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After acquiring SwitchVox, Digium has released a free version of the SwitchVox. This was announced at the Fall VON, but the press release was buried under all those notes I took at Fall VON. Better later than never and here is the Press Release.
Also you can download the release directly from SwitchVox site. It is great way to test or have a trial run of the software which comes in a easily installable package. But for production, it is suggested that the the commercial version, SOHO or SMB, is used. The package includes, Fedora Core 6 Linux, the open source Asterisk PBX software, plus all the software necessary to make Switchvox such a revolutionary communications solution.

BOSTON (Fall VON and Digium|Asterisk World) — October 31, 2007 — One month after its acquisition of Switchvox, a leading provider of IP PBX phone systems for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Digium®, Inc., the Asterisk® Company, announced the immediate availability of Switchvox Free Edition. The new product includes the telephony features of the widely used Switchvox SOHO edition and can be downloaded and installed in minutes on existing hardware. The release underscores Digium’s commitment to delivering full-featured telephony systems at low price points to allow organizations around the world to benefit from the Asterisk open source movement and flexibility of voice over IP (VoIP).

Switchvox products are based on Asterisk®, the open source telephony software created and owned by Digium. Switchvox Free Edition includes tools such as an interactive voice response (IVR) editor that allows system administrators to create auto attendants and menus. It also includes features such as voicemail to email, find me/follow me, unlimited calling queues (automatic call distribution, or ACD) and advanced reports on system use.

Switchvox Free Edition supports Digium’s line of analog cards. Users can install Switchvox Free Edition on existing hardware or use Switchvox-certified hardware. For details on hardware support, see www.switchvox.com/certified_hardware.

“Asterisk is the most widely deployed open source telephony platform, and by introducing Switchvox Free Edition, Digium has the opportunity to introduce the technology to a broader and more mainstream customer base,” said Tristan Degenhardt, Switchvox product line director at Digium. “We anticipate thousands of downloads in the coming weeks by companies interested in a better way to communicate with their customers. The smallest businesses will find Switchvox Free Edition to be an excellent way to get started with a full-featured phone system and be positioned to easily transition to more advanced Switchvox systems as their needs change and grow.”

Switchvox Free Edition is on display this week at Fall VON 2007 and Digium|Asterisk World at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The product may be downloaded from www.switchvox.com

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San Diego, CA – July 30, 2007 – Switchvox, a leading provider of IP PBX phone systems for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the availability of Switchvox SMB v3.0, the latest version of its IP PBX that now supports real-time sales and customer service applications.

Switchvox customers can now analyze and manage sales leads through Switchboard panels designed to work directly with their customer relationship management (CRM) programs. Detailed information from SugarCRM and Salesforce.com automatically pop-up on incoming calls via the Switchboard, Switchvox’s real-time call control panel, eliminating the burden of having to access records manually. The integration of Google Maps makes it easy to identify the location of inbound calls, helping to more easily adapt to potential leads.

Switchvox SMB v3.0 also features customizable Switchboard panels, where developers have access to a toolkit and the ability to build custom panels to fit the specific needs of the business. Additional features include:

• Integration with external voicemail servers: Switchvox now has support for third-party, SIP-based voicemail servers, like those made by Esnatech
• Sound packs: allows organizations to select from professionally recorded male and female voices that best complement their business
• Upgraded operating system: increased capacity to handle more concurrent calls with faster hardware systems
• Firedialer 2.0 upgrade: now includes automatic updates and support for local and international numbers

"With the integration of key CRM applications, our SMB customers are able to take the guess work out of their sales strategy. They now have the ability to manage incoming and outbound lead generation, and even locate prospects with Google Maps," said Joshua Stephens, CEO of Switchvox. "This is a key element that had been lacking in the industry which allows smaller businesses to take full advantage of communications technologies available to them in one simple package."

Switchvox builds its products from open source software and uses open standards. The company’s products are sold as turnkey solutions that include server hardware and pre-installed Switchvox software. Switchvox provides an easy-to-use and manage system that allows companies to make calls using traditional analog lines, as well as VoIP services.

The new Switchboard panels for SugarCRM, Salesforce.com and Google Maps integration are available immediately and free of charge for a limited time. Switchvox SMB starts at $2,495 and can be purchased from Switchvox directly or through its network of channel partners. Further information on Switchvox can be found at www.switchvox.com. Information on the Switchvox reseller program can be found at www.switchvox.com/resellers.