First Look: AudioCodes FAX Adapter MP-202B HTTPSFAX

April 7, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

AudioCodes FAX Adapter MP-202B HTTPSFAX

What Is It?

The AudioCodes Fax ATA MP-202B HTTPSFAX is an analog based fax machine and telephone adapter that allows your fax machine to connect to cloud-based fax service providers like eFax.

This analog telephone adapter (ATA) is the fax enabled version of a standard AudioCodes ATA and if you noticed the “HTTPS” in the full product name, that denotes the encrypted HTTP protocol keeping your transmissions secure.

What Does It Do?

The HTTPS Fax enabled MP-202B preserves the easy and familiar experience of the fax machine, so that users can eliminate the cost and hassle of a dedicated phone lines to their fax machine.

Receiving faxes as an email attachment works great and this adapter doesn’t change that.  The problem of how to efficiently fax paper documents is what this AudioCodes Fax ATA solves.

This is a “send only” device to compliment the eFaxÂŽ features you’re already enjoying.

The Fax ATA retains the ability to connect voice calls, provide real-time audio feedback on fax call connections, and provides E911 support.

Who Is It For?

The target audience of the AudioCodes Fax ATA are those who already have an eFaxÂŽ account, are well-versed with a fax to email setup, you still have a need to send hard copy faxes, and you would love to stop spending money on a phone line just for your fax machine.

New users who also want to keep their fax machines or multifunction printers can simply sign up for eFax and get started right away.

If users have a fax number connected to their Fax Machine that they want to keep and continue to use to receive faxes on, they can easily port this fax number over to eFaxÂŽ and start to receive those faxes as an email.

Availability?

The AudioCodes FAX ATA MP-202B HTTPSFAX is available to ship immediately.

Get rid of the phone line, save costs, and add more value to your existing eFax account.

No Time to Celebrate, Grandstream Rolls Out New Releases

April 6, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

Grandstream is in the midst of celebrating a 10th Anniversary but instead of putting their feet up and watching the confetti fall from their party poppers, they’ve rolled up their sleeves and rolled out several new products,  giving notice that their first decade is only the beginning.

Proving that the more you do, the more you want to do, Grandstream has introduced four brand new products in just the last few weeks.

Read on for the lineup additions.

Grandstream HT701 ATAGrandstream HT701

The Grandstream HT701 is a 1-port Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) that is replacing the Grandstream HT286 ATA:

  • Great for single analog phone line that you want to convert to VoIP usage for home or small business.
  • Compact design works well for telecommuters needing to convert analog phones, fax machines, and conference phones to IP-based phone services while travelling.
  • Caller ID for various countries, call waiting, do-no-disturb, 3-way conference, transfer, forward, message waiting, T.38 fax, flexible dial plan, multi-language voice prompt.
  • Strong encryption and security protection of  your voice and data privacy.

Grandstream HT702 ATAGrandstream HT702

The Grandstream HT702 is a 2-port ATA:

  • Allows use of up to two (2) analog phones or fax devices on an IP or VoIP network.
  • Compact size is great for residential users or small businesses.
  • The ideal 2-port ATA for large scale commercial IP voice service deployment.
  • Strong encryption and security protection of  your voice and data privacy.

Grandstream HT704 ATA, 4-Ports

The Grandstream HT7024 is a 4-port ATA:

  • Allows use of up to four (4) analog phones or fax devices on an IP or VoIP network.Grandstream HT704_2
  • Unrivaled affordability allows service providers to offer high quality IP voice service at extremely competitive price.
  • The ideal 4-port ATA solution for large scale commercial IP voice service deployment.
  • Strong encryption and security protection of  your voice and data privacy.

Grandstream GXP2124 HD VoIP Phone

The Grandstream GXP2124 is a 4-line VoIP phone with HD audio:

  • The ideal solution for enterprise users looking for a high quality, feature rich multi-line VoIP phone with many extension keys.Grandstream GXP2124_2
  • PoE enabled with dual network ports.
  • Electronic Hook Switch (EHS)
  • Four line keys with up to 4 SIP accounts and 4 dedicated XML programmable context-sensitive soft keys,
  • HD wideband audio with superb full-duplex hands-free speakerphone, advanced acoustic echo cancellation, excellent double-talk performance, and 5-way conferencing.

Cash Flow Tips for Small Businesses

March 30, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

Avoid Cash Flow CatastrophesThis is not our usual VoIP related post but hey, it’s Friday and we like to let our hair down too once in awhile to discuss exciting things like…cash flow forecasting?

VoIP Supply’s CFO, Paula Griffo, was interviewed last month by Sageworks about reducing operating expenses and the challenge of developing accurate cash-flow forecasts for a small business.

Now, Sageworks has published a new whitepaper that includes Griffo’s advice.  More importantly, it’s a great resources for any small business to improve their forecasting.

The whitepaper, “Avoid Cash Flow Catastrophes,” will give your business insight on:

  • Why cash flow is so difficult?
  • How do I do it / How often should I do it?
  • How much cash should I have?
  • How can cash flow forecasts go wrong?

