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XOP Networks adds support for G.722 codec to its Hoot and Holler Conference Bridge

XOP Networks Hoot Conference Bridges now support the G.722 codec which provides high-quality audio, making it preferred for Trader Voice networks.

 

 

 

DALLAS, TEXAS, USA, October 28, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — XOP Networks, a leading provider of advanced communication solutions, has its Hoot Conferencing equipment deployed in Trader Voice financial services networks worldwide. The G.722 codec provides high-quality audio, making it preferred for applications where clear speech transmission is crucial. XOP Networks now offers support for the G.722 Codec in its “always on” SIP/VoIP based Hoot Conferencing equipment, thereby enabling very high-quality speech communication among traders that participate in Hoot conferences.

– Key attributes of our G.722 based conferencing include:
– Better Speech Quality: Operates at a sampling rate of 16 kHz, which is twice the rate of the traditional telephone system (8 kHz). This higher sampling rate supplies dramatically improved audio quality for more accurate trader communication.
– Excellent Bit Rate: Uses compressed bit rates of 64, 56, 48 Kbits/s., where 64 Kbps is most used. Thus, the bandwidth requirement for voice transmission is similar to G.711.
-Compatibility: Interoperable with variety of Turrets and Trader Voice switching systems and PBXs that support G.722.
-Flexibility: Both G.711 and G.722 calls are allowed in the same Hoot room.“The adoption of G.722 codec in our solution reflects our commitment to continuously improving our products and bring the latest technology to our Trader Voice customers”, said John D’Annunzio, Vice President of Sales, XOP Networks, Inc.

 

“A large number of our SIP based Hoot bridges are deployed in Trader Voice networks worldwide. With support for both G.711 and G.722 codecs, our Private Wire customers can offer significantly richer audio experience to their end users”, said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks Inc.

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XOP Networks Provides Hoot and Holler Service to Companies Impacted by Expansion Changes With Current Providers

XOP Networks is pleased to announce the availability of its IP Based Hoot and Holler service.

Traditional Hoot-and-holler service allows participants to get on an ongoing audio conference by simply lifting their phone’s handset. Such services are delivered by telecommunication service providers using 4 wire leased line circuits that terminate onto purpose-built hoot phones.

With recent announcements about prominent and large service providers no longer allowing expansions to their current clients, XOP Networks is now offering an equivalent IP based Hoot and Holler service to all impacted businesses.

This new service is designed to fill the gap created by disinterested service providers. Businesses impacted by lack of interest from large service providers can now sign up for IP based Hoot and Holler service offered by XOP Networks.

The new service is offered by deploying XOP Networks’ Universal Services Node – a state of the art SIP based audio conference bridge in a hosted environment and works in conjunction with XOP Networks’ specialized Hoot and Holler IP phones.

“We are pleased to be able to offer a replacement Hoot and Holler service to companies, such as auto parts traders, utility companies etc., that need a viable Hoot and Holler service to keep their businesses running. With the XOP Networks’ IP based conferencing platform we can offer a modern high-quality service which has excellent audio experience and superior up time,” said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

About XOP Networks

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks, Inc was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their Value-Added Services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

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Looking for Sycamore’s SPS-1000 Replacement – XOP Networks has the Answer

XOP Networks, Inc., a manufacturer of TDM and VoIP based audio conference bridges announces availability of a replacement system for Sycamore/Coriant’s manufacturing discontinued Signal Processing System (SPS) 1000. The SPS-1000 is widely deployed in the financial services Trader Voice, Commodity brokerage, Utility and Transportation industries.

The XOP Networks Universal Services Node platform matches and/or exceeds the functionality provided by the SPS-1000. Notable features include support for:

  • CAS T1 and E1 interfaces
  • Automatic and Manual Ring Downs (ARD/MRD)
  • Hoot-n-Holler conferences

In addition to the standard SPS-1000 functionality the USN can also offer

  • CAS DS3 and E3 interfaces
  • ARD/MRD and Hoot capability over SIP/VoIP trunks

This allows Private Wire service providers to consolidate multiple SPS-1000s into one USN and offer interworking between TDM based turrets (e.g., IPC’s Alliance MX) and VoIP based turrets (e.g., SpeakerBus iTurret).

XOP Networks has extensive financial services industry experience having deployed tens of thousands of ARD, MRD and Hoot-n-Holler capable conferencing ports worldwide. (Click here to see the IPC press release).

