Sangoma: Linux Beta Driver – Wanpipe 3.3.16 Release
Sangoma has released a new 3.3.X series driver. Sangoma Linux 3.3.16 Driver Location http://wiki.sangoma.com/wanpipe-linux-drivers This is the last 3.3.X Beta driver By next week this driver will be...
View ArticleWhat’s the big deal about Response Point?
It has been about 15 months since we first started offering Microsoft Response Point phone systems so I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on Response Point’s strengths, weaknesses and...
View ArticleCisco validates telepresence. Lifesize capitalizes on it!
Given the depressed economic climate and global climate change in general, any technology that can help improve business communication, enhance productivity, cut costs, reduce travel and reduce an...
View ArticleRecommended Headsets for Aastra IP Phones
I’m writing this in part with selfish motives since we get asked this question several times per week both by users of Aastra’s SIP standard IP Phones as well as by users of Aastra Response Point IP...
View Article3CX launches Version 7.1 – includes Personal Phone Assistant
3X just announced the release of Version 7.1 of their software phone system for Windows. The main feature with v7.1 is the inclusion of 3X Personal Phone Assistant for ALL users. 3CX Phone System for...
View ArticleProblem with Realtek LAN Card and the Solution (Elastix/Atom)
I had the same problem with a ELX-3000. The appliance use a ATOM and a RealTek Lan IC. I simply did what was posted another site….. **************** Atom and r8101E driver To get the Atom box to work...
View ArticleSutus BC200: All-In-One Small Business IT/Telecom Solution
The Sutus Business Central 200 or BC200 is way more than a phone system. It offers an integrated solution to small business IT and communications. The BC200 server includes: phone system, file server,...
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Review of Atcom AG-188N IAX+SIP ATA (VoIP adapter) – Part 1 – The unboxing
Note: This review was originally posted on the Michigan Telephone, VoIP and Broadband blog One of the problems often encountered with VoIP is the use of the SIP protocol, specifically when used...
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Review of Atcom AG-188N IAX+SIP ATA (VoIP adapter) – Part 2 – Initial setup...
Note: This review was originally posted on the Michigan Telephone, VoIP and Broadband blog In yesterday’s installment I explained why, in some cases, IAX is the superior protocol to use for VoIP...
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Review of Atcom AG-188N IAX+SIP ATA (VoIP adapter) – Part 3 – Setting the...
Note: This review was originally posted on the Michigan Telephone, VoIP and Broadband blog In yesterday’s installment of this review of the Atcom AG-188N (sold in North America by CIGear), I had...
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Review of Atcom AG-188N IAX+SIP ATA (VoIP adapter) – Part 4 – Setting up SIP,...
Note: This review was originally posted on the Michigan Telephone, VoIP and Broadband blog After yesterday’s installment we had pretty much configured the VoIP side of the Atcom AG-188N (sold in North...
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Review of Atcom AG-188N IAX+SIP ATA (VoIP adapter) – Part 5 – Networking and...
Note: This review was originally posted on the Michigan Telephone, VoIP and Broadband blog In our previous installment we completed setting up the VoIP portion of the Atcom AG-188N (sold in North...
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Review of Atcom AG-188N IAX+SIP ATA (VoIP adapter) – Part 6 – Final Thoughts...
Note: This review was originally posted on the Michigan Telephone, VoIP and Broadband blog In yesterday’s installment of this series we discussed the internal router and other networing capabilities...
View ArticleNew Hotel Module for 3CX Phone System
3CX Phone System recently announced their new Hotel Module, a solution aimed at hotels and hospitality environments. The hotel module was designed to perform the following functions: Check in and...
View ArticleBreathe new life into your old Phone System with Skype!
In tough economic times, many businesses are looking to cut or delay big ticket purchases like a new phone system. Enabling an Old Phone System to integrate with Skype can breathe new life into old...
View ArticleAastra releases RP to SIP conversion firmware for Aastralink RP phones
Aastra released an RP to SIP conversion firmware today. This is designed to help customers of AastraLink RP phones to re-use their existing phones with standard SIP based phone systems and soft...
View ArticlePayback on VoIP
Businesses can benefit tremendously from incorporating VoIP in their communication strategy. Most people are familiar with the cost savings associated with Payback on VoIP. While saving money on long...
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What is a Session Border Controller and how it is different from VoIP Gateway?
Session Border Controller Before I start explaining what is a Session Border Controller, let me first explain the architecture of a typical VoIP network, which will help you visualize and understand...
View Article7 ways a Small Business can benefit from VoIP
Are you an entrepreneur? a small business owner? Are you considering replacing your analog or legacy phone system with VoIP? Perhaps you have heard about VoIP but are unsure if it is right for you....
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Bridging the Gap between Microsoft Lync and SIP
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...
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