3CX już w Polsce, w partnerstwie z Halo Kwadrat Sp. zo.o

Londyn, 11 Marca 2009 - 3CX (www.3cx.com), producent wielokrotnie nagradzanego systemu telefonii IP pracującego w środowisku Windows podpisał umowę dystrybucyjną z HaloKwadrat (www.halokwadrat.pl), dystrybutorem rozwiązań VoIP w Polsce.

“HaloKwadrat jest rozpoznawalnym i innowacyjnym dystrybutorem produktów VoIP w Polsce i bardzo nas cieszy możliwość współpracy z HaloKwadrat i rozszerzenia naszych możliwości dystrybucyjnych w tej części Europy.” - powiedział Nick Galea, CEO 3CX.

Wiedza techniczna oraz innowacyjny marketing HaloKwadrat będą kluczowe w pozycjonowaniu 3CX jako wiodącego produktu IP-PBX w Polsce.

“Aby prowadzona przez nas dystrybucja nie była jedynie przekładaniem pudełek i aby nasi inżynierowie mogli świadczyć profesjonalne wsparcie współpracującym z nami integratorom staramy się utrzymać relatywnie niewielkie portfolio produktów. Nad rozpoczęciem dystrybucji 3CX zastanawialiśmy się dość długo, ale w końcu, dzięki prostocie instalacji i bardzo przejrzystej, konkurencyjnej cenie 3CX podjeliśmy tę decyzję. Istotnym elementem tej decyzji był również fakt iż 3CX doskonale współpracuje z obecnie dystrybuowanymi przez nas komponentami sprzętowymi takich producentów jak Sangoma Technologies, Patton Electronics i Polycom” - powiedział Aleksander Wierciński CEO HaloKwadrat.

“Czujemy iż rynek rozwiązań opartych na Windows w środkowej Europie czeka na takie właśnie rozwiązanie i my jako HaloKwadrat zamierzamy przyczynić się do dostarczenia go do integratorów oraz użytkowników końcowych. Pierwszym krokiem w zrealizowaniu tego celu jest pełna lokalizacja na język polski najnowszej wersji 3CX, którą będziemy prezentować na zbliżających się targach Intertelecom w Łodzi.”

System telefonii IP 3CX jest oparty w 100% na standardzie SIP i dzięki temu wspiera najpopularniejsze na rynku telefony IP oraz bramki VoIP. Może być używany jako wyjście do sieci VoIP lub Publicznej Sieci Telefonicznej (PSTN). Dzięki prostocie instalacji i skalowalności jest doskonałą alternatywą dla tradycyjnych rozwiązań PBX, jednocześnie dając użytkownikom dostęp do pełnego zestawu zaawansowanych funkcji telefonicznych, które pozwolą im na zmniejszenie kosztów telekomunikacyjnych oraz zwiększenie mobilności pracowników i efektywności ich działania.

O HaloKwadrat

HaloKwadrat jest wiodącym w Europie Środkowej dystrybutorem sprzętu wykorzystywanego do budowy rozwiązań bazujących na Open Source. Wyróżnia się doskonałymi cenami na sprzęt dla integratorów tego typu rozwiązań oraz profesjonalnym wsparciem technicznym dla produktów sprzętowych takich dostawców jak Sangoma Technologies, Patton Electronics i Polycom w połączeniu z oprogramowaniem Open Source Telephony(OST) np: Asterisk, sipXecs, FreeSwitch, Yate oraz trixbox CE. Dodatkowo HaloKwadrat organizuje intensywne szkolenia dla integratorów, którzy pragną szybko pogłębić wiedzę z zakresu rozwiązań Open Source Telephony (OST). Ponadto jest również jednym z głównych kontrybutorów kodu dla takich rozwiązań OST jak Freeswitch, SipX oraz Callweaver.

HaloKwadrat jest w 100% polską spółką, współpracuje z ponad setką (100) integratorów rozwiązań Open Source Telephony w Europie i ma swoje biura w Warszawie, Berlinie i Skt. Petersburgu.

