TMC Internet Telephony Show, Ft. Lauderdale – ABP The Resellers Source for IP Phones
ABP is a formidable resource for IP Phones for Telecom and Data & Networking resellers. ABP now is a national master distributor for snom technology, Aastra IP phones, Hitachi-Cable Wireless IP Phones as well as a key value added distributor for Linksys IP Phones and Eutectics USB phones.
Chance Caldwell, Director of National Accounts at ABP says, “In the new world of SIP, most of the intelligence of the phone system resides in the end points. This is the reason ABP focuses on the IP phones first and then on the switch and gateways. We offer reseller training on several IP PBX platforms including Asterisk, Allworx and Epygi. Our reseller partners go through ABP’s VoIP Foundation training which includes a full day of IP Phones how-to training. There are many subtle differences on which IP phones to use with various IP-PBX and the better known brand is not necessarily the better choice. First, we focus on the quality of the SIP stack which will determine the phone’s interoperability and long term value and then on ergonomics and sound quality. The latest phones from Aastra and snom technology all offer many new XML features that provide resellers with many opportunities to add value.”
Many people will choose to use their cell phone’s features rather that a much better sounding desktop phone simply because of the added functionality and feature set. However, all of our top selling IP phones offer the same functionality including call lists, phone books, even messaging embedded right into the IP phone.
ABP’s complete line of new IP PBX platforms all offer presence and line appearance features and IP phones that display presence status along with BLF, speed dial and line appearance make a difference. Snom technology phones a high density side car for the snom 300 series IP Phones and offer a total of 54 LED lit programmable keys. Aastra’s newest line now features a programmable key pad with LCD display.
Both snom and Aastra phones offer great full duplex speaker phones, headset support, POE support, XML and graphics support as well as a rich set of telephony features including 3 way call, easy transfer and conferencing keys. Snom offers a unique record button and Aastra offers handsets with wireless DECT companion phones.
Other highlights in our IP Phone portfolio include the new color display Linksys 962. There is also the new Hitachi-Cable wireless IP phones offering crystal clear mobile conversations with all features, including transfer, call waiting on pretty much any SIP compliant IP PBX platform. WiFi Wireless IP Phones offer an unlimited amount of registered wireless devices and roaming on conventional 802.11 b/g access points.
“When getting involved with VoIP we recommend to start with an informed choice on which IP Phone is truly best for your customer”, says Robert Messer, ABP’s president. ABP offers reseller training on IP Phones, IP PBXs and gateways. For more information please visit www.abptech.com or call 972-831-1600. ABP sells to resellers, VARS and Service providers only.
About ABP Technology
ABP Technology is a leading distributor of VoIP and IP Communications products operating through a network of Value Added Resellers. Headquartered in Dallas Texas, ABP Technology spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America with sales, training, product provisioning, configuration, fulfilment and tech support. ABP Technology features a complete portfolio of VoIP solutions including key products such as AudioCodes gateways, snom IP Phones, and Converged Access advanced IP Traffic management products.
ABP Technology also provides VoIP training for Resellers through its www.SIPtrain.com business unit. For additional information on ABP Technology please contact Jenny Ngo at (972) 831-1600 or visit http://www.abptech.com
