It’s time for the next episode of SIP Chats! This time, we sit down with AND Business Development Manager, Steve Pytlak. Brian and Steve will discuss Advanced Network Devices’ wide range of IP Paging devices and how they are a perfect fit for Education, Government, and more!
As more IP-based attacks are happening around the world such as denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and identity/information theft, VoIP network security is more important than ever.
Luckily, Patton offers many advanced Session Border Controllers (SBCs) and gateways to help you not only block unwanted intruders, but also improve call quality! Pattonās SmartNode SBCs enable Unified Communications for SIP-to-SIP environments and come with built-in security features and Stateful Firewall.
Some of the popular Patton SmartNode devices include:
Having trouble choosing the ideal device with the right features you need? Check out these comparison charts to compare similar Patton products side by side!
Last but not least, also check out what features are covered under different Patton SmartNode software options, including SmartLink, SmartWare, Trinity, and SmartMedia:
Paging is a convenient way to make quick announcements to specific groups or an individual. Wouldnāt it be great if you can just turn your existing phone into an intercom when you need it? Is it possible? Letās find out!
Question: Weāre looking for a phone with intercom features that allows us to make an announcement in the facility to a group of people. Do Snom phones have intercom/paging capabilities?
Once configured, simply press the intercom function key, the phone will call the configured extension. After you hang up the receiver, the intercom call will be closed just like other normal calls.
Incoming intercom calls will be auto-answered without any ringtone and you can end the call anytime by hanging up or pressing āCancelā.
Note that some restrictions may apply in certain SIP server environments.
What do you think about this feature? Is it convenient and helpful? We want to know! Snomās D Series comes with a load of user-friendly features! Learn more about Snom phones here.
Knowing how to record a call is more important than ever! Whether you need to comply with laws regarding customer consent or to review important meetings, the WH6X Series headsets will not disappoint you!
Yealikās WH6X Series DECT headsets allow users to be connected to multiple devices at once so that you can switch between your mobile device and PC or MAC seamlessly. Plus, recording a call is very easy!
Let us walk you through the easy steps:
Make sure your USB cable is connected between the base and your PC
Note that you need to have additional recording software on the computer
February was an exciting month and we had many of our partners join our monthly webinar series to learn about these new releases and updates. We have a quick recap here, in case you missed it!
4 New VoIP Products to Look Out For
Redstone Systems 48 FXS Port Gateway RGW48-48S:
If you are looking for an analog gateway that is well suited for contact centers and enterprise applications, look no further than the Redstone Systems RGW48 Series FXS Analog Gateways.
Havenāt heard of Redstone Systems? Donāt get left behind! Redstone Systems offers a complete product line of intelligent voice gateways that are widely used in markets of enterprise communications, cloud communications and more.
Here are some key features you need to know about:
Designed with advanced technology in digital signal processor (DSP), speech coding and speech processing.
Cloud remote management and auto provisioning
Compatible with many mainstream IP voice platforms such as Cisco Call Manager, BroadSoft, Microsoft Skype for Business and more.
Grandstream GWN7660 WiFi 6 Indoor Access Point:
The Grandstream GWN7660 WiFi 6 Indoor Access Point is the ideal AP for enterprise users who require advanced QoS, mesh networks and support for low-latency real-time applications.
Hereās a comparison of the GWN Series from Grandstream:
Xorcom Swift CXW1000 IP PBX
Swift is an IP PBX featuring Xorcomās CompletePBX distribution, supporting VoIP extensions and trunks, Astribank telephony interfaces and IP gateways.
NEW Fanvil V Series is Coming in March 2022!
Fanvilās NEW V Series includes the V67 Android 9.0 Phone, the V65, V64, and V62. The V Series includes 4 major product models which have newly integrated WiFi (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Anti-Bacterial surface(V67/65), and 6-10 party local conference(V65āV67), and BT 5.0.
Letās take a look at the top 6 NEW features and improvements from 3CX V18:
Microsoft Teams Integration
The 3CX Teams integration is a big opportunity for all 3CX partners! You should leverage off of Microsoftās existing customer base. Free downloaders can trial 3CX Teams integration (4SC).
Key features:
Teams charges up to $53 per user, per month for their telephony!
Give Teams calling to select users, for the rest 3CX.
Teams users can be called by any 3CX user or external party.
And make outbound calls via 3CX SIP trunks
Uses Direct Routing (SBC Trunking)
Better than connecting directly via a SBC
Improved Security and Reliability
Security is one of the top priorities at 3CX! 3CX is now on the latest Debian Linux 10 and it comes with the latest libraries and technologies, the latest Nginx, OpenSSL support,and more!
