TeleDynamics Think Tank

DHCP is best known as the protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to hosts that connect to a network. It is one of those protocols that we don’t often think about because it functions in the background — users are completely oblivious to its operation, just enjoying its convenience and flexibility.

However, DHCP is about more than automatic address allocation, especially for VoIP and UC devices such as IP phones and video terminals. In this article, we explore the operation of DHCP and the specialized options it provides for VoIP and UC applications, some of which you might not know about!

In the style typical of what we expect from Yealink, the company has introduced a new desk phone to its already star-studded IP phone portfolio. This phone fills in the gaps between the existing models by presenting a unique combination of features and capabilities.

The T34W complement the T3 entry-level series. In this article, we highlight some of its most attractive features.

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Yealink's T-Series IP phones are considered some of the best on the market, and the T54W IP phone is one of the most popular models in the series. This mid-level phone is ideal for professionals and managers with a moderate call load. It delivers a perfect mix of functions and features at an attractive price point.

This article highlights some of the most important features this model offers and various use cases. We also tell you about an attractive incentive program that will make this and other Yealink phones even easier to procure.

The Snom M500 Pro series of DECT-based wireless telephony devices is an ideal solution for small to medium-sized businesses with employees who require high mobility. Easy to deploy and simple to implement, the M500 Pro can be up and running in literally a matter of minutes.

In this article, we examine this telephony solution and the use cases that it is best suited to fulfill.

Product line review

Telephones deployed within the hospitality sector must have particular characteristics. They must be easy to use and rich with features particular to hotels, motels, inns, and similar establishments. Grandstream has recently released the GHP series of IP phones that offer a range of options and features specifically suited to this sector.

In this article, we examine this series of phones and showcase their most significant features and use cases.

Product Review

Snom continues to wow the market with novel devices tailored to specialized business needs. The M500 Pro series is another example, delivering capabilities perfectly suited to small and mid-sized businesses with mobile workforces. Snom’s wireless solution includes a DECT base station and wireless end devices, and in this article, we show you all the benefits it can provide your organization.

Product Review

Snom's D7XX series of IP phones deliver an excellent balance of rich features and exceptional economy. The D7XX series is a befitting choice for large deployments with many endpoints and budget-sensitive small to medium-sized businesses.

In this article, we showcase some of the most popular models in the series, allowing you to determine which sets are ideal for your business.

Dealing with voice network security and troubleshooting is an ongoing battle. As new features, capabilities and telecom products emerge, so do potential vulnerabilities and malicious users who may attempt to exploit them. Network and voice administrators must remain vigilant in ensuring security, privacy and confidentiality, which includes staying current with the latest in network troubleshooting and problem resolution.

This article is a review of the important security matters we’ve discussed over the past year, especially when it comes to network security and troubleshooting issues related to telecommunications services.

Product Review

Video is becoming an integral part of effective communications for modern businesses, which is why Grandstream has devoted a series of IP phones to video telephony.

The company recently added its most advanced and cutting-edge IP video phone to its product line, delivering even more comfort, ease and productivity for its users. Here, we showcase the GXV3470 and how it fits into Grandstream’s videophone series.

Product Review

A key telecommunications trend today involves integrating multiple communications systems that were traditionally implemented separately. IP telephony, video and collaboration, and now security, access and facility management, are all converging into unified communications systems.

Grandstream has recognized and helped further this trend through innovative devices such as the GDS3712 IP video intercom system. In this article, we dig deeper into the capabilities of this device and how its use can simplify and enhance security and facility management.