Don’t Let Cost Be Your Guide

March 28, 2011 by Nathan Miloszewski

In an IP camera buyers guide article at Source Security, Simon Nash, Senior Marketing Manager of Sony Europe, stresses:

Don’t let cost be your guiding light. Most people buy surveillance cameras with cost as their highest priority and effectiveness as the second, which results in grainy, out-of-focus images.

A great deal of knowledge and expertise is shared in this article from points to conider when converging from analog to IP, evaluation criteria for IP cameras, and do’s and don’ts when making a selection.

We understand that cost and budgetary concerns are always paramount. But it’s important to know and hear that the right system for you isn’t simply the cheapest.

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Facial Recognition

by Nathan Miloszewski

I’ve been talking about intelligent video applications including license plate recognition. Another specialized application with huge potential across many vertical markets with almost unlimited uses is facial recognition.

Other advanced security measures like biometrics that can recognize various features of the hand are also still on the cutting edge of technology but even they are more widely used more than facial recognition software.

An emerging high-profile application, facial recognition has the potential for greater accuracy than other advanced systems and is easier to integrate into a surveillance system. (more…)

Grandstream GXP2020 EXT Sidecar – New Compatibility

by Nathan Miloszewski

Is the GXP2020 Expansion Module compatible with the GXP2120/GXP2110 models?

Yes, it is compatible. However, the GXP2120/2110 has a special EXT port on the back which requires a different extension cable (Included with the GXP2020 Expansion Module).

The Grandstream GXP2020 EXT sidecar is now fully compatible with:

The sidecar now ships with (2) AUX cables so it can work with the older model GXP2020 as well as the NEW GXP2110 and GXP2120 models. You don’t have to specify anything special when ordering as this is already being included from Grandstream.

License Plate Recognition

by Nathan Miloszewski

I posted recently highlighting some applications of how intelligent video detects objects. One such specialized application that bears special attention and may be of particular interest to you is license plate recognition, also known as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).

License plate recognition technology is gaining momentum with police departments to aid in identifying and capturing criminals and toll booth violaters but it alos has a variety of uses in retail, commerical, and industrial settings.

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Benefits of Grandstream Phones

by Garrett Smith

While mapping out the pattern of this blog post I was initially thinking about writing the specific features and functions offered by Grandstream IP phones. I was going to dive into the technical aspects of the phones and how they operate.

Instead of writing a blog post going in that direction I would prefer to illustrate a major benefit of Grandstream IP phones that I have experienced recently first hand.

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VoIP Supply’s Reclaim Program Triples Budget

March 25, 2011 by Nathan Miloszewski

VoIP Supply is pleased to announce that the 2011 operating budget for the Reclaim Equipment Buyback Program has been increased threefold to $3 million dollars.

A brief backstory — In December 2009, VoIP Supply announced the introduction of our equipment buyback program called Reclaim. Customers were offered a channel to sell used or excess VoIP equipment to recoup some of their initial investment or to help offset the cost of their new technology purchases.

The simple five step process that equipment sellers have been following has become so successful that our Reclaim budget for acquisitions has now been tripled from $1 million to $3 million annually. The tremendous response and demand for this service, from our great customers, has been realized in just one calendar year. (more…)

Designing and Implementing an IP Paging System – How to Intercom with VoIP (4 of 4)

March 24, 2011 by Garrett Smith

Note: This is the 4th and final installment of a four part series detailing the design and implementation of an IP paging (paging over VoIP) system: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

What is an intercom call?

Intercom differs from paging because in an intercom call, a single user will intercom another user or endpoint and essentially setup a point-to-point SIP call only, when the recipient gets an intercom call the phone does not ring but rather goes off-hook to speaker and audio is transmitted between the two parties. A single beep tone can also be configured to play to the user receiving the intercom before audio is transmitted to let them know that they are being alerted via intercom.

In today’s VoIP world, most IP PBX’s have the ability to setup intercom between two endpoints. This can be achieved in a few ways.

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Digium vs. Sangoma: Which PCI Cards Are Better?

March 23, 2011 by Garrett Smith

I was given the dubious task of comparing Digium vs. Sangoma PCI cards. I probably would have been better off if I’d been tasked with “Who’s the bigger train wreck, Linsday Lohan or Charlie Sheen?”

In both cases, it’s like comparing green apples to red ones. Both have their good points and both have not so good points.

With that said, instead of giving my opinion on which is better, Digium or Sangoma (Not Lohan or Sheen!); I decided to list the pros and cons of each card manufacturer and you can derive your opinion from that.

Read on for the the Pros and Cons.

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Need VoIP Service?

March 16, 2011 by Nathan Miloszewski

VoIP Supply is now offering VoIP Service Quotes in just minutes.

Looking for VoIP service or to switch from your current VoIP service provider? Simply fill out our VoIP service quote form and within minutes you will be contacted by a VoIP service representative.

From hosted VoIP to SIP trunking and even Internet access, VoIP Supply works with the best VoIP service providers to give you competitive service quotes that can help you save BIG. Best of all there’s no obligation and getting started takes less than a minute.

Benefits include:

Savings of 80% or more on your current phone bill.
Up to (5) VoIP service quotes from industry leading providers.
No obligation.

Benefits of Cisco Small Business Phones

by Brian Hyrek

Cisco is certainly the most recognized name in the VoIP/networking hardware game. Cisco has now introduced their “Small Business” line of which, as you may have gathered from the name, focuses on the small to medium sized businesses.

The Cisco Small Business line offers several categories of hardware including:

In short, the Cisco line has you covered for anything your business may need for VoIP/Network/Surveillance hardware.

Alright, so what are the benefits of Cisco Small Business? Let’s take a look!

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Don’t Let Cost Be Your Guide

Facial Recognition

Grandstream GXP2020 EXT Sidecar – New Compatibility

License Plate Recognition

Benefits of Grandstream Phones

VoIP Supply’s Reclaim Program Triples Budget

Designing and Implementing an IP Paging System – How to Intercom with VoIP (4 of 4)

Digium vs. Sangoma: Which PCI Cards Are Better?

Need VoIP Service?

Benefits of Cisco Small Business Phones

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