On-Premise VoIP Provider Reviews
Despite their significantly higher upfront costs—which account for the purchase of both hardware and software, as well as installation and ongoing maintenance fees as well as those which may be required for upgrades—there are many advantages to the utilization of on-premise VoIP solutions as opposed to the hosted variety. There is a greater amount of flexibility which can be used with on-premise products, which may enable more features and a variety of configuration methods for networking facilitation. Some of the more readily available hosted VoIP solutions have been detailed below.
Cudatel Communications
Barracuda Network’s Cudatel Communications server is fairly economic for onsite VoIP solutions, as it allows for a relatively high quality, easily managed IP PBX business phone system for little more than the price of what it would cost to operate a few business phone subscriptions. The most inexpensive server is the 270 model, which can accommodate 10 concurrent calls and two concurrent conferences while offering unlimited user support and 50 GB of Voicemail Storage. Other servers, such as the 370, 470, and the 670, can support several more users and are priced accordingly. It should be noted, however, that Cudatel doesn’t restrict users, can identify compatible phones on the network, works with analog adaptors and conventional VoIP phones, and readily connects SIP trunking services of VoIP companies.
Avaya
It’s been approximately 10 years since Avaya emerged from Lucent Technologies to become a primary onsite VoIP service provider. Its S8730 Media Server is backed by an efficient processor with capacious storage capability that can well support up to 36,000 stations, 44,000 ports, 16,000 IP endpoints and 8,000 trunks. The server is available in two configurations, which directly impacts how many peak calls the servers can concurrently handle. In addition to standard VoIP handsets, Avaya customers can opt for more specialized phones such as the 6480D+ Digital VoIP phone with eight programmable call feature buttons, a two-way speakerphone LCD screen and soft keys for feature access. The 8401D Digital phone, which offers more features and programmable options, is available as well.
Talkswitch
Talkswich offers a number of packages and server options that cater to all sizes of enterprises. The 240vs connects two phone lines to 16 extensions with an option for a 24 extension upgrade. The 280vs enables eight VoIP lines, while the 480vs connects four lines and 24 extensions. The 488vs enables as many as 8 lines to be used, while the 840vs has eight lines and 32 extensions. The maximum capacity of Talkswitch equipment, which is available through upgrades, is 32 lines with 64 extensions and 32 VoIP lines per box. With this option, it’s possible to get eight additional IP extensions, 6 remote extensions, 11 auto attendants and 10 voicemail broadcast groups. Additional upgrades include those for memory and for eight VoIP trunks to a Talkswitch unit. Talkswitch can be used with virtually any phone, has a fairly expedient installation process, and can operate over both VoIP as well as standard phone lines.
