Grandstream releases the GXV 3005 IP Video Phone

Grandstream Networks, announced the GXV3005, a new addition to the popular GXV3000 IP video product line. The GXV3005 features the same design and all of the functionality as the GXV3000.    it comes with the advanced versatility of an FXO PSTN line port, which enables customers to receive both video telephony service over an IP network and their home land-line. VoIP resellers will benefit by distributing the enhanced capabilities and flexibility that the GXV3005 brings to the growing IP videophone market. The GXV3005 is based on the same high performing feature set as the popular GXV3000, including a 5.6 inch TFTP adjustable LCD screen, a VGA camera which allows nearly all viewing angles, support for real-time high-quality video (up to 30 frames per second) using H.264/H.263 video standard at bandwidths as low as 32kbps and up to 1Mbps. The additional FXO/PSTN port supports calling over and between two networks (IP and PSTN network) from a single phone and offers both a layer of security and back up for IP video phone communication by providing the option of a PSTN life line. "We are excited to announce the availability of GXV3005, which further enhances the versatility and convenience of telephony-over-any-network on top of our popular GXV3000 IP video phone," said David Li, CEO of Grandstream Networks. "The GXV3005 is the second model in the GXV3000 product family and we will continue to introduce more innovative enhancements to the GXV3000 series of advanced IP video phones in the near future." The GXV3005 is priced at $325 and it will be available through Grandstream's worldwide distribution channels beginning mid-December 2008.

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Nortel Using Verizon's VoIP to Streamline Network

Nortel is streamlining to keep costs down and productivity up. The company is using Verizon IP Trunking service with Burstable Enterprise Shared Trunks to consolidate its U.S. corporate voice infrastructure and save on IT costs. The company has a three-year agreement with Verizon. According to Nortel: With Verizon IP Trunking service, Nortel will move from a distributed voice architecture to one that is simplified, centralized and more cost-effective. The BEST feature, which Verizon Business introduced earlier this year, is an on-demand networking capability that enables customers to use idle trunk capacity from one or more locations to dynamically accommodate increases in traffic at other locations, providing more design flexibility and reducing the total number of trunks required across the enterprise. Two key Verizon IP Trunking features that enable the Nortel solution include DID (direct inward dial) transport to a Nortel central access point, and E911 support. "Consolidating our voice infrastructure to VoIP will provide network efficiencies that serve to increase productivity while driving costs lower," said Steve Bandrowczak, chief information officer for Nortel. "In the initial phase of deployment alone, we anticipate significant operational savings with a return on investment in a little over a year. The endgame is that it allows us to focus on our business, which is serving our customers." Source: VoIP-News