grandstream’s more advanced GXP21xx/14xx series HD phones,  such as security protection using TLS/SRTP/HTTPS, 802.1x, automated provisioning using AES encrypted XML configuration file and TR069, comprehensive voice codecs including the wideband G.722, etc. More specifically, the two new models of GXP phones support these features: GXP1100: entry level business HD IP telephone supporting single SIP account, up to 2 calls, 4 programmable keys, HD Handset with wideband audio, single 10/100Mbps network port, wall-mountable design with a desktop stand, 7 dedicated function keys for Hold, Flash/Call-Waiting, Transfer, Message, Mute, Volume, Dial/Redial.  The phone is energy green efficient with an average power consumption...

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Sangoma Acquires All Key Assets of VegaStream

Posted by | Aug 23, 2011 | , , , , |

Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX VENTURE:STC), a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable or enhance IP Communications Systems for both voice and data, announced it has acquired the key assets of the VegaStream Group of Companies, a leading UK-based developer of VOIP gateway appliances. The business operations of VegaStream will be quickly integrated into Sangoma’s, with VegaStream staff being welcomed as part of the respective Sangoma teams, the majority being in R&D and Sales and Marketing. The VegaStream products will become part of the Sangoma portfolio with customers rapidly benefiting from Sangoma’s reputation for efficient supply chain management and quick turnaround of customer orders. Sangoma is investing in new marketing, sales and product development initiatives, and this transaction is further evidence of such investments to drive ongoing growth. The acquisition of VegaStream helps Sangoma to achieve several of its strategic objectives: broadening its portfolio, adding to its distribution network, delivering existing channel partners a more comprehensive set of products, affording Sangoma an EU office to enable better service to this critical part of the world in local time zones, expanding its customer base and customer segments (including more network operators), and penetrating more deeply into developing regions, including significant upside in the key market of India with some excellent large clients. “VegaStream has some truly great products, people, customers and distributors”, said Bill Wignall, President and CEO...

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You asked for it, you got it! Switchvox Mobile for Android!

Posted by | Aug 19, 2011 | , , |

We are pleased to announce that Switchvox Mobile for Android is now available! This Switchvox Mobile application is now available free of charge from the Android Marketplace. And remember, Switchvox Mobile is available for iPhone and Blackberry devices too. Your Digium Switchvox SMB customers will be able to access their voicemail, check their call history, change out-of-office greetings and make calls from Switchvox through Switchvox Mobile. It makes it easy to place calls from their Switchvox extension and then transfer the call or record the call through the InCall Menu. Contact Us to find out more about Switchvox Mobile and how to extend the power of your Switchvox solution on Android mobile devices. Make Calls Call your clients or your coworkers from Switchvox Mobile, and the call looks like it’s coming from your desk! Check Voicemail Listen to your voicemail and return calls right from the Voicemail screen. Check Calls Call Logs show your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. You can easily return calls right from the Call Log. Manage Greetings You can choose which of your voicemail greetings your callers hear. Company Directory The Directory lets you quickly find your coworkers’ extensions and email addresses, then call or send an email. iPhone Activate Call Rules Activate Call Rules Activate your call rules right from your smartphone. If you’re in an offsite meeting and can’t be disturbed, it’s easy...

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Local survivability offered by ApplianX IP Gateway

Posted by | Aug 18, 2011 | , , |

What is local survivability? Local survivability allows a remote office that uses a centralised SIP PBX to be able to continue operating independently if the SIP PBX or the IP network connection to the SIP PBX fails. The ApplianX IP Gateway from Aculab passively monitors all SIP phone registrations from the remote office. Using ‘SIP Options’ it continually checks on the availability of the SIP PBX. The gateway can detect the loss of the SIP PBX and takes over the routing of all internal and external PSTN calls. It also detects when the connectivity to the SIP PBX has been restored and re-registers the SIP phones with the SIP PBX, seamlessly returning them to ‘normal’ operation. How Does it Work? Please Contact Us to discuss how ApplianX IP Gateway can save you from the survivability...

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