Three companies in the forefront of the VoIP market introduced on Tuesday a new, bundled solution for small businesses. Aastra Technologies, AGN Networks, and Epygi Technologies announced the new offering at Internet Telephony Conference and EXPO, where their respective products and solutions are on exhibit through October 13, 2006.
The bundle combines IP phones from Aastra, Epygi’s (News - Alert) Quadro IP-PBX (News - Alert), and VoIP service from AGN. The result is a solution that offers small businesses an extensive set of features and benefits, including:
- Direct dialing to and from extensions, eliminating the need for auto attendants and receptionists
- Automatic call routing to any phone (includes mobiles) or up to five numbers, protecting vital business communications in the event of disaster at the office
- E-mail and text message notification of voicemails and faxes, resulting in improved responsiveness to customers
- Competitive domestic and international rates
- One account that aggregates call volume for cost savings, plus free call between sites and other AGN users
- Intuitive, GUI online portal for managing IP PBX and phone features
“This new bundle and partnership between Aastra, AGN and Epygi provides great benefits to small business users and allows them to try the advanced features of voice over IP with minimal risk,” commented Jeff Kirchner, CEO and President of Epygi, in a statement.
As part of the launch, AGN Networks (News - Alert) is offering a free, 14-day trial for every new customer that purchases Aastra IP phones bundled with an Epygi IP-PBX. To claim the offer small businesses can register on AGN’s Web site.
Show attendees interested in learning more about the companies mentioned here are encouraged to visit the following booths at IT EXPO (show runs October 10-13 in San Diego): #112 (Aastra), #802 (AGN and Epygi), and #104 (Epygi).
Additional information about AGN and Epygi can be found on their TMCnet.com channels, SIP (AGN) and Selecting VoIP Solutions (Epygi).
Mae Kowalke previously wrote for Cleveland Magazine in Ohio and The Burlington Free Press in Vermont. To see more of her articles, please visit Mae Kowalke’s columnist page.