If you haven’t heard of Algo’s Device Management Platform (ADMP) yet, now’s your time to discover what it’s all about! Algo and VoIP Supply teamed up to host a webinar to explain all the ins and outs of ADMP and we want to recap the webinar for you in this post!
While shopping this holiday season, don’t forget to check out VoIP Supply’s popular like-new phones! Let me walk you through some of the best like-new deals we have this month:
The first one on our list is the GRP2613, an ideal business phone for enterprises, service providers and other high-volume markets. The GRP2613 comes with zero-touch provisioning features which makes mass deployment and management a breeze! It also offers high-end security, 3 lines, 24 BLF keys and dual Gigabit ports.
Key Features include:
2.8″ color LCD screen
3+3 line keys, 3 SIP accounts
Gigabit network ports, PoE
Digital BLF & speed dial keys, 4 programmable soft keys
If you are looking for a deal for small offices or cubicle workers, you can’t miss out on the Poly VVX250! The VVX250 brings you exactly what you need for a productive work environment. It combines robust, feature-rich and affordable all in one!
Poly’s VVX350 is a great phone to consider this holiday season for small to medium-sized businesses. The VVX350 is equipped with 6 lines, HD voice, Poly’s Acoustic Fence Technology and more.
Check out Poly’s VVX450, a 12-line high-end IP phone with advanced enterprise features that every business needs! The VVX450 has a 4.3 color display and features the same HD voice and Acoustic Fence Technology that the VVX350 offers.
Poly’s VVX410 is one of the best like-new VoIP phones VoIP Supply has to offer! The VVX410 brings a high-quality, cost-effective desktop telephony solution to front line staff handling moderate volume of calls through advanced UC features.
Key Features:
12 line appearances
Polycom HD Voice
3.5″ (320×240) backlit color LCD
Dual Gigabit RJ45 ports
RJ9 headset port
Built-in auto sensing IEEE 802.3 af Power over Ethernet
Are you looking for an expandable color media phone? Consider Poly’s VVX411 Gigabit phone! The VVX411 delivers crystal clear communication and provides personalized information at a glance through built-in web applications and custom backgrounds.
Key Features:
12 line appearances
Polycom HD Voice
3.5″ (320×240) backlit color LCD
Dual Gigabit RJ45 ports
RJ9 headset port
Built-in auto sensing IEEE 802.3 af Power over Ethernet
Last but not least is the VVX501 from Poly! Designed for a broad range of environments, the VVX501 is an ideal business media phone that comes with streaming media video playback, screensaver, on-screen virtual keyboard and more.
If you have been shopping for a headset, you would notice that some headsets are labeled as “NC” or “UNC”. What do they mean? Let’s find out!
What do “NC” and “UNC” mean?
“NC” stands for “Noise Cancellation, and “UNC” stands for “Ultra Noise Cancellation”.
Which one is for you? It depends on the environments you want to use these headsets in.
For example, if you are planning on using your headset in a very loud office environment, then an Ultra Noise Cancellation (UNC) headset would be an ideal option. UNC headsets are designed to pick up only sounds very close to your mouth and they eliminate literally all background noises.
However, if you are a multitasker looking for a headset that can allow you to focus on what you need to accomplish while being aware of your surroundings, a regular Noise Cancellation (NC) headset will do the trick!
The Grandstream GXV3480 IP Video Phone for Android is one of the newest releases from Grandstream Networks! In this video, we’ll unbox, set up, and run through this intuitive phone’s features and functionality. This phone is designed for all employees, from executives to office staff, and even remote workers! Watch this short video as we unbox the GXV3480 and learn about its features and functionality!
While most phones allow you to call emergency service when your phone is locked, LINKVIL by Fanvil W611W has another great feature that gives you the ability to set the corresponding emergency call number on the phone after enabling the keypad lock. Let’s see how this can be done easily!
Simply follow these steps to set your emergency call number:
Log in the phone page
Enter the [Phone Settings] >> [Function Settings]>> [Basic Settings] page
Set up the emergency call code
Note that if you need to set up more than one emergency call code, please use “, “to separate.
VoIP Supply and SkyAMP partnered together last week to host a webinar detailing the benefits SkyAMP can bring. If you missed the webinar, don’t miss out on this webinar recap!
