Centrepoint Technologies Launches VoIP Solution that Connects Branch Offices at Small Business Prices.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003 Feature-rich TalkSwitch Combined with VoIP Capability Provides a Converged Telephone Solution for Small Business, Branch Offices, Teleworkers Centrepoint Technologies, a company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative telephone systems for businesses with one to 20 employees per office, today announced the launch of its new TalkSwitch branch VoIP solution. For the first time, very small business can get true PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). functionality combined with the benefits of Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. at a price they can afford. The new solution increases productivity, reduces communication costs, and keeps companies and their employees connected in all their work zones. "At Centrepoint, small business is our only business. We understand their unique needs. That's why we reinvented the telephone system with the release of the Concero Switchboard in 1998, and then the TalkSwitch series in 2000," said Jan Scheeren, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Centrepoint Technologies. "Unlike traditional PBX and key systems, the compact TalkSwitch was built to be customer installable and configurable right out of the box. The TalkSwitch includes auto attendants The part of an interactive voice response (IVR) system that replaces the human operator and directs callers to the appropriate extensions or voice mailboxes. See IVR. , voicemail, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. networkability and a host of other features in one easy-to-use, affordable package. The system is expandable from two to 32 extensions per location. "TalkSwitch provides very small businesses with the first powerful, yet affordable telephone system. Now we've integrated voice over IP technology to give them the best of both worlds. For customers with branch offices, using the IP network provides them with an easy, low cost way to connect," said Scheeren. The new branch solution consists of TalkSwitch telephone systems combined with Internet gateways. It offers savings on long distance charges and reduces the number of CO telephone lines a company requires, while maximizing utilization of broadband connections. Companies equipped with the new solution can also access emerging network-based services. In addition to connecting branches together, the new solution leverages TalkSwitch's extensive built-in remote extension capabilities. Remote mobile workers and teleworkers can be seamlessly integrated with the office telephone system to connect and collaborate more easily and cost-effectively. It is a complete communications solution that supports a wide variety of phones including proprietary TalkSwitch sets as well as standard analog and cellular phones. "For our reseller network, the solution expands the addressable Reachable. When something is addressable, it can be identified and manipulated independently of its surroundings. For example, screen pixels and RAM memory are addressable. Each of the screen's picture elements can be individually turned on and off, and each of the memory's bytes can be market and increases revenue potential by allowing them to offer fully converged communications solutions to multi-branch businesses," said Scheeren. "Centrepoint is also exploring partnerships with service providers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. fresh ways to approach their small business customers." The Internet gateways and associated software in the new solution are manufactured by Mediatrix, a developer of advanced Internet access See how to access the Internet. devices. A branch-to-branch configuration with two TalkSwitch phone systems, including PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. and VoIP capabilities, is priced from $2,050 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . A branch-to-teleworker solution starts at $1,355 USD. Centrepoint's existing TalkSwitch customers can easily upgrade to the new solution. The new TalkSwitch branch VoIP solution is available online at www.talkswitch.com, or through authorized Centrepoint resellers. About Centrepoint Centrepoint Technologies has set the standard for innovative telephone systems that provide small business, branch, and home office users with affordable, yet powerful communications solutions. Founded in 1990, Centrepoint designs, manufacturers and markets the award-winning TalkSwitch phone system, used by thousands of customers. For more information call (888) 332-9322 or visit the Centrepoint Web site at www.talkswitch.com |
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