The answer is codecs. VoIP: Codecs VoIP software processes and routes the calls. ©2007 HowStuffWorks A codec, which stands for coder-decoder, converts an audio signal into compressed digital form for transmission and then back into an uncompressed audio signal for replay. It's the ...
No matter the location of your workforce, everyone in the organization stands to gain from VoIP calling. Let's explore some of the most substantial benefits of VoIP calling. 1. Reduced capital costs Private Branch Exchange (PBX) is a system of hardware that many businesses have historically ...
Tom's suggestion about Asterisk is a good one for the overall system. However you will still need to decode the data sent from your remote equipment from an audio signal to a data signal. That task is what the "dem" part of Modem stands for (Modulate/Demodulate). Either you do this ...
The offer/answer exchange requires the existence of a stateful, higher-level protocol such as SIP that is capable of exchanging SDP bodies during call setup and/or modification. The protocol has to be stateful to maintain context around the exchange between an offerer and an answerer, as there...
and Internet connections. Someone in rural Americana where 2G is still the best connection would benefit from legacy landlines that crisscrossed the country decades ago. For the bootstrapped startup in the city, VoIP stands out. Whichever your choice, we are here to help guide you to your be...
Volunteer for work that you want to do and for work that you don’t want to do. If your employer and/or your customers know they can count on you no matter the task, your relationship with them will vastly improve. It is OK to say no, but have conviction in your answer. ...
GoTo Connect stands out with its 50+ country calling area and unlimited access to routing features with a dial plan editor. The Customer Engagement plan is a great way to get some call center features, like live chat, without investing in a full contact center. ...
Calls can be forwarded to multiple extensions that ring simultaneously. This feature is often referred to as Ring Groups. A great feature for businesses that have departments, or groups, where anyone can answer the incoming call. Having it ring everyones phone in the group provides a better chan...
VoIP stands for "voice over IP protocol". Today it is used not only for voice: it transfers video data, IM (instant messaging, text chat)/presence, other data like SS7 protocol (SIGTRAN). Major benefit of the VoIP is low price of data transfer: internet is very cheap. Another benefit ...
No matter the location of your workforce, everyone in the organization stands to gain from VoIP calling. Let's explore some of the most substantial benefits of VoIP calling. 1. Reduced capital costs Private Branch Exchange (PBX) is a system of hardware that many businesses have historically ...