O 3CX

3CX jest międzynarodowym producentem oprogramowania do zastosowań telekomunikacyjnych z biurami w Wielkiej Brytanii, USA, Niemczech, Australii, Hong Kongu oraz na Malcie i Cyprze. Jest partnerem Microsoft (Gold Certified) i jest wspierany przez doświadczony zespół zarządzający. Utworzony przez 3CX programowy IP-PBX działający pod systemem Windows, uzyskał certyfikację Windows Server 2003 oraz zdobył wiele nagród wliczając w to: złoty medal Windowsnetworking.com, nagrodę “the Communications Solutions 2007”, nagrodę wydawcy Windows IT Pro magazine 2008 oraz nagrodę “Best Buy” magazynu Computer Shopper Magazine, a wszystkie te nagrody w uznaniu dla wkładu firmy w innowację oraz jakość usług.

Aby uzyskać więcej informacji o 3CX odwiedż www.3cx.com i 3CX VoIP Blog.

Aby uzyskać więcej informacji o HaloKwadrat odwiedż www.halokwadrat.pl.

Virtualization, Business Continuity, Green Technologies Are Thriving

Much of what Brianna Schweitzer wrote here on her Vantage Communications-hosted blog echoes what we heard in the hours and days following last week’s Internet Telephony Conference & Expo in Miami.

TMC President Rich Tehrani (News - Alert) reported that attendance was up 15 percent at the event and – as TMC Vice President Tom Keating writes here – the show, by all accounts, bucked downward trends in the economy and bold predictions that “VoIP Is Dead.”

One aspect of the show that Schweitzer also picked up on was the number of businesses that are “reinventing what many may assume is long gone – the fax.”

“Our unofficial count showed about 14 fax companies at the show, all optimistic that this is a hot, new sector in IP communications,” Schweitzer said.

The fax may be seen as a hot sector – yet at least one company would dispute the term “new."

Officials at FaxCore Inc. – whose Fax-over-IP, or “FoIP” solutions are designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, including CPE and service providers – told TMCnet during an interview that the company did its first installation three years ago in aCisco ( News - Alert) Systems Inc. call center environment.

Read more here.

3CX Launches YouTube Channel with Technical VoIP Nuggets

Innovative video clips provide FREE online visual training on VoIP, SIP and 3CX IP PBX

London – 17 February, 2009 - 3CX (www.3cx.com) the international developer of telecommunications software has announced the launch of its Youtube channel, which contains a series of technical videos called “VoIP Nuggets”. These are short video clips, published on Youtube, which provide online training of 3CX Phone System for Windows as well as SIP & VoIP technology. The videos are authored by 3CX staff, the 3CX user community as well as technology partners such as Patton. The tutorials are provided free of charge.

“There are several websites which explain VoIP technology, however they are text based and often quite theoretical for telefonia voip. The VoIP nuggets are targeted towards IT administrators or computer resellers that want to get started on VoIP technology. The videos cover practical issues such as gateway setup, firewall configuration, SIP basics and so on”, said Nick Galea, CEO at 3CX.

3CX’ VoIP nuggets are available from: http://www.3cx.com/blog/category/voip-nuggets/

The 3CX Youtube Channel is at http://www.youtube.com/3cxvoip

In addition to 3CX’ VoIP Nuggets, 3CX also maintains a SIP / VoIP FAQ and a 3CX’ Blog. 3CX publishes its website in 26 languages and also maintains a Wiki for solutioni voip.

About 3CX

3CX is an international developer of telecommunications software, headquartered in Europe with offices in the UK, USA, Germany, Cyprus, Malta, Australia and Hong Kong. It is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and is backed by an experienced management and development team. Its product, 3CX Phone System for Windows, developed specifically for the SMB (small & medium business) market, has earned Windows Server 2003 Certification and has received numerous awards, including The Windowsnetworking.com Gold Award, the Communications Solutions 2007 Award, the Windows IT Pro magazine 2008 Editor’s Best Award and a Best Buy Award by Computer Shopper Magazine, all in recognition to the company’s commitment to innovation and quality. 3CX maintains a global presence with localized information available in various languages. For more information, visit www.3cx.com.

