Calling Card and PINless Solutions both now have Russian IVR (Interactive Voice Response)

We are happy to announce here at IPsmarx Technology Inc, that we have added a new language to our Interactive Voice Response language list. 

With the Russian market of over 141 Million people in Russia alone and with our customers’ requests we decided to help our customers (VoIP Service Providers and Calling Card Providers) tap into and demanding market.

Start a calling card business targeted to the Russian market. Inquire today!

Calling Card Business Owners enter a BIGGER market with Russian IVR. Contact your Account Manager today or email us at sales@ipsmarx.com or give us a call at 1-416-665-6999.

The IPsmarx SIP Based Calling Card and PINless Platform come equipped with American English IVR messages. Additional IVR messages are available in the following languages:

Albanian, Arabic, British English, Cantonese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese

Press Release:  http://www.ipsmarx.com/Portals/0/PressReleases/Feb%202%20IPsmarxAnnouncestheAdditionofRussianIVRtoTheirAwardWinningCallingCardSolution.pdf

PRESS RELEASE: IPsmarx Announces Launch of RAPID Multi-Tenant Cloud Based IP-PBX System

RESTON, VA–( (February 1, 2012) – IPsmarx Technology, a leading provider of feature rich VoIP applications for the carrier and enterprise, today announced the launch of the RAPID IP-PBX system. Specifically designed for resellers and installers of conventional CPE-based systems who are looking for a way to offer hosted VoIP services, RAPID IP-PBX is the all-in-one platform for delivering these services to the SMB market.

With the ever-increasing demand for cloud-based telephony, VoIP service providers need better ways to administer, deploy, and manage their offerings.  Service providers looking to deliver hosted IP PBX solutions to their customers typically face very expensive start-up costs or used systems that lacked in necessary features and managability. RAPID IP-PBX solves this challenge at a fraction of the typical cost.

In addition to supporting cutting edge PBX and Unified Communications features expected of an advanced telephony system, RAPID IP-PBX includes an integrated billing solution that handles call-based accounting, a complete ecommerce solution, an invoicing package – even an optional integrated smartphone application. RAPID IP-PBX can be used to effectively service small companies with as few as two extensions to organizations with thousands of extensions worldwide.

“RAPID IP-PBX allows traditional telephony resellers to support their customers from the Cloud, with no on-site hardware to purchase, manage, or maintain,” said Arash Vahidnia, President and CEO of IPsmarx. “This solution is a complete Service Provider package, opening the doors to new business and new revenue streams delivering much more than just phone systems.”

RAPID PBX is being offered at a special introductory price for a 25 user system exclusively by 888Voip. Optional packages include cost effective expansion, an extensive call center package, an enhanced routing package (Least Cost Routing, Hunt-Stop and Route Suspension, Multi-Dial Plans), Redundancy package, and Breeze, a custom branded Mobile VoIP application for smartphones.

“Early VoIP service providers’ infrastructures were ‘homegrown’: combining multiple technologies that inevitably got unwieldy to manage” said Brad Pitt, President of 888VoIP.  “RAPID IP-PBX comes at a critical time for those faced with paying large sums of money for billing software and softswitch products or for those just looking to break into the cloud based hosted VoIP market.”

888VoIP’s Service Provider Suite incorporates automated order processes, blind shipping, logistics, hardware inventory management, RMA services and support to help service providers increase their customer satisfaction, retention rates and improve cash flow while reducing the operating costs associated with the delivery and turn up of their customers.

“IPsmarx has the most comprehensive billing package of any product in its class” stated Jeremey Lumby, President of Minnesota VoIP. He added “The IPsmarx web based trainer was very knowledgeable, and spent ample time answering my questions. The installation of their software was fast and the web based management console is very intuitive freeing me up to focus my attention on my clients. “If you are already in (or are considering getting into) the hosted VoIP service provider market, you owe it to yourself to take a look at IPSmarx’s RAPID IP-PBX and 888VoIP.”

