[December 07, 2007] 3CX launches 3CX Phone System for Windows v5 Tweet (Corporate IT Update Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) 3CX, a developer of telecomms software, has announced the release of version 5 of 3CX Phone System for Windows, the newest version of its software-based VOIP PBX for Windows. According to the company, the 3CX Phone System is built on the open SIP standard and interoperates with all popular SIP phones, VOIP Gateways and VOIP providers. It increases mobility by enabling remote workers and tele-workers to be integrated to the company's phone system, includes an inbuilt Presence feature, and features web-based configuration to facilitate phone system administration. The new release reportedly features: call recording; phone provisioning, enabling users to set-up new extensions automatically; firewall-friendly VOIP client with included mini VPN; integrated fax server; G729 codec support; 3CX bridges for branch offices; as well as SIP Trunking support. 3CX Phone System for Windows is available in four editions, all supporting an unlimited number of extensions: The Small Business edition, priced at GBP270 (EUR375) supports up to eight, the Pro edition, priced at GBP570 (EUR795) up to 16 and the Enterprise edition, priced at GBP820 (EUR1150) up to 32 simultaneous calls. In addition, the company offers a Free edition, which does not offer fax, call queuing, Exchange 2007 support, call pick up and call parking, MWI, presence, G729 codec support, remote configuration of extension options, 3CX Bridges and call recording. The Free edition can be downloaded from http://www.3cx.com/ip-pbx/index.html. ((Distributed by M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]