Switchvox Launches Reseller Program to Meet Global Demand for IP PBX Phone Systems; Hundreds of Resellers in More Than 30 Countries Join Program in First Month
January 31, 2012
SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) June 6, 2005
Switchvox, a leading provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capable PBX phone systems for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today launched the Switchvox Reseller Partner Program to address the growing need for affordable IP PBX technology. Available immediately, the program provides an easy way for retailers, ISPs, distributors and integrators to provide a comprehensive phone system to SMB clients worldwide.
Switchvox's flagship solution enables SMBs to easily and affordably create and manage their phone system, using traditional analog lines, as well as VoIP services. It can be peered with other systems to allow free VoIP calls between office locations, in addition to offering robust reporting tools to monitor the solution's performance in real-time. Switchvox is sold as a turnkey solution that includes the server hardware and pre-installed Switchvox software. Built on open source software, Switchvox is extremely inexpensive when compared to traditional PBX products, with systems starting as low as $ 995 (MSRP).
Switchvox offers resellers a discounted price, below its MSRP, enabling them to integrate the product into current offerings and maintain low overhead costs. The majority of Switchvox deployments use VoIP, which reduces the high costs associated with analog service bills. With self-service installation and a simple training process, Switchvox enables resellers and their customers to deploy the system in hours. The Reseller Program also provides value-added services such as on-site installation, system integration and support through the reseller network.
"Prior to joining the Switchvox Reseller Program, Current-Concepts Corporation was only able to offer either expensive, or highly technical PBX systems that were difficult to scale as our clients grew," said Adam Bristol, president at Current-Concepts. "Switchvox has exceed our expectations, now enabling small businesses to install an affordable, customizable phone system with little technical expertise. The immediate support and training provided by the Switchvox team only adds to the benefits of this program."
"Switchvox is positioned to help companies looking to take advantage of the ease of use and cost savings of VoIP without draining their wallets. The overnight success of the Reseller Program proves that Switchvox is at the forefront of the broadband phone industry," said Joshua Stephens, CEO of Switchvox. "We're seeing a huge demand for affordable phone systems. By introducing the Switchvox Reseller Partner Program, we're providing VARs with the first standalone, easy-to-configure VoIP-enabled PBX solution for SMBs."
Switchvox may be installed and sold on any company-certified hardware system ranging from inexpensive tower PCs to powerful rackmount servers. Because resellers can purchase the software edition of Switchvox, they are able to source server hardware locally, leveraging existing vendor relationships and providing the option to standardize on a familiar platform. This flexibility allows resellers to offer Switchvox in an optimal custom configuration for its customers.
Because Switchvox is built on open standards and open source software, it can be used worldwide without many of the compatibility issues associated with other PBX solutions. Hundreds of partners worldwide from different industries, including Asterisk specialists, traditional telecom, system integrators and VoIP providers in the educational, government, non-profit and business sectors, are among the current Switchvox reseller partners.
Further information on the Switchvox Reseller Partner Program can be found at http://www.switchvox.com/reseller.
About Switchvox
Switchvox is a leading provider of PBX and VoIP phone systems for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's flagship product enables SMBs to easily and affordably create and manage their phone system, using traditional analog lines, as well as VoIP services. Based on Linux and other open source software, Switchvox has created software products that fit business and consumer needs. Headquartered in San Diego, California, more information on the company can be found at http://www.switchvox.com.
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Pangean Technologies Announces the Release of Version 1.5 of its Instant Communications Products
January 31, 2012
(PRWEB) June 8, 2005
Pangean Technologies, specialists in IP collaboration and enterprise communications technologies, today announced the release of Version 1.5 of its SIP-based instant communications products, insta-REACT! and insta-RELAY!
