The humble telecoms gateway. While all the talk is about the shiny and new in the world of IP-based telecommunication and cloud services, physical TDM gateways still have their part to play in large enterprises - who simply can’t, or don’t want to, dive head first into using these new services.
Gateways have an important role to play in assisting in the migration from TDM solutions to IP based networks, by connecting them together with ease. Here are five reasons why you should consider using gateways as part of your migration plan.
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5 Reasons to Use ApplianX in Your Migration Strategy
The humble telecoms gateway. While all the talk is about the shiny and new in the world of IP-based telecommunication and cloud services, physical TDM gateways still have their part to play.
Here are five reasons why you should consider using gateways as part of your migration plan.
Number one, the impending PSTN Shutdown
2025 marks the end of the public switched telephone network in the UK. If you’re not ready for this change, it could cause problems down the line.
TDM to SIP gateways like ApplianX can extend the life of your existing hardware by bridging legacy TDM and modern SIP based networks, Keeping your systems running and your customers happy.
Number two, You want new features
If you’re still running a legacy PBX system, it’s likely that you’ve run into a wall with how far you can take it without using some new technology.
Choosing ApplianX means gaining modern features - such as: local numbers at remote offices, remote-worker support, Flexible channel capacity and a Customisable Caller-ID.
Number three, Plug and Play
With how busy the modern workplace can be, time really is money.
Modern gateway systems such as ApplianX include a web based interface for fast, easy management and is designed to be ‘plug and play’.
ApplianX is designed to support interworking between a wide variety of protocols. It contains QSIG and DPNSS interworking support out of the box, as well as support for a variety of CAS and ISDN protocols.
Number four, When Rip-and-Replace can’t be done
A key barrier to the migration of SIP has been the infeasibility of outright replacement. This is an issue for critical infrastructure providers, such as banks, railway networks and government institutions.
With gateways, you can facilitate a multi-stage migration process, so that you have full control, and keep your equipment in service for as long as you need it.
Number five, When you need more options
Being locked into a vendor’s proprietary technology sometimes means sacrificing the features and capabilities you want.
Migrating to SIP solutions means being able to use standardized hardware, and less reliance on vendor support for legacy TDM systems, something that is slowly disappearing.
If you decide to invest in entirely new hardware, gateways provide a relatively inexpensive means to spread the cost of these large investments, by doing it in stages, at the pace you want.
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ApplianX makes it simple. Why toss away expensive equipment when you don’t have to?
And if you need SS7 support - we have you covered with GIII, a gateway specifically designed for SS7 to SIP interworking.
If you’re worried your system won’t be compatible with Aculab gateways, don’t be. ApplianX gateways are designed to support a wide variety of installations and configurations.
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