First Look: The AltiGen iFusion iPhone Docking Station

April 20, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

What Is It?

AltiGen iFusion iPhone Docking Station The AltiGen iFusion SmartStation is a multi-function iPhone docking station that pairs the iPhone with the iFusions’s ergonomic handset or business-grade speakerphone via built-in Bluetooth that is functional up to 33 feet away.

What Does the iFusion Do?

The AltiGen iFusion charges the iPhone, offers streaming music playback, an audio jack for external speakers and USB pass through for syncing to a Mac or PC.

The iFusion is compatible with the 3G, 3GS, 4 and 4S iPhone models.

The iFusion also integrates seamlessly with voice-enabled applications such as Siri, FaceTime, Skype, AltiGen’s MaxMobile, Cisco Mobile, and Avaya one-X Mobile.

Made for iPhone: Includes an Apple 30-pin connector enabling your smartphone to be used as a business desktop phone.
Industry 1^st Docking Station: Docking station provides Bluetooth connectivity (and A2DP streaming), a full duplex speakerphone for hands free conversations, and an integrated power supply that quickly charges your iPhone.
Synchronized Data: The included pass through USB port allows connection to your PC or Mac for data synchronization.
Stereo Sound: Stereo Line Out port connects powered external speakers via an optional audio cable.
Video Conferencing: Use video conferencing apps like Skype or FaceTime while enjoying the rich speakerphone audio quality.
PBX Compatible: Use iPhone PBX apps like Cisco Mobile 8.1, Avaya one-X Mobile, and MaxMobile for Microsoft Lync to stay connected to your businesses phone system.

Who Are They For?

The iFusion is for anyone who wants to eliminate their traditional desktop phone.

You probably already use your iPhone for business. Now you can combine your iPhone with the best features from that desktop phone you never use anymore with a best-in-class iPhone docking station for the business user who needs an amazing speakerphone.

The ergonomic handset and speakerphone provides a traditional desk phone experience and the clean industrial design is engineered to complement Apple products.

Availability?

The AltiGen iFusion is available now!

Download:

AltiGen iFusion User Manual

snom Says Every Day is Earth Day

April 19, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

Why shouldn’t we be friendly to the Earth every day?

snom, the manufacturer of stylish VoIP phones, is answering that question with Earth Day 2012 right around the corner on Sunday, April 22nd.

Serious about protecting the environment, snom is announcing two things for Earth Day and beyond:

No Power Supply: All snom phones will ship without a power supply.
3 Month Donation: From April 22nd to June 22nd, snom is donting 1$/€ to Earthday.de for every snom 3xx and 7xx series VoIP phones that are purchased without a power supply.

PoE Preference is Green

When snom surveyed their partners and customers they uncovered something interesting that prompted them to act on their revelation:

PoE (Power over Ethernet) is the preferred power source for snom phones.
The power supplies delivered with snom phones and devices are rarely used.
snom decided not to include power supplies as part of standard packaging in the future.

The decision not to include a power supply with snom phones benefits the environment and provides savings in a couple of ways. Resources and materials won’t be wasted on a unit that won’t even be used and, the standard PoE connection on snom phones consumes leass energy than the power supply.

Earth Day Donations

Michael Knieling, snom’s COO, has announced that for every phone that is sold between April 22 (Earth Day) and June 22 (last day of the the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil), 2012 without an additional power supply, one Euro or Dollar will be donated to Earthday.de.

Earth Day was selected as the recipient organization as it is globally active in promoting environmental conservation in more than 150 countries, and has a reliable and demonstrable track record in all of its activities.

Track snom’s Donations!

There’s a designated area on snom’s website where customers can register the number of phones they’ve purchased and you’ll also be able to see how much snom has donated in total from all of the power supplies that have not been ordered.

Click here for the snom Green VoIP Initiative registration form.

For customers who really do require a power supply, not to worry, you can still order them from VoIP Supply any time.

First Look: LifeSize Connections HD Bundles

April 17, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

Available now, VoIP Supply is offering video conferencing bundles from LifeSize; the LifeSize Connections HD Bundles.