VoIP Supply is a new distribution partner for SkyAMP. SkyAMP strives to provide resilient online connectivity that would continue to operate without failure, even under adverse conditions such as severe weather and local power availability.
SkyAMP devices are constructed from a mix of metallic materials and assembled under our patented process so that they function similarly to solid-state electronics, harnessing the power of physics, radio waves, and inherent qualities of the materials to make for an effective signal booster.
New, game-changing, and patented technology
UnpoweredWirelessSignal Booster
Models available in DECT,2.4 GHzWiFi, Bluetooth, and 4GCellular
No cables, wires, SIM cards, configuration, pairing or setup required
Just Set It and Get It!
#2 What Key Differences set SkyAMP apart?
The main differentiator is that SkyAMP devices require no electricity or batteries! These devices are not dependent on power or wires. More important benefits include:
Unpowered – SkyAMP devices require no electricity or batteries
JustSet it and Get it – No configuration, pairing, or setup process
Range – SkyAMP devices have a significantly larger coverage area than competing products
Fast- SkyAMP cleans the signal,removing noise and interference,resulting in faster data speeds
Secure -TheSkyAMPdevices have no firmware and are not hackable
Tough – All products are tested to be durable, survive drops, and harsh environmental conditions
#3 Usage Scenarios
What can SkyAMP solve? SkyAMP devices can be applied to many scenarios including:
Concrete structures (i.e. parking facilities, bunkers, basements and sub-levels).
Rural and remote locations outside cell range (most towers only broadcast up to 22 miles)
Dead spots
Slow or weak signals
“High bar count” , but no service
Congested areas, large events
Traveling with spotty signals
High rises, typically above the 6th floor the signal decays
Manufacturing and warehouse facilities with high conflict materials (i.e. lots of metal)
#4 What are the options?
There are five options to choose from based on your business needs:
#5 SkyAMP Partner Program
Don’t forget to check out SkyAMP’s partner program! When you partner with SkyAMP, you’ll have access to industry leading wireless solutions that are easy to sell, implement and support. In addition to special reseller pricing on all products, joining the reseller program supports your business with rock-solid sales enablement, and a wide variety of helpful tools all available on a world-class partner portal.
Priority Support Receive fast and responsive assistance from our dedicated partner support team for quicker issue resolution.
AllYourSales Info in OnePlace Stay on top of your sales pipeline with easy monitoring and analytics from your partner portal.
Preferred Pricing Authorized resellers receive our best prices through authorized seller product discounts to help you sell at an excellently profitable margin.
Customizable Collateral We make marketing easy with a library of customizable co branded marketing materials available for your use
Q1: I am concerned about spending such a large amount of money on a product that is already obsolete because it does not support WiFi 6 or 6E or 5G cellular. And with a product that has no firmware, it is clearly not upgradable.
A: There is a tremendous amount of infrastructure out there currently using 2.4GHz WiFi, and we have heavy demand for it, which is why that has been our initial focus. 4G LTE is also the most heavily used data out there, and also has a large demand. That being said, we do have models in R&D for 5G Cellular and 5GHz WiFi that are quickly approaching production/release
Q2: Is there a demo program or a trial program or money back guarantee so that we can see this in action without risk?
A: We do have a pilot program in place, contact your VoIP Supply account manager to make this arrangement.
Q3: Is there a limit to how many devices can be enhanced at once?
A: No, the only limit is what you’re connecting to. As an example if you have an Access Point capable of supporting 64 devices, and because of the SkyAMP you now can reach 100 devices, the SkyAMP would not hinder you…but your Access Point would.
Q4: How come the Pro does not include DECT?
A: The Pro was designed prior to the DECT being released. The DECT was released earlier this year at the demand of VoIP manufacturers. A new Pro model will be coming that supports DECT, as well as 5G and 5GHz WiFi. We have numerous models in R&D.
Organizations often need to segment speakers into groups, which are often referred to as zones. However, referring to both analog zone controllers as zones or multicast groupings as zones can cause confusion.
To help you clarify the concepts, we will discuss the key differences between multicast zoning and legacy channels in this article. Let’s check them out:
Speaker Grouping in IP Environments: Multicast Zones
The multicast functionality allows a sender to push a message to the network for specific multicast zones. The multicast receivers are configured to listen to broadcasts for any of their pre-configured zones, and automatically play messages that coordinate to that respective zone.