Click here to download “Avoid Cash Flow Catastrophes” and visit Sageworks for financial analysis solutions.

Via Sageworks

How Much Does Video Conferencing Cost?

March 23, 2012 by Andria D. Baunee

There is a Video Conferencing solution for any budget. I know that sounds like a cheesy sales strategy to get you hooked with a bait-and-switch – this time it is absolutely true. Do not let the fear of the cost keep you from growing your business through the employment of Video Conferencing.

If you are still considering which Video Conferencing solution to choose, take a look at the entry, “Types of Video Conferencing Systems,” and do some research to determine which solution best fits your company’s communications needs. While in the research stage, you really should not worry about financing.

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First Look: Digium Gateways

March 21, 2012 by Christina Smith

What Is It?

The new Digium Gateways are an alternative to installing Digium TDM cards into your server when bridging the PSTN to a SIP environment, or vice versa.

Harness the power of Digium TDM cards in a standalone appliance with no fans or moving parts to convert PSTN to SIP without using precious server resources.

What Does It Do?

Digium single T1 or dual T1 gateways can be used to bridge the PSTN with an IP PBX, to use an ITSP for SIP trunking with a legacy analog PBX, or to migrate to VoIP slowly by bridging the PSTN with both an analog PBX and an IP PBX.  

The Digium gateway is also an ideal appliance for bridging remote sites with a central PBX.

The Digium G100 and Digium G200 gateways offer:

  • Digium-g100-g200-gatewaysAutomatic call type detection (voice, modem, fax) and…
  • Answer and disconnect supervision
  • Trunk group support
  • Dial plan support
  • Caller ID name and number
  • Fax and modem support (T.38 and G.711 pass through)

The Digium G100 and G200 gateways also provide pass through support for calls to toll free, local, and emergency service numbers.

Digium SIP Gateways are currently offered in a single T1 deployment (G100) or a dual T1 model (G200) and provide support for multiple SIP endpoints. It includes the 100-240 VAC power supply and has onboard echo cancellation.

Who Is It For?

The Digium G100 and G200 gateways are for simple TDM to IP conversion.  They are available at a price point almost half of its competitors.  They are standards based and should work with any vendor that is also compliance based.

The G100 will support up to 30 simultaneous SIP Calls and the G200 will support up to 60 simultaneous calls. Although there is a limit to how many SIP to SIP calls each appliance can do simultaneously, there is no limit to how many SIP endpoints can be configured on the appliance.

Because of the simplicity of installation, configuration, and use, the Digium SIP gateway can be used for anybody who is looking for simple TDM to IP conversion, but doesn’t want to install TDM cards into a server. 

Who Isn’t It For?

I am sure you may have noticed that the Digium G100 and G200 gateways are quite a bit less expensive than competitor gateways. The main function of the Digium gateway is TDM to SIP conversion.

There are some limitations.

The Digium G100 and G200 are not an edge device. They have no firewall or router capabilities – yet. That said, if you need a gateway that can perform these functions now, you should look at an AudioCodes or an Edgewater gateway.

Stay tuned for the next release of Digium gateways, which will have router and firewall capabilities integrated.

Availability?

The Digium G100 and G200 gateways are available to ship immediately!

VoIP Supply Wins Digium’s Top Partners Award

March 19, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

Digium 2012 Pinnacle Partner AwardsVoIP Supply has been named a winner of Digium’s Pinnacle Partner Awards for 2012!

This annual award is given out by Digium to recognize their partners “who go above and beyond when it comes to delivering VoIP solutions and services and it shows through their commitment to customer satisfaction,” notes Julie Webb, Marketing Communications Director at Digium.

VoIP Supply is proud to accept Digium’s recognition as a 2012 Partner of the Year for Direct Marketing.

Given to only 18 organizations around the globe, VoIP Supply’s Pinnacle Partner Award highlights our strong commitment to providing great customer service for Switchvox Unified Communications and Asterisk Custom Communications solutions.

“We’re honored to receive this award which recognizes our strong belief in, and our ongoing commitment to, offering the very best customer experience and education for Digium VoIP solutions” said Benjamin P. Sayers, President and CEO of VoIP Supply.

By partnering with Digium, VoIP Supply can offer customers great value for their business phone systems.

via Digium Asterisk Blog

First Look: CloudTC Glass 1000 Android VoIP Phone

March 16, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

What is it?

CloudTC Glass
The CloudTC Glass 1000 is a touch screen desktop VoIP phone running on the Android OS platform.

With Android’s open-platform, the CloudTC Glass is just like any other smartphone that, with the addition of new business apps, will continue to evolve as your needs change making it virtually future-proof.

What does it do?

The CloudTC Glass aims to make your work life easier.  According to CloudTC tests, their studies show that just by using the Glass 1000’s touch screen for phone tasks, you can save 30 minutes a day.

That’s one half hour extra per day you can spend conducting actual business on the phone (like checking March Madness updates on Twitter or Facebooking friends from that handy touch screen).

