Author: James Chapman

2N® Helios IP – A new integrated card reader

Posted by | Jun 23, 2011 | , |

The 2N® Helios IP, can now be equipped with a new card reader. Settings can easily be set via a web configuration interface, so that, to the customer, the card reader appears to be a fully integrated solution. As a benefit, the reader contains plenty of additional interfaces, such as inputs/outputs or additional relays and buses. In this way you can, for example, connect the 2N® Helios IP to a security system via the Wiegand interface on the card reader. The 2N® Helios IP is a door communicator that perfectly combines state-of-the-art technology with a unique design. It is a communication system supporting both voice and video transmission, all in the IP environment by means of the SIP protocol. The 2N® Helios IP is an ideal product for any door communication environment. It can be utilised in companies as well as households, and thanks to numerous accessories, such as a display, card reader, attendance system or keyboard, we can satisfy a wide range of customers. It is a highly user-friendly device with easy installation and can be set via a web interface. The 2N® Helios IP door communicator is made of high quality steel, resistant to all ambient conditions. This ensures a long service life and stable appearance even when installed outdoors. The Helios IP will simply charm all your visitors – even before they enter. Advantages Stylish door...

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Grandstream’s New 5-Megapixel HD IP Camera Now Available

Posted by | Jun 21, 2011 | , , , |

Today, Grandstream released its newest HD IP camera targeting wide area surveillance applications requiring superior resolution and image quality under various light conditions including malls, warehouses, universities, government, hospitals, casinos, parking areas, street traffic, etc.  The new Grandstream GXV3651_FHD with 5-Megapixels, full HD video imaging (1,920×1,080p) at 30fps and 2-way audio calling reduces the number of cameras needed within these large area surveillance applications and lowers installation costs. The first 5-Megapixel camera in the GXV product family, the GXV3651_FHD adds another layer to Grandstream’s solutions options by delivering the utmost resolution with exceptional low light sensitivity and functionality at a staggeringly attractive price. It’s now easier to capture hard-to-see image details with extreme high quality under various light conditions such as employees counting money or players’ activities in casinos, face recognition in high traffic areas such as airports or train stations, money transactions in various bank teller windows and car plate recognition at busy toll booths or in a large parking lot, for example. Features Cutting edge H.264 real-time video compression (D1 resolution) with excellent image clarity at low-to-modest bandwidth SIP/VoIP for full duplex 2-way audio and video streaming to mobile phones and video phones Integrated PoE, embedded analytics, large pre-/post-event recording buffer High quality 5 Megapixels CMOS sensor and lens to ensure razor sharp picture quality Advanced multi-streaming-rate real-time H.264, Motion JPEG at 1080p resolution Alarm input &...

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3CX selects Grandstream IP phones as preferred phones for 3CX Phone System v10

Posted by | Jun 7, 2011 | , , , |

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions and 3CX, developer of the award-winning Windows VoIP PBX 3CX Phone System today announced they completed interoperability for 3CX Phone System version 10 and Grandstream’s latest line of IP Phones, the new executive series GXP 2110, GXP 2120, GXP 2100 and the GXP 1450. The integration between 3CX and Grandstream products means customers are assured of an integrated and fully supported PBX solution. 3CX has created special support for Grandstream phones which includes Plug and Play provisioning, network wide updating of Grandstream phones and automatic provisioning. “3CX Phone System version 10 integration with Grandstream means customers can have open standards, whilst getting the same service and support that a customer would expect from a vendor that delivers both the PBX and the phones. This is made possible by the strategic cooperation between Grandstream and 3CX. Grandstream phones provide exceptional value and take full advantage of the 3CX feature set and are thus preferred phones”, said Nick Galea, CEO of 3CX. “We are delighted that Grandstream phones work with 3CX. 3CX is one of the market leaders in the software based PBX market and the integration between 3CX and Grandstream means customers take advantage of a unique solution”, said David Li, Grandstream Networks’ CEO. 3CX Phone System V10 is the latest 3CX release and allows complete network...

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SwitchVox 5.0 Makes FMC Easy for the SMB: VoIPon Interviews Digium

Posted by | Jun 6, 2011 | , , , , |

Recently we spoke with Angie Reed, Product Marketing Manager for Digium, who looks after SwitchVox and the just released today, SwitchVox 5.0. Switchvox has been billed as so much more than just an office phone system. It’s a revolution in business communications, putting you in control of your most important asset in business, your voice. Below is a transcription of our call: [VoIPon] So, what benefits can users expect when upgrading to Switchvox 5.0? [Angie Reed, Product Marketing Manager for Digium] With SwitchVox 5.0, we’re providing more API for third party application integration. So that is going to allow businesses the flexibility they require.  It is really a refreshed user interface that is being provided as well, as well as a refreshed web interface so that customers can find the information that they need when they are looking for SwitchVox information. We’ve also made management simpler and faster. And we’ve incorporated Fixed Mobile Convergence into this particular release. We’re going to provide features that are unlike any other in the market with this Fixed Mobile Convergence implementation. So customers can easily access their phone system from anywhere with the FMC implementation. And not only can they receive calls on any phone, such as a soft phone, a mobile phone, or an analogue phone, they can actually converge up to what we call six phones with SwitchVox. So those six...

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Grandstream Announces a New Addition to the Line of Enterprise HD IP Phones, the GXP1400/1405

Posted by | Jun 1, 2011 | , , |

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today announced two new additions to the GXP line of Enterprise HD IP Phones, the GXP1400 and GXP1405. The newest additions to the award-winning GXP family of HD IP Phones, the GXP1400/GXP1405 bring top-quality HD audio and comprehensive functionality to the market at an extremely competitive price. The GXP1400/1405 are next generation small-to-medium business IP phones that feature 2 line keys with dual-color LED, single SIP account, a 128×40 pixel graphical LCD display with support for multi-languages (including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc.), 3 XML programmable context-sensitive soft keys, dual network ports,  integrated PoE (GXP1405 only), and 3-way conferencing. The GXP1400/1405 delivers superior wideband HD audio quality, high performance full duplex speakerphone with advanced acoustic echo cancellation, rich and leading edge telephony features, auto provisioning for easy and secure deployment using TR069 and AES encrypted XML configuration file, advanced security protection for privacy using TLS/SRTP/HTTPS, and broad interoperability with most third-party SIP devices and leading SIP/NGN/IMS platforms as well as IPPBX systems.  It is a perfect choice for small-to-medium businesses looking for a high quality, feature rich IP phone with an extremely affordable cost. “We are very excited to announce the GXP1400/1405 HD phones for the small-to-medium business market”, said David Li, CEO of Grandstream Networks. “This new product from Grandstream...

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