8 Plantronics Manager Pro Features: Manage Your VoIP Headset with Ease!

February 19, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

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VoIP headsets may be something that a lot of VoIP users barely notice until they are not working optimally; when they are affecting your productivity! With Plantronics Manager Pro, you are always ahead of the issues. Let’s check out some important features of the Manager Pro you should definitely take advantage of:

1. Empowering Productivity

Plantronics CS520 and APC-41 Hook Switch Control AdapterPlantronics Manager Pro provides easy-to-use tools for IT managers to configure settings and update firmware for end users all from the Cloud. Proactively manage the performance of every Plantronics VoIP headset across the enterprise. That means uninterrupted productivity for end users.

2. Smarter Monitoring and Management

Plantronics Manager Pro offers a powerful web-based solution to configure settings and update audio device software and firmware. The cloud-based architecture offers predictive reporting tools to provide new insights into your communications environment.

3. Seamless Rollouts and Easy Adoption

Combined with Plantronics Hub, you can configure devices to be truly plug-and-play. Plantronics Manager Pro also creates reports on where and how VoIP headsets are being used, letting IT reach out to users who need additional assistance. The insights you will gain include asset analysis, usage analysis, conversion analysis, and acoustic analysis.

4. Streamline Settings and UpdatesPlantronics CS540 Headset

Policy-based management ensures that the user experience with each audio device is exactly within the parameters set by IT. Simply manage your device settings, firmware versions, and company regulatory compliance from the easy-to-read dashboard. You can apply these parameters companywide or to a specific user group.

5. Regulations and Compliance

Plantronics Manager Pro helps you keep up with industry regulations, governing communication devices. It allows your IT team to monitor acoustic protection features, set daily noise exposure levels, and lock those settings in all IP phone headsets.

6. Simplified Deployment

Plantronics Manager Pro integrates seamlessly with Plantronics Hub to provide consistent and easy configuration for each and every VoIP phone headset. Plantronics also provides pre-configured MSI installation packages to automatically connect the Plantronics Hub client to a tenant.

7. Worry-Free Permissions

Reduce IT backlog with the customizable permission! This gives you access to critical audio device settings or firmware deployments. You will also be able to give specific groups, such as customer service teams, access to information they need.

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If you are interested in learning how you can use the manager pro in your business to improve the quality of service, or if you are interested in a trial, give us a call at 1-800-398-8647 today!
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Valcom Acquired Keltron Corp to Expand Life-safety Event Management Portfolio

February 15, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

Feb. 14th – Valcom, a leading provider of emergency communication and VoIP paging system, acquired Keltron Corp., a provider of life-safety event management systems for colleges, university campuses, healthcare centers, and more.

These two companies will share technology, experience, and engineering but operate separately. This will help both Valcom and Keltron expand their product portfolio to provide customers with combined technologies.

“More resources will further the development of state-of-the-art systems that distribute the right message to the right people at the right time,” says Valcom CEO and Owner John Mason. “Both companies are committed to meeting customer and partner needs with the latest in technology as it pertains to life safety communication solutions.”

Communication has been playing an important role in healthcare and education industries. We are excited to see how these two companies will work together and bring more values to the customers!

Grandstream Introduced the GVC3210 NEW Video Conferencing!

Grandstream Network, an industry-leading manufacturer of IP voice & video, video surveillance, gateways, ATAs and IP PBX appliances, announced their latest innovative video conferencing solution – the GVC3210!

This conferencing endpoint is ideal for small to medium businesses who demand an easy-to-use video conferencing with robust features.

The GVC3210 is a powerful, multipoint conferencing system that can be paired with most video and web conferencing services. You can run this endpoint on the Android operating system and have full access to the Google Play Store.

Equipped with sophisticated Noise-Shield technology, the GVC3210  blocks out background noise to maximizes audio quality. The advanced 4-microphone array and a high-end 16M pixel CMOS sensor with ePTZ make it so easy for camera view adjustments.

Check out more unique features:

  • Sharp HD video resolutions up to 4k Ultra HD
  • Runs on Android 6.x operating system with full access to applications in the Google Play store
  • Built-in Bluetooth for use with Bluetooth speakers/ microphones, keyboards, data exchange, etc.
  • Integrated dual-band WiFi to pair with video and web conferencing service
  • Built-in 4-MIC array with beam-forming, support for external audio equipment and innovative Noise Shield technology
  • Advanced camera with 16M pixel CMOS sensor, 90 FOV wide angle lens and ePTZ for easy camera view adjustments
  • Support for Miracast wireless content sharing to share a presentation with conference attendees
  • Integrated 1x HDMI in, 2x HDMI out, and 2x USB

Call one of our VoIP consultants at 1-800-398-8647 for more information!

Netgear Released 28-Port Smart Cloud Switches with Remote Management Capabilities!

Netgear, Inc., a leading provider of VoIP networking devices, released their two new Smart Cloud Switches to offer even more capacity for growing businesses! These two switches are part of the award-winning Netgear Insight management solution.