Pangean's flagship product, insta-REACT!, is the first of its kind that integrates Presence, Instant Message, Multi-Party Audio Conference, Push to Talk, and recording on a single interface, achieving instant communications enterprise-wide. The product is similar to instant messaging, however, instead of text, it uses voice as the means of communication and allows users to instantly and easily communicate with each other no matter where they are.
With the 1.5 release of Pangean products, companies will experience increased communications with these new features:
New and Improved User Interface
Scalability enhancements
Easier administration
Improved Presence
Integration with Asterisk and Ser IP-PBXs
SIP-based Interoperability Improvements
Microsoft Active Directory Integration and LDAP Support
Voice communications over Satellite
NASD/Sarbanes-Oxley compliant
The new version of insta-RELAY! also fully integrates with Asterisk for instant conferencing, IP intercom, and IP broadcast. Until now, the product was used only with Pangeans SIP Management Server, but with the integration of Asterisk and Ser open-source IP PBXs, the possibilities of other interoperability scenarios are endless.
The enhancements to our two products constitute our continual commitment to bringing SIP-based group communication services that are scaleable, user-friendly, and cost-effective to the enterprise market, said Taa Wongbe, CTO of Pangean Technologies, and with our integration with open source IP PBXs such as Ser and Asterisk, we continue to take SIP-based interoperability and convergence to new heights.
Pangean Technologies also plans to release a wireless version of its converged client in the fall of 2005 that will run on Pocket-PC devices and integrate Presence, Wifi roaming and location based service. The wireless version will have the same capabilities as the PC version and will target the ever growing mobile workforce.
About Pangean Technologies
Pangean Technologies develops and markets innovative, SIP-based VoIP software applications for internal and interoffice communications. These cost-effective, open-system solutions leverage an organizations existing IP network by delivering a converged communications service to each users desktop.
To find out more about Pangean Technologies and its VoIP communications solutions, visit http://www.pangeantech.com or call 1-877-472-6432.
insta-REACT! and insta-RELAY! are registered trademarks of Pangean Technologies, LLC. Asterisk is a trademark of Digium, Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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ScopServ Inc. Has Released the Latest Version of its Flagship Software, ScopServ-VoIP 1.0.6
January 30, 2012
Drummondville, CA (PRWEB) June 10, 2005
ScopServ Inc., a leading provider of Linux based appliance and Voice over IP (VoIP) capable PBX for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and telephony service provider (TSP) has released the latest version of ScopServ-VoIP, its Linux-based flagship product.
ScopServ is an effective, easy-to-use software that enables system administrators to manage telephony features like Interactive Voice Response, Call Queues and Advanced Call Routing. We have developed this solution bearing in mind a way to simplify the integration of the telephony in the world of computing said Joel Vandal, CTO of ScopServ Inc.
It allows system administrators to unlock the power and flexibility of Asterisk PBX though its intuitive Web GUI interface and advanced features.
System Requirements and Availability
ScopServ-VoIP 1.0.6 is now available as a download from the ScopServ website at http://www.scopserv.com. Starting at just US$ 495 for SMB edition, which includes a years free updates and email support, ScopServ-VoIP provides the value and flexibility that businesses are looking for.
Price discounts are available for volume licensing. A free 15-day trial version can also be downloaded from the site. Minimum system requirements include Red Hat based distributions (Linux) with PHP and mySQL.
ScopServ inc. is looking for resellers and distributors in each and every country around the world. Authorized resellers have been already approved by ScopServ management in Europe and Asia. The list will be posted later this month on ScopServ website.
About ScopServ Inc.
Located in Drummondville, Quebec, ScopServ Inc was established in 2003 by a group of experienced system administrators, programmers and creators, each with over 15 years experience in the industry.
More information about ScopServ can be found by visiting their website at http://www.scopserv.com or by phone at (514) 373-8103.
