Voice Over Internet Protocol
Like most IT buzzwords today, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP or Voice over IP) means different things to different people. What's more, the benefits and future implications for VoIP are different depending on which publication you read. However, it is certain that VoIP is a key up-and-coming technology, and Samsung Telecoms is committed to providing access to this emerging technology to enable a range of cost-saving communications functions for business users.

So what is VoIP? Many assume that VoIP is synonymous with Voice over Internet, allowing international calls and advanced functions such as tele- and videoconferencing - all for the price of a local call. However, current infrastructure is not able to handle such large masses of additional call traffic with the astronomic growth in Internet usage. There would be delays, call drop-outs and other reliability problems, not to mention security concerns.

VoIP instead means using the Internet Protocol for routing and delivering calls in the same way that data and video are sent now, utilising spare bandwidth over existing data links and leased lines to reduce the ongoing cost of call traffic between linked sites.

Shifting telephone traffic, as well as fax transmissions, to internal data lines saves companies money; and combining phone and data networks eliminates the need for separate information pipelines and separate staff to manage and maintain them. It's claimed that companies can slash their phone budgets by 35 percent by moving voice traffic to its data network.

Put simply, VoIP redefines the next wave of data and phone integration, creating more effective applications and lowering communications costs.

With an ever-increasing demand for this technology Samsung Telecoms has developed a range of VoIP integrated communication systems and a Media Gateway for non-VoIP enabled legacy system users to fully benefit from the added functionality VoIP offers.

World-Class IP Telephony
The Integrated Stackable Telephony Solution incorporates Avaya MultiVantage™ telephony application software. Evolved from DEFINITY® software, Avaya MultiVantage Software provides industry-leading intelligent call processing software that includes contact center functionality, user productivity features, streamlined system management, security capabilities, and enterprise communications networking.

Implementation Flexibility and Scalability
The modular architechture of the Integrated Stackable Telephony Solution fits in a wide variety of customer environments. The Avaya™ S8300 Media Server can operate in standalone mode for single-site applications or can operate in remote survivability mode (in conjunction with a central Avaya S8300 or S8700 Media Server) for branch office applications. The Integrated Stackable Telephony Solution can scale to up to 450 IP telephony endpoints and 594 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports in a stackable, small-footprint, rack mounted architecture. It has a variety of traditional voice interfaces and, because it is built on the Avaya P330 Stackable Switching System, it has a variety of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) interfaces.

Powerful Telephony Features and Capacities

The Integrated Stackable Telephony Solution offers an integrated architecture combining IP telephony and IP network components in a single, manageable system. By having a single network architecture, total cost of ownership can be reduced because only one network platform needs to be learned, implemented, and managed by the IT and telecom staffs. For small to mid-size businesses and branch offices—where there are typically few on-site technical IT resources—this integration can provide substantial benefits.

Integrated Management
The Integrated Stackable Telephony Solution utilizes Avaya VisAbility™ Management applications to help you manage S8300 Media Server/G700 Media Gateway/P330 Stackable Switching System configurations, administration and operation. It provides tools for configuration, fault, performance, directory, and policy management. The Integrated Stackable Telephony Solution also brings you powerful network monitoring technologies that aid troubleshooting, such as SMON and AnyLayer SMON at your network layer and VoIP Monitoring at your application layer.

 

 

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