3CX appoints Factis as distributor for Portugal

Londres, 02-02-2009 – A 3CX (www.3cx.com), empresa responsável pelo desenvolvimento internacional do 3CX Phone System para Windows que conta já com vários prémios obtidos, anunciou um acordo de canal com a pioneira do 3CX em Portugal, a FACTIS (www.factis.pt). A FACTIS irá encarregar-se da distribuição do 3CX IP PBX a uma rede de parceiros própria, aos quais fornecerá todo o apoio no sentido de garantir a entrega de soluções VoIP completas aos seus Clientes. A principal missão da FACTIS será a de colocar este sistema telefónico inovador como uma referência de facto no mercado português do VoIP.

“Na 3CX estamos bastante contentes por trabalhar com a FACTIS. A FACTIS tem bastante experiência na área de VoIP e é reconhecida em Portugal. Consideramo-la uma excelente empresa para uma parceria que nos permita penetrar no mercado Português” disse Nick Galea, CEO da 3CX.

João Fonte, CEO da FACTIS disse “Com a adição do 3CX Phone System ao nosso portfolio de produtos e soluções e com o investimento que entretanto efectuámos no treino dos nossos colaboradores, estamos agora em posição de oferecer aos nossos revendedores acesso ao mercado emergente dos sistemas telefónicos VoIP baseados em Windows. O 3CX IP PBX é muito simples de gerir para administradores de rede na medida em que se integra perfeitamente na infra-estrutura de rede Windows, fazendo dele o produto ideal para os nossos Clientes e parceiros.

O 3CX Phone System para Windows é baseado no standard SIP e suporta os equipamentos comuns disponíveis no mercado - Telefones SIP, Gateways VoIP, Service Providers VoIP e linhas tradicionais PSTN. É uma alternativa bastante escalável e de fácil instalação às soluções baseadas em PABX proprietárias, ao mesmo tempo que permite o acesso a uma vasta gama de funcionalidades avançadas, redução drástica dos custos de telecomunicações, melhora a mobilidade e a produtividade dos colaboradores.

Acerca da 3CX

A 3CX é uma empresa internacional de desenvolvimento de software de telecomunicações com sede na Europa e escritórios no Reino Unido, EUA, Alemanha, Chipre, Malta, Austrália e Hong Kong. É Gold Partner da Microsoft e é constituída por uma equipa com vasta experiência em gestão e desenvolvimento. O seu produto, o 3CX Phone System para Windows, recebeu a certificação para Windows Server 2003, assim como vários prémios como reconhecimento do compromisso da empresa com a inovação e qualidade, destacando-se: Windowsnetworking.com Gold Award, o Communications Solutions 2007 Award, o Windows IT Pro magazine 2008 Editor's Best Award e um Best Buy Award da Computer Shopper Magazine.

Mais informação disponível em www.3cx.com e no Blog 3CX VoIP.

Acerca da FACTIS

Criada em 1995, a FACTIS é uma empresa Portuguesa de serviços de Engenharia e Tecnologias de Informação baseada em Lisboa e com cobertura nacional, incluíndo os arquipélagos da Madeira e dos Açores. Promovendo soluções de sistemas e telecomunicações assim como serviços de suporte, a FACTIS é uma empresa orientada para o Cliente com um objectivo específico: construir relações fortes a longo prazo com Clientes e parceiros. No sentido de melhor servir e responder às necessidades dos seus Clientes está organizada em Áreas de Negócio Funcionais - Outsourcing e Projectos Especiais, Engenharia e Soluções de Infra-estrutura e Consultoria e Soluções de Software.

Para cada produto ou solução, a FACTIS desenvolve um modelo de negócio específico adequado ao mercado local.

