I am really impressed with our Digium Switchvox system. It has performed flawlessly, and administration is straight forward and user friendly.
- Scott Rose, Simbol IT
Events and Webinars
Because Asterisk is a public product, Digium loves to interact with the business and user community at a wide range of some of the most notable events, conferences, and trade shows.
5 Things You Need to Know to Make Your Network Ready for Cloud Telephony
It's true that implementing a hosted UC solution can be easier to set-up and manage, and it can cost less in the short-run. But, is your network prepared for it? There are several critical factors that impact the quality and effectiveness of your hosted solution.
In this webinar, VoIP and Switchvox Cloud expert Angie Reed shows you how to evaluate your network to ensure it is ready to provide the best quality phone service in the cloud. She also shares what questions you need to ask hosted UC vendors to understand how their cloud services are managed to deliver the optimum voice quality for your business.
Topics covered include:
- Network Bandwidth and Equipment Design
- The Need for Speed
- Private & Public Cloud Deployments
- Best Practices for Securing the Service and Apps
- Choosing the right phone - quality vs. flexibility
Thursday, June 13th at 2pm CDT / 3pm EDT
Spice Up Your Phone with the Digium Phone App Engine API
Customizing Business Phone Apps with the Digium Phone API
Want to build custom apps for your Digium IP phone? Whether you use Asterisk or Switchvox, the freely available Phone API allows developers to customize the user experience. Want to see real-world examples of how to take your CRM app to your desk phone? We'll show you how.
In this webinar, VoIP experts Sean Pimental and Billy Chia walk through the ins and outs of the Digium Phone App Engine API. More than simple XML browser pages, the Digium Phone App Engine allows powerful native apps to run directly on your IP phone written by using simple set JavaScript APIs. You'll learn everything you need to know to get started building custom business phone apps.
Recorded on Thursday, May 16th at 2PM CDT
Webinar: Want to see Switchvox UC in action?
See why this is the smart choice for your next business phone system. We’ll show you how much more you can do with a Switchvox Unified Communications system. This is more than a phone system – it’s a better way to communicate. We host this weekly live demo every Thursday at 2PM CDT and allow time for Q&A at the end. Get your VoIP questions answered in this webinar.
ABP IP Technology Road Show
Join us for ABP Tech's 2013 IP Technology Roadshow. Learn new perspectives on IP technology’s converging solutions; voice and data communications,
surveillance, access control, digital signage and infrastructure from data networks to wireless. Identify the opportunities in these latest trends for new revenues. Become your customers' technology expert on all things IP, from a better infrastructure build-out to many specialized solutions in Voice, Video and Security.
June 3 - Washington, DC
June 6 - Chicago, IL
August 5 - Atlanta, GA
August 8 - Miami, FL
SouthEast Linux Festival
The Southeast LinuxFest is a community event for anyone who wants to learn more about Linux and Free & Open Source software. It is part educational conference, and part social gathering. Like Linux itself, it is shared with attendees of all skill levels to communicate tips and ideas, and to benefit all who use Linux/Free and Open Source Software. LinuxFest is the place to learn, to make new friends, to network with new business partners, and most importantly, to have fun!
June 7 - 9th, Charlotte, North Carolina
WebRTC Conference & Expo
WebRTC Conference and Expo is the opportunity for companies, web application providers, investors and developers to understand the exciting opportunity that WebRTC opens and how it will challenge and change much of today's communications landscape. WebRTC is making an impact, secure the knowledge you need to succeed — WebRTC Conference and Expo will help you map the course!
June 25 - 27, 2013 - Atlanta, Georgia
AstriCon 2013
AstriCon's mission is to expand awareness and knowledge of Asterisk over the course of a three-day conference and exhibition. AstriCon includes a wealth of information for every Asterisk user, whether you are getting started or have already discovered the power of Asterisk.
This Is Your Time - Step Strongly Into The Future By Participating In AstriCon.
You will not find a greater mix of individuals than at AstriCon. From code gurus to venture capitalists to social activists, AstriCon brings together an astounding and vibrant mixture of perspectives, goals and outlooks. From organized group meetings, to all-night coding sessions, AstriCon is the place to connect with the Asterisk Community.
