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September 5, 2009

I6NET at next VoIP2Day 2009, the meeting point for the World of Voice and Video over IP in Spain

Date: September 23, 2009 18h-19h Location: IFEMA Centro de Convenciones Norte, Madrid – Spain Conference: Interactive Telephony 2.0 with VoiceXML over Asterisk Speaker: Ivan Sixto – I6NET VoIP2DAY is born as point of meeting of the world of the IP Voice and Video in Spain and Portugal. Join Ivan Sixto, our Business Development Manager at I6NET’s conference to discover Telephony 2.0 with VoiceXML for  Asterisk®.  Look for our IVR / IVVR  software add-ons and how these can help you increase your innovation possibilities for your Asterisk® systems. To register for the event, please click here. Download: VoIP2Day Conference Schedule More information: www.voip2day.net
August 25, 2009

10th anniversary of VoiceXML, the W3C speech-based interactive application standard mark-up language

Today Agust 25, 2009; marks the 10th anniversary of “the first draft of VoiceXML” (meaning Rev 0.9). There is no question that the W3C-sanctioned standard for a mark-up language for developers of speech-based interactive applications is what makes “Telephony 2.0” possible. With VoiceXML you have all you need to build the sorts of ‘rich phone apps’ at the root of better customer self-service, as well as mobile versions of popular search, messaging and social networking applications. According to OpusResearch  “Foundations” report (issued earlier this year), that businesses will spend roughly $2 billion on speech applications and platforms (both on premises and “in the cloud). Even in this chilly world economy, we see low, double-digit growth in spending as the well-defined standard, coupled with well understood API’s into mature “platforms” fosters proliferation of truly useful (and usable) multi-modal applications that integrate […]
August 24, 2009

VXI* Cloud Beta Program, released!

We are pleased to announce the open beta of Cloud VXI* VoiceXML for Asterisk is ready to begin and we look forward to you participation. All registred users to this program will receive today the lasted VXI* 4.2 packages to run on al virtual OS ready for Cloud. This software and license keys are only  available for users who have previously register to the VXI* Cloud Beta Program to follow any feedback with I6NET’s Support team. Thank you for your continuous support!
August 16, 2009

VoiceXML for Asterisk to replace your existing IVR platforms

All of the more basic DTMF-driven IVR services can be re-created with VoiceXML and the open service architecure that it espouses. The caller isn’t going to notice much of a difference unless you take the migration as an opportunity to rework the user interface. However, moving from a proprietory IVR to a more flexible modern architecure does bring a lot of technical advantages. The advantage that VoiceXML offers is the speed with which changes can be made and new functionality added. You are no longer dependent on your IVR supplier to make any modifications you require and you can re-use existing IT infrastructure and interfaces. These engineering changes have an effect in terms of the product, as any modifications are now easier and quicker to do, resulting in a faster time2market for better customer-oriented services. Actually, by randomising some prompts […]
August 14, 2009

Using VoiceXML with the Asterisk Dialplan

The dialplan is the routing core of an Asterisk server. Its sole role is to look at what is dialed, and route the call to its destination. This is the core of any telephony system and Asterisk is no different. VXI* VoiceXML browser for Asterisk provide to the PBX a new function called vxml() to extend your favorite telephony system with VoiceXML 2.0+ execution. VXI* provide dynamic XML programming services thru HTTP / HTTPS and using PHP, ASP, JSP, PERL, Python, CGI, C#, etc… to create and run advanced web enabled speech applications on your Asterisk. The dialplan is made up of three elements: extensions, contexts, and priorities. An extension is number or pattern that the dialed number is to be matched against and a context is a collection of extensions (and possibly other included contexts too).
August 10, 2009

