What is a Session Border Controller and how it is different from VoIP Gateway?

Session Border Controller Before I start explaining what is a Session Border Controller, let me first explain the architecture of a typical VoIP network, which will help you visualize and understand the purpose and functionality of SBC easily. In a typical company, each employee has an extension on his/her desk connected to an IP PBX or phone system. The phone system may be connected to the outside world using a...

Aastra releases RP to SIP conversion firmware for Aastralink RP phones

Aastra released an RP to SIP conversion firmware today. This is designed to help customers of AastraLink RP phones to re-use their existing phones with standard SIP based phone systems and soft switches. The Aastralink RP phones were originally designed to work only with Microsoft Response Point phone systems including the Aastralink Pro RP system. Since the fate of Response Point is up in the air with...

Sutus BC200: All-In-One Small Business IT/Telecom Solution

The Sutus Business Central 200 or BC200 is way more than a phone system. It offers an integrated solution to small business IT and communications. The BC200 server includes: phone system, file server, email server, router, firewall, wireless access point, VPN remote access server, automated backups, VoIP and Standard phone line support and more. The BC200 is a complete IT and communication solution for up to 25...

Elastix ELX-3000 Appliance

CI Gear is pleased to announce that the Elastix ELX-3000 Appliance is now available. The ELX-3000 is a scalable Elastix appliance that will now join its smaller sibling, the ELX-025 to provide broader market appeal. The ELX-3000 line has been produced by taking into consideration the different needs of a wide range of companies. It can cover needs that range from a few extensions up to 400 extensions. As a result,...

OpenVox Telephony Cards

CI Gear is pleased to announce it is now an Authorized Distributor for OpenVox telephony hardware. OpenVox designs and manufactures a wide range of affordable analog and digital telephony cards that are fully compatible with leading open source telephony projects including Asterisk®, trixbox®, Elastix®, PBX in a Flash, AskoziaPBX®, Voyage-Linux. Product Lines A400 4-Port Analog Telephony Cards A800 8-Port Analog...