“We are proud to be able to offer a drop-in replacement for SPS-1000 to the financial services’ Trader Voice, Commodity trading, Power Utilities and Transportation industries. The companies that are looking for expansion or replacement for their manufacturing discontinued Sycamore/Coriant SPS-1000 now have a choice – a modern, TDM and SIP/VoIP capable, feature rich, highly secure XOP Networks’ USN,” said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

About XOP Networks

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their value added services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

For more information about XOP Networks, visit its website at https://www.xopnetworks.com.

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XOP Networks’ Universal Service Node is the Answer to Avaya Meeting Exchange

XOP Networks’ Universal Service Node (USN) conference bridge is the right answer for replacing Avaya Meeting Exchange (MX) conference bridge.

Avaya recently announced that it will be discontinuing its Avaya MX Conference Bridge platform.

XOP Networks’ Universal Service Node (USN) is a widely deployed conferencing platform that offers Audio Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Video Conferencing, Hoot and Holler conferencing and Firebar conferencing applications. With it’s broad feature set and host of other capabilities it meets and exceeds capabilities available on the Avaya MX conference bridge.

Following are high level attributes of XOP Networks’ USN that make it a suitable alternative to the Avaya MX:

  • Highly Scalable – Up to 2000 ports under one management
  • Highly Available – Can be deployed with Active/Active and Active/Standby configurations
  • Avaya Emulation – Can mimic Avaya MX’s DTMF based controls so that end user experience is not impacted
  • Multiple Trunk types – Can support T1/E1 PRI, SIP and H.323 trunks or any combination on the same platform
  • Platform Independent – Can be deployed on physical servers or virtual servers
  • Platform Extensions – Support available for LDAP, SNMP, Enhanced Security, Bulk Provisioning, Multiple Languages etc.
  • API Support – Easy integration with third party network elements such as Provisioning Manager, Billing Manager etc.
  • Customer Support – Backed up by 24 x 7 global support

In addition, XOP Networks’ flexible product architecture allows us to quickly customize the product to suit a given customer’s environment.

All of these attributes make XOP Networks’ USN the ideal replacement for the Avaya Meeting Exchange. We have a number of USNs already deployed successfully with Avaya PBX’s and we look forward to helping other Meeting Exchange customers that wish to replace their platform.

“When we first learned that the Avaya Meeting Exchange was at the end of life, we analyzed the Meeting Exchange feature set and realized that our fully featured and economical Universal Service Node conference bridge would be an ideal replacement for it”, said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

About XOP Networks

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their value added services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

For more information about XOP Networks, visit its website at https://www.xopnetworks.com.

For more information please contact: Angie Bryant Director of Marketing XOP Networks Phone: 214-929-9462 Email: abryant@xopnetworks.com

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Another Nuclear Power Plant Deploys XOP Networks’ Ringdown Firebar Conference Server

XOP Networks, Inc., a manufacturer of Emergency Communications Equipment and Audio Conference Bridges announces another deployment of its state of the art Ringdown Firebar Conference Server (RFCS) at a West Coast Nuclear Power Plant.

Once again XOP Networks’ has deployed a Ringdown Firebar Conference Server that is consistent with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Cyber Security guidelines, which classify the Emergency Conferencing Service as a Critical Digital Asset, and therefore must not rely on corporate PBX network for this function.

XOP Networks’ RFCS is highly deployed, robust and secure emergency conferencing system. Some of its highlights are:

-Support Analog and/or IP end points

-Display real time line-status of end-points

-Highly configurable

-Built-in recording capability

-Built-in routine test capability

-Interfaces with variety of third-party products (e.g., analog or IP based PA systems, Sirens etc.)

“This new deployment is another indication of Nuclear Power Plant industry’s acceptance of XOP Networks’ RFCS solution for their plant security and emergency response needs. We very much appreciate the industry recognition of our modern, easy to deploy, cost-effective solution that meets the needs of Nuclear Power Plants as laid out by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

About XOP Networks

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their value-added services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

For more information about XOP Networks, visit its website at https://www.xopnetworks.com.

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XOP Networks Announces General Availability of Advanced Conferencing Software

XOP Networks, Inc., a manufacturer of widely deployed analog and SIP based conference bridges, announces the latest release for it’s Universal Services Node (USN) and Digital Collaboration Bridge (DCB) platforms. The Release 9 is the most advanced and feature rich release in XOP’s history.