The RAPID IP-PBX platform and Service Provider Suite is available today from 888VoIP. For more details, visit www.serviceproviderinabox.com or call 888VoIP at 888-864-7786.

About IPsmarx Technology Inc.

 IPsmarx Technology has been providing feature rich VoIP solutions since 2001 in 68 countries. Their Class 4 & 5 Softswitch solutions, SIP Based Calling Card Platform, and Multi-Tenant IP-PBX Platform with integrated billing have earned worldwide acclaim. Systems from IPsmarx are modular, scalable and flexible. This gives clients the opportunity to customize solutions to their needs. 

About 888VoIP

For years, VoIP resellers, integrators and service providers have relied on 888VoIP’s knowledgeable and professional team to be their trusted advisor, most recently through the company’s Service Provider Suite. With divisions dedicated to the needs of traditional resellers and hosted service providers, 888VoIP, a division of American Technologies, LLC, has become the world’s preferred source for Voice over IP Telephone Systems (IP-PBXs) and VoIP Communication products.

Contacts:

IPsmarx Technology, Inc.                       
Carrie Fedders                                              
pr@ipsmarx.com                                          
Tel: (703) 779-3594                                    
888VoIP
Brad Pitt
info@888voip.com
Tel: 888-864-7786

The ultimate VoIP Softswitch

Choosing a softswitch can get complicated believe us we know. After being in the industry for over ten years we have seen companies develop and improve many switches. But many unfortunately have not adapted to industry changes.

Being a VoIP Service provider takes research but it also is allot of fun once you realize all the services you can offer. When doing your research on any product it is important to know what exactly you need in your sofswitch that way you know if you are getting the best platform to host your services on.

What to look for when seeking the Ultimate VoIP Softswitch:

A Multi-layered Switch:
• Call Routing Services
• Billing
• Client Management
• Reporting Platform
• VoIP Based Origination
• Termination Services

Ability to manage multi services on one switch:
- Prepaid / postpaid services
- Residential VoIP
- Calling Card & PINless
- Mobile VoIP
- Callback
- Wholesale
- Termination

*Please note that the softswitch is the core of all solutions and other solutions are add on solutions and do not come with the softswitch platform but they are compatible with it.

What services can you offer under one softswitch?

Get a FREE guide to business models available under the softswitch platform.

Annual Growth of 14% Suggests that Now is the Time to Start Your VoIP Business

We’re wrapping up our New Year Promotion and gearing up for the ITEXPO in Miami next week.
With the number of internet and smartphone users predicted to dramatically increase in 2012, if you’ve been thinking about starting your own Calling Card or VoIP business, now is the time!

Start a PINless Calling Card or VoIP Business Backed by IPsmarx
We’ve supported hundreds of entrepreneurs in over 65 countries as they’ve entered the VoIP and Calling Card Industry and have many success stories. Find out which of our solutions is right for your business idea. Some options include:

• Custom Brand your own prepaid international calling cards or PINless service.
• Offer VoIP services in Africa, while hosting your hardware in the US or Europe.
• Offer full-featured residential VoIP service.
• Sell your own custom branded VoIP dialer for the iPhone and Android smartphones.
• Offer Cloud Based IP-PBXservices to your business clients.

Ask Your Account Manager about What’s New for 2012
• SMS Marketing Solution
• PINless Dialer for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry
• International Mobile Top Up

Here’s what Bridgeline Communications had to say about IPsmarx:
“We thought we would never be able to do this on our own. Once we began dealing with IPsmarx, you guys walked us through everything. We were amazed that we were actually able to run the business ourselves. I would recommend it to everybody. One of the reasons we went with IPsmarx is that it was scalable and there are options to grow your business. It’s better than we ever expected.”
–Josh Wilson, Bridgeline Communications, North Carolina

Contact us for more information about how to get started with our award-winning solutions!

The SIP Trunking Market Results

According to ResearchandMarkets.com the adoption rate of SIP Trunking has yet to meet predictions.

They are saying that they are eventually likely to eliminate the need for multiple certifications on different platforms and that they are costly and incredibly time consuming.