SIP call setup overview & ports used

3CX is starting to publish a series of short technical VoIP videos which we have called VoIP Nuggets. These are bite size 3 to 10 minute snippets or ‘nuggets’ with technical information about 3CX Phone System for Windows /ISDN telefooncentrale which we trust that you will find interesting and useful.

The first one is a high level overview of SIP Call setup and the ports involved.

Let us know what you think!

For more Voip videos, visit the 3CX blog page.

3CX & Voxitas announce interoperability and end to end VoIP solution

3CX, developer of an innovative VoIP PBX for Windows announces a 5% discount* for companies using the Voxitas Nationwide Network.

Atlanta, 20 January, 2009 – 3CX (www.3cx.com), the international developer of the multi-awarded 3CX Phone System for Windows, and Voxitas (www.voxitas.com), a leading business class VoIP national service provider, have announced a alliance providing a fully integrated business grade voice solution using VoIP (voice over IP).

Companies can now use 3CX IP PBX for Windows together with the Voxitas business grade VoIP service and know that full interoperability testing has been performed and that both companies will fully support customers in deploying this solution.

In addition, Voxitas users can avail themselves of a special offer in which 5% will be given upon purchase of 3CX Phone System. They can acquire 3CX Phone System through the worldwide partner network of 3CX.*

“We are pleased to have achieved comprehensive interoperability testing with Voxitas”, said Nick Galea, CEO of 3CX. "Voxitas is a leading VoIP provider and the solution comprising Voxitas and 3CX Phone System for Windows delivers a great value and innovative IP telephony solution that enables businesses to reduce call costs and boost productivity."

“We are excited to partner with an award-winning IP PBX such as 3CX”, said Michael Morey, VOXITAS CEO. “The combined solution gives affordable access to a first-rate and innovative VoIP solution for businesses. With the addition of the 3CX IP PBX certification to our portfolio, we are now in the position to offer our resellers access to the booming Windows-based VoIP telephone system market”

Voxitas offers Business Class Voice Services over our latency optimized private network. Products like SIP Trunking, Virtual PRI, LD Services, DID’s, Toll Free Numbers, and much more, all securing low call rates. This is brought together with 3CX software-based IP PBX, a phone system that is extremely simple to install and configure, and yet includes advance features such as integrated fax server, phone provisioning, and unified messaging.

* Offer expires on 31st March 2009 and may be extended at the discretion of 3CX.
Discount requests are to be channelled via Voxitas for validation.

About 3CX

3CX is an international developer of telecommunications software, headquartered in Europe with offices in the Cyprus, USA, UK and Hong Kong. It is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and is backed by an experienced management and development team. Its product, 3CX Phone System for Windows, developed specifically for the SMB market has earned Windows Server 2003 Certification and has received numerous awards, including TMC Labs 2007 Innovation Award, The Windowsnetworking.com Gold Award, as well as the IT EXPO Best of Show award 2007 and the INTERNET Telephony Magazine Product of the Year Award, all in recognition to the company’s commitment to innovation and quality. 3CX maintains a global presence with offices in four countries and localized information available in various languages. For more information visit www.3cx.com and 3CX VoIP Blog.

About Voxitas

Established in 2001, Voxitas, (http://www.voxitas.com) is a nationwide business class VoIP service provider for enterprise and contact center clients. Using SIP trunking technology, Voxitas delivers the best in voice quality, disaster recovery capabilities, intelligent call distribution, and Fax over IP. Select our TrueVoice product for dial tone replacement and/or a backup to your traditional telephony services. Combine our SIP Trunks with a certified IP phone system for Business Class local and long distance phone service. Voxitas SIP Trunks are delivered across the Public Internet or for true Voice Optimized Business Class Quality select our True Connection T1 service. (Higher speeds also available including T3 and Ethernet in select markets).

Voip video training - Introduction to Sip and RTP

This 4 minutes video gives a high level overview to SIP & RTP and explains the basics of the protocols.



You can find more Voip training videos here.