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Mobile Internet Industry Discussed and Analysed in New Topical Report Now Available at MarketPublishers.com
January 30, 2012
London, UK (PRWEB) October 10, 2011
Mobile internet is conquering the global market. It is developing at an unimaginably fast tempo and is geared for further growth. In 2015 the worldwide penetration rate of mobile internet is awaited to reach 37% which equals around 161 billion EUR. Mobile devices upgrading and expansion is forecast to drive the market that will accommodate approximately 2.67 billion users in four-year time.
New market research study Mobile Internet elaborated by IDATE has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd.
Report Details:
Title: Mobile Internet
Published: January, 2011
Pages: 114
Price: US$ 4,900
http://marketpublishers.com/report/technologies_electronics/telecommunications/mobile_internet.html
The report offers a detailed coverage of in-depth information about the market, its participants and its future. It delves into a discussion of market's structure, data and forecasts 2008-2015, player profiles and strategies. It spotlights the current and upcoming trends and the different kinds of mobile internet usages.
Reports Contents:
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. METHODOLOGY
3. MARKET STRUCTURE AND KEY FACTORS
3.1. Market segmentation
3.1.1. Segmentation with respect to fixed services
3.1.2. Segmentation by type of services
3.1.3. Segmentation by means of surfing the (mobile) Internet
3.1.4. Segmentation by type of device
3.2. Trends on the mobile Internet
3.2.1. Mobile application stores
Small Businesses Gain Access To Full-Feature Phone System With Latest Switchvox Solution
January 30, 2012
SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) July 5, 2005 - to medium-
sized businesses (SMBs), today announced enhanced functionality for its flagship IP PBX phone system. Adding support for the Inter-Asterisk exchange (IAX) protocol, the Switchvox system now offers customers more bandwidth savings than traditional protocols, as well as ease of interoperability with additional VoIP providers.
The Switchvox system enables SMBs to easily and affordably create and manage their phone system, using traditional analog lines, as well as VoIP services. Based on customer demand, Switchvox added the IAX protocol, in addition to its current Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), to help businesses reduce set up time, training and support.
IAX was created to a bring level of simplicity and reliability to VoIP systems that other protocols could not, said Mark Spencer, CEO of Digium and creator of Asterisk. By supporting IAX, Switchvox is helping reach out to the large number of Asterisk users who prefer the benefits of IAX.
In addition to IAX support, Switchvox now offers other key benefits in its standard phones system, including the following:
Geographical call routing calls can be routed to specific employees based on the prefix of the incoming caller ID, helping to direct calls faster and with fewer steps
Performance tuning helps increase the capacity of simultaneous calls within an SMB office
Outbound caller ID customization each phone extension is equipped with caller ID so callbacks are directly routed to individual phone system users, rather than directed back through the main number
Diagnostic tools diagnostic tests are now run online, helping users identify connection problems with VoIP providers, IP phones and/or the mail server, in addition to offering possible remedies
Switchvox is dedicated to improving IP PBX technology in a way that makes it affordable and easy to deploy, while providing the most advanced features in the industry, said Joshua Stephens, CEO of Switchvox. With this latest version of Switchvox, SMBs can finally afford to deploy a system with features that have been entirely out of reach due to high cost. A feature like geographical call routing that offers the ability to send a sales call originating from the West Coast directly to the rep that handles this regions sales, can really revolutionize a business communications.
Built on open source software, Switchvox is extremely inexpensive when compared to traditional PBX products, with systems starting as low as $ 995 (MSRP). The latest applications will be included, at no extra cost, in current systems. Existing customers can upgrade for free if they have a Switchvox support contract. The upgraded Switchvox system is available immediately and can be purchased online by visiting http://www.switchvox.com.
About Switchvox
Switchvox is a leading provider of PBX and VoIP phone systems for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The companys flagship product enables SMBs to easily and affordably create and manage their phone system, using traditional analog lines, as well as VoIP services. Based on Linux and other open source software, Switchvox has created software products that fit business and consumer needs. Headquartered in San Diego, California, more information on the company can be found at http://www.switchvox.com.
