Author: James Chapman

Grandstream announces new 7″ Touch Screen IP Multimedia Phone

Posted by | Dec 21, 2010 | , , , |

An upgrade to the popular Skype-certified GXV3140, the GXV3175 features a 7″ touch screen color LCD, high quality video conference, integrated PoE and WiFi, and a variety of built-in rich media applications for Home or Office Grandstream GXV3140 Illustration Grandstream GXV3140 Illustration Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced today its newest member of the GXV31xx series VoIP multimedia phones, the GXV3175 desktop IP multimedia telephone with a 7″ touch screen LCD. This is the sibling to the award-winning Skype-certified GXV3140, which has been highly popular amongst enterprise and SMB customers. The sleek tablet-like GXV3175 delivers extraordinary video telephony capabilities with amazing picture sharpness, superior HD audio quality, and a variety of business productivity, casual entertainment, and social networking applications that are embedded in the phone. The GXV3175 represents the future of personal multimedia communications and redefines desktop IP communications experience with a raised level of innovation and integration of standard based HD IP telephony, high quality real time video conference, online rich media infotainment service, social multimedia and business productivity applications. “The GXV3175 is an impressive value as it supports HD Voice, multiple SIP accounts, high quality video conferencing with TV output, WiFi, a Webkit-based Web browser, widgets and cloud-based photo album/social network connectivity,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO and group editor-in-chief of Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC). “The 7″ color touch screen...

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Rhino Ceros Shipping with Elastix!

Posted by | Dec 16, 2010 | , , |

Starting in January 2011, all Rhino Ceros systems will ship pre-loaded with the Elastix Unified Communications Server. Based on customer demand, we have decided to install Elastix by default. Elastix boasts over 1 Million downloads and is in production environments around the world. With dedicated developers working to provide a stable, professional integrated communications environment, you can rest assured that the system that is stable today will be stable tomorrow and for years to come. Elastix also has a large community of active members providing support, tips, and advice to ensure users get the most from their Elastix systems. The Elastix platform offers voice, IM, e-mail, fax and video options for users. Of course, we will still load trixbox or any other distribution you might request We’ve recently released an updated version of our RSLI display software. Along with the usual stability improvements you can expect from an update, we’ve added a handful of new features based on your feedback. The XML splash screen now boasts several new tags that allow you to display any DMI information, including (but not limited to) the unit’s serial number, motherboard/CPU type, model, etc. We have also added a tag to fetch a line of text from a web server, allowing you display dynamic and customized screen text. You can tailor your server’s response using any of the provisioning information passed in the...

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New look for Xorcom Chassis and more power for IP PBXs

Posted by | Dec 15, 2010 | , , , |

Xorcom, the manufacturer of High Quality PBXs and Astribanks recently updated the Chassis on all models plus now ship with more power. See the highlights and update below: New Chassis Astribanks XR1000 XR2000 XR3000 Analog XR2000 XR3000 Digital Highlights Improved XR1000 Updated Exterior Design Complete Concierge Packages Improved XR1000 Updated graphics design 10 concurrent calls, irrespective of codec 4 GB Single Layer Cell (SLC) disk on module Fan Updated Exterior Design Attractive! OEM options Logo only Entire front panel Streamlined self-assembly Complete Concierge Overview Provides comprehensive communications for hotel guests and staff at a reasonable cost Integrated system: VoIP-enabled PBX Property Management System interface (or stand-alone PMS) Call Accounting software Leverages existing hotel infrastructure(cabling and analog phones) Complete Concierge Pricing Price includes: Implementation assistance (remote) First year...

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snom’s super-secret snom 870 project – The CryptoPhone

Posted by | Dec 9, 2010 | , , |

Ok, so it isn’t really a secret, but snom recently released a very special edition of our full-color snom 870 touchscreen desktop phone. In conjunction with renowned mobile voice and message security leader GSMK CryptoPhone, we have released the snom 870 Cryptophone, a fully encrypted desktop IP phone for high security environments. The CryptoPhone combines the great design, features and functionality of the snom 870 with military-grade encryption and security firmware from GSMK. We were very excited to be part of this project, and we expect our relationship with GSMK to yield more high-security products in the...

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Grandstream announces New Enterprise HD IP Phone for Under $100

Posted by | Dec 8, 2010 | , , |

New Fully-Featured 2-line GXP1450 Enterprise SIP Phone Delivers Innovative Desktop Communication Experience with HD Audio, Personal Productivity Applications and Rapid ROI Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today introduced the new entry-level enterprise desktop SIP telephone Grandstream GXP1450 with a list price of US$99.00. The 2-line GXP1450 delivers all the features, quality, and ROI required for today’s enterprise customers including Grandstream’s superior HD  audio quality for crystal clear voice communications, LCD XML customization, automated provisioning, integrated personal Web productivity applications, and advanced security protection. The GXP1450 joins Grandstream’s growing portfolio of recently introduced HD SIP phones including the GXP2100, GXP2110 and GXP2120. “In an economy that is forcing businesses to carefully examine costs, the purchase of phone equipment is a critical consideration. The expense of a telephone for every employee can add up quickly,” said Sandra Gustavsen, analyst, TelecomTactics, T3i Group LLC. “Grandstream’s SIP telephones are competitively priced compared to similar SIP phones from other manufacturers. The company’s latest dual-line model with advanced functionality, including HD audio and support for Web applications, is priced under $100 which is significantly lower than similar phones from competing vendors.” Featuring 2-lines with 2 SIP accounts, a 180×60 backlit graphical display with 4-level grayscale, 3 XML programmable soft keys, dual network ports with integrated PoE and 3-way conference, the GXP1450 is interoperable with most third party...

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