What Are LifeSize Bundles?

LifeSize Connections HD bundles from VoIP Supply are LifeSize’s cloud-based, HD video conferencing infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offering.

The bundles come complete with Logitech HD Pro C920 Webcams and compatible speakerphones and headsets.

LifeSize Connections delivers a high quality, seamless end-to-end video conferencing experience and is the fastest way for businesses to add to and extend their HD video conferencing capabilities

VoIP Supply offers four bundles, each of which combine the cloud-based LifeSize Connections video software client with matching hardware that’s been tested for full compatibility:

LifeSize Connections HD Elite

The LifeSize HD Elite Bundle is a high-powered configuration that is ideal for people who need the absolute best video communication solution. The Elite bundle includes:

LifeSize Connections Client
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 with stunning 720p HD clarity
Jabra Speak 410 USB full-duplex speakerphone
Jabra CHILL PC headset designed for mobile and VoIP calls

LifeSize Connections HD Popular

Gaining popularity en masse, the LifeSize HD Popular Bundle is, really, the solution that’s perfect for everyone. The Popular bundle includes:

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
Jabra Speak 410 USB full-duplex speakerphone

LifeSize Connections HD Standard

This simple configuration is ideal for a cubicle setting or an employee on-the-go. The LifeSize HD Standard Bundle includes:

LifeSize Connections Client
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
Jabra UC Voice 250

LifeSize Connections HD Software-Only Solution

As a software-only solution, 720p HD Video Conferencing is within your reach at a reasonable price. Using the equipment you already have (laptop, webcam, etc.) the Connections Software-Only Solution gives you the option of purchasing a single seat or up to 15 computer access licenses.

How Do LifeSize Bundles Help Me?

Cloud-based video conferencing reduces hardware costs, simplifies access for any sized business, and can be deployed in just a few minutes.

LifeSize Connections’ built-in firewall traversal ensures secure face-to-face collaboration that includes data sharing and multi-party HD video calls. The LifeSize Connections service gives each user the ability to call up to nine (9) participants simultaneously, including up to two guests.

Unlimited guest invitations are included with the service, as well as instant messaging and seamless integration among meeting rooms, PCs or Mac computers.

With guest invitations, for example, a virtual guest speaker for your classroom or training session won’t have to pay anything to join your conference but instead they will be able to simply utilize your LifeSize service.

Your time and travel budget are limited. Video communication is the next best thing to physically sitting across from someone. No matter the industry that you’re in, LifeSize Connections will make your meetings run smoother helping you get more done a lot faster. Just being able to see the person that you’re talking to or, being able to get a live view of a tech support issue while discussing solutions will save you gobs of time.

First Look: Sangoma Vega 100 and Vega 200 Gateways

April 12, 2012 by Nathan Miloszewski

What Are They?

Sangoma’s Vega series of VoIP gateways support a range of telephony interfaces to connect your devices to IP networks.

What Do They Do?

The Sangoma Vega 100 and Sangoma Vega 200 VoIP gateways connect digital telephony devices to your IP networks.

The Vega 100 and 200’s star quality is their connectivity; they have an E1/T1 line interface .

The Vega 100 supports a fixed configuration of 30 VoIP calls while the Vega 200 supports 60 VoIP calls. The also provide:

Voice, fax, modem support.
Flexible call routing for fallback.
“Least cost” routing.
Emergency PSTN backup.
SIP, H.323, and T.38 support.

Who Are They For?

Vega 100 and Vega 200’s are for anybody who requires either a single or dual E1/T1 digital gateway for their VoIP calling needs.

VoIP service providers can take advantage of Vega digital gateways for SIP trunking on customer premises, use a s a low-density PSTN gateway, and for IP phone survivability applications.

Enterprise applications of the Vega100 or Vega200 include VoIP networking, PSTN trunking for IP-PBX’s, and for use as an IP telephony gateway.

Availability?

The Sangoma Vega 100 and Sangoma Vega 200 are currently available for pre-order. Pre-orders are scheduled to ship on April 20th 2012.

For more information or if you have questions, please call 866.885.4853.

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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

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