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yourturn

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#115625 2-Apr-2013 08:26
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I have been searching for a Skype based PBX system in New Zealand, does this exist? I need to to work for a business with different people in different locations. Any ideas, if not Skype?

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  #790431 2-Apr-2013 08:31
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yourturn: I have been searching for a Skype based PBX system in New Zealand, does this exist? I need to to work for a business with different people in different locations. Any ideas, if not Skype?


There is no such thing.

There are options however to integrate Skype into existing PBX's but many are not so easy now with products such as Skype for Asterisk being discontinued by Skype to stop such functionality.



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  #790432 2-Apr-2013 08:37
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Can you describe what is you're actually after, in terms of features/functionality ?

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  #790438 2-Apr-2013 08:48
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My old company offers "cloud" based private PBXes and there are a number of customers with users throughout the country (and offshore). This is using proper local phone numbers that both can be dialed out from and dialed in to but Skype can also be used alongside these lines in the system if you want cheaper calling rates. The systems are based off "PBX in a flash"




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  #790495 2-Apr-2013 10:08
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Red Dog would be worth a phone call. they dont do skype per say but they do a lot of PBX systems and may have one ready to go for skype?? http://red-dog.co.nz/




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  #790519 2-Apr-2013 10:45
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This is a pretty standard feature of SIP capable PBXs - Skype offers SIP connection

http://www.skype.com/en/features/skype-connect/

We can help integrate PBX with Skype if needed, please contact me off the forum if you are interested.





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  #790622 2-Apr-2013 13:06
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Skype Connect is Ok for international not a bit of an over kill for local NZ calling with packet delay etc.. I've tested it on our systems at work but to-date I don't know of anyone who has taken it up. As Skype is not a normal ISP your on your own if you have problems with setup..




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  #790739 2-Apr-2013 14:56
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Skype Connect should be ok for Skype callers calling in. I wouldn't use Skype for PSTN calls (local or international) - there are cheaper and more reliable ways to achieve that.




 
 
 

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  #791810 2-Apr-2013 17:14
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What is the need to use Skype? Just get either a cloud pbx or install one in house.

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  #791836 2-Apr-2013 17:56
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chevrolux: What is the need to use Skype? Just get either a cloud pbx or install one in house.


They are different in purpose. Skype is useful for the millions of subscribers on Skype to get in touch with you for free. You will still need a PBX though.




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  #792014 2-Apr-2013 22:56
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I install these if you need Skype Integration baked into a fully functional PBX for use with VOIP or PSTN/ISDN. Skype has a SIP for business its not that hard to setup.

http://www.yeastar.com/Products/SiSkyEE.asp

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