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Aspire™
from NEC allows you to converge your voice and data
network and enjoy the many advantages of Voice over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) while enjoying the hundreds
of features you've come to expect from traditional
digital/analog switching.
Aspire
lets your organization benefit from the potential
cost-saving advantages of IP even if you're not
ready to migrate to 100% IP Telephony immediately.
That's because Aspire gives you a choice: You can
deploy traditional circuit-switched technology,
VoIP or a combination, all from one system! You
have the freedom to adopt VoIP when and where you
need it.
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Aspire
provides peer-to-peer IP switching. “Peer-to-peer”
switching means that the stations participating in a
call are connected directly to each other through the
IP network. The signals travel through the IP network
but do not “go through” the switch as they
do in traditional telephony.
The
fact that Aspire can function in and support a “hybrid”
network with traditional digital/analog switching, IP/TDM/IP
switching and pure peer-to-peer IP switching means that
users can continue to utilize their existing equipment
while they begin to phase in IP Telephony and lay the
foundation for current and future networks.
Using
Aspire you can reduce the cost of business by:
- Reduced
Costs of Peer-to-Peer IP Connectivity
- Maintaining
one network rather than two
- Bypass
the long distance carrier by sending voice calls over
the data network
- Single
cable termination to the desktop
- Reduced
brick and mortar expenses by deploying main office
features to remote personnel
ASPIRE™
BENEFITS
Aspire's Voice over IP (VoIP) capability
allows you to place voice calls over the data network.
VoIP reduces long distance charges by using IP to connect
multiple office locations and telecommuters. Remote
workers also have access to main office features, such
as voice mail, allowing offices to operate as a single
unit.
AspireMail,
an optional digitally linked in-switch voice mail, provides
sophisticated features that save time and money.
Return
call with Caller ID saves caller ID information
for inside- and outside-originated calls.
Answering
Machine Emulation is helpful when you are waiting
for an important call. It lets you listen while a caller
is leaving a message for you.
Message
Center Keys allow two people sharing the same phone
to have their own message waiting key. Each person can
see if he/she has new messages.
Conversation
Record saves and records your conversation into
your mailbox with the touch of a button.
Park
and Page allows a caller to page you before leaving
a message. You can pick up the call from any station.
Automatic
Call Distribution (ACD) distributes calls evenly
among member agents and provides initial and repetitive
announcements that encourage callers to remain online.
Callers can leave a message if they choose to receive
a callback from an agent. Optional PC-based Supervisor
with Reports can be used for agent scheduling.
Wireless/Cordless
phones keep employees connected while away from their
desk. Aspire provides a variety of mobility solutions
to connect your whole campus or just your office.
System
maintenance allows for online HTML-based programming
access either onsite or over the Internet. Using browser
software simplifies the process for changing names or
speed dial settings. Special PC software is available
for off-line programming and remote access by modem.
Call
Logging saves information about incoming and outgoing
calls. Logged calls can be redialed or saved to speed
dial.
Aspire's
Automatic Route Selection (ARS) system decides whether
to place a call with a long distance
carrier, over IP or, if allowed, a local trunk. You
specify how you want your calls to be routed.
E911
Compatibility identifies the origination of an E911
call so emergency services can reach the specific extension
location quickly.
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