We are only two weeks away from the AstriEurop Exhibit in Paris (April 14-16) and I though it would be a good idea to give you a preview of some products that we are planning to bring along ;o)

The RP08 is finally here! A versatile SOHO/Residential Router and PBX appliance
PBX: Open Source (Asterisk)
High performance OSLEC (Open Source Line Echo Canceller)
Configurable IVR menus
Voice Mail,Voicemail to Email
Call forward, call waiting, call transfer
Call conference
Call queues
SIP/IAX2 trunking
8 analog ports (FXO/FXS)
Call Detail Records
Access via: SSH, HTTP
30 concurrent calls

Router: Linux-based (kernel 2.6.32)
Automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover on all ports
Full 100Mbps supported on all ports
802.1Q tag-based VLAN (16 VLANs, full range VID)
VLAN ID and 802.1P tag/untag option per port
QoS/CoS per port 802.1p and DiffServ-based
802.1D spanning tree protocol support
Extensive MIB counter management support
802.11b/g/n WiFi support with optional EnGenius EMP9602 Card

VoIP X
It is some time since I gave you the first preview of our upcoming VoIP X Appliance, but even though it has been ready for release since December 2009 we decided to wait until the AstriEurop Exhibit before we made it available. This has given us ample time to test it properly with various Blades manufactured by Positron in  Canada, and we will now start working on software for the Server Blade that will turn it into a powerful and easily upgradeable TCS
(Total Communications System) or “UC on steroids.” ;o)

Atcom’s IP-4G, IP-2G4A and IP-2G4B
I got a call from Andres of EuropeSIP some time ago telling me that they were preparing an Exhibit in Madrid, Spain. He was asking for news about the latest Atcom PBX’s, so I decided to reroute my own IP-2G4A and get it shipped directly to them from the factory. As a result I still haven’t been able to test it, but hopefully it will arrive from our Partner in Spain within the next few days. In the mean time, have a look at these photos of the IP-4G:

Press Release, Unified Communications

Have you ever been looking for a VoIP provider that support IAX2? Or a provider that will have complete configurations for PBX’s manufactured by Atcom, Positron, PIKA WARP or Tinyworx in their firmware? With better rates for “Pay-as-you-go” services than most companies offer for a monthly fee?

We are currently testing the services of what looks like a very promising wholesale provider. I am expecting the test period will be finished within the next few weeks after which we’ll sign up and invite you all to join!

The Basics

You connect any kind of device; server, switch, or software that supports one of the 2 protocols we offer (SIP, IAX2) and at least one of the codec’s offered to our server. You can authenticate by IP address or dynamic registration, which is supported by almost every piece of VoIP software and hardware on the globe. You can configure multiple devices with different usernames by using our sub account section. When you place calls, we terminate them for you. You can also order DID numbers. When people call these numbers, we send them to you via VoIP.

Before we make our services publicly available we will need a number of people to test it out from different parts of the world. If you would like to have one of those test accounts please send a mail with some informations about where you live, what VoIP service you use today and why we should give you one of our test accounts. Please send the email to
post@voiptel-pro.com, write “TEST ACCOUNT” in the subject field.

Knowledge, Press Release, VoIP Providers supporting Asterisk

For some time now we have been eagerly waiting for a new line of Atcom PBX’s that can handle one or more GSM modules. The wait is finally over, the first few units has already come of the assembly line and will be available through our web shop in the very near future. There are currently 3 models available, all based on the same motherboard and steel chassis; IP-4G (4 GSM), IP-2G4A (2 GSM 4 Analogue) and IP-2G4B (2 GSM 4 BRI). Another model with 4 Analogue and 4 BRI (IP-4A4B) will be available in the near future.

Prototype PBX

GSM module

BRI module

UPDATE: Just got a call from Ruben, he has shared his thoughts about these PBX’s here. As always, it’s well worth reading!