Out of the box, easy config SRTP support
Latest Ciphers for TLS
A+ security status (SSL Labs) & Immunilabs A status
Voice Engine Improvements
Enjoy the latest SIP library for compatibility and security!
Easy to configure SRTP
IPv6 support for Apps and Console
Messaging & Chats
Chats are more important than ever before and 3CX knows that! They added more Chat functionality including:
Forward chats
Mark chats as done (Live Chat)
Add / Remove members in chats
Retention policy for chats
Coming up: Interface for handling multiple chats
Video Conferencing
Webmeeting has gotten a major upgrade! Now Webmeeting is more integrated with 3CX, low bandwidth situations are better managed and better MCUs are added. More improvements include:
Greater overall reliability
New Android and iOS apps
Completely new interface
Top 10 Forum Requests
3CX completed the top 10 forum requests! More admin features are also added such as normalizing caller ID to e164, IVR improvements, re-organized management console, and so much more!
Thatās not all! The updates never end – more are coming soonā¦
Itās time to round up what new hardware we have this month again! Letās walk you through some of our latest VoIP hardware that will surely grab everyone’s attention:
Sangoma’s New HC100 Monaural Headset
Sangoma customers and resellers – You have to check out the NEW HC100 headset!
This USB-A Monaural over-the-head PC Headset is designed to work with Sangoma’s various solutions including softphones, video conferencing, and collaboration tools. It comes with all the nuts and bolts you need to enjoy a smooth communication experience. Here are some of the key features:
Wideband audio
DSP assisted echo and noise cancellation
Flexible headband
Acoustic shock protection
Push-button control module for simple call handling
USB PC connection
Redstone Systems Gateways
If you havenāt checked out the Redstone Systems gateways, you are really behind! Redstone Systems offers a complete product line of intelligent voice gateways, providing IP-PBXs, analog VoIP gateways (FXS/FXO), digital VoIP gateways (E1/T1), border appliances, and session boundary controllers (SBCs).
Designed with advanced technology in digital signal processor (DSP), speech coding and speech processing.
Remote management and auto provisioning through Redstone’s cloud platform
Compatible with many mainstream IP voice platforms such as Cisco Call Manager, BroadSoft, Microsoft Skype for Business and more
Check out these three main gateways they provide:
More New Products Coming Up!
Donāt forget to keep an eye out for the latest V Series IP Phones from Fanvil!
The V Series has 4 major product models which have newly integrated WiFi, Anti-Bacterial surface, 6-10 party local conference and BT 5.0. Stay tuned!
Fanvilās XU Series IP phones are known for its user-friendly features. One of the convenient features is āRinging Muteā which allows you to display an incoming call interface with no sounds when thereās a call coming . Letās check out how this can be activated easily:
To mute the incoming calls:
Press the mute button when the phone is in standby mode.
You will see the bell mute icon at the top right corner of the phone.
Now when thereās an incoming call the phone will display an incoming call interface but will not ring.
To cancel the ring tone mute:
On the standby or incoming call screen, press the mute button again.
February is the month of Love. As so, it is only right we treat you to some awesome deals on Like-New devices that we know you will Love!
If you didnāt already know, every Like-New phone you purchase from us is priced competitively and comes with a full one-year warranty, that way you have our guarantee that there is no risky business when you get into a relationship with VoIP Supply by purchasing one of our used phones.
Check out our top picks fo the month of February:
Poly Trio 8500 Conference Phone
A conference compact in size, but robust in performance, the Trio 8500 knows no boundaries when it comes to delivering excellent quality during each and every conference call. The Trio 8500 has a three-way microphone array that can pick up voices all around and up to 14 feet away. It has an intuitive 5āā touchscreen that makes it a breeze to start and end a call.
Other great refurbished options are the Poly VVX 501 and the vVX 601.
Both of these models are smart business phones that can integrate with third party applications such as Instant Messaging and Calendars. They also both feature HD Voice and PoE support.
The VVX 601 has enhancements such as integrated Bluetooth and a slightly bigger touchscreen. It also supports 16 line registrations as opposed to 12 on the VVX 501. Needless to say, both IP Phones are robust and professional-grade devices, the one you choose strictly depends on your specific needs.
What’s the best way to start your day? Watch our VoIP News Update to get caught up on the latest in VoIP! Ā In this month’s VoIP News Update, we’ll cover the top stories in VoIP! Including Poly B-Series IP phones getting certified for Google Voice, Channel Partners 2022 in Las Vegas, Redstone Systems Gateways, and more!
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