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What is the best VoIP system for small muli-office business?
I am building a network for a client who will be getting a VoIP phone system. They will have 2 locations that would be connected to each other. I will be helping them choose a system and select a vendor to install it, provide some consulting, and some really basic support. Does anyone have any recommendations of a good system that is reliable, has the ability to integrate between multiple locations, and has good functional options? Clients are willing to spend money for a good system, but I want to keep it out of the stratosphere if possible.
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Both sites will have 5-10 users with their own extentions, and some exam rooms with phones. This is planning for (near) future growth which should last for a while. Ideally, it would be scalable to add another location, or some more phones/users, if necessary.
Features would be
1. reliability
2. ability for a receptionist/operator to manage call flow for both locations
3. Any other slick features that will help them save time, money
Features would be
1. reliability
2. ability for a receptionist/operator to manage call flow for both locations
3. Any other slick features that will help them save time, money
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P.S. Cgheck out the asterisk web site at http://www.asterisk.org/
That will give yoiu more information that I could even pretend to try.
Also search on google, read different reviews etc, although I havn't used it, it is certainly worth considering.
That will give yoiu more information that I could even pretend to try.
Also search on google, read different reviews etc, although I havn't used it, it is certainly worth considering.
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Thanks for the info about Asterisk. I would like to look at a turnkey solution that is well established. (Not saying Asterisk isn't, but I will probably be looking for an Avaya, ShoreTel, Cisco, etc. that I can have a vendor support). Any other feedback on any of these, or similar?
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Yes and I believe Trixbox are now selling an appliance version so all you need to do is plug it in and configure it through a web interface.
Trixbox!
You really can set one up in less than an hour.
We just hook up to external SIP trunks and are good to go.
We got one of the complete Rhino appliances from www.voipsupply.com and it works very well.
-Matt
www.matthardy.info
You really can set one up in less than an hour.
We just hook up to external SIP trunks and are good to go.
We got one of the complete Rhino appliances from www.voipsupply.com and it works very well.
-Matt
www.matthardy.info
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Thanks for the info, I will have a look. Any other comments or suggestions?
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Just Use Trixbox CE, I have a personally deployed over dozen customized solutions for different offices with different needs. Currently I'm working with one company that has 6 branches around the world, they will be interconnected using trixbox ce 2.2.8 using IAX2 trunks for inter-server connections (i.e. will have local extensions, to place calls one office to another over the world branches) Write me email if you need an assistance or consultation.
Thomas
Atlanta, GA
tmasaitis@gmail.com
Thomas
Atlanta, GA
tmasaitis@gmail.com
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Hi Thomas, what is the benefit of using CE vs. Pro?
What type of features does the client want?