Unix is a Bell Labs creation.... the new Avaya Definity PBX platform, runs Linux. Look for the S8300 and the S8700 products on their website. The S8700 runs dual rack mount Linux Servers. Quite a big move for them.
I have implemented over a dozen different VoIP systems and I can tell you there are as many different ways to do it as there are vendors. MCK, MultiTech, Spectralink and others all offer various ways to get it done. One thing I have seen over and over in homebrewed jobs is this- they usually don't work because people try to put too many devices in the path. If you go over 100ms of delay your call is hosed. I have done VoIP over 802.11b for a national logistics company with awsome results. I can say this- you get what you pay for. Avaya is presently light years ahead of NorTel in this arena for sure. How many people are you trying to connect? Do you want feature transparency across the link or just dial tone? Do you want wired or wireless phones? There are many things to consider. If you are thinking of a nex PBX altogether- look at the Avaya IP Office. $$ per user is cheap and funcitonality would have cost 4 times as much just two years ago. IMHO.
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Unix is a Bell Labs creation.... the new Avaya Definity PBX platform, runs Linux. Look for the S8300 and the S8700 products on their website. The S8700 runs dual rack mount Linux Servers. Quite a big move for them.
I have implemented over a dozen different VoIP systems and I can tell you there are as many different ways to do it as there are vendors. MCK, MultiTech, Spectralink and others all offer various ways to get it done. One thing I have seen over and over in homebrewed jobs is this- they usually don't work because people try to put too many devices in the path. If you go over 100ms of delay your call is hosed. I have done VoIP over 802.11b for a national logistics company with awsome results. I can say this- you get what you pay for. Avaya is presently light years ahead of NorTel in this arena for sure. How many people are you trying to connect? Do you want feature transparency across the link or just dial tone? Do you want wired or wireless phones? There are many things to consider. If you are thinking of a nex PBX altogether- look at the Avaya IP Office. $$ per user is cheap and funcitonality would have cost 4 times as much just two years ago. IMHO.