5 Reasons to use Sangoma Switchvox in Education

March 11, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

Is your school struggling to provide the best educational experience with a limited budget? Or maybe you are looking to enhance your school security and safety? Sangoma has the solution for you!

Download our presentation slides here to learn more!

1) Shrink budget with best value in UC

With Sangoma’s Switchvox VoIP system, there’s no surprises. You enjoy all features and the system won’t become outdated. The system is highly scalable to meet your growing school needs and can even be used with your existing analog paging equipment.

2) Efficiency improvements for staff

It’s time to provide your staff with the right tools to increase work efficiency! Check out these must-have features Sangom Switchvox provides:

Don’t forget about these mobility benefits you should take advantage of:

Front office staff – delivering visitors to classrooms.
School Resource Officer – patroling the halls or campus.
Principal/Admin Staff – observing classrooms district wide.
Teachers – PE/recess outside and field trips.
Personal phone numbers remain hidden.

3) Security and safety inside and outside the classroom

Reliable communications is the top priority when it comes to safety! With Sangoma Switchvox SIP-based system, your school is equipped with everything you need for quick alerts and announcements.

IP Cameras, bell/speaker systems, door ringers, etc.
Quick Alerts: mass emergency alert options for both teachers and parents.
D-Series phones: custom alerts and Bell Commander.

4) Modern features you didn’t know you needed.

Check out these modern features that your school should know about!

Teachers:
- VM to Email
- Conferencing
- Status
- Mobility
Admins
- Recording & Reporting
- API (Application Programming Interface)
Office Staff
- Call Queues
- Switchboard
- Pop Up Messages

5) Future proof

Sangoma Switchvox is future proof. You will be able to easily migrate to private or public cloud in the future and the Switchvox software is built to work on standards-based hardware. It is non-Proprietary with non-Forklift upgrades!

Call one of our VoIP experts today at 1-800-398-8647 to schedule a demo!

4 Features to Enhance Your Patient Experience with Konftel’s Video Conferencing Bundles

by Ying-Hui Chen

Are you looking for ways to improve your patient experience? You’re in the right place! Konftel offers a wide range of high end video solutions for both patient-centered care and healthcare collaboration needs.

There’s no time like the present to enhance your patient experience and increase efficiencies for your healthcare workers! In this blog post, we will focus on 4 key features and walk you through how Konftel’s video conferencing bundles can help you enhance your patient experience.

How to Enhance Patient Experience with Konftel’s Video Conferencing Bundles

Crystal clear audio & video quality:

Konftel’s C20Ego and C2055Wx are perfect desktop video solutions for online consultation between patient and healthcare professionals. With crystal clear audio and video quality, you will be able to maintain high quality consultation sessions.

For professional medical meetings, Konftel’s C5055Wx is an ideal solution with outstanding optics.

No-hassle installation and setup with just a simple USB cord

Ditch the complicated installation process and simply plug in a USB cord to get your system up and running! That’s how simple it is with Konftel’s video conferencing solutions.

Two-year warranty:

Konftel’s video conferencing bundles come with an outstanding two-year warranty! This will put your mind at ease, knowing that your equipment is protected with quality.

Highly Compatible:

Konftel’s video conferencing solutions are compatible with many third-party manufacturers including Skype for Business, Cisco, Avaya, Mitel, and more. You will be able to use the platforms your patients are already familiar with and reduce the setup time!

3 Konftel Video Conferencing Bundles for Healthcare and Telemedicine

Konftel C20 Ego: Ideal for online consultations and telemedicine services

Includes the Konftel Cam20, Ego Speakerphone, and OCC Hub
Meeting size: up to 6 people
4K Ultra HD
OmniSound® with HD audio
105° field of view
One Cable Connection Hub

Konftel C2055Wx: Ideal for online consultations and telemedicine services

Includes the Konftel Cam20, 55 Speakerphone, and OCC Hub
Meeting Size: up to 12 people
4K Ultra HD
OmniSound® with HD audio
105° field of view
USB for PC-based collaboration

Konftel C5055Wx: Ideal for professional medical group meetings

Includes the Konftel Cam20, 55 Speakerphone, and OCC Hub
Meeting Size: up to 20 people
OmniSound® with HD audio
72.5° field of view
12x optical zoom
USB for PC-based collaboration

Are you ready to take your healthcare service to the next level? Visit our website to learn more about Konftel’s video conferencing solutions or simply call one of our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647 to find your ideal solutions!

