Look out SwitchVox, trixbox, here comes CudaTel

August 5, 2009 by Garrett Smith

It seems that the once in question marriage between open source telephony platform FreeSWITCH and Barracuda Networks is now official.

Today both parties announced CudaTel, an open source PBX system built off of the FreeSWITCH platform. Still in BETA, the CudaTel system features a slick, “windows-like” GUI and is jam packed with all of the functionality one would find in the FreeSWITCH platform.
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WiFi VoIP Phone Roundup 2009

August 4, 2009 by Garrett Smith

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With both UTStarcom and Hitachi Cable exiting the WiFi VoIP handset market in 2008, some new players have entered the space and continue to progress the technology. Many of the “1st generation” WiFi SIP handsets suffered performance issues such as poor battery life and AP roaming capabilities. As a new generation of WiFi VoIP phones emerge, many of these inadequacies are being addresses, making VoWiFi a viable option for many users who require mobility as part of their IP communications solution. (more…)

5 New IP Phones from Cisco

August 3, 2009 by Garrett Smith

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Since incorporating Linksys under the Cisco brand nearly a year ago, Cisco has continued to develop a range of new products for SMB customers. Under their newly christened Small Business Pro Series, Cisco has recently released five new IP telephone models. The SPA501G, SPA502G, SPA504G, SPA508G and SPA509G IP phones pick up where the popular Linksys SPA94X series phones left off, and are much more of a “Cisco” product than simply a re-branded Linksys product.

These products are not officially available until 9/2, but we managed to wrangle some advanced stock available now for purchase at VoIPSupply.com. Read on for the highlights…. (more…)

First Look: Cisco SPA504G IP Phone

Cisco SPA504G

The Cisco SPA504G joins the already released Cisco SPA525G as part of the Cisco Small Business Pro product line. The Cisco SPA504G is a 4 line IP phone with dual switched ethernet ports and support for IEEE Power Over Ethernet (POE). The Cisco SPA504G can also be powered via an external AC power supply (not included with the phone).

Cisco SPA504G

The Cisco SPA504G carries a list price of $189. You can purchase the Cisco SPA504G IP Phone now on VoIPSupply.com for $144.95/ea. The Cisco SPA504G is intended for general or executive use. The SPA504G also features a Full Duplex Speakerphone, Message Waiting Indicator Light, 4-way navigation key, and 12 button dial pad, dedicated illuminated buttons for Volume, Hold, Menu settings and Voicemail access. (more…)

First Look: Cisco SPA508G IP Phone

Cisco SPA508G

The Cisco SPA508G joins the already released Cisco SPA525G as part of the Cisco Small Business Pro product line. The Cisco SPA508G is an 8 line IP phone with dual switched ethernet ports and support for IEEE Power Over Ethernet (POE). The Cisco SPA508G can also be powered via an external AC power supply (not included with the phone).

Cisco SPA508G

The Cisco SPA508G carries a list price of $225. You can purchase the Cisco SPA508G now on VoIPSupply.com for $179.95/ea. The Cisco SPA508G is intended for general office and executive use. The SPA508G also features a Full Duplex Speakerphone, Message Waiting Indicator Light, 4-way navigation key, and 12 button dial pad, dedicated illuminated buttons for Volume, Hold, Menu settings and Voicemail access. (more…)

First Look: Cisco SPA502G IP Phone

Cisco SPA502G

The Cisco SPA502G joins the already released Cisco SPA525G as part of the Cisco Small Business Pro product line. The Cisco SPA502G is a 2 line IP phone with dual switched ethernet ports and support for IEEE Power Over Ethernet (POE). The Cisco SPA502G can also be powered via an external AC power supply (not included with the phone).

Cisco SPA502G

With a manufacturer list price of $164, the Cisco SPA502G has a high resolution grayscale, backlit LCD Display. You can purchase the Cisco SPA502G now on VoIPSupply.com for $129.95/ea. The Cisco SPA502G is intended general office use. The SPA502G also features a Full Duplex Speakerphone, Message Waiting Indicator Light, 4-way navigation key, and 12 button dial pad, dedicated illuminated buttons for Volume, Hold, Menu settings and Voicemail access. (more…)

First Look: Cisco SPA501G IP Phone

Cisco SPA501G

The Cisco SPA501G joins the already released Cisco SPA525G as part of the Cisco Small Business Pro product line. The Cisco SPA501G is an 8 line IP phone with dual switched ethernet ports and support for IEEE Power Over Ethernet (POE). The Cisco SPA5001G can also be powered via an external AC power supply (not included with the phone).

With a manufacturer list price of $135, the Cisco SPA501G has 8 dedicated line LEDs and a removable paper insert instead of an LCD display. You can purchase the Cisco SPA501G now on VoIPSupply.com for $104.95/ea. The paper insert is designed to organize extensions and speed dial numbers for quick reference. The Cisco SPA501G is intended for use in break rooms, retail desks or common areas where a display is not needed. The SPA501G also features a Full Duplex Speakerphone, Message Waiting Indicator Light, 4-way navigation key, and 12 button dial pad, dedicated illuminated buttons for Volume, Hold, Menu settings and Voicemail access. (more…)

First Look: Cisco SPA509G IP Phone

Cisco SPA509G

The Cisco SPA509G joins the already released Cisco SPA525G as part of the Cisco Small Business Pro product line. The Cisco SPA509G is a 12 line IP phone with dual switched ethernet ports and support for IEEE Power Over Ethernet (POE). The Cisco SPA509G can also be powered via an external AC power supply (not included with the phone).

The Cisco SPA509G carries a list price of $225. You can purchase the Cisco SPA508G now on VoIPSupply.com for $189.95/ea. The Cisco SPA508G is intended for general office and executive use. The SPA508G also features a Full Duplex Speakerphone, Message Waiting Indicator Light, 4-way navigation key, and 12 button dial pad, dedicated illuminated buttons for Volume, Hold, Menu settings and Voicemail access. (more…)

First Look: Cisco SPA500S Attendant Console Expansion Module

Cisco SPA500S

The Cisco SPA500S joins the already released Cisco SPA525G as part of the Cisco Small Business Pro product line. The Cisco SPA500S is a 32-line, sidecar expansion module that is compatible with all of the Cisco Small Business Pro series IP phones, including the Cisco SPA501G, SPA502G, SPA504G, SPA508G, SPA509G and SPA525G.

The Cisco SPA500S carries a list price of $95. You can purchase the Cisco SPA500S now on VoIPSupply.com for $72.95/ea. The Cisco SPA500S is an ideal add-on for receptionists and other users who require the ability to easily monitor and transfer calls to many different lines or extensions. Any of the Cisco Small Business Pro IP phones will accomodate up to 2 of the Cisco SPA500S expansion modules, adding up to 64 additional lines. (more…)

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