Asterisk PBX has many features
Asterisk is a complete PBX in software. It runs on Linux, BSD, Windows (emulated) and OS X and provides all of the features you would expect from a PBX and more. Asterisk does voice over IP in four protocols, and can interoperate with almost all standards-based telephony equipment using relatively inexpensive hardware.
Asterisk provides Voicemail services with Directory, Call Conferencing, Interactive Voice Response, Call Queuing. It has support for three-way calling, caller ID services, ADSI, IAX, SIP, H.323 (as both client and gateway), MGCP (call manager only) and SCCP/Skinny. Check the Features section for a more complete list.
Asterisk needs no additional hardware for Voice-over-IP, although it does expect a non-standard driver that implements dummy hardware as a non-portable timing mechanism (for certain applications such as conferencing). A single (or multiple) VOIP provider(s) can be used for outgoing and/or incoming calls (outgoing and incoming calls can be handled through entirely different VOIP and/or telco providers)
Interconnection with Asterisk PBX
For interconnection with digital and analog telephony equipment, Asterisk supports a number of hardware devices, most notably all of the hardware manufactured by Asterisk’s sponsor, Digium. Digium has single and quad span T1 and E1 interfaces for interconnection to PRI lines and channel banks . In addition, single to quad port analog FXO and FXS cards are available and are popular for small installations. Other vendors’ cards can be used for BRI (ISDN2) or quad- and octo- port BRI based upon CAPI compatible cards or HFC chipset cards.
For interconnection with the cellular network (GSM or CDMA), Asterisk can use the Celliax channel driver or chan_mobile that is in the trunk now and there is also a unofficial backported version.
Lastly, standalone devices are available to do a wide range of tasks including providing fxo and fxs ports that simply plug into the LAN and register to Asterisk as an available device.
If you are looking for a software-based IP-PBX for Windows, contact Toronto-based Codefusion Communications Inc at 416-335-9390 who can give you full service voip and pbx solutions
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VOIP IP PBX Provider- Questions to Ask When Considering a VOIP IP PBX
Here are some questions to ask your potential VOIP IP PBX Provider if you are considering such a system.
Toronto VOIP IP PBX Provider Questions
1. Is a long term contract necessary ?
2. Outline your startup costs beyond implementation and equipment charges?
3. What are the costs of usage not covered by your plan? Do they include international long-distance connection fees?
4. Can your VOIP IP PBX handle outgoing and incoming faxes or do I need a separate 1FL circuit? Do I need any separate equipment?
5. Can I use my existing hardware such as analog or key switch phones?
6. What kind of integration is there for remote offices or home based workers?
7. Do you guarantee a quality of service? If so how ?
8. How upgradable and scalable is the VOIP IP PBX system you are proposing? Is it modular ?
9. Explain your solution to local 411,911 and emergency services? How are they supplied?
10. As an existing VOIP IP PBX Provider outline how many customers are on your switch, where is it located and what are the backup and disaster recovery plans you have in place.
Toronto-based VOIP IP PBX Provider Codefusion Communications
If you want any further questions to ask or you are seeking an experienced Toronto VOIP IP PBX provider in the Greater Toronto area please call Jeff Brodie or his staff at Codefusion Communications Inc.. They are a Microsoft and Altigen Partner and have been in operation over 10 years with many VOIP IP PBX systems installed across Canada and the Unites States as well as internationally.
With your Toronto VOIP IP PBX Provider of choice discover what opportunities exist for flexibility and cost savings .
Filed under Toronto VOIP Providers by on Jun 22nd, 2011.
