The New Value Proposition in Communications
The three essentials.
OK, so what's all this talk about saying "NO" to traditional phone systems and "YES" to new communications technologies?
It's about three things:
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Asterisk Open Source
- Intorrent Technologies
VoIP - The Autobahn.
The Internet has been around for years. We all know how it works. You buy something online, print directions or send email. It's all data traversing the planet at warp speed over an endless, connected network.
VoIP is simply turning your spoken voice into data and sending it along the same wires. It dramatically lowers costs in long distance, integrates your telecom and IT efforts and optimizes workplace efficiency.
Just as the Internet functions through communication protocols, there is now a standard for VoIP: SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). SIP establishes VoIP calls; it allows users to initiate and receive communications from any location. The network recognizes the participants wherever they are.
» What you really need to know about VoIP.
Asterisk Open Source - The Custom Engine.
Open source has proven its value in computer operating systems. Linux is now the second most widely used operating system in the world. Asterisk is the telephone equivalent of Linux. It's shared, not proprietary--an ever-evolving, quick download, not a staid and expensive hardware overhaul.
Elaborating on our metaphor, Asterisk is like a custom engine because it represents integration. Disparate parts to start, sure. That's because the open source is constantly being improved by independent developers. But Asterisk puts all the cylinders together; it's also based on standards. The developers work within this framework. New applications and SIP-based standards conform to the accepted model.
» What you really need to know about Asterisk.
Intorrent Technologies - The Driver's Seat.
So, how do you corral all these promising ideas into a dependable business solution? That's where Intorrent Technologies steps in. Our company was founded by telecommunications veterans who also have great experience in information technology. Intorrent translates the efforts of thousands of independent Asterisk developers into real-world commercial applications.