October 8 - 10th, 2013
Demystifying Cloud Hype - Which UC Solution is right for your network?
The evolution of telephony continues to migrate more and more to the cloud. According to Gartner, IT spending is projected to reach 3.7 trillion USD in 2013 with a major portion of that spend occurring in telephony. As Cloud is predicted to be the largest trend for telephony in 2013, here are some things to consider before migrating your network to the cloud:
- Cost savings for closet vs. cloud installations
- Implementation trends for cloud - hybrid, private, public cloud deployments
- Security for cloud - the concerns and best practices
- Emerging trends for cloud telephony - mobile, cloud telephony APIs, and the service deployments for software, UC, and communications (SaaS, UCaaS, and CaaS)
In this webinar, you'll learn who the big players are in cloud telephony and find out if cloud is right for your telephony needs.
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How to Put UC to Work for Your Business
See how much more your business can do with a better phone system.
As much as technology has advanced in the last few decades, there are still only 24 hours in a day. That’s where Unified Communications (UC) comes into play. Businesses of all sizes are discovering the appeal of a communications solution that extends the power of their business phone system far beyond the dial tone.
In this webinar, you will hear case studies from real businesses showing how easy it is to implement UC and make it a competitive advantage for any business. From a busy medical office, to a financial company specializing in risk analysis, the right phone system can help you get more done, service your customers better and save you money.
Recorded Tuesday, April 9 2:00 PM CDT
Live Demo of Switchvox Cloud - hosted UC with big features, little price
If you've been considering a new phone system, but are cautious about your budget, we've got a great hosted UC solution for you. Switchvox Cloud provides the same Unified Communications (UC) features, reliability and flexibility of the award-winning Switchvox on-site system, but with the benefits of a hosted offering. Unlike other solutions, all UC features are included, with no additional licensing fees or add-on charges.
With month-to-month, no obligation payment plans, it's an easy way to get the enterprise class phone system features you want, at a price you can afford. Presence, mobility, on-demand reporting and more are ALL included in one low price. You can stay connected and communicate from anywhere - in the cloud, on a mobile device, on-site, teleworking or at a remote/branch location - it's Switchvox anywhere.
What you'll learn:
- How a hosted UC business phone system can benefit small business
- Benefits of fast deployment, low CAPEX, and no maintenance
- How to get the best value, feature-for-feature in Cloud UC
- Integrating mobility in your communications strategy
- What to consider as you grow: how to easily migrate between Switchvox Cloud and Switchvox on-site business phone systems
You'll quickly see how much more your business could do with Switchvox Cloud. It's the UC system that has the features you need to grow your business AND manage your budget. Switchvox has been recognized by leading analysts as "a best value in UC" - we'll give you a link to download a free copy of the report, just for registering.
Watch the recorded webinar from April 4th
Webinar: Build or Buy - Choosing the right option for your next phone system?
As the creator and primary sponsor of the Asterisk project, we want to help you find a better way to communicate. You may be one of the thousands of people have downloaded and installed Asterisk to create an IP PBX or other custom communications. But, you may also be looking for a solution that doesn't require custom development. If so, we have an option for you. We created this webinar to answer some of the common questions people have when choosing whether to build or buy a new phone system.
Asterisk is an open source communications engine that transforms commodity computers into powerful communications servers. It is free, but requires programming expertise.
Switchvox is the Unified Communications solution built on Asterisk but has a GUI that is already designed for you. It is an affordable IP PBX for small and midsize businesses that has the functionality you need, out of the box.
Which is right for you? Join our VoIP experts, and we'll help you decide how to choose between these two solutions. Watch the recorded webinar now.
Webinar: 5 Things You Must Know Before Choosing Your Next Phone System
One of the reasons you are probably considering an IP phone system is to save money, but in addition to the best price, there are many other important factors to consider while searching for a new phone system. Make sure you future proof your phone system by knowing that your next system will adapt to your future needs and grow with your business.
Watch the recorded webinar, and we'll help you identify the checklist you need to make the smart choice.
