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PBX: Private Branch eXchange An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network PSTN. A PBX enables a...; Full PBX Definition >>

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3CX Phone System for Windows (exe): 3CX VOIP Phone System for Windows Free edition is an Office Phone System/IP PBX that completely replaces a proprietary PBX, supports standard SIP soft/hard phones from any vendor, VOIP service providers & traditional PSTN phone lines. Developed for Windows, it is easy to install, configure & manage via web-based config....; Tags: Phone, PBX, 3CX, Microsoft Windows, Telephony, VOIP, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Telecom & Utilities, Operating Systems, Telecommunications, Software, Networking, Emerging Technologies; Software downloads 2008-06-18
TechNet Webcast: How to Do a Proof of Concept for Communications Server 2007 Interoperability With PBX Systems (Level 300): Wondering how to take advantage of the existing Time Division Multiplexing TDM or IP Private Branch Exchange PBX infrastructure for unified communications? If so, join this webcast to get the information needed to deploy Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 in conjunction with TDM or IP PBXs using the "Standalone" and...; Tags: Interoperability, Webcast, Communications Server, PBX, Microsoft TechNet, Telephony, VOIP, Networking, Telecommunications; Webcasts 2008-06-18
Is VoIP a good idea for small business?: Is VoIP a good idea for small business?Another option...We have an Asterisk box running our PBX. We have some PRI cards from digium. What we do is run a T1 PRI line into the box. We have split it up 50/50 between 12 DIDs and the rest is...; Tags: Telephony, Internet service providers (ISPs), Asterisk, PBX, AT&T PBX, VoIP, small business; Discussion threads 2008-05-28
Videoconferencing, Video Mail, IVR and Mobile Services Provided by iPBX Technology: Private Branch Exchange PBX systems have traditionally connected private enterprises to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN using circuit-switched communications. iPBX or IP PBX systems, which use the Internet Protocol IP to carry calls over packet-switched networks, have become increasingly popular in recent years. iPBXs account for a significant majority...; Tags: Mobile, IP, IVR, Video, PBX, Surf Communication Solutions, Telephony, VOIP, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Networking, Telecommunications; White papers 2008-04-16
The one thing Asterisk has been missing: If you're like most folk, setting up a PBX is something you'd rather avoid, especially when its an open source PBX that isn't known for its easy configuration and installation. ISPBX aims to solve the pain with its drag-and-drop configuration tool, Cogoblue. Drag a few phone object...; Tags: Phone, Configuration, PBX, ISPBX, Cogoblue, Model 500, Model 12000, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Telephony, VOIP, Telecom & Utilities, Networking, Telecommunications, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-04-11

ISDN Q-Interface Signaling Protocol Q.931 Tunneling Over the IP Network: Reduce the Cost of Private Telephony Networks: Private Branch eXchanges PBXs are crucial communication components in any organization. As an organization grows and expands to multiple locations, it needs to establish multiple PBXs to keep the locations connected. The primary challenge in operating these multiple PBXs is to get them to work as a single entity so...; Tags: Network, IP, PBX, ISDN, IP Network, Telephony, VOIP, Networking, Telecommunications; White papers 2008-04-01
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
Sametime and OCS Compared: Brent Kelly from Wainhouse Research has done a great job comparing and contrasting Lotus Sametime and Microsoft OCS 2007. The biggest differences? Orientation and support for telephony. I've flushed details on Sametime's Unified Telephony that he wasn't able to cover and I've summarized the slew of functional differences...; Tags: SIP, IBM Lotus SameTime, Unified Communications, Microsoft Corp., PBX, IBM Corp., OCS, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Groupware, Telephony, VOIP, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Software, Software, Networking, Telecommunications, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-02-13
Compare IP PBX systems from leading vendors like Cisco, Nortel and Avaya: This Comparison Guide features the leading PBX systems from established vendors like Siemens, Cisco, Avaya and Nortel as well as cutting edge systems form new vendors like Shoretel and Fonality. The Enterprise IP PBX market is rapidly changing to keep pace with the rapid technological and business...; Tags: Nortel Networks Corp., Vendor, IP, PBX, Cisco Systems Inc., Avaya Inc., VoIP-News, Telephony, VOIP, Operational Planning, Networking, Telecommunications, Business Operations; White papers 2008-02-12
Compare Top Hosted VoIP Phone Systems From Vendors like Aptela, Packet8 and Covad: Research the leading hosted PBX systems from major vendors and compare the features and services that are important to you. A new phone system is a critical element of your business. You can't afford to make a mistake but you also know that you need to have...; Tags: Covad Communications Group Inc., Phone, Packet8, PBX, VoIP Phone, Phone System, VoIP-News, Telephony, VOIP, Networking, Telecommunications; White papers 2008-02-12
IBM Improves SameTime Telephony and Collaboration: IBM just announced and demoed new advanced group collaboration and enterprise telephony capabilities for SameTime here at its Lotusphere conference in Orlando. The two will be delivered as new SameTime releases, SameTime for Unified Telephony and SameTime for Advanced, due out later this year. SameTime for Advanced...; Tags: Phone, Collaboration, Telephony, IBM Lotus SameTime, PBX, IBM Corp., Unified Telephony, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-01-21
VoIP-News Hosted IP PBX Buyer's Guide: Learn what an IP PBX system can do for you and better understand what issues you should consider during the decision-making process.; Tags: IP, PBX, Telephony, VOIP, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications; White papers 2008-01-21
Axon (exe): Axon is a free virtual PBX designed to manage calls in a business or call center. Any business, whether small or large, can now implement a scalable VoIP based PBX by installing this software on any Windows PC. The software works as a fully featured telephone switch connecting to phone...; Tags: Software, Call-center, PBX, Axon, Telephony, VOIP, Call Centers, Networking, Telecommunications, It Operations; Software downloads 2008-01-09
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
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
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
Migrating From PBX to Unified Communications: The attendee of this webcast will learn how to migrate from stand alone business processes to a Unified Communications infrastructure. Unified Communications represents an innovative way of effectively communicating and collaborating within the workplace. This webcast outlines how to migrate to a Unified Communications solution that can streamline the communications...; Tags: Unified Communications, PBX; Webcasts 2007-12-01
Unified Communications Enhances Global Collaboration for AstraZeneca: AstraZeneca develops and manufactures medicines that improve the health of patients worldwide. With 66,000 employees in 100 countries, critical functions such as research and development depend on effective communication between distributed teams. To streamline collaboration and reduce the cost of maintaining Private Branch Exchange PBX telephony infrastructure locally, AstraZeneca has...; Tags: AstraZeneca Plc., Collaboration, Unified Communications, Microsoft Corp., PBX, VOIP, Telephony, Groupware, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2007-11-01
National Lender Improves Collaboration Tools With Integrated Communications Solution: Infonavit is an autonomous government organization that provides home loans for workers in Mexico. Infonavit employees need to collaborate frequently, but some existing communications methods are time-consuming. As a result, the company is implementing a unified communications strategy based on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. The company will deliver integrated...; Tags: Lender, Collaboration, Microsoft Corp., PBX, Collaboration Tool, Tool, Infonavit, Telephony, VOIP, Groupware, Networking, Telecommunications, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2007-10-01
Hosted VoIP PBX Solution Presents Compelling Communications Option for Micro Enterprise Market: At one time, safety features such as anti-lock brakes, air bags, traction and vehicle stability control were reserved for those who purchased the most expensive cars on the market. Now entry-level cars are equipped similarly to high-end vehicles, thanks to innovative automakers who understood the changing needs and desires of...; Tags: Revolution, PBX, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, VOIP, Networking; White papers 2007-09-07