FXO Resources on ZDNet

ZDNet Resources

The cheapest way to do VoIP is still analog: What happens when you want to just want a bunch of phones in your business, hotel, or organization and you don't need a bunch of fancy and complicated features on the phone? It's simple, just get a bunch of cheap analog phones. But how do you build a phone system...; Tags: Phone, T1, PBX, USB, FXS, FXO, Telephony, VOIP, Telecom & Utilities, Networking, Telecommunications, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-03-19

Additional Resources

CIPT1 v6.0 - Implementing Cisco Unified Communications IP Telephony Part 1: Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsPrepare to install and configure a Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) solution in a single site in this course, focusing primarily on CUCM Release ...; Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Phone, Telephony, Schaumburg, Router, IP Telephony, Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, VOIP, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking; Training 2008-04-01
CIPT2 v6.0 - Implementing Cisco Unified Communications IP Telephony Part 2: Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsPrepare to install and configure a Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) solution in a multisite environment in this course. You'll focus on CUCM Release ...; Tags: Telephony, Router, IP Telephony, Mobility, Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking; Training 2008-04-01
The cheapest way to do VoIP is still analog: The cheapest way to do VoIP is still analogVery interesting!But these are probably more than I need at home. (kidding)Thanks George for a good topic!WiringThe problem with splitting out to analog is all the wiring punch down that has to be done. Being able to use an IP phone...; Tags: Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Currency & Foreign exchange, NETWORKING, Network technology, phone, IP, IP phone, VoIP, T1-PRI, analog phone, network; Discussion threads 2008-03-20
IIUC - Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications: View Available Dates and LocationsIn this five-day course, you'll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Cisco IOS Unified Communications solution. You will learn the basics of traditional telephony as well as Voice over IP (VoIP) fundamentals, including various VoIP protocols. You will learn to...; Tags: Cisco IOS, VoIP, Telephony, Network, Unified Communications, Cisco Systems Inc., Telecommunications; Training 2008-02-01

