February 2007                                                                  voipnetworks.com

Your source for the latest developments in IP networks and telephony. Learn about new innovations from our partners – and explore creative ways to improve your operations.

Whatever your networking or communications challenge, VoIP Networks is here to help. Please contact your Account Team directly or our Sales Department at (856)-795-4500 ext. 1 or sales@voipnetworks.com.
 

Time for your “PBX Health Check”…
 

With the sophistication of today’s phone systems, preventative maintenance is essential for their proper operation. A scheduled inspection will greatly minimize potential service problems.

That’s why VoIP Networks is pleased to announce our new “PBX Health Check” program. The typical check up is one visit per quarter - weekly / monthly schedules are also available.

VoIP Networks’ PBX Health Check program includes the following services:

• Phone system database back-up

• Voice Mail back-up

• Diagnostics

• Application program testing

• Verify PBX information

• Test modem or other remote maintenance devices

• Check system date/time

• System status review

[NOTE: This program will not replace your VoIP Networks maintenance agreement – it is a proactive program designed to head off disruptions before they impact your business. Software upgrades are not included; they are part of your ProCare program.]

Schedule your “PBX Health Check” today. Contact your Account Team directly or our Sales Department at (856)-795-4500 ext. 1 or sales@voipnetworks.com.

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Microsoft leans on Mitel
IP Voice Solutions to demo VoIP
 

Mitel and Microsoft applications can work together to provide access to key business resources the moment they are needed, resulting in faster decision making and issue resolution.

Mitel and Microsoft are demonstrating their integrated IP Communications in Microsoft Technology Centers worldwide. Mitel’s IP voice solutions were selected to showcase the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007.

Microsoft's demonstration centers enable customers to have a hands on experience, explore IP voice and its hardware infrastructure, and white board technology strategies with experts. You can also experience the power of Microsoft and Mitel’s integrated product set by calling us to arrange a demo at our place.

Let’s explore all of the ways VoIP can benefit your business. Call your Account Team directly or our Sales Department at (856)-795-4500 ext. 1 or sales@voipnetworks.com.

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Ever worry about losing your phone service?
 

Even if you sleep like a baby every night there’s good reason to be mindful of your company’s lifeline…

• Who will restore your phone service after a catastrophic event?

• What will you do when you realize no one is there to answer your phones?

• Where will your employees go in the event of a disaster?

• When will your phone service be back on line?

• How long can your business survive without talking with your customers?

VoiceGard offers a comprehensive suite of services to restore your telephone capabilities after a catastrophic failure or loss. Within seconds of invoking your plan -- pre-built to support your most critical phone numbers -- VoiceGard ensures service availability.

Options include restoring communications using satellite connectivity on demand to provide connectivity to the VoiceGard network via the Internet.

Design and implement a disaster recovery plan for your business lifeline. Contact us at (856) 669-5100 ext. 1 or sales@voicegard.com to get started.

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Mitel Live Business Gateway 3.0 improves 3300 IP phone system network scalability and deployment
 

Mitel Live Business Gateway Release 3.0 software is now available. In addition to supporting Mitel 5330 and 5340 IP Phones, it offers improved scalability and deployment options.

Live Business Gateway can now connect up to ten Mitel 3300 IP phone systems and support 2,500 users. Release 3.0 can be installed on a Linux platform or Microsoft OS using the Mitel Managed Application Server – further reducing deployment costs.

Live Business Gateway is also supported on an Applications Processor Card - a consolidated platform capable of hosting call processing as well as add-on Mitel telephony applications - making it a very convenient solution for smaller businesses or branch locations.

It’s improvements like these that have earned Live Business Gateway the prestigious “Product of the Year” award from the editors of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. We know you’ll be impressed too!

Discover what Live Business Gateway can do for your organization. Please contact your Account Team directly or our Sales Department at
(856)-795-4500 ext. 1 or sales@voipnetworks.com.

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VoIP Performance Tip…
Pay close attention to QoS
 

As people and workgroups in your business continue to demand access to applications and data - anytime, anywhere - you may have bumped into some performance problems or slow response times on your network. This sluggishness is particularly harmful to voice.

Sure, you can add more bandwidth, but that gets expensive. A better way of dealing with the performance problem is by establishing adequate Quality of Service (QoS) for each application.

Your routers and switches control the flow of data on your network. They can also look at a packet of information and see that it is for a phone call or a video broadcast and give it priority over other packets.

By setting QoS you can ensure that all of your communications will run smoothly. It's all about providing your business with more control over its communications rather than having to hope that everything will work out okay.

Our QoS experts can help you ensure top performance on your networks. Please contact your Account Team directly or our Sales Department at (856)-795-4500 ext. 1 or sales@voipnetworks.com.

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Share the news with friends and colleagues...
 

Please forward this newsletter to any colleagues who would be interested in receiving tech news they can use. Questions, suggestions? Contact us at (856)-795-4500 ext. 1 or sales@voipnetworks.com.

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