Algo’s 8301 Paging Adapter is a great device to use as the multicast sender for large deployments. Check out a typical set up below:
As self-amplified devices with multicast capability, this allows organizations to group IP speakers independent of an amplifier.
Speaker Grouping in Legacy Environments: Legacy Channels
On the other hand, in legacy paging systems, speaker groups are often created with the assistance of zone controllers and zone amplifiers. Therefore, legacy zoning typically occurs behind the amplifier.
Since these legacy systems are not network-based, the groups are determined by the wiring configuration, Algo refers to the speaker grouping as channels.
Can legacy systems grouped behind an amplifier be integrated into an IP system? Absolutely! That’s where Algo’s 8373 IP Zone Paging Adapter comes into play. As a SIP endpoint, the 8373 will register to the IP system seamlessly while forming a bridge to the legacy amplifier and speaker groupings. See an example below:
Do I have to choose one or the other? A third option is to go hybrid! You can do a combination of both using multicast zones and legacy channels.
Here are the reasons to create a hybrid environment:
You can retain your legacy equipment for part of your environment and deploying new IP equipment for other areas needed
You will have the ability to group speakers with multiple combinations of zones and/or channels
One popular option is to choose to deploy the 8373 IP Zone Paging Adapter to retain legacy grouping via channels as well as register the 8373 device as a multicast sender or receiver.
Don’t miss out on the latest reseller updates! We’ve got new updates about new Sangoma phones, great instant rebates, and an exciting announcement about our new partnership with SkyAMP!
Check out Sangoma’s new P Series phones, including the P310/315, P320, P325, P330, and P370. This series is a complete line of phones, covering a broader set of market segments than Sangoma has been able to offer previously.
The P Series phones have some natural equivalencies compared to the older Sangoma phone models, check out this chart for more information:
Don’t forget to take advantage of the instant rebate! This promotion ends on December 31st, 2022.
P315 – $10
P310 – $5
VoIP Supply Announces New Partnership with SkyAMP
VoIP Supply is excited to announce that we are a new distribution partner for SkyAmp! Established on August 10th, 2020, SkyAMP strives to provide resilient online connectivity that would continue to operate without failure, even under adverse conditions such as severe weather and local power availability.
SkyAMP created the ultimate wireless contingency that ensures businesses and essential government agencies will have a stable and reliable connection when they need it most.
Key differences:
Unpowered – skyAMP devices require no electricity or batteries
Just set it and get it – no configuration, pairing, or setup process
Range – significantly larger coverage than competing products
Fast – removing noise and interference, resulting in faster data speeds
Secure – no firmware and are not hackable
Tough – tested to be durable, survive drops and harsh environmental conditions
Have you heard about Snom’s new M5XX series of Multi-Cell KLE devices? Check out VoIP Supply’s exclusive unboxing video to learn more!
During this video, we show you the M500 Base Station, the M55 DECT Handset, and the M58 Desk Phone. We also break down some of the key features of all of these devices and point out a couple of unique selling points!
This October has brought some exciting product announcements by our great partners at Fanvil and Algo. Check out some of the highlights below!
Algo’s Device Management Platform
Algo recognized the demand for their partners to be able to easily manage their Algo endpoints all in one place. They recently launched the Algo Device Management Platform which allows you not only to manage, but you can also monitor and configure all of your registered Algo IP endpoints from the platform.
Some of the Main Key Features:
Easily push to update configuration settings, troubleshoot devices, and upgrade firmware.
Devices can be easily grouped via the tagging functionality to be overseen by district, department, and/or functionality.
Effectively oversee all Algo IP endpoints deployed in a large environment or over multiple locations and networks
Fanvil recently launched a brand new speakerphone to their growing portfolio of products. This compact speakerphone is ideal for small offices, huddle rooms, and home offices. It comes with a carrying case for those individuals who are constantly on the go but need a portable conference solution.
Check out our unboxing video to see what’s in the box and learn about some of the additional key features!
Poly Edge E Series – Zoom Certified
Lastly, we wanted to highlight that Poly announced their Edge E series phones are now certified with Zoom.
For so many of us jumping from one platform to another in our everyday work lives, having the devices we are working on certified across multiple platforms helps to keep us working efficiently without having to fiddle around with settings!