Service providers are expanding their target market with platform vendors.

Learn how you can expand your target market on your existing platform from our VoIP industry experts.  Email us at info@ipsmarx.com

What is A SIP Trunking Solution  ( Check it out: http://www.ipsmarx.com/english/solutions/siptrunking.html )

Designed for wholesale VoIP origination providers, who need an all-in-one solution to manage billing & routing for SIP-based DID’s, the IPsmarx SIP Trunking Solution offers an unparalleled reliable and user-friendly solution.

Solution from IPsmarx.com  

What is a SIP Trunk?

A SIP trunk, or SIP-based DID, replaces traditional phone numbers assigned to PSTN lines, enabling end users to take advantage of VoIP technology for the origination of calls and eliminating the need for physical phone lines.

Definition from IPsmarx.com

What are the benefits of a SIP Trunking Solution?  

-          Flexible billing and streamlined rate management (with in the IPsmarx web-based billing interface)

-          Deliver SIP-Based DID Numbers to VoIP Service Providers and more

-          Offer bundled DID packages

Read full Research and Markets article here:

 http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/150796/north_american_voip_access_and_sip_trunking_s

Your VoIP Business and Social Media

As a VoIP Business owner / VoIP Service Provider you need to be on your A Game when promoting your services. The best and easiest way to do this is to broaden your reach through social media.

Here are the reasons why:

Each year 30% of B2B marketers are spending millions of dollars on social media promotion.

Now we are not saying that you should do the same or spend lots of money but you should put it into your marketing plan somewhere. There are ways to promote your business and its products and services on social media with a small budget. If you have a non existing budget for social media than that is okay too because all you really need is time and dedication.  

They key to social media is to build a following and “feed” your new news feeds with your company updates and news.

If you do have a budget then try advertising on Linkedin and facebook and through their analytics and reports see where you have been successful.

Each week on Facebook more than 3.5 billion pieces of content are shared.

Give people the opportunity to share your content.

34% of marketers have generated leads using Twitter

Has your company started tweeting yet? Well it is about time you did.

If you can potentially generate leads by a free service such as twitter than you should! What is there to lose? All you need again is time. Follow companies and experts in your associated industry. Also ask your clients to follow you on twitter for promotions and freebies.

About 2/3 of web users will use social networks in 2012

If 2 out of 3 web users are using social media then you need to go to where your customers and potential customers are hanging out.  Remind them of who you are and what you do.

LinkedIn’s members have reached 147 million, although this figure is an approximation provided by LinkedIn

Start a presence on linkedin and create business relationship more easier than ever.

For free VoIP advice:

Subscribe to our Blog:  http://feeds.feedburner.com/IpsmarxcomOfficialBlog

Follow our tweets:  https://twitter.com/#!/ipsmarx

Join our Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/2533701113/

Join our LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/company/ipsmarx-technology

Internet and Mobile Statistics for 2012 That Can Change Your VoIP Business

Let’s talk about your business

The internet impacts everything. How people communicate, how consumers purchase, how people make decisions and how people live their lives. Have you ever stopped to think how it impacts your business?

As a business owner the internet can be your friend or can be your enemy. Are you utilizing all the internet’s resources in your marketing and advertising?  Are you checking out your competition and where they are?

What about mobile users? Do your product/ services affect these users and can you capture them as customers?

Well now that we have you thinking about where you stand on the internet let us give you statistics (U.S Statistics) for 2012.

Internet Users:

 Over three quarters of the total U.S population will be online and active users this year. There will be 239 Million internet users in the United States alone.  

Mobile Internet Users:

Now mobile internet users (people using internet on their phones) will grow to 113.9 Million.

Smartphone Users:  

Smartphone users will increase to 106.7 million.

By The Way: We have a great Mobile VoIP Solution (Check it out here) that we can show you. 

Mobile Users:

Mobile phone users will rise 242.6 million.

Tablet Users:

Tablet users will be at 54.38 million users.

Do yourself a few favors and answer these questions

These statistics are BIG and based on these statistics it is time to do more niche marketing and targeting for your business.