New VXI* VoiceXML browser Presentation updated

Our last VXI* VoiceXML browser product presentation “August 2009″ on Slideshare: I6NET VXI* VoiceXML browser for Asterisk View more documents from I6NET. Table of contents: Slide 01: Title Slide 02: VXI* About… Slide 03: VXI* Features Slide 04: Why VoiceXML Slide 05: Why Asterisk PBX Slide 06: What VXI* can do? Slide 07: VXI* Packages Slide 08: VXI* The 4 elements Slide 09: VXI* Xtras addons Slide 10: VXI* Servers Slide 11: VXI* goes Cloud! Slide 12: VXI* Release cycle Slide 13: VXI* Support Slide 14: VXI* Documentation Slide 15: VXI* Ecosystem Slide 16: Thank you!
August 3, 2009

VXI* Cloud Beta Program is now available

We are looking for beta testers to run our new VXI* packages on virtual machines with Asterisk. During the Cloud Beta Program period (2 months from now), I6NET will provide you a test license for your Cloud based Asterisk. This program is open to test different virtual OS (Vmware, Ubuntu-KVM, Amazon EC2…) where an Asterisk PBX 1.4/1.6 can run with a Linux optimized kernel timer. By participating in the Cloud Beta Program you receive the following benefits: Earliest access to new releases Ability to influence the final product and to suggest changes prior to final releases Free technical support You will receive a notification when an enrollment will be opened. Please register here. Licenses for cloud testing: 1 port for Trial, unlimited time 1 Evaluation mode 30 ports during 30 min (reload) Current partners are testing on these platforms: Other […]
August 3, 2009

VXI* VoiceXML browser and Skype for Asterisk, add easily call-over-internet voice portals to your business

In September 2005, Skype launched a partnership for VoiceXML with some big voice application development players and VoiceXML hosting companies like Tellme, Voxeo, Angel…opening a new huge market for voice-based services and applications delivered through the Skype platform. Unfortunately, Voice Service Program was nipped it in the bud because it was base on a pay-per-call approach over the biggest free internet P2P telephony community of users! How can users accept to pay to make a call thru Internet to a helpdesk or Customer care or any other phone self-service over Skype…? Today, thanks to Skype-for-Asterisk addon users will deploy themselves their own voice-based services servers without any hosting dependence thru Asterisk Open Source PBX and VXI* VoiceXML browser, to create their own IVR self-services / Voice Portals, and connect enterprise to Skype without  third party services or pay-per-call costs. Use […]
July 28, 2009

IP Cameras for VXI* VoiceXML browser video services

VXI* VoiceXML platforms supports many IP Cameras’ vendors today, and this list is increasing with different projects and partnerships , developments and updates done by our team. VXI* Xtras connectors modules are allowing to manage different video features according to the camera configuration, vendor and release. Remember each vendor use different codecs and RTSP implementations. Some configuration modes are: Camera Vendor VoIP Video Audio PTZ Pwd D-Link RTSP I / O Yes Yes iCantek RTSP I / O Yes NC Mobotix SIP I / O Yes Yes Vivotek RTSP I Yes NC —– Legend: SIP is a Video over IP protocol (VoIP) RTSP Video mp4 Audio Input / Output, for camera micro and speaker PTZ Pan, Tilt, and Zoom functions thru DTMF Pwd Password protection (PIN security) NC Not yet Committed I6NET can provide on demand a specific camera model […]
July 28, 2009

Global IVR market to reach $514 billion by 2013, says T3i Group

According to T3i Group‘s latest research, the global interactive voice response (IVR) market, which includes speech recognition, will grow to $514 million by 2013, up from an estimated $431 million this year, due in part to the growth in VoiceXML (VXML) technology. The market for IVR is gaining new life due to a resurgence of self-service applications; the power of VXML to link Web applications to voice; and increasingly sophisticated outbound applications, including video on cellphones,” noted Ken Dolsky, Program Director for T3i Group’s InfoTrack for Converged Applications program. “Every vertical segment has some unique opportunities, and vendors are providing both solutions and guidance as to how IVR can improve the total customer experience with customer-pleasing applications to replace the stereotypical perception of IVR as only an endless loop menu.” T3i Group segmented the analysis in this report by technology, […]