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Issue #06-09
June 2009
In This Issue
5 Top Criteria for Choosing an Open Source PBX
Webinar Invitation: Transitioning to IP-PBX
Recorded TwinStar Webinar Available
Support Alerts Page Launched

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5 TOP CRITERIA IN CHOOSING AN OPEN SOURCE PBX

Tips for Determining Which Open Source PBX Solution Best Matches Your Requirements
How to Choose an Open Source IP-PBXAccording to a recent report published by the Eastern Management Group, Asterisk is the most popular open source telephony software by far, holding 85% market share. In addition, the report finds that 18% of North American telephony installations now include open source components. Respondents in the survey on which the article is based agree that there are two main strengths in the open source platform:
  1. The minimal investment needed to create an open-source telephony system (open source PBXs typically cost ~40% less than conventional telephone systems)
  2. The higher flexibility of the systems, as compared to proprietary, for integrating software applications
We have compiled a list of five specific criteria to guide your decision. Read the full story here.
TRANSITIONING TO IP-PBX WEBINAR INVITATION

Xorcom Webinar Will Describe Where IP Gateways Fall Short in a Transitional Approach to IP-PBX 
Register for Xorcom Webinar Many organizations are reluctant to replace their existing PBX because switching to an IP-PBX can be an expensive endeavor. Instead, they opt to add an IP Gateway to their network without realizing the limitations that approach entails.

This Webinar will outline the drawbacks of the IP Gateway, and then introduce a gradual method for transitioning to IP-PBX, providing all the desired features while adhering to a controlled budget.

Title:
Where IP Gateways Fall Short -- How to Transition Painlessly from PBX to IP-PBX

When:
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (EDT) -- 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM (UTC)

TWINSTAR WEBINAR RECORDED VERSIONS AVAILABLE

Free Downloads: Webinar About TwinStar, Xorcom's Complete Redundancy Solution for Asterisk-based PBX
Click to download WebinarThe first in our series of monthly Webinars for resellers and the general public featured TwinStar, our high availability solution for complete Asterisk-based PBX, which won "Best of Show" at the 2009 IT Expo East. The Webinar was recorded and has been edited and saved in WMV, Real Media and MP3 formats. Download your free copy now.
NEW SUPPORT ALERTS WEB PAGE LAUNCHED

Up-to-the-Minute Information About Current Xorcom Products Now Available
Register for Xorcom RSS Feed We have created a new Web page called Support Alerts which contains information about Xorcom product known issues and workarounds. If you are experiencing any difficulties with your Xorcom product we invite you to check here first -- it may be the quickest way to get resolution!
We suggest you add the newly created Xorcom RSS feed to your Reader to keep track of updates (it tracks changes to our home page and news alerts as well).
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