Brian Hyrek: Your Favorite VoIP Supply Representative

March 2, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

Our Spread the Love: Vote for your Favorite Rep event has come to an end and we have a winner! Brian Hyrek was voted to be our customers’ favorite VoIP Supply representative and one customer has been drawn randomly to receive a $150 gift card. Let’s learn a little more about Brian!

About Brian Hyrek

Brian has been a passionate member of the VoIP Supply team for over 10 years. Specialized in VoIP solutions for Integrators, Resellers, and Service Providers, Brian has helped many customers with their communication needs. With Brian, you can expect his attention to every last detail of your VoIP needs, rapid responsiveness and professional assistance.

Brian is certified with several known brands, including:

Cisco Small Business Certification
Poly Voice/Video Certifications
Trixbox Certifications
Sangoma Sales Certified
Switchvox Certification
Axis Network Video Fundamentals
Certified 3CX Titanium Partner
Xorcom Certified Reseller
Fanvil Sales Certified
Yealink Sales Certified
Grandstream Sales Certified

Click here to learn more about Brian or simply give him a call at 716-531-4318 or email [email protected] for your VoIP needs!

5 Fanvil Hotel Phones: Affordable, Reliable and Highly Compatible

March 1, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

Fanvil keeps bringing greater value with high quality VoIP models and service! Fanvil’s hotel phone series comes with up to 6 soft keys that can be easily programmed for housekeeping, ticketing, food & beverage and more.

The custom faceplate options are also available on the H3 hotel phones! Contact one of our VoIP consultants today at 1-800-398-8647 to learn more details.

5 Fanvil Hotels Phones for a Wide Range of Scenarios

The Fanvil hotel series includes 5 models, let’s take a look at each one:

H2U 2-Line Hotel Phone

The H2U is an affordable and reliable hotel phone. This device can serve as a hotspot and share one number from the server. When a call comes in, each extension phone will ring together. This makes it easy to answer calls from any location you may find yourself in your business!

2 SIP Lines
HD Audio with wideband Codec: G.722, Opus
10 speed dial keys, 1 programmable DSS Key
3-way Conference

2) H3 Basic Hotel Phone (Custom faceplate options available!)

If you are looking for an economical, yet reliable hotel phone with a contemporary appearance and excellent voice quality, the H3 hotel phone is your go-to solution! The Fanvil H3 has 6 programmable soft keys that can be programmed for quick extensions such as housekeeping, ticketing, food & beverage and more. Our customers love how easy to use it is and its elegant appearance.

Don’t forget that you can customize your H3 hotel phone with a custom faceplate. Call one of our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647 today to learn more.

1 SIP Line
6 Programmable keys
1 USB Charging Port

3) H3W WiFi Hotel Phone – NEW!

The Fanvil H3W in Black is an upgraded model from the H3 model. This device comes with a built-in WiFi feature! It brings the same elegant appearance you’ve come to know and love from the existing H3, but with the added bonus of wireless connectivity.

2 SIP line
1 USB Port for Phone Charging
6 Programmable Keys for Speed Dial Functions
Built-in WiFi

4) H5 High-End Hotel Phone

The H5 is a high-end, 1 SIP line hotel phone which features great voice quality and easy integration with a vast selection of communications platforms. It also comes with 6 programmable soft keys for housekeeping, food & beverage and more!

1 SIP Line
Wideband codec G.722
Full-duplex acoustic echo canceller
Easy installation and configuration
Support for fast ethernet- 10/100 mbps

5) H5W WiFi Hotel Phone – NEW!

The H5W is an upgraded version of the H5 hotel phone. This model comes with 2 SIP lines and built-in WiFi to give you wireless flexibility you need! It can serve as a SIP hotspot and it features a 3.5 color display and supports H.264 video decoding.