The Release 9 adds the following platform extensions:

WebRTC based Web Collaboration – Allows participants to virtually meet over the Internet. They are able to see each other, hear each other, share content, all from a web browser without downloading any application software.

Remote Control – A user can take control of a far end PC which makes it ideal for remote support etc.

Click to Call – Allows a participant to enter an audio conference simply by clicking on a browser link thus avoiding any dial up charges.

R9 adds following Platform Extensions:

XOP Application Programming Interface (API) – Allows external sub-systems to query the health of the USN, bulk provision Moderator accounts & configure conference rooms etc.

SNMP Enhancements – Supports proprietary MIB, SNMP V3

“I am excited to announce the most significant software release that XOP Networks has ever launched. In line with USN’s multi-application philosophy, it adds exciting new capabilities such as WebRTC based Web Collaboration, Browser based Click to Call and Remote Control. We believe R9 enhances our leadership position in providing comprehensive and user-friendly conferencing platforms,” said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

About XOP Networks

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their value added services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

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XOP Networks Continues to Deliver Cloud based Hotline Service to Auto Dismantlers & Auto Part Recyclers

XOP Networks’ issued a press release in May of 2019 announcing availability and continued success of its IP based Hoot and Holler service, also called ‘Hotline’ service by auto dis-mantlers and re-cyclers.

The prior Press Release seen here shared some of our early success with the service including a testimonial from CEO Jorge Lopez of B-J Used Auto Parts and Dismantler, Inc.

This IP based Hotline service makes use of XOP Networks’s hosted audio conference bridge. The IP terminals automatically register with the conference bridge as soon as they are powered up and connected to a given location’s Internet. This plug and play approach allows auto parts dis-mantlers and re-cyclers to seamlessly switch over to XOP’s new hotline service at their own pace. The continued success, with plug and play installation only taking a few minutes, is allowing more companies to add new members to their hotlines and thus making their hotline itself more productive.

“The auto dis-mantlers and re-cyclers use the Hotline service to buy and sell used auto parts. Earlier these companies were dependent on large carriers providing them the hotline service using 4 wire leased lines. Needless to say that is an expensive solution and not very well supported by large carriers. Compared to that the XOP Hotline solution is a welcome breeze”, said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

About XOP Networks Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their Value-Added Services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

For more information about XOP Networks, visit its website at https://www.xopnetworks.com For more information please contact: Angie Bryant Director of Marketing XOP Networks, Inc Phone: 214-929-9462 Email: abryant@xopnetworks.com

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XOP Networks Offers Conference System Lease Program to Assist Companies Coping with Employees Working from Home Challenge

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB)March 21, 2020

In response to unprecedented need for employees to work from home, XOP Networks, a developer of Audio Conference and Web Collaboration bridges announces a conference bridge lease program.

As part of this program, XOP Networks will:

  •     Will load latest conferencing software on a customer owned physical or virtual server.
  •     Enable conference bridges that scale from 24 ports to 1000 ports
  •     Lease software in 3-month increments
  •     Allow 90% of the amount spent on lease towards an equipment purchase if the customer desires to do so at a later date

Our latest software release offers following advanced features for further facilitating work from home:

  •     Join the Audio Conference using computer audio or dial in via PSTN
  •     Share webcams for Video Conferencing
  •     Share desktop or specific application (Word, Excel etc.)
  •     Share a whiteboard for brain-storming etc.
  •     Use webinar for training, product demonstrations
  •     Optimize bandwidth utilization
  •     Bulk provision Moderator accounts and conferences quickly using our REST API

“We are pleased that we are able to help companies meet their employees’ needs for being able to work from home. We can have our conference bridge installed and working on a customer’s server in an hour or less”, said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

To take advantage of this offer call us at 972-590-0201 or email us at sales@xopnetworks.com.

About XOP Networks

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their Value-Added Services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

For more information about XOP Networks, visit its website at https://www.xopnetworks.com.

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Back To The Future With XOP HnH IP Hot Line Service Shown At ARA’s 76th Annual Convention & Exposition

XOP HnH participated in the Automotive Recyclers Association 76th Annual Convention & Exposition showing the benefits of its IP based Hot Line network service to the Automobile Recycling Industry.

