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Join Jeremy George from Yale University for an insightful panel discussion on the current VoIP deployments, including configurations with Cisco SIP proxy servers, IP-PBX gateways, and various phone models like the Cisco 79XX and Pingtel Xpressa. The session will cover the business case for transitioning from legacy systems like Nortel Option 81s, focusing on ROI and operational efficiency. Attendees will also explore strategies for integrated communications, disaster recovery, and the impact of geopolitical factors on VoIP rollouts.
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Jeremy George Yale University VoIP Panel Discussion
Current Deployments Production Cisco sip proxy server Cisco 2600 ip-pbx gateway Cisco 79XX and Pingtel Xpressa phones Development Sip Express Router proxy server Cisco 5300 ip-pbx gateway Microsoft Messenger (and other soft phones) and Cisco 79XX hard phones
Business Case Current PBXs: an ancient NEAX 2 Y2K upgraded Nortel Option 81s On the order of 6-8 years left in the amortization cycle Speculative ROI without significant new functionality needs to take into account the cost of stranded investment.
Rollout Yale will likely parallel track: POTS re-design Integrated Communications New construction will assume VoIP but will also have an infrastructure that could support legacy voice if necessary
Timing Sooner if Integrated Communications dominates Later if POTS-redesign relies on ROI Sooner if the geopolitical/economic environments stabilize Later, possibly much later, if they remain volatile Without added delay if legislative, regulatory and law enforcement blocks don't happen. Later, possibly not in the foreseeable future, if government seeks to prevent it
Opportunities Paths in the Snow Disaster recovery Emergency Services