About Digium
Digium is the creator and primary developer of Asterisk, the industrys first Open Source PBX. Used in combination with Digiums PCI telephony interface cards, Asterisk offers a strategic, highly cost-effective approach to voice and data transport over TDM, switched, and Ethernet architectures.
Digium solutions reduce the costs of traditional TDM and VoIP implementations through Open Source, standards-based software and next-generation gateways, media servers and application servers. Digium hardware supports traditional voice protocols, including PRI, RBS, FXS, FXO, E&M, Feature Group D, Groundstart, Loopstart and GR-303. Data protocols include PPP, Cisco HDLC, and Frame Relay. For packet voice, Asterisk supports IAX (Inter-Asterisk eXchange), SIP, MGCP, Cisco Skinny® (SCCP) and H.323 VoIP protocols.
About Asterisk
Code for Asterisk, originally written by Mark Spencer of Digium Inc., has been contributed from Open Source software engineers around the world. It supports a wide range of TDM protocols for the handling and transmission of voice over traditional telephony interfaces. It also supports US and European standard signaling types used in standard business phone systems, allowing it to bridge between next-generation voice-data integrated networks and existing infrastructure. Using the Inter-Asterisk eXchange (IAX) Voice over IP protocol, Asterisk merges voice and data traffic seamlessly across disparate networks. While using packet voice, it is possible to send data such as URL addresses and images in-line with voice traffic, allowing advanced integration of information.
The Digium logo, Digium, Asterisk, and the Asterisk logo are trademarks of Digium Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respected owners.
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BroadVoice Introduces the Industry’s First Certification Program for Voice over IP Equipment
January 29, 2012
Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 21, 2005
BroadVoice, the leading provider of high quality, feature-rich broadband phone services to consumers and businesses, today at the Fall VON 2005 Conference and Expo announced the launch of the BroadVoice Compatibility Program. The Program will provide customers with a broader choice of communications devices, and greater confidence that the equipment will work right. BroadVoice CertifiedTM devices will automatically configure when connected to the network, and they will be continually and automatically upgraded and have call quality optimized using BroadVoice's SmartSIP network technology.
With the widespread acceptance of Internet telephony, communications equipment manufacturers are producing an array of new devices that can plug directly into the Internet, instead of telephone jacks. Leading VoIP companies like BroadVoice have built large scale networks based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), the de facto standard for transmitting voice conversations via Internet. The BroadVoice Compatibility Program is the first of its kind, and will help SIP phone and device manufacturers test and deliver equipment that seamlessly interoperates with BroadVoice's network, systems, and features, thereby ensuring a uniform, high-quality customer experience with a top-tier VoIP service provider.
"The number of networks that overtly allow BYOD is very limited. As far as I know, BroadVoice is the only one to have a formal compatibility program." said Steve Sokol of Astricon. "It will be advantageous to the Asterisk community, especially those reselling Asterisk, to have a documented, working configuration for the BroadVoice network."
Leading VoIP equipment vendors such as Linksys, Aastra, TalkSwitch, Epigy, and VegaStream, among others, are participating in the BroadVoice Compatibility program.
"Initiatives like the BroadVoice Compatibility Program are invaluable in expanding customer choice and in accelerating VoIP adoption," said Jan Scheeren, president and CEO of TalkSwitch. "As a BroadVoice Certified device, our customers will know that they can get all the great value they've come to expect from TalkSwitch, and benefit from a world-class VoIP calling service at the same time."
"Customers will be able to buy any BroadVoice Certified phone or other device and know that it will work with their BroadVoice service as soon as they connect it to the Internet, at home, at the office, or at a hotel halfway around the world," said Gene Cornfield, VP of business development for BroadVoice. "Rather than imposing one device on all customers, BroadVoice pioneered the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) concept to provide customers with the broadest possible choice of voice communications equipment. We allow people to choose the device that best suits their needs, whether it's a soft phone, a desktop phone, a wireless phone, or VoIP-enabled PBX."