Which markets apply to your business?

What can you say to each of these audiences to make them interested in your product?

What new products/ services can you offer these customers?

Give us a call at 1-416-665-6999 or send us an email and talk to us about how these statistics have an impact on your business.

A-Z Termination Providers: 6 Things to look for when choosing a Termination Provider

Finding a great A-Z Termination provider is one of the most important elements to offering a VoIP Service.

What to look for in a Termination Provider:
1. A-Z Termination: What country routes do they offer to connect calls? It is best to look for a carrier with A-Z termination that way you can always broaden your horizons on which countries our customers can call.

2. Quality: You want to have the BEST quality that way your clients will have a great user experience. Test a few Carriers out and don’t be afraid to change carriers.

3. Reliability: You need your termination provider to be on their A-Game that way you can rely on them to always been up and running when your customers are trying to make and receive calls.

4. Competitive Rates:Not only do you want to have the BEST quality that way your clients will have a great user experience but you also need the price to work in your favor. You need to make a good profit and not over charge your customers.

5. Customer Service: You are running a communication service; your clients will always need your services accessible.

6. Quick Payment: You need a termination provider to offer quick payments that can be applied to your account to avoid any interruption in services.
Remember when looking for a termination provider think of your customer and their user experience. You want to keep your clients coming back in any service or product you offer.

If this is all new to you
And if you want more information on A-Z termination services then visit this link: VoIP Termination at IPsmarx

Get a Free termination route rate sheet
Email us directly at carrier@ipsmarx.com

Thank you and Happy New Year

With the start of 2012 we want to tell you how much we appreciate your business.

This past year we have seen the industry change in many ways and we are excited to see what this year holds.

We are always here whenever you need us for advice and support. Our technical support, customer service and sales teams are only an email and phone call away.

To our customers, resellers and partnerships our New Year’s resolution is to provide the best quality product and support so your business can operate the best it can.

Here at IPsmarx we pride ourselves on being a top industry leader in VoIP Solutions and we want to thank you for making that happen.

Have a successful and lucrative new year.

Thank you,
The IPsmarx Team

How to get your own Branded Mobile Dialer

With the rise of popularity of smart phones they have now become a lifestyle.

Everywhere you go you bring your smart phone (iPhone, Android, Blackberry, etc.) with you because it makes your day easier. You are in touch with the world, social media and useful applications all thanks to easy functions your smart phone.

One big like of smart phone users is the applications.
One big dislike of smart phone users is the calling rates from their cell phone providers.

How about we add to users likes and replace their dislikes at the same time?

Offering a mobile dialer solves this as many successful service providers have found.

What is a mobile dialer?
A mobile dialer is software application that is downloaded on phones where users can make calls through the application that uses VoIP.

Why people love this
Mobile dialers make calls through VoIP sand save smart phone users money.

Callers can pick up their phones, launch the application and choose a contact and the application automatically connects their call. Wouldn’t you love this availability?

How to get your own Branded Mobile Dialer
Offering mobile VoIP is easy through a mobile dialer application and it is possible by taking the following steps:

#1. Find the RIGHT VoIP Solution provider.
Reliability is KEY to needing a VoIP solutions provider because if you are offering a service to callers you need the solutions provider there in case you have any questions.

Think of yourself as the middle man, you don’t have to worry about any technical issues you just simply get to offer the service to end users. That means your customer service skills have to be top notch.

#2. Pick the options that you want to offer through your application.
Your features will set you apart from the competition.

#3. Pick a name and pick a logo.
Think target market, remarkable and memorable when you are picking a name, logo and brand colors.

#4. Integrate your logo with the application and submit it to iTunes, The Android Market and Blackberry App world.
It’s best to be ahead of the game when it comes to this step as the timing for this solely lays in the hands of iTunes, Android Market, Blackberry App World.

#5. Create marketing collateral to promote your new service!
Get your name out there via a website and social media even if you are in the pre-launch phase.

Do some research and Google marketing ideas!