Gateway Software enables VoIP migration from legacy systems.
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With ApplianX IP Gateway v2.10, IP-based communications systems or networks can connect to legacy TDM-based PBXs or networks. Program includes support for Call Back When Free/Next Available, allowing for 2 or more DPNSS or Q.SIG enabled PBXs to be connected using SIP trunk or connection. With T.30 fax pass through, fax calls can be encoded as audio in VoIP environment and passed through gateway. SIPS secures SIP signaling channel by authenticating and encrypting call control channel using TLS.
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Aculab Announces New ApplianX IP Gateway v2.10 Software Release
Latest software release further enhances VoIP migration strategy from legacy communications systems
Milton Keynes, UK, Aculab, a leading provider of enabling technology for the global communications market, today announced the general availability of its new v2.10 software for the ApplianX IP Gateway¬ - a resilient, single-purpose, easy-to-manage, plug-and-play device. New features have been added which further enable a solid VoIP migration strategy by allowing IP-based communications systems or networks to connect to legacy TDM-based PBXs or networks.
In today's economic climate, the traditional method of moving to new technologies by 'rip and replace' seems to have outlived its day. "For both financial and acceptability reasons, moving to new technology now means a slow, measured approach together with a well thought through solution to integrate existing legacy equipment - without losing any existing legacy functionality" explained Tim Joint, Commercial Manager for the ApplianX products, "The ApplianX IP Gateway offers extensibility by allowing the easy addition of IP solutions or networks to legacy PBX installations."
The ApplianX IP Gateway software now includes support for Call Back When Free / Next Available (CBWF/NA) allowing for two or more DPNSS or Q.SIG enabled PBXs to be connected using a SIP trunk or connection. An ApplianX IP Gateway would connect to each PBX and convert the traditional TDM message through SIP and back to the other PBX. This is typically used within multi-site corporate locations, where a colleague is called on a different site but the line is busy, CBWF is enabled and the caller's phone will ring when the other call ends. This is a traditional PBX interworking function being enabled within a SIP environment for the first time.
There are many new security features available with the v2.10 release of software including Secure RTP (SRTP) and SIPS (Transport Layer Security over SIP). SIPS secures the SIP signalling channel by authenticating and encrypting the call control channel using TLS. SRTP adds confidentiality and authentication to the voice traffic enabling an improved layer of security without degradation in voice quality.
Fax compatibility is now provided for with T.30 fax pass through, fax calls can be encoded as audio in a VoIP environment and passed through the gateway. This combined with the traditionally strong features of the ApplianX IP Gateway, such as minimised packet losses, jitter buffer control and accurate clock synchronisation ensures highly reliable fax transmissions.
The ApplianX IP Gateway can now register to other devices within the IP network enabling a more controlled environment. For instance, the ApplianX IP Gateway may register with a session border controller allowing for complete control of the network and only accepting calls which are genuine.
The web interface remains extremely easy to use and manage but has been further enhanced by the option of using a secure https login to the page. This helps with network security and prevents unauthorised attempts to change the gateway settings.
Highly regarded for its ease of use and low administrative costs, the ApplianX IP Gateway supports a wide range of international protocols, making the device suitable for worldwide deployment in both enterprise and service provider networks. A number of leading solution providers, including Avaya and Cisco, have already certified ApplianX to allow integration with legacy TDM-based PBXs. The ApplianX IP Gateway is available through ApplianX-approved resellers throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
This press release can be viewed on the ApplianX website.
About Aculab
Aculab's head office is located in Milton Keynes, UK with offices in the USA, Germany and Australia. Aculab is an innovative, market leading company that provides world class IP and media processing boards, software and gateways to the global communications market. With many years of experience in helping to drive our customers' success, our enabling technology provides the essential components required to deliver multimodal voice, data, fax and video solutions for use within IP, PSTN and mobile networks - with performance levels that are second to none.
Aculab serves the evolving needs of developers, integrators, service providers and equipment manufacturers with cost-effective, deployment proven, high performance products. Companies worldwide have adopted our technology for a wide variety of business critical services and solutions.
Contacts
Jo Taylor
Aculab
Telephone: +44 (0)1908 273800
Email: jo.taylor@aculab.com
Website: www.aculab.com, www.applianx.com
