First Look: Revolabs Wireless VoIP Conference Phones

April 11, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

What Is It?

The innovative Revolabs FLX System is the only wireless VoIP conference phone on the market today.

Revolabs is the premier audio solutions provider of wireless unified communications products that allow you to cut the cord and create free-flowing workspaces.

What Does It Do?

Used for both audio and video communications, the Revolabs FLX now benefits from Revolabs’ revolutionary audio technology that was once reserved for the largest of conference rooms and board rooms.

Now, with the FLX, small to medium-sized conference rooms, executive offices, or home offices can leverage the best audio quality with the freedom of wireless mobility.

Who Is It For?

Not your traditional conference phone, the Revolabs FLX system is a dual-purpose solution eliminating the need for a separate desktop and conference phone.

The flexibility of the included wireless FLX dialer is not only used to set up a conference call but it acts just like a regular telephone handset for private calls before, during, or after a conference call.

Why Are You Yelling?

The Revolabs FLX may be sleek and compact but unlike the small conference phones you’re used to, your group no longer has to huddle around the device or shout across the room to be heard on the other end.

Instead, FLX users can enjoy a more natural conference room setting because with the FLX’s separate wireless components you have more freedom to place the speaker, dialer, and microphones where they make the most sense.

The FLX comes standard with two interchangeable microphones in your choice of directional, omnidirectional, or a wearable model so that a presenter can move freely about the room.

Compatibility

Revolabs FLX Omnidirectional Microphone The Revolabs FLX has a range of features including:

Compatibility with leading video conferencing system brands.
Is Bluetooth enabled for connection to your cell phone or computer
Has an encrypted voice signal for secure calls.
The FLX system will not steal Wi-Fi bandwidth or interfere with other radio signals.

Availability

The Revolabs FLX system is available now!

Bring a whole new dimension to your VoIP conferencing by adding the only wireless VoIP conference on the market that provides so much more flexibility for audio and video project collaboration, webinars, Skype, and distance learning.

First Look: Phoenix Audio Quattro3

April 10, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

What Is It?

The Phoenix Audio Quattro3 is the latest, most technologically advanced table top conference phone that maximizes performance for medium and large conference rooms while maintaining a small, sleek, and sophisticated design.

What Does It Do?

The newest in the successful line of Quattro conference phones, the Quattro3 replaces the Quattro2.

What hasn’t changed with the Quattro3 is your ability for 3-way communication bridging to your other devices with the USB link, recording of conversations directly to your PC or Mac, and the Quattro3 remains the smallest solution for a big conference room!.

Performance: New, more powerful processor delivers true HD audio.
Expandable: Daisy chain all Quattro3 devices with standard Ethernet cable and power them from a single source. You no longer need proprietary cables.
Flexible: A modular speakerphone, the Quattro3 easily upgrades with new interface cards as technology changes.
Dialer: A new model with a built-in dial pad improves your standalone conferencing solution.
Connectivity: The USB outlet allows you to connect to a computer for any VoIP sessions such as Skype, Vidyo, etc. The “smart” interface on this model allows you to connect to any analog audio device.
Adaptability: Included with this model is a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable adapter enables you to connect to any smart phone or tablet device such as iPhone, Android, Blackberry, iPad, Galaxy, ect.
Talk for Hours: The internal battery allows for 7 hours of use.

Expanding upon the previous edition, the new Quattro3 also raises the bar for audio performance with a new, more powerful processor that delivers exceptionally clear High Definition full-duplex audio.

In addition to that, you can still rely on the Quattro3 for the latest in digital signal processing and technology that includes a four microphone beamforming array, four speakers, echo canceling, noise suppression, De-reverb, and bridging between USB and IP Telephones.

Who Is It For?

A conferencing speakerphone for a large area doesn’t have to be just that; large. The Quattro3 is for anyone who needs the flexibility and portability to turn any room into a professionally sounding conference room.

Although technologically advanced, the Quattro3 remains a simple and user friendly product. Phoenix Audio strives to maintain a plug-and-play philosophy so the Quattro3 does not require expert knowledge in audio setup or any additional installations such as drivers.

Media5 Adds VoIP Supply as North American Partner

April 8, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

Media5 Corporation, a leading provider of IP-based multimedia communications solutions, is now partnering with VoIP Supply to provide the complete range of award-winning Mediatrix access devices and secure gateways to the North American market.

“We are pleased to be partnering with VoIP Supply, LLC. Their extensive VoIP expertise and high profile will expand our market reach while offering the technical knowledge and experience required to properly promote the Mediatrix line of VoIP communications solutions in North America,” explained Philippe Babin, General Manager of Media5 Corporation.

About Media5

Media5 Corporation is a global supplier of multimedia communications solutions for fixed and mobile service providers, unified communications services, and hosted communications services.

Media5 has its corporate offices in Canada, with regional offices in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.

For more information about Mediatrix VoIP gateways offered by VoIP Supply, click here.

First Look: AudioCodes FAX Adapter MP-202B HTTPSFAX

April 7, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

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 eFax® 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 eFax® 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 eFax® 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 10^th 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 ATA

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 ATA

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.
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.
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

This 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:

Automatic 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

VoIP 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?

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 3^rd 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:

>> 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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CloudTC Glass 1000 Product Demos: Demos include call handling, loading contacts, provisioning, app market, Salesforce, and 3rd party apps.

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