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The End of OAM: Alerting & Alarming in the Cloud

The growth of virtualization technologies, supported by cloud services, is radically transforming the way communication networks are delivered and managed. These emerging developments (virtualization and the cloud) are destined to replace traditional solutions in much the same way as IP telephony will ultimately replace traditional phone services, and has led to the creation of new services (unified communications (UC) for example) not initially foreseen.The advent of network-management services delivered in the cloud lies among such trans-formative, emerging developments.New technology comes with new terms. When...

August 5, 2019Read more...

Patton & Skype for Business: New Opportunities for 888VoIP Partners

Patton, a US-based enabling solutions provider for unified communications (UC), UC-as-Service (UCCAS) and Cloud — has announced all SmartNode VoIP products version 3.X—including Virtual SmartNode (vSN)—are validated for interoperability with Skype for Business (SfB). Managed partners of 888VoIP, a leading distributor of VoIP hardware & software services, will be able to leverage the benefits of this validation when utilizing applicable Patton products.Patton SmartNode products are validated by TekVizion, a Microsoft-certified lab, in the SBC and enhanced gateway categories, and...

April 1, 2019Read more...

What Can You Do with an 8-FXO VoIP Device?

Lately, customers have been demanding an on-premise VoIP gateway with eight FXO ports. In response, Patton developed three different models of these analog-trunking devices. Can you guess why people wanted it? There is something special about the dual-Ethernet gateways: they can morph into enterprise session border controllers (eSBCs) when the business decides to go All-IPPatton has been making analog trunking gateways for decades. Our menu of on-premise VoIP devices offers VoIP solutions for SMBs that need 8 FXO trunks to connect with a...

February 21, 2019Read more...

Patton: New Industrial Gateways

Patton's new industrial VoIP gateways deliver high-quality IP telephony even in the harshest of environments. With the SmartNode 4104E Rugged Analog VoIP Gateway, Service Providers can deliver VoIP service to analog FXS/FXO analog systems.Patton Electronics—a longstanding manufacturer of hardened industrial network equipment—has done it again with a new industrial-grade analog VoIP gateway.As a first-in-class solution, Patton’s new ruggedized SN4140E Industrial VoIP Gateway series is ideal for delivering Voice-over-IP telephony in outdoor or environmentally exposed environments where heating and cooling cannot...

February 11, 2019Read more...

ITEXPO 2019: Join 888VoIP & Our Manufacturer Partners

888VoIP, a leading distributor of VoIP hardware and software solutions, recently announced that it will be showcasing its extensive product portfolio and value-added services at ITEXPO, held January 29 –February 1, 2019 at Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. ITEXPO is the communications and business transformation event where influential buyers gather to make their purchase decisions. Meet 888VoIP at booth 213 and in their meeting room (rm. 204) to learn more about 888VoIP’s distribution strategies for Value-Added Resellers and...

January 2, 2019Read more...

How Does Patton Cloud Speed Deployment & Reduce Costs?

Patton Electronics, a U.S. manufacturer of UC, cloud, and IoT-enabling solutions, recently announced the launch of the new Patton Cloud. 888VoIP, a leading distributor of VoIP hardware and software solutions, and its affiliated company, CloudCo Partner, will be offering this innovative service to Service Providers that deliver All-IP and hybrid voice-and-data services to business subscribers. Patton Cloud is a web-based edge-orchestration service that delivers a superior user experience. With its low cost and ease-of-use, Service Providers will be able to...

October 24, 2018Read more...

Why Should Service Providers Use Patton Cloud?

As a Service Provider, you want to ensure that you possess the proper tools and platforms to provide your customers with the best experience. Patton has released its revolutionary service, the Patton Cloud, that accelerates and aids SPs in making the transition to converged ALL-IP networking, IoT, and telephony services. Traditionally, it has been challenging to efficiently deliver quality, security, manageability, and flexibility of these next-generation services, especially when trying to control costs. Many issues needed to be addressed at the...

September 24, 2018Read more...

888VoIP & ITEXPO: What To Expect at Booth #507

If you haven't booked your trip to Fort Lauderdale yet, it's about time you did. With over 250 speakers, an abundance of trainings & workshops, networking events, and three days to peruse the exhibit hall, ITEXPO 2018 has it all for businesses, resellers, and service providers. To get a full, rich experience at the tradeshow, it is imperative for attendees to put together a game plan. While the ITEXPO schedule is a great place to start, you will...

January 25, 2018Read more...

CPE Architecture: When Does ALL-IP Equal All-in-One? [Part II]

In Part I, we introduced the idea that multiple factors govern the best decision about CPE architecture. Now we will dig deeper into what some of those factors are. .. Market Segmentation—Economies of scale First, not all customers are the same. Customarily the telecom market can be roughly segmented into three categories: residential, large enterprise, and small-to-medium enterprise (SME). This post is Part II in a series about the tradeoffs with single-unit versus multi-unit CPE architecture. Part I introduced the various configurations for covering OSI layer functions.  >>

October 5, 2017Read more...

CPE Architecture: When Does ALL-IP Equal All-in-One? [Part I]

The telecom world is going All-IP. Meanwhile, service providers must select network-access technologies—based on price, bandwidth, and geographic coverage—for their evolving SME offerings. For customer premises equipment, multi-box (modem + router + gateway) and single-box (IAD) solutions must be evaluated. So, what are the pros and cons?

All-IP Introduction

The telecom world is going All-IP. Such aspects as service quality, security, and reliability are under heavy scrutiny. Equipment vendors, service providers, and consultants are developing and promoting solutions to these open and ever-evolving challenges. This article explores the topic from the...

September 25, 2017Read more...