Asterisk compatible GSM equipment, Knowledge, Press Release

We just received information from Atcom that the latest batch of their AX-400P cards has a problem that might cause a short circuit. This is an excerpt from the letter:

Today, we found a serious issue with the AX-400P new design we shipped you last time, the issue relates to potential short circuit in the screw on the bottom of the board.

When the short circuit happen, the board may be damaged, you can see there is a broken black line in the circuit of the PCB. The card will still be able to use in this case, but there is potential danger since the circuit exposures.

If you have purchased this type of card recently you should contact your supplier and ask how to find out if your card is affected as well as their policy relating to this problem.

Knowledge, Press Release

- Positron Telecommunication Systems Inc. announced today that VoIPtel of Norway is an official member of the Positron Partner program and will soon be reselling Positron solutions to the marketplace. This represents the first steps for VoIPtel to resell the powerful and flexible Asterisk based solutions from Positron who offer the first integrated “Blade” solution.

“VoIPtel is an established vendor in the open source marketplace who focuses on efficiency, value and green products,” said Richard McGravie, President of Positron Telecom. “They bring along a lot of experience and knowledge of the VoIP market and will allow us to not only serve Norway but the entire Scandinavian and European market place.”

“At VoIPtel we believe in sourcing and selling only quality products to our customers,” said Jan Bjorkhaug, CEO of VoIPtel. “We were impressed by the hardware build and software quality of the Positron products. Not only have they created interesting products that address the market but they are also correctly priced for the small business, a fact that many vendors miss. The Positron solutions are feature rich and come in many different form factors to address our customers’ needs.”

Positron Telecom has created a partnering program to meet the many needs of the market place. Through innovation, support and sharing of ideas, this program can be profitable and beneficial to all parties. The program is designed to establish distribution and reseller partnerships with independent software vendors (ISVs), systems integrators, consultants and other technology companies. These companies will benefit from integration with, or distribution of, Positron products globally or within a specific territory

Many of today’s telephony solutions were architected over five years ago and struggle to blend within the IP world. Positron Telecom breaks down that barrier. Traditional telephony PBX boards only provide the telephony interface, which have complicated drivers that can have operating system issues and require a complex installation process that is prone to failure. The Positron Telecom solution integrates the PBX, incorporates telephony and IP ports and installs as an Ethernet adapter, which makes its operating system independent, thus requiring no additional drivers.

About VoIPtel
VoIPtel was established as a division of Netsecur a/s in 2005 and became an independent corporation in August 2009 under the name VoIPtel Europe Ltd. The main focus of VoIPtel is Asterisk based products and a series of environmentally friendly PBX’s. Development of an improved firmware for the IP04 open source project by David Rowe was started in November 2007 and became known as the VoIPtel GUI. In December 2008, a new and greatly improved firmware named VoIPtel CE, followed by VoIPtel SE, was launched. This is now the default firmware installed on all IPxx PBX’s at the factory.

VoIPtel is now strongly focused on developing a series of communications appliances called VoIP X, which will be powered by Positron Telecommunications. Based on the 2U and 4U form factor and a capacity of up to 18 Blades, every eventuality is covered. VoIPtel Europe Ltd. is located in Bergen (Norway), Breda (the Netherlands) and London (United Kingdom)

About Positron Telecommunications System Inc.
Positron Telecommunications Systems Inc. creates, develops and markets sophisticated VoIP equipment for enterprise communication and collaboration through communication service providers. The company’s products integrate VoIP and traditional telephony in stand-alone systems that combine ease of use with powerful functionality. Its VoIP devices connect analog devices (telephone, fax and modem) to an IP-Network and gateways; connect PSTN users to an IP Network or analog PBX, as well as Key Systems to an IP-Network.

For more information, please contact:

Mireille Alvo
Marketing Specialist
Positron Inc.
Tel: (514) 345-2220 ext 2906
www.positrontelecom.com

Jan Bjorkhaug
CEO
VoIPtel Europe Ltd.
Tel: (47) 55 69 80 12
www.voiptel-pro.com

Media Contact:
Positron Telecommunication Systems Inc.
Mireille Alvo
514-345-2220

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