[Asterisk-Users] * Server

[The VoIP Connection]

Chris,

Obviously we can't publish a list of our customers on this or any other news
group, but if you would like some references we would be happy to provide
them.  I know some of them are on the list, maybe they will be kind enough
to share their opinions.

The VS-1 has been performing flawlessly in production at numerous locations
for over a year now, and it should continue to do so for many more.  The
reason we don't specify an Asterisk version on our web site and data sheet
is that the "marketing hype" for the VS-1 pre-dates Version 1.0. The latest
VS-1 comes with two versions of Asterisk installed:  One is a "stable"
version (currently 1.0.7), the other is a "development" version which is
built from CVS head and the occasional assorted patches. The management
interface allows the administrator to easily select which of the two
versions of Asterisk ("stable" or "development")they wish to run.  Either
version can be updated or modified by the administrator should they choose
to.

Since the door has been opened, I'll offer up a little more "hype":

Unlike some other "turn-key" products, the VS-1 is not an attempt to dumb
down or obfuscate Asterisk.  It is not impaired or restricted in any way.
Our web management interface is a layer on top of the standard configuration
file interface and it does not interfere with or overwrite direct edits to
the files. The system comes with most of the popular functionality
pre-configured: voicemail, festival, moh, meetme, FOP, etc. and also
includes a number of other tools and utilities that ease setup, phone
provisioning and remote administration.

Like a lot of good technology, the VS-1 is 1% inspiration and 99%
perspiration.  A significant amount of engineering has gone into this
unassuming little black box.  It is designed for stability and reliability
as opposed to ultra high performance, but with limited transcoding it can
easily handle a full T1 of PRI. It's also pre-configured for several popular
VoIP service providers and it gets along just fine with a TDM400P card.  We
stand behind it with a one year replacement warrantee and 30 day money back
guarantee.

Michael Crown
Managing Partner
www.thevoipconnection.com
321.989.6728 ext. 611
sip:611 at voiceserver.thevoipconnection.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: snacktime [mailto:snacktime at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 4:04 PM
To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] * Server

On 5/12/05, Montague, Clarence <Clarence.Montague at onstar.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Any reviews/comments out there on this server? Looks solid.. But would 
> like to know if anyone has purchased one of these before. Any other 
> companies out there offer pre-built * servers that someone would like to
comment on?
> 
> http://www.thevoipconnection.com/store/catalog/product_16214_VS1trade_
> Asterisk_Voice_Server.html

Personally I would want to see the full specifications and get some more
information about it's track record in production use.

If this unit was vouched for by some recognized names that have used it in
production, and if they stated what version of asterisk was used instead of
just saying it's their own 'certified' version, I might be inclined to say
it looks like a good deal for a small business or office environment.  As is
it seems short on details and long on marketing hype.

Chris