NETGEAR Insight Managed Smart Cloud Switch (GC728X) is the first 28-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch from NETGEAR with anytime, anywhere remote/cloud management.

  • 24 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 2 SFP Gigabit Ethernet and 2 SFP+ 10G fiber ports
  • remote cloud manageability
  • advanced L2+/L3 Lite features

NETGEAR Insight Managed Smart Cloud Switch (GC728XP) is an Insight Managed 28-Port Smart Cloud Switch that offers Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+) with a healthy 390W power budget to better support the growing demand for PoE devices such as VoIP phones, IP Security Cameras, wireless access points, proximity sensors, door locks, and other IoT devices.

  • L3 static routing and full duplexing
  • non-blocking switching with 92Gbps line rate fabric, so you’ll get all the bandwidth you expect from its 26 ports of Gigabit and two ports of 10-Gigabit connectivity.

Stay tuned! These two new products will be available on our site soon!

Xorcom CompletePBX 5.0.39 Added Task Manager and Scheduled Backups!

Xorcom CompletePBX 5.0.39 Phone system management now includes a new task manager and scheduled backups (Admin -> System Settings -> Task Manager)!

The Task Manager controls the running of predefined tasks, either Ad-hoc scheduled or recurring. Now you are able to set script parameters by the user and a single script can be used by different tasks with different parameters.

Additionally, this version also includes intra-company outbound route which passes the internal caller ID to the next destination as is. (PBX -> External -> Outbound Routes)

Check out some fixes:

  • Unix time shown instead of system time in Reports -> Status -> Registration.
  • Fax detection failed to work on SIP trunks behind NAT in certain carrier setups.
  • The inbound route with the outbound route as destination always chooses the first option when more than one is available.  
  • When adding DID from Extension module, the new inbound route will use MOH None ( Ringback ).

Learn more about Xorcom CompletePBX solutions HERE!

Digium Released NEW Asterisk-based A-Series VoIP Phones at ITExpo 2018!

February 14, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

Digium, the Asterisk Company, unveiled the A-Series IP phones at the ITExpo 2018 today! The This new series is a line of affordable desk phones for Asterisk-based systems.

These new VoIP phones are designed with the best value and high-quality components for budget-minded Asterisk users. The price point starts as low as US$59, each model includes a full-color display, HD Voice, and multi-line functionality.  

The A-Series IP phones for Asterisk are the highest quality VoIP phones for the price and are backed by Digium, the creator, sponsor, and maintainer of the Asterisk project.

“Asterisk, the world’s most popular open source communications platform, is used by developers to create sophisticated, custom communications solutions, and low- or no-cost alternatives to proprietary phone systems. These systems often require budget-friendly IP phones, and the new A-Series phones for Asterisk fulfill that need,” said Charlie Wilson, director of developer products at Digium.

This new Digium A-Series VoIP phones for Asterisk include:

  • A30 – An executive-level gigabit phone with a 4.3-inch full-color display, 6 line registrations, 10 Rapid Dial/Busy Lamp Field (BLF) keys with up to 45 contacts, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and 10/100/1000BASE-T network ports.
  • A25 – A mid-level gigabit phone with two full-color displays, 4 line registrations, 6 Rapid Dial/Busy Lamp Field (BLF) keys with up to 30 contacts, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and 10/100/1000BASE-T network ports.
  • A22 – An entry-level gigabit phone with a 2.8-inch full-color display, 2 line registrations, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and 10/100/1000BASE-T network ports.
  • A20 – An entry-level value phone with a 2.8-inch full-color display, 2 line registrations, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and 10/100BASE-T network ports.

Stay tuned for more details!

“As a Digium partner, we are very excited to hear that they will be adding these new phones to their product line. These additional phones will broaden Digium’s portfolio in the competitive VoIP industry, giving them a stronger foothold in the market. “ – Paula Griffo, President, and CFO of VoIP Supply

Grandstream Released GWN.Cloud Beta: A Cloud Controller for WiFi APs!

February 13, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

Have you used any of  Grandstream’s GWN series WiFi APs? You might be qualified for Grandstream’s new free beta testing for Cloud Controller for WiFi Access Points (APs), GWN.Cloud!

This new enterprise WiFi network management platform provides a secure, reliable and scalable management platform for Grandstream’s GWN series of WiFi APs. Installers and users can quickly deploy WiFi networks within seconds of scanning the device’s barcode and manage them easily through a mobile app or a web browser.

Check out some key features:

  • High reliability – 99.99% uptime
  • Virtually unlimited scalability with no restriction on the number of sites or WiFi APs being managed
  • Industry-leading end-to-end security with bank-grade TLS encryption and X.509 certificate authentication, coupled with the strong security features
  • Built-in Captive Portals with customizable landing pages for collection of access credential information
  • Real-time network monitoring and control tools, configurable alerts, and in-depth reports by network, AP, client and more
  • GWN.Cloud mobile app, available for iOS™ and Android™
  • GWN.Cloud service is free

Apply for this beta test at https://www.gwn.cloud/

Also, join our GWN Series webinar on Feb. 27th to learn all you need to know about the GWN Series of Networking Solutions. Click here to register now!

