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Switchvox Joins Forces with JunctionBy Cindy Waxer TMCnet Contributing Editor Switchvox has teamed up with Junction Networks to provide an all-in-one IP PBX system and VoIP service. Switchvox, a provider of IP PBX phone systems for small- to medium-sized businesses, and Junction Networks, a business class VoIP provider, are now offering a deal that includes a trial account of Junction Networks’ VoIP service when companies purchase an affordable, full-featured Switchvox IP PBX solution.
Every Switchvox IP PBX system will now come pre-loaded with a Junction Networks' service account and $10 in free IP telephony calls, so users can start making calls immediately after installing the solution. Junction Networks provides VoIP calling services to companies of all sizes, helping create an affordable IP communications solution. There are no minimums or commitments, and customers can grow into as many simultaneous calls as needed, with no expensive surcharges or channel fees. Switchvox is built from open source software and uses open standards. The IP PBX allows companies to use traditional analog lines, as well as VoIP services for calls. The system can be peered to allow free VoIP calls between office locations, in addition to offering comprehensive reporting tools to monitor the solution's performance in real-time. According to a recent Infonetics research report, IP PBX sales rose 23 percent in 2005. Analysis firm TeleGeography reported that the number of VoIP subscribers tripled during 2005 to 4.5 million users - and industry revenue surpassed $1 billion. “Many of our customers were looking for advice on who to use for their VoIP calling service. We have tested many services and felt that Junction Networks was a great complement to our system,” said Joshua Stephens, CEO of Switchvox. “With our advanced hardware and software platform and Junction's reliable VoIP service, companies can get an all-in-one solution right out of the box - without extensive contracts or the need for an IT expert to install and manage the phone system.” ------ Cindy Waxer is a Toronto-based freelance journalist specializing in business and technology. She has written for publications including TIME, Fortune Small Business, Business 2.0, Computerworld, Canadian Business, and Workforce Management. To see more of her articles, please visit Cindy Waxer’s columnist page. |