DPD for bigger deliveries

Most ProVu deliveries are shipped using either DPD or APC.

Up until now, we have only used DPD for shipments which fitted in one box. For shipments in multiple boxes DPD was a special option and the prices were worked out manually by our sales team.

From today (7th March 2016) we will be offering DPD as an option for all deliveries up to 100 Kg. (about 50 phones).

The pricing is in ProSys and you can choose DPD from the drop down menu.

For larger orders, DPD tends to be a bit more expensive than APC. But we know some customers like the txts and emails that DPD can send to your end users to update on delivery status.

The background is that DPD is pricing based on the number of parcels in a delivery. APC price based on the total weight of the shipment. For DPD we have to estimate how many boxes each delivery will fit into.

As with all new services, we value your feedback. If you see something which doesn’t seem quite right, please get in touch. 01484 840048

Sangoma FreePBX Roadshow March 2016

Sangoma are running two free FreePBX roadshows; One in London on the 14th of March and for those who are joining us at the Convergence Summit North there will be an event held at the show on the 15th March.

Ideal for enterprise users, resellers and system integrators these events will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about FreePBX, Sangoma’s new reseller programs, and how to make money from the FreePBX and the newly launched Sangoma Phones. The event will also cover some updates on the FreePBX project and the directions it is now taking into vertical markets.

The events will conclude with a networking opportunity and drinks! Plus two lucky people will walk away with a new Sangoma s500 and s700 VoIP phone.

Find out more and register for the events by visiting the links below:

London
Date: Monday 14th March 2016 at 3pm
Location: The Tower Hotel | Room: Discovery

Register for the London roadshow

Harrogate
Date: Tuesday 15th March 2016 at 2pm
Location: Harrogate International Centre | Room: Hall M Seminar Room @ Convergence Summit North

Register for the Harrogate roadshow

New Yealink CP860 Promotion!

From now until 30th June 2016, ProVu resellers can receive a free T27PN or T41PN desk phone with each CP860 Conference Phone purchased.

To take advantage of this great offer, simply order using one of the two following codes:

    • To receive a free T27PN: CP860-T27P

 

  • To receive a free T41PN: CP860-T41P

Pricing and stock information is available on our reseller portal, ProSys. If you are not a ProVu reseller and would like to register to become one, please complete our reseller application form.

Multicast Paging Webinar: 10th March 2016, 3:00 PM

Following the success of last week’s webinar on IP Paging Systems, we have decided to expand on this and run an additional 2 webinars; covering multicast paging and music streaming over IP.

Taking place on Thursday 10th March at 3:00 PM GMT (London), our next webinar will focus on how you can utilise multicast paging to convert existing or new IP infrastructure for paging. The webinar will cover the benefits of multicast paging and give a live demonstration of how to set up a multicast page between different IP end points.

The webinar will feature a mixture of technical and sales information and is suitable for anyone working on an IP PA Solution or in a post sales role. We expect the webinar to last approximately 30 minutes.

Pre-Register now to attend the webinar

Snom 300 ‘End of Life’ Notice

We have received an end of life notice from Snom for their Snom 300 model. We believe we have sufficient stock levels available that will enable us to continue supplying this model until the end of May 2016. However, this is subject to demand and is based on our usual run rates. We will keep you informed of the expected end of life date as we clear the last remaining stock.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss how these changes may effect any projects you are working on, please contact the ProVu team

Webinar: Introduction to IP PA Systems

To offer you some useful insights in to the benefits of offering IP PA Paging Systems, we will be running a webinar on the 24th February at 11:00AM GMT (London). Throughout the webinar, we will be giving an overview of IP Paging Systems and how our product range can help you convert existing analogue systems or install new PA Systems for your customers.

Webinar Topics Include:

  • What is an IP PA System?

  • The benefits of moving to IP

  • ProVu’s product range

  • Integration with existing infrastructure

  • Usage scenarios

  • Summary

  • Questions

This is a great opportunity for you to hear about the latest PA Systems and how they allow broadcasting of public announcements, advertising messages, streaming live or recorded music among a host of additional benefits