We are on the look out for a new VoIP Product Specialist (Technical) to join our team.
If you or someone you know is interested or wants to find out more about this position then please:
Call - 01484 840048
e-mail - contact@provu.co.uk
Find out more information - Job Description
ProVu and Sangoma are pleased to announce a special rebate offer on Vega Gateways for Sangoma resellers! Purchase any of the qualifying Sangoma Vega Gateways from ProVu Communications as a authorised "Empowered by Sangoma" Distributor before June 30, 2012, and receive a rebate of up to $250 per unit!
The claim process is quick and easy:
- Contact ProVu Communications your authorised Sangoma Distributor and purchase a Sangoma Vega Gateway.
- After completing your purchase, complete the online form to claim your rebate.
For each Vega purchased from ProVu Communications, Sangoma will rebate you up to $250. For the exact rebate amount for each Vega Gateway see list below.
Sangoma will validate your purchases and authorise payment for the rebate amount. Note: All rebates are in USD.
Rebate amounts:
- Vega50: Analogue RI Gateway $50
- Vega100 E1/T1: E1/T1 Digital Gateway $25
- Vega200 E1/T1: E1/T1 Digital Gateway $50
- Vega400 E1/T1: E1/T1 Digital Gateway $250
- Vega5000: Analogue Gateway $75
Read Sangoma's T&C of the rebate scheme.
FAQ Question
Can you advise a compatible base station for SL910H
Answer
You have 3 options:
1) The most common one is N300IP. Supports 6 SIP accounts and 3 SIP calls.
http://www.provu.co.uk/gigaset-n300ip.html
2) If you need want an answering machine in the device, then you need N300AIP
http://www.provu.co.uk/gigaset-n300aip.html
3) if you need 4 SIP accounts, or POE then an N510.
http://www.provu.co.uk/gigaset-n510ip.html
In the future you will also be able to use these handsets with the N720 roaming dect system for up to 100 users.
For more information of the level of compatibility between the SL910H and our IP DECT bases visit: Gigaset Compatibility
16/03: Wall mountable phones
Wall mounting is perfect for corridors and communal areas such as kitchens and staff rooms. These are ideal to be used with SIP door entry phones, allowing you to answer the door even when you're not sat at your desk.
I have put together a guide below outlining our range of wall mountable phones:
| Brand | Phones | Mounting details |
|---|---|---|
| Yealink | T18P, T20P, T22P and T32G | By using the phones stand |
| snom | 300, 320, 360 and 370 | By using the phones stand | snom | 720, 760 | Direct to the back of the phone |
| snom | 821 and 870 | Wall mounting bracket required (Snom-800Wall) |
| Aastra | 30i, 31i, 35i, 37i, 39i, 55i and 57i | Wall mounting bracket included |
| Cisco | 301G, 303G, 502G, 504G and 525G2 | Wall mounting bracket required (MB100) |
| Gigaset | DE310 and DE410 | Wall mounting bracket included |
| Gigaset DECT | A510H, C300H, C610H, E49H and S810H | Direct to the back of the cradle |
15/03: Door Entry Demo Kits
In order to properly demonstrate what our door entry kits look like and what they can do, I've turned my hand to a bit of metalwork and woodwork to make these display stands:
If you are at our Huddersfield or London Open Days then you can see these in action.
For more door entry info, have a look at the door entry section on our website.
We will have this demo kit set up at all times in our Huddersfield afterwards so if you are in the area pop in and have a look. Our plan is to have as much of our product range as possible on display and working so people can see what it does.
Oh and the brickwork image on the backgrounds of the stands is a genuine Savile Mill (the ProVu office) wall stone photo! No Google Image Search used here....
If you are at our Huddersfield or London Open Days then you can see these in action.
For more door entry info, have a look at the door entry section on our website.
We will have this demo kit set up at all times in our Huddersfield afterwards so if you are in the area pop in and have a look. Our plan is to have as much of our product range as possible on display and working so people can see what it does.
Oh and the brickwork image on the backgrounds of the stands is a genuine Savile Mill (the ProVu office) wall stone photo! No Google Image Search used here....
29/02: 6am start for Raspberry Pi
So, 6am this morning. The ProVu techies were up trying to get their hand's on a RasperryPI.
This is a new mini computer which runs Linux. They are cheap at $35. We all really excited about the launch. We all have ideas of things we want to build with the device. The educational aspect that kids can have a computer cheap enough to just play with is fantastic.
This morning, the announcement was that they had decide to use RS and Farnell for distribution. These are both huge companies. Farnell's turnover is £990 million.
We have an account with Farnell, so thought buying would be easy.
Unfortunately, I slept in until 6.03 by which time the websites of the both distributors had gone offline. Only now at 11:59 has the Farnell website been up enough to place a pre-order for the next batch.
It is all good.
This is a new mini computer which runs Linux. They are cheap at $35. We all really excited about the launch. We all have ideas of things we want to build with the device. The educational aspect that kids can have a computer cheap enough to just play with is fantastic.
This morning, the announcement was that they had decide to use RS and Farnell for distribution. These are both huge companies. Farnell's turnover is £990 million.
We have an account with Farnell, so thought buying would be easy.
Unfortunately, I slept in until 6.03 by which time the websites of the both distributors had gone offline. Only now at 11:59 has the Farnell website been up enough to place a pre-order for the next batch.
It is all good.
21/02: Yealink Handset Training Day
Last week, ProVu ran a Yealink handset training course down at the University College London (UCL). Roy from Yealink UK was also present to oversee the course and answer the commercial stuff.
The course is designed to cover the range of Yealink products and give a better technical understanding of the products. Attendees should be able to configure the Yealink phones and perform simple diagnostics to trace problems.
