Implementing Microsoft Lync can be quite challenging for small and medium businesses’ (SMBs) considering the variety of products on their existing networks that may not be compatible or certified with Lync such as:
• Non-Compliant SIP Phones
• Non-Compliant IP PBX
• PSTN Lines
• Analog Phones
• ISDN Phones
• Fax
• PBX
Many SMBs want to install Microsoft Lync but find it cost prohibitive to replace all their existing non-compatible equipment with new Lync Certified equipment. While others are just not ready to leave their trusted PSTN or VoIP lines behind.
Patton now offers SMBs in these situations a “gateway to Microsoft Lync.” Now Microsoft Lync Certified, Patton SmartNode VoIP Gateways give SMBs the ability to connect otherwise non compatible SIP endpoints, PSTN lines and legacy telephony to their Lync environment.
Below are some solutions that show how Patton SmartNode Gateways can simplify the transition to Microsoft Lync and help businesses save money.
Connecting Lync to Non-compatible VoIP / SIP Equipment
Those who have already invested in VoIP equipment may find themselves in a bind as their recent investment might not be certified with Microsoft Lync. In this case, the SmartNode provides the “SIP to Lync” gateway between the non certified (even H.323) equipment and Microsoft Lync.
Connecting Non-compatible VoIP Equipment to Microsoft Lync using Patton Smartnode Gateways
Connecting Lync to the PSTN
SMBs may have concerns with trusting a new unfamiliar VoIP service provider or the data connectivity necessary for VoIP calling. Patton’s SmartNode Gateways in conjunction with Microsoft Lync Server gives them the ability to gain all the benefits of Lync while continuing to use their trusted PSTN lines and existing telephony service provider.
Connecting Microsoft Lync to the PSTN using a Smartnode Gateway
Connecting Lync to Non-Compatible Legacy Equipment
Connecting Lync to Non-Compatible Legacy Equipment with a Smartnode Gateway
For many businesses, it may be advantageous to utilize legacy (analog or ISDN) telephones, fax machines, overhead paging speakers, etc. rather than replacing every single endpoint with a brand new Microsoft Lync compatible IP device all at once.
The SmartNode Gateway gives SMBs the ability to connect this existing equipment to their Lync Server allowing them migrate to IP at their own pace as funds become available. Example legacy interfaces include:
- FXS
- FXO
- PRI
- BRI
Connecting Lync to Remote / Branch Offices
The SmartNode Gateway can be used to connect non compatible analog, ISDN and IP telephony from a remote office to a Microsoft Lync Server in your headquarters.
Connecting Lync to Remote / Branch Offices with Smartnode Gateways
Connecting Lync to SIP Trunks with Fallback/Survivability
A SmartNode ensures SMB’s telephony continuity by setting their VoIP phone network up with survivability. A SmartNode VoIP Gateway can be used to fallback to the PSTN in cases where the Internet telephony service provider or internet connection goes down.
Microsoft Lync SIP Trunking with Fallback/Survivability
Microsoft Lync Certified Patton SmartNode VoIP Gateways
Patton Smartnode Gateways Optimized for Microsoft Lync
• Integrates IP and TDM communications
• Analog FXS/FXO, digital ISDN BRI and T1/E1/PRI Telephony Interfaces
– 1 to 32 FXS/FXO
– 1to 8 ISDN BRI
– 1 to 4 T1/E1/PRI
• 1 to 120 VoIP or fax call capacity
• Options for internal IP router, WAN interface and transcoding functionality
• Supports simultaneous SIP, H.323, ISDN and POTS calling — plus T.38 faxing
Patton SmartNode Gateways provide a great mix of quality and reliability. They are extremely flexible and come with free industry leading customer support (yes that’s right – free support!). They offer proven interoperability with robust enterprise feature sets and functionality.
To view Microsoft Lync certified VoIP and Legacy telephony products, visit our Optimized for Microsoft Lync product page
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