Editorial

On-premise solutions continue to be vital for many enterprises due to their superior data security and control, essential for industries like finance and healthcare. They offer deep customization, fitting specific needs and legacy systems, and provide reliable performance, especially for latency-sensitive applications. Additionally, while cloud solutions have a pay-as-you-go model, on-premise can be more cost-effective in the long run for predictable workloads. This balance of security, customization, and cost-efficiency ensures on-premise remains a strong option amidst the growing shift to cloud services.

Announcement

Cove Central Communications announced its nationwide Technology Alliance Partner Program (TAPP) with Vodia in November 2023, aimed at supporting Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in delivering VoIP solutions. Since its launch, TAPP has seen significant interest, with Cove Central now providing VoIP solutions to over 30,000 users through regional MSP partners. The program addresses challenges such as FCC fees, compliance, and E911 configuration, simplifying VoIP deployment for MSPs. Jim Whittaker, Head of Technology, noted a projected revenue increase of 60% or more in 2024 due to TAPP.

Announcement

Vodia has announced the release of version 69.3.1 of its PBX, featuring enhanced robustness for challenging environments. This update introduces new supported devices, Prometheus support for graphs and call queue statistics and improvements in IVR with natural number pronunciation for languages like French. Other notable updates include simple agent login/logout, better call forwarding for internal numbers, and multiple push servers for resilience. Bug fixes address issues with ActionURL passwords, Grandstream device support, HTTP server information in REST API calls, and more. Users are advised to back up their systems before upgrading.