The Hot Line service based on phone carrier Hoot and Holler technology has been used by the Auto Recyclers for decades. XOP Networks Hoot and Holler service is a modern IP based equivalent that brings back the Hoot and Holler service with new benefits:

-Crystal clear audio quality

-Minutes to bring up a new location. Simply connect the XOP IP Phone to location’s IP network and it auto registers with the hosted Hoot and Holler conference bridge.

-Ability to easily identify and mute any line that is too noisy or disruptive.

-Ability to disconnect rogue members using a self-serve portal.

-Improve Camaraderie between Hotline Members

“We have been running our Auto Recycler Hotline Service using XOP Networks IP based Hoot and Holler offering for months now. We had been using a large carrier-based Hoot and Holler service earlier. It was expensive and we had to wait for weeks for adding or removing members or even for basic trouble shooting. XOP hotline service is night and day different from the carrier-based service. Our members use this service every day, close more business quickly and additionally benefit from the camaraderie it creates among them. I really wish we had known about XOP’s service earlier”, said Bill Nelson, Hotline Service Manager at AAA Auto recyclers in Los Angeles, CA.

“We are very pleased to be associated with the Automobile Recyclers of America and to be able bring the benefits of our hosted IP based Hoot and Holler service with excellent audio experience and superior up time. Our service provides current and future Hot Line owners an excellent alternative compared to phone carrier-based hotline service moving forward,” added Sudhir Gupta, Managing Partner, XOP Holdings.

About XOP HnH

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Hoot and Holler began operations in 2018 and is part of XOP Holdings, a communications organization founded in 2003.

We started offering IP based Hoot and Holler service after several announcements from prominent service providers that no longer offer expansions to their traditional leased line-based Hoot and Holler service offering. The platform that we use to provide our service uses a SIP based audio conference bridge system from our sister company XOP Networks.

XOP Hoot-n-Holler service has been further enhanced to suit the needs of Auto Recycler Hotline Service Providers. These Auto Recycler Hotline Service Providers can brand XOP H-n-H and resell to individual Auto Recyclers.

For more information about XOP HnH, visit its website http://www.hootholler.net

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XOP Networks’ Offers a Lease Program for Its Digital Collaboration Bridge For Employees Working from Home

XOP Networks, Inc., a developer of Audio Conference Bridges and other Value Added Service platforms announces special lease program for its Digital Collaboration Bridge product.

DALLAS, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — XOP Networks, Inc., a developer of Audio Conference Bridges and other Value Added Service platforms announces special lease program for its Digital Collaboration Bridge product.

XOP Networks now allows customers to lease a hosted Digital Collaboration Bridge. The Collaboration Bridge can be leased in one-month increments. Each Collaboration Bridge comes equipped with 16 ports thus enabling a team with up to 16 members to work from home.

The Digital Collaboration Bridge is a purely web-based appliance that allows:

  • Audio Conferencing using Computer Audio
  • Screen Sharing
  • Application sharing
  • Webcam sharing
  • Whiteboard sharing
  • Recording

The 16 port Digital Collaboration Bridge can be leased for $195 per month. Customers can apply 90% of the leased charges towards the equipment purchase if they want to purchase it later.

“I run a Commercial Property Management firm. Using XOP Networks’s collaboration bridge all of our employees are able to conveniently operate from their respective home offices”, said Christie Mendoza, President Mendoza Realty.

“XOP Networks Digital Collaboration Bridge lease program makes it cost effective and hassle free for employees that want to operate from their homes”, said Sudhir Gupta, CEO of XOP Networks.

Please contact XOP Networks sales at 972 590 0201 or send an email to sales@xopnetworks.com.

About XOP Networks

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, XOP Networks was founded in January 2003 and is backed by a seasoned management team. Deployed at multiple Cellular Operators, Fortune 100 companies, CLEC/IOC customers, Government organizations, DOD networks (Air Force, Army and Navy) XOP Networks’ products allow customers to boost employee productivity, increase business efficiency and enhance emergency communications. Having both TDM and VoIP interfaces, XOP products allow customers to seamlessly transition their Value-Added Services from legacy circuit switched networks to VoIP based packet switched networks.

For more information about XOP Networks, visit its website at https://www.xopnetworks.com.

SOURCE XOP Networks, Inc