BroadVoice has more kinds of Internet communications devices connected to its network than any other VoIP provider worldwide. Tens of thousands of consumers and businesses in over 120 countries currently use more than 200 different Analog Telephone Adapters, IP phones, soft phones, PBXs, and WiFi phones on the BroadVoice network. The BroadVoice Certified logo will help customers identify products that deliver a high-quality communications experience with BroadVoice services. Customers will get the same quality experience with BroadVoice Certified devices as with devices supplied by BroadVoice.
For manufacturers, certification allows them to use the BroadVoice Certified logo on promotions and packaging, and entitles them to a listing in the BroadVoice Certified Device Catalog, as well as a host of other benefits.
A complete description of the program is available at http://www.broadvoice.com/certified. BroadVoice will be exhibiting at the Fall VON 2005 Conference and Expo, booth 302 in the Boston Convention Center, September 20 - 22, 2005.
About BroadVoice
BroadVoice is the leading provider of high quality, feature-rich broadband phone services to consumers and businesses. BroadVoice VoIP phone service allows thousands of customers in the United States and more than 120 other countries to use their broadband Internet connection to make and receive phone calls anywhere in the world. Customers benefit from unlimited domestic and international calling and a suite of 25 basic and advanced features for one low monthly price. Founded in December 2003, BroadVoice is privately held and based in Billerica, MA. For additional information please visit http://www.broadvoice.com.
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The George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine & Diginonymous Team Up to Utilize DigiGone Encrypted Software for Telemedicine
January 29, 2012
Washington DC and Tampa, FL USA (PRWEB) October 11, 2011
The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates (GW-MFA) Department of Emergency Medicine has reached an agreement with Diginonymous LLC, to install, utilize and promote the companys powerful software-based video conferencing tool, DigiGone at its Worldwide Emergency Communications Center (WECC). The WECC supports the Department of Emergency Medicines Maritime Medical Access (MMA) program. MMA is the academic leader in delivering comprehensive, real-time telemedicine solutions & services to shipping vessels, work boats, yachts, aircraft, offshore platforms, research teams and organizations in remote locations around the world.
With DigiGone, MMA clients will have enhanced access to over 550 GW-MFA, board certified Emergency Physicians and Specialty providers. DigiGone will provide low cost secure video and audio teleconferencing, video streaming, VoIP, IM Chat and file transfer capabilities which require no more than a PC, Net Book, Tablet, or Smartphone to utilize. Recently, our team evaluated numerous video conference platforms to use with our remote clients, said Kyle Keenan, Director, Remote Medical Programs, GW-MFA Department of Emergency Medicine. We wanted a technology that was easy to use, secure and private to meet HIPAA requirements, required no more than a PC, and made efficient use of the expensive satellite or mobile data airtime required at sea to reach our communications center. As a result of our evaluation, we have installed DigiGone software at our WECC and will encourage clients to utilize the software as a preferred method of video communication with our MMA physicians. MMA and Diginonymous plan to jointly market a service which includes MMAs services and DigiGone Video Conferencing Software for Telemedicine.
Vessels worldwide already use Maritime Medical Accesss services to protect their crew and guests, while reducing their insurance costs, limiting their litigation exposure, and avoiding costly medivac or port diversions for medical emergencies, said George N. Spohn, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing at Diginonymous, LLC. DigiGone was a natural choice for the MMA team, because it was designed for and has already proved its cost effectiveness and utility aboard shipping vessels, aircraft and with remote operatives. We are proud to not only be supplying the GW-MFA with a telemedicine tool, but will also be promoting Maritime Medical Access services to our clients and Partners.
Unlike bandwidth hogging consumer grade video solutions, DigiGone is designed to meet the rigorous demands of government, maritime and aeronautical organizations. It uses as little as 1/10th of the bandwidth of services like Skype