5 Sangoma’s Cloud 9 Webinars You Can’t Miss!

February 12, 2018 by Ying-Hui Chen

We are halfway through the Samgoma Cloud 9 webinar series! The Cloud 9 is a webinar series co-hosted by VoIP Supply and Sangoma that includes 9 webinars with various must-learn VoIP Cloud Service topics. This is a unique opportunity for all of you who are interested in learning effectively about in-depth VoIP in a timely manner.

Also, you will be entered to win One s500 IP Phone (worth $149) when you register & attend all 5 webinars. Five winners will be selected!

What are the Topics?

Feb. 20, 2018         Zulu: Much More Than a Softphone

March 6, 2018       SIPStation: How it Will Grow Your Business?

March 20, 2018     FaxStation: Faxing Without a Fax Machine

April 5, 2018          User Control Panel for PBXact and FreePBX

April 26, 2018        Sangoma Solutions: How do They All Connect?

Missed some Cloud 9 webinars? Check out the useful Q&A session here!
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The VoIP News Update: Polycom Acquires Obihai, ITEXO 2018 And Sangoma University

February 9, 2018 by Steve Lopian

2018 is a new year, and the VoIP industry is already starting off with a rather sizable change.  Once finalized in the first quarter of 2018, Polycom will have officially acquired Obihai Technology! This is a big move for Polycom and Obihai specializes in hardware and software for VoIP phones.

It will be exciting to see what Polycom has in store for the future, and it is making everyone wonder exactly how many more of acquisitions we’ll be seeing this year!

In this episode of the VoIP News Update, VoIP Supply Marketing Supervisor Mary Cheney also covers what you need to know about this years ITEXPO!  VoIP Supply will be there February 13th – 16 at booth #428! If you plan on stopping by, don’t forget to say hi!

And lastly, on The VoIP News Update, Mary covers some important details on Sangoma University.  If you are thinking of becoming a VoIP reseller, or if you already are but have not looked into Sangomas product portfolio, then you will want to pay attention!

We want to hear from you! Are you a certified member of Sangoma University? Will you be at ITEXPO 2018? Do you think Polycom made the right decision by acquiring Obihai? Let us know, below!

Yamaha CS-700 Video Conferencing Solves Huddle Room Team Collaboration Challenges!

To save more space in the office, more and more small-to-medium businesses take advantage of small meeting rooms, also called huddle rooms, for team collaboration. However, with limited space and resources in the small room, it can be quite a challenge to host efficient meetings.

Well, not if you team up with Yamaha’s latest video conferencing solution: The Yamaha CS-700! The CS-700 is specifically designed to solve all the challenges you may have in a huddle room. Let’s see how it tackles the top 3 common huddle room challenges!

Challenge #1 Narrow Room for Video Coverage

Solution: 120-degree ultra-wide angle camera

See the whole room with Yamaha’s CS-700 industry-leading 120-degree ultra-wide angle camera! It captures all meeting participants in one field of view, even when you all sit close in the room.

The CS-700 also features a beamforming microphone array that picks up every word spoken in the room and delivers it to the far end. A four-element speaker bar provides outstanding audio, ensuring that every word spoken is heard by every participant in the room.  

Challenge #2: Limited Tabletop Space

Solution: The Only Conferencing Unit & Wall Mount System

The CS-700 is the only communication device you’ll need in the room. It provides a SIP interface to the call manager, replacing the need for a separate conference phone in the huddle room. This conference solution supports business communication applications such as Microsoft® Skype for Business™, Google Chromebox for Meetings™, BlueJeans®, Zoom®, GoToConference™, Vidyo® and more.

Additionally, the CS-700 is a wall mount system that eliminates any need for table-top equipment in the huddle room. The special pivot design wall mount provides simple installation and allows you to connect the wires to the CS-700 within seconds!

Multiple Convenient Connectivity

The USB and SIP communications easily expand your communication opportunities to a further end. The Bluetooth connectivity enables fast and easy audio connections, instantly turning a mobile or PCs into a conference device!

Challenge #3: Multiple Huddle Rooms to Manage

Solution: Remote Management & Bulk Configuration

Managing 1000+ of huddle rooms is no long a challenge for your IT department with the Yamaha CS-700. This conferencing solution enables remote monitoring and management of the units as well as configuring units in bulk. You are able to upgrade remotely and automatically through the IP interface.

That’s not all……..see more unique features:

  • Ultra-wide angle camera with 120-degree field of view
  • Beamforming microphone array
  • 4 speaker element sound bar
  • Supports business communication applications
  • Supports USB, Bluetooth, and SIP
  • Easy cable access wall mount
  • Remote Manageability
  • DisplayLink collaboration

Download the CS-700 Datasheet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y5Y2zylW0M

Do you use huddle rooms for your team meeting? What are the challenges you have encountered? Share with us!

The CS-700 conferencing solution is now available at voipsupply.com! If you have questions about the product, simply give one of our VoIP experts a call at 1-800-398-8647!
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