The CloudTC Glass 1000 main features include:

  • Google Android 2.1 operating system.
  • LARGE 8.9″ capacitive, color touch screen (like an iPhone) with 1024 x 600 resolution including a glass overlay that presents a vibrant and easily navigable GUI.
  • Six lines with call appearances.
  • Integration with your Outlook contacts, your businesses CRM systems, and Salesforce calling app
  • UPDATE (04/2012):  Bluetooth integration now available.
  • Built-in CloudTC  App Market.
  • “Screen Sharing App”  that allows instant PC screen sharing with the person you’re talking to.
  • “One-Touch Calling” meaning that with one touch you can: Listen to voicemail, transfer calls, conference a call, and access frequently called numbers right from the home screen.
  • HD audio qulity that uses more powerful hardware echo cancellation (versus software echo cancellation) plus microphone isolation to make sure no sound leaks in when using the speakerphone.
  • Dual switched 10/100 Ethernet ports allow shared PC connection and saves on additional wiring costs.
  • 1-year warranty.

Who is it for?

The CloudTC Glass 1000 is great for anyone who wants a smarter phone on their desk and prefers the simplicity and ease of using a touch screen.  Essentially you’ll have an extra monitor on your desk becuause with the  ability for business users and 3rd party developers to add their own applications, customized phone usage tailored to your CRM system is entirely possible.  With an open platform, how this phone can make your work day more efficient is limited only by what you can dream up.

CloutTC views themselves as a software company; their phones are a means to an end so it’s possible to special purpose the Glass 1000 for applications in hospitals, hotels, law offices, etc.

Easy to Provision

The CloudTC Glass 1000 is Broadsoft and Metaswitch certified and has Asterisk SIP interoperability.  The Glass 1000 will auto provision by simply plugging it in and entering the provisioning URL that’s been provided to you.  Or, to manually provision the phone, follow these simple steps:

Glass 1000 Side

>> Click on the “Applications” button

>> From there click on “Phone Status”

>> Then hit “Phone Settings” and from there you can enter your provisioning info.

>> That’s it.

Availability?

The CloudTC Glass 1000 is available now!

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Save 5% on Preconfigured Cisco Bundles!

March 12, 2012 by Christina Smith

5% Off Cisco Bundles Until 3/31/12!Buying in bundles tends to take some of the guesswork out of preparing a purchase order. Not only does it kill two birds with one stone, but in many cases, bundling a solution together saves you money.

VoIP Supply is all about saving money, especially when it comes to Cisco.

We believe that Cisco Small Business gear is not a luxury item, but is a staple in any growing business. To prove it, VoIP Supply is offering 5% off any preconfigured Cisco bundle until June 30, 2012.

Cisco bundles aren’t just UC solutions but also 10 packs of the hugely popular SPA504, SPA303, and SPA525G2 phones.

Why not save time and money all at once?

Click here to save on Cisco Bundles.

Revolutionary, Not Evolutionary, IP Paging from AND

March 7, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

There’s nothing glamorous about keeping a well-oiled machine running smoothly.   But even though there’s nothing sexy about pumping gas into a car or adding an IP paging system to your organization’s network, when that fuel or crucial flow of information runs dry, you’ll wish you were better prepared.

AND IP ClockAdvanced Network Devices (AND) is an IP paging and intercom company (one of the very first) whose heavy emphasis on engineering provides the strong foundation for reliable IP paging systems and their display products will change that boring perception of IP paging devices; adding a little flair to necessary functionality.

Who It’s For

The basic Advanced Network Devices product categories are display, non-display, cost-effective, or outdoor IP paging models that include a range of IP wall speakers, paging clocks, ceiling speakers, outdoor speakers, zone controllers, and IP signage to choose from.  Some models have different enclosures to choose from like vandal proof, weather proof, and ceiling and wall panels.

Applications include:

  • AND IP Speaker_DisplayPublic address
  • Bell scheduling
  • Mass notification
  • Sound masking
  • Information displays
  • Synchronized event staging
  • Integrated streaming of social media and news

AND products come with a standard manufacturer’s warranty period of one year and are a great fit for education, healthcare, retail, hospitality and service industries, government, and corporate applications.  With their versatile features and flexibility, AND products can adapt as your needs change.

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ClearOne CHAT USB Headsets

March 3, 2012 by Tom Costelloe

I am going to blame extreme busyness over the bustling, whirlwind holiday season for me missing the announcement of the ClearOne CHAT USB Headsets. While I can’t pin point the exact drink that caused me to miss it, I have pulled myself together and taken a look at them.

The side of ClearOne that I know best is their USB personal and tabletop conferencing products which is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what they have to offer. The new CHAT USB headsets fall into the same bin as the mentioned products and are a smart move by ClearOne.

3 Headset Groups

These USB headsets are broken into three different classifications by ClearOne:

  • Classic
  • Premium
  • Professional

Before I go into what makes each headset different I’ll go over the common ground. All of the headsets have simple plug-and-play installation and feature in-line volume controls for UC applications. This includes full compatibility with Microsoft Lync call controls.

All three styles are also equipped with Acoustic Shock Protection (ASP) technology which helps prevent high-pitched tones and annoying volume spikes. Additional they all have ClearOne proprietary noise-cancelling technology filters.

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