In this Clear Choice test of four open source-based IP PBX systems, we found products that are well suited for the low end — defined in this testing as supporting as many as 250 concurrent users.

Of Pingtel’s three open source IP PBXs, we tested SIPxchange Enterprise Communication Server, Version 3.7. Pingtel also has the SIPxNano for fewer than 30 users, as well as a free, downloadable ...

VOIP Phone (IP Phone) in data center room. A PBX (private branch exchange) system allows an organization to manage incoming and outgoing phone calls, as well as internal communication. A PBX is made ...

There are those who remain leery of IP telephony. Nothing you say will convince them that today's IP-PBX systems are as reliable as the good old TDM systems they love. Then there are those of us who ...

More and more companies are making the transition to IP-based PBX systems because they offer flexibility and cost savings. In fact, some projections indicate that this year the number of IP PBX ...

Open source solutions have been available to enterprises for years, but have recently begun to grow in popularity, including the open source IP PBX options. Should your contact centre forego a ...

Communication can make or break a business. Whether it’s closing a deal, supporting a customer or keeping internal teams aligned, the backbone of all these processes is an efficient, secure and ...

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I believe that not soon, but eventually, the IP PBX will become the dominant PBX architecture--sometime after 2010. I am sure there is no single compelling factor that will make my opinion come true.

To recommend the best phone systems for small businesses, our team of expert writers and researchers hone in on the most important factors. We rate providers on value for money – including initial ...