A wide range of topics was covered: ranging from the very basics of setting up a Yealink phone to configuring OpenVPN and discussing Yealink security features, amongst other things.
Here is a picture of me demonstrating the Yealink video phone making a video call with a Protalk Door Entry unit:
There was a Yealink goody-bag for people to take away at the end of the day which included a Yealink cup for you to SIP from.
The course is designed to cover the range of Yealink products and give a better technical understanding of the products. Attendees should be able to configure the Yealink phones and perform simple diagnostics to trace problems.
A wide range of topics was covered: ranging from the very basics of setting up a Yealink phone to configuring OpenVPN and discussing Yealink security features, amongst other things.
Here is a picture of me demonstrating the Yealink video phone making a video call with a Protalk Door Entry unit:
There was a Yealink goody-bag for people to take away at the end of the day which included a Yealink cup for you to SIP from.
Featuring… Sangoma Vega series. snom (Lync) and the latest in IP door entry systems.
ProVu are running two special events during March:
>> Open-day: Thursday 15th March 2012, 11am - 3pm @ ProVu offices, Huddersfield (Map)
>> Road-show: Wednesday 21st March 2012, 11am - 3pm @ IET, London (Map)
At the events we will be:
- Launching the new Sangoma Vega Gateways
- Presenting the latest in Microsoft Lync technology from snom
- Demonstrating the ProTalk range of IP Door Entry systems
These events are a great opportunity to see, meet and discuss these new products with the ProVu team plus experts from Sangoma and snom.
In addition, the London event is just a short walk from the ITSPA awards that will be getting under way just after 4pm.Entry to the Road-shows is free of charge and a buffet lunch will be provided.
PLUS: Each event attendee will be entered into a FREE prize draw, to win a snom one SoHo PBX and a Sangoma Vega 50
We are going to switch off pricing.provu.co.uk on 22 of February.
Instead we ask people use the Price list in Prosys. This has all the same features and more.
While the old site has worked for many years, it isn't keeping pace with our changing business. Many of our customers now get slightly better pricing because they are parts of Manufacturer schemes such as Snom SCE. Prosys is aware of these whereas the old pricing.provu.co.uk doesn't.
We want to put an end to any confusion. We also will run one secure site for all price information.
If you are a reseller but don't have log in details for ProSys yet, please contact us on 01484 840048.
Instead we ask people use the Price list in Prosys. This has all the same features and more.
While the old site has worked for many years, it isn't keeping pace with our changing business. Many of our customers now get slightly better pricing because they are parts of Manufacturer schemes such as Snom SCE. Prosys is aware of these whereas the old pricing.provu.co.uk doesn't.
We want to put an end to any confusion. We also will run one secure site for all price information.
If you are a reseller but don't have log in details for ProSys yet, please contact us on 01484 840048.
We are pleased to announce first Android app for the Protalk door entry system.
NOTE: This app also works with Cityline and Skyline products.
Some of the main features of the app are:
>> Monitoring of multiple door stations:
You can monitor multiple door phones under one interface.
>> Controlling of door phone:
User can unlock the door from the interface i.e by pressing the designated button on the screen. Also a call can be initiated from the app to the door phone.
>> Multitasking :
This app can sit in the background while you do other things.
>> SIP Support:
It support both sip server mode and peer to peer mode.
The UDVguard application is available free of charge from Google Market place.
Installation and Configuration:
* Turn on Wifi
* Open Market place and search for UDVGuard. Install and run the program.
* Select Menu >> Settings > DoorPhone Management. Add the IP address of the door unit to monitor. By default, the program offers parameters 192.168.1.250 and port 80. Change the IP address to match IP of the door phone.
* If you want to software to pop up on incoming call check "Pop Up" box .
* Default audio mode is set to Peer-to-peer. Select it according to your requirement. If using SIP mode , remember to add sip user info in relevant fields.
If everything is setup up properly you should be able to receive a call on your device if someone presses the button on the door.
WARNING : This software runs in background. Please quit the software when not in use to save battery.
Tested Devices :
Tablets :
Acer Iconia Tab A500
Manta MID01
Mobile phones:
HTC Wild Fire A3333
HTC Desire
Samsung Galaxy GT-i9000
Samsung Galaxy mini GT-S5570
NOTE: This app also works with Cityline and Skyline products.
Some of the main features of the app are:
>> Monitoring of multiple door stations:
You can monitor multiple door phones under one interface.
>> Controlling of door phone:
User can unlock the door from the interface i.e by pressing the designated button on the screen. Also a call can be initiated from the app to the door phone.
>> Multitasking :
This app can sit in the background while you do other things.
>> SIP Support:
It support both sip server mode and peer to peer mode.
The UDVguard application is available free of charge from Google Market place.
Installation and Configuration:
* Turn on Wifi
* Open Market place and search for UDVGuard. Install and run the program.
* Select Menu >> Settings > DoorPhone Management. Add the IP address of the door unit to monitor. By default, the program offers parameters 192.168.1.250 and port 80. Change the IP address to match IP of the door phone.
* If you want to software to pop up on incoming call check "Pop Up" box .
* Default audio mode is set to Peer-to-peer. Select it according to your requirement. If using SIP mode , remember to add sip user info in relevant fields.
If everything is setup up properly you should be able to receive a call on your device if someone presses the button on the door.
WARNING : This software runs in background. Please quit the software when not in use to save battery.
Tested Devices :
Tablets :
Acer Iconia Tab A500
Manta MID01
Mobile phones:
HTC Wild Fire A3333
HTC Desire
Samsung Galaxy GT-i9000
Samsung Galaxy mini GT-S5570