2 SIP lines
Support PoE
Indicator Light
3.5-inch 480×320 color display
Supports Opus codec

All these hotel phones can also be used in scenarios such as schools, hospitals, supermarkets and more! Contact one of our VoIP experts at 1-800-398-8647 today to learn more!

What’s New This Month? New VoIP Products, Sangoma Connect Updates and More!

February 26, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

We wanted to make sure you stay up to date with the latest VoIP reseller news! If you missed this month’s reseller webinar, make sure you don’t miss out on this webinar recap. This month, our team covers new products from Yealink, Mobotix, Snom, Sangoma Connect updates, Yealink’s deal registration program and so much more! Let us walk you through them one by one.

Download our presentation slides to see all updates.

New VoIP Products

Yealink’s WH66 DECT Wireless Headset that features noise cancellation and a 4.0 touch-screen console
Mobotix Bridge – functions with licenses for your specific scenario.
Snom M10R KLE SIP DECT 4-Line Rugged Handset – ideal solution for small businesses

Sangoma Connect Update

Have you tried Sangoma Mobile App for FreePBX & PBXact? This is a newly launched feature that allows users to stay connected at all times! Key features include:

Audio & Video Calls using your Business Extension
QuickDial with BLF
Powerful Call Control
Secured Communications

Upcoming Poly Studio Series

Poly Studio P5/ Kits for office collaborator and flexible worker
Poly Studio P15 for remote worker and connected executive
Poly Studio P21 for connected executive and office collaborator

Yealink’s Deal Registration Program

Last but not least, don’t forget to take advantage of Yealink’s new deal registration program and get up to 4% off on Yealink phones. Click here to submit your request!

We look forward to seeing you in our next VoIP Reseller Webinar in March 2021! Click here to register today.

5 Tips to Deliver Excellent Customer Service with 3CX

February 19, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

Are you looking for ways to improve your customer service with the 3CX system? You have come to the right place! Today we will share with you some tips on how to deliver exceptional customer service with 3CX’s Chats, Facebook and SMS integrations.

Download our 3CX presentation slides here

Understand Your Customers

Have you noticed that your customer’s communication needs are changing? While many baby boomers still prefer traditional communication such as calling and emails, the millennials now prefer chat and facebook messaging, mirroring usage in their personal lives. There are two things to remember:

Choice: It’s important to let your customers choose the platform that’s right for them.
Efficiency: Responses need to be instant and efficient

Offer Immediate Assistance with 3CX Live Chat

Live chat is consumers preferred support channel nowadays. It’s important to offer customers immediate help with minimal effort required. 3CX’s Live Chat feature can help you boost sales, revenue and loyalty!

3CX Live Chat can be integrated with WordPress and custom built sites:

Included in all 3CX Licenses
Utilises WebRTC
Chat from your Webclient

Of course, sometimes chats can’t solve all problems, if that’s the case, elevate chat to voice or video call – Free of charge. This will help you:

Avoid customers having to call a number and speak to another team/agent
Increase conversions and Improve response times
Increase customer satisfaction – no need to dial a number

Take Advantage of the New Chat Features for Update 7

The New Chat for 3CX’s Update 7 comes with more advanced features that will help you improve customer service, including:

New chats are auto-assigned to the person who answers
Auto responses for chat customers
Queue manager can view chats and whisper
Operator’s avatar image visible once the agent takes ownership

There are also new chat reports available to ensure that your agents are engaging with customers at all levels!

Integrate 3CX with Facebook Messenger

3CX’s Facebook integration is secure as it saves no data and doesn’t have access to data from Facebook. The stateless proxie’s forget about the SIP Request once it has been transferred. Some benefits include:

No need to login to Facebook
No additional software fees
Access specialized reports
Capture leads quickly
Offer a new support channel
Increase customer satisfaction

Utilize 3CX SMS (Short Message Service)

SMS stands for Short Message Service. It is also known as texting. 3CX SMS supports 10 Digit Long codes and P2P. Your agents can receive and/or send SMS directly from the 3CX Chat. Even better, you will be able to share numbers between agents or assign individually – very efficient team collaboration!