CUCMBC - Cisco Unified Communications Manager Boot Camp v6.0/v5.1: View Available Dates and LocationsNow running both CUCM 6.0 and 5.1 in all labs! Exclusively at Global Knowledge, you choose the version of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) you wish to deploy in your lab environment. You'll receive both CUCM 6.0 and 5.1 enhanced lab...; Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Router, Lab, Network, Unified Communications, PBX, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, Routers & Switches, VOIP, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications; Training 2008-01-01
CIPT1 - Cisco IP Telephony Part 1 v6.0 or v5.1: View Available Dates and LocationsNow running both CUCM 6.0 and 5.1 in all labs! Exclusively at Global Knowledge, you choose the version of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) you wish to deploy in your lab environment. You'll receive both CUCM 6.0 and 5.1 enhanced lab guides, and...; Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Telephony, Router, Network, IP Telephony, IP, Training, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, VOIP, Telecommunications, Telecom & Utilities, Network Technology, Networking; Training 2008-01-01
CMBA - CallManager Basic Administration v4.1: View Available Dates and LocationsOur enhanced 3-day course delivers the skills you need to add, move, change, and troubleshoot IP telephony devices. Learn the skills required to support IP phone users and identify network and server impact when administering changes. You will also configure the latest Cisco...; Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., Administration, IP Telephony, IP, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, VOIP, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications; Training 2008-01-01
IPTX - Cisco IP Telephony Express: View Available Dates and LocationsLearn CallManager Express (CME) and Unity Express (CUE) architecture, components, functionality, and features for up to 240 IP phones. Lab exercises reinforce learning as you build CME and CUE networks using Voice over IP (VoIP). Simple VoIP concepts are also covered and applied...; Tags: Phone, Telephony, Router, Network, IP Telephony, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, AutoAttendant, VOIP, Routers & Switches, Networking, Telecommunications; Training 2008-01-01
GWGK - Implementing Cisco Voice Gateways & Gatekeepers: View Available Dates and LocationsThis advanced Authorized Cisco course covers the in-depth and important topics needed to implement Cisco Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers in Enterprise or Service Provider environments with CallManager and Cisco Unity. Learn to install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco voice gateways and gatekeepers...; Tags: H.323, Fault-tolerance, Router, PBX, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, VOIP, Routers & Switches, Telephony, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications; Training 2008-01-01
GWGK/TUC Mini Camp: View Available Dates and LocationsGWGK: This advanced Authorized Cisco course covers the in-depth and important topics needed to implement Cisco Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers in Enterprise or Service Provider environments with CallManager and Cisco Unity. Learn to install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco voice gateways and ...; Tags: Fault-tolerance, Router, Network, PBX, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, HQ, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, VOIP, Networking, Telecommunications; Training 2008-01-01
TUC - Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Comm Systems: View Available Dates and Locations This course equips network professionals with the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot Unified Communications systems/solutions in enterprise, mid-market, and commercial deployments. Learn troubleshooting methodology, triage, resources, tools, and fixes at the integrated system/solution level, as well as for components...; Tags: Router, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., PSTN, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking; Training 2008-01-01
Digium: as of this a.m., one million Asterisk downloads this year: Just a quick note this a.m. to mark that Digium (The Asterisk Company) has just announced its one millionth download in 2007 of its open-source Internet telephony solution. This has been an upbeat year for Huntsville, Alabama-based Digium. Four possible quarters this year now marks 24...; Tags: Solution, Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Telecom & Utilities, Networking, Emerging Technologies, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-12-19
Nice effort, VoSKY, but just the name "Skype" is a no-deploy zone for enterprise IT: On Friday, I spoke to David Tang, CEO of network gateway-maker VoSKY. He wanted to offer his perspective on a blog post I authored the previous week, in which I wrote why Skype VoSKY Exchange gateways have a big task ahead. ...; Tags: Information Technology, Skype Technologies S.A., David, Telephony, VOIP, Strategy, Networking, Telecommunications, Management, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-12-17
Skype VoSKY Exchange gateways have a big sales task ahead: Third-party Skype solutions developer VoSKY announced earlier this week that the Skype VoSKY Exchange range of rack-mountable PBX-to-Skype gateways are now available worldwide. The VoSKY Exchange 9040 (shown above) and 9140 gateways are being positioned as a way for businesses to bridge landlines...; Tags: Skype Technologies S.A., Telephony, VOIP, Sales Strategy, Networking, Telecommunications, Sales, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-12-06
Apple TV might obsolete the x86 appliance market: This may surprise you, but Im going to order an AppleTV as soon as I can. Some of you might be wondering "who are you and what have you done with George" but no, I didnt get kidnapped at last weeks MacWorld and I am the real George Ou....; Tags: Security, Infrastructure, Networking, Servers, Fun Stuff, Hardware, Apple, Energy efficiency, Processors, Intel, VoIP, Intel x86, AppleTV, entertainment system.Convert AppleTV; Blog posts 2007-01-15
Carousel Telephony Adapter (zip): Carousel is software to connect VoIP calls to ordinary telephone lines and vice versa using one of a number of professional telephony devices. It works as a virtual FXO gateway. You install it as a service on any Windows PC. SIP protocol VoIP calls will be directed out to standard...; Tags: Telephony, Adapter, Carousel, VOIP, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Corporate Governance, Networking, Business Operations, Corporate Law; Software downloads 2006-10-11
Digium announces Asterisk Appliance Dev Kit: I'm a big fan of the open source Asterisk platform for developing and facilitating VoIP applications. It logically follows that I am pumped about Asterisk-leader Digium's announcement at Fall VON 2006 that it is getting ready to launch Asterisk Appliance.Front and center in the Appliance will be the $3,995.00 Asterisk...; Tags: Asterisk; Blog posts 2006-09-13
Why is Cisco buying Sipura? Here's the killer app: Why is Cisco buying Sipura? Here's the killer appHosted PBXI'm thinking they bought Sipura for the hosted PBX (service bureau) model. They are behind in the rollout of the IP Centrex solution. This is a real need in the SMB market.they didn't pay $68 million for a relayAll...; Tags: Sipura, POTS, Cisco Systems Inc.; Discussion threads 2005-04-28
Why is Cisco buying Sipura? Here's the killer app: Cisco Systems says it is buying Internet telephony and networking gear maker Sipura Technology for $68 million.Sipura=SIP=Session Initiation Protocol, got it?Sipura makes several lines of quite well-equipped ATAs (Analog Terminal Adapters) and IP phones.I've been looking at the catalog. I'd hunch my lunch that for Cisco, a key attraction is...; Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Sipura Technology; Blog posts 2005-04-26