Monthly Archives: January 2013

First Look: LifeSize Icon 600
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LifeSize Icon 600

What Is It?

The Icon 600 is the latest video conferencing solution to be released by LifeSize and comes in four different versions. All four versions of the LifeSize Icon 600 come with the codec, Digital MicPod and remote control but where they differ is in the camera and some of the capabilities. Two of the versions have the Icon 600 codec bundled with the LifeSize Camera 200 and the other two have the codec bundled with the LifeSize Camera 10X.  For each camera there is a version that is 720P with single display abilities and one that is 1080P with dual display abilities. If that is a bit confusing here is a breakdown of the four different versions:

  • LifeSize Icon 600 4X PTZ Camera

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VoIP Supply Named One of Western New York’s Most Admired Companies
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Most Admired Companies 2012

Buffalo Business First provided a great way for VoIP Supply to close out 2012 by naming the company to its list of Western New York’s Most Admired Companies.

“It’s more than a great honor to be included on this short list of only 19 other admired companies,” said Ben Sayers, CEO of VoIP Supply.  “It’s a wonderful achievement by my employees to be mentioned in the same space as these other fine Western New York companies who are well-know, respected, local institutions.”

Business First has a number of awards and lists for the local business community that publish annually.  The WNY’s Most Admired is a new recognition they’ve put together that examines:

  • Company Growth
  • Success as an Employer
  • Work in Promoting Diversity
  • Connection

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VoIP Supply Offers Free Shipping on Sangoma Digital Voice Cards
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Sangoma A104D

The second best thing to instant gratification might just be free 2-day shipping.

Going on now until January 31, 2013, customers will free receive free 2-day shipping on the Sangoma A100 Digital Voice Card Series which includes the A101, A102, A104, A108, and A116 boards.

Sangoma’s voice optimized hardware powers leading PBX, IVR and call center applications worldwide with their well known quality, reliability and support.

Sangoma A100 Series of Digital Voice Cards offer:

  • Available telco-grade hardware echo cancellation.
  • 1 to 16 port configurations of optimized voice and data to support up to 480 voice calls or 32.8 Mbps full duplex data over T1/E1/J1 lines.
  • Expandable BRI solution available with optional echo cancellation.

Each Sangoma Digital Card uses the same high-performance PCI or PCI …

TANSTAAFL
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I learned the word ‘tanstaafl’ during my macro-economics class in college.  While it’s used as a word, it’s actually an acronym.  If you don’t recognize it, prepare yourself: There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.

Box chain stores carry surveillance cameras that are a couple bucks.  Here at VoIP Supply you’ll see them run into the several thousands.  Truth is there is a whole lot of quality difference.  Don’t worry, this article shouldn’t be preachy…too preachy.

Simple:  If you want to keep an eye on the house while you’re away or just need to monitor the front door of the office, a good IP camera would be right for you, such as Grandstream’s indoor GXV3615WP_HD or their new outdoor model GXV3672_HD.  …

Live Demo of Digium Switchvox
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Digium_Global Growth_Leadership_Award

If Digium Switchvox is not your current phone system but it’s been on your radar, now’s your chance to see it live, in action.

Click here to register now for the live Switchvox demonstration, this Thursday, January 24, 2013, 2 pm EST.

Seeing is Believing

Digium Switchvox is an award-winning Unified Communications (UC) solution based on the Asterisk communications platform. This live demo is co-hosted by VoIP Supply with Digium’s Switchvox sales engineer Steve Jakab. You’ll get to see why this is no ordinary phone system – it’s the UC system that has the features you need to grow your business:

  • Presence,
  • Mobility,
  • On-demand reporting and more are all included.

Smarter, More Affordable

If you are looking for a smarter, more affordable alternative to add …

Lay of the LAN
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If you’re starting an IP surveillance network from scratch, congrats! You have either a) waited it out until the technology has come down in price or b) waited until the technology advanced to maximize the efficiency of your network…or c) you just happened to join the party right now.
The necessary elements of a residential or small shop IP surveillance network system are few and simple. Even a large system can be easily integrated into a manageable network. However like all quality things it takes time and dedication to get it that way. Conveniently, once it’s created, even if something has to be switched out due to a failure or need to expand to keep up with demands, it won’t destroy all your hard work—you …

Extending the Life of Analog
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Love your analog camera but the CCTV system isn’t cutting it for you?  You’re not alone.  A lot of analog cameras are still going strong after the rest of the system bites the dust.  In fact, manufacturers have hardware that lets you keep your favorite cameras and give them the network surveillance lift.

The main reason you’re looking for a solution is most likely because the monitor, DVR or VCR gave out…or you can’t find any more VHS tapes.  That’s ok, surveillance has prepared for this.  Nowadays you can use a PC for video processing and back-up with your analog cameras.  There are just a few components you need to have:

Video Encoder: This piece of equipment is what makes it possible to keep your …