Here are some common usage of 3CX SMS:

Send & confirm appointment reminders
Resolve customer queries
Send product offers
Update opening and closing times
And more!

Are you ready to level up your customer experience with 3CX? Visit our website or give us a call at 1-800-398-8647 to learn more now!

Used Poly Phones that won’t break the bank

February 17, 2021 by Youleidy Vega

This month for our dose of Refresh (our like new VoIP hardware),we are highlighting three great Poly phones that are currently in stock (subject to change) and are great options for home offices and businesses of any size.

Poly VVX 401

The VVX 401 phone is a mid-range option with a color display that is designed to make call handling easier. Both models look the same and have the same great features with the differentiator that the VVX 411 has the latest firmware.

12 Line appearances
Polycom HD Voice
3.5″ (320×240) Backlit Color LCD
Dual 10/100 RJ45 Ports
RJ9 headset port
Built-in auto sensing IEEE 802.3 af Power over Ethernet
Optional 48V DC power supply (not included)

VVX 401 Datasheet

Poly VVX 501

The VVX 501 is a professional 12-line phone with a touch-screen display designed with busy-professionals in mind. The VVX 501 offers affordability and productivity in an easy to use interface that has a sleek and modern design.

Gesture-based, multitouch-capable, capacitive touchscreen
3.5-in TFT LCD display at QVGA (320×240 pixel) resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio
Streaming media video playback
Screensaver and digital picture frame mode
On-screen virtual keyboard
Voicemail and video mail support
Dual USB ports (2.0 compliant) for media and storage applications
Polycom HD Voice technology delivers life-like voice quality for each audio path-handset, the hands-free speakerphone
Dedicated RJ9 Headset Port

Poly Trio 8800

The Trio 8800 conference phone is a collaboration device that lets you see and share video in HD from and to your meeting counterparts. It has a 20 foot pick up range so that your voice is heard even from afar. It also has echo cancellation and great speakers so that the communication is clear both ways. Hear and be heard with the Trio 8800 conference phone.

Conference Phone System
Built-in Wi-Fi
Microsoft® Lync™ Server 2010 Compatible
FTP/TFTP/HTTP/HTTPS Server-Based Central Provisioning
Single Line Operation
Acoustic Clarity Technology
20 Foot Microphone Range
Acoustic Echo Cancellation

Trio 8800 Datasheet

There are so many more Refresh options- check them out here! They all come with a 1-year warranty for your peace of mind. If you have questions or need help sourcing a specific product, please call us at 1-800-308-8647.

February’s New VoIP Hardware Roundup: Fanvil PA3 & Konftel Cam10!

February 15, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

Have you checked out our new VoIP hardware this month? If not, you are really missing out! Here’s a quick look:

Fanvil’s PA3 SIP Paging Gateway

Fanvil just released their latest paging gateway, the PA3! The Fanvil PA3 is a versatile device for public broadcasting that offers HD Audio and rich-features that can be handled through an easy-to-use interface. If you are looking for an intuitive and cost-effective paging gateway, this is your go-to solution! Visit our webpage to learn more details.

Key Features:

2 SIP Lines
1 Speaker Interface and 1 Microphone Interface
1 Audio in and 1 Audio out Interface
Support Max 32G TF card Connectivity
1 USB 2.0 Interface for Max 32G

Konftel Cam10

If you are looking for a compact but powerful web camera for your home office or huddle rooms, you have to check out Konftel’s new Cam10 USB Conferencing Camera!

The USB camera is user-friendly and easy to set-up. When set-up the camera delivers a real-life viewing experience like no other. Konftel’s Cam10 is coming soon, so stay tuned!

Key Features:

1080p Full HD
Dual microphones
4x digital zoom
Built-in privacy shutter

Ready to see more new VoIP hardware? Visit our website to find out more!

Fanvil Rings in New Year with Exciting New Hotel Phones, PA3 Paging Gateway, and More!

February 11, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

Fanvil kicks off the new year with several exciting new products and we want to make sure you are not missing out!

During our webinar this month with Fanvil, we talked about the differentiators of the popular Fanvil XU Series IP Phones, the new PA3 Paging Gateway, the new I-Series SIP Indoor Station, Fanvil’s white labeling options, and so much more! If you missed the webinar, don’t worry, here’s a quick recap and summary for you:

Download the Presentation Slides here to Learn More!

Fanvil’s XU Series IP Phones

Most of you must be familiar with Fanvil’s XU Series by now! This “all-inclusive” IP phone series highlights:

Non-Intrusive SIP and BLF Keys (Design)
Like replaced Panasonic/Nortel/…more
Tackle multi calls w/o disturbing BLFs
Dual/Triple Color display (Design)
Harmon Speaker (Quality)
Two Year Warranty (Quality)
Custom Branding! (Flexible)
Smart Phone Pairing (Convenient)
FDMS – Management System (Convenient)
Local Support

Fanvil’s New PA3 Paging Gateway

The Fanvil PA3 is a versatile device for public broadcasting that offers HD Audio and rich-features that can be handled through an easy-to-use interface.

The PA3 can be used to send real-time public announcements, as well as configured to send fixed MP3 announcements. It also has a one-touch intercom feature that can be used when connecting to external devices. Since the PA3 is easy to install and use, it makes for a perfect DIY solution that can meet the demands of any school campus, shopping mall, office building, and more.

Fanvi’ls New H-Series Hotel Phones

Check out Fanvil’s new H5W and H3W hotel phones. The H5W hotel phone brings the same great features and design you’ve come to know and love from the Fanvil hotel phones, but with the added benefit of built-in WiFi!

The H3W has an integrated USB charging port and supports the Opus Codec. Add to that HD Audio and you have a quality phone at an unbeatable price.

White Labeling Options for the Fanvil XU-N Series

Did you know that Fanvil has white labeling options? You will be able to use your own customized logo and the printing is free for orders over 200!

X3U, X4U, X5U, X6U, X210
XU-N series use removable/replaceable PVC logo stickers/inserts
Free printing of custom sticker when ordering 200+
5 – 7 days after artwork is approved

Fanvil’s New i51W/i52W/i53W/i56A Indoor Stations

Be sure to check out Fanvil’s latest SIP indoor station series with a clear color screen and easy-to-access buttons! These stations are designed for remote access security control and can be connected to alarms and other intelligent security devices via SIP/rich interfaces!

Last but not least, don’t forget to take advantage of Fanvil’s test-drive bundle promotion! Visit our website to learn more about Fanvil’s new products or simply give us a call at 1-800-398-8647 today!

5 Compatible Bluetooth Headsets for Fanvil’s X210 IP Phone

February 9, 2021 by Ying-Hui Chen

Do you have one of these Fanvil X210 IP phones and would like to find a compatible headset for complete hands-free communications? The X210 IP phone comes with built-in Bluetooth so it is very easy to connect Bluetooth headsets to it!

What Bluetooth Headsets are Compatible with Fanvil’s X210 IP Phone?

VoIP Supply carries many Bluetooth headsets from top brands such as Poly, Jabra, and more. Here we listed some popular options for your convenience:

Plantronics Voyager 4220: a two-ear USB-A headset that gives you the wireless freedom to roam around your workspace while providing professional voice and stereo sound quality with noise cancellation.
Plantronics Voyager 5200: a 2-way USB-C Headset system sounds professional and crystal clear in any environment whether connected to a desk phone, PC, or mobile.
Sennheiser MB Pro 1 Mono Bluetooth Headset: a single-sided Bluetooth Headset that provides superior sound quality and up to 15 hours of talk time. It is designed for all-day comfort.
VXI Corporation BlueParrott C400-XT: a super lightweight wireless headset that cancels over 96% of background noise out of your conversations!
BlueParrott C300-XT: a professional Bluetooth headset that puts both powerful and discreet in the same sentence.

Watch this Fanvil video below to learn how to connect your Bluetooth headset to your X210 IP phone:

Have you found your ideal headset for the Fanvil X210 phone? Don’t forget that you can also connect your smartphone to Fanvil’s X210 through Bluetooth. Our VoIP experts are here to help you! Contact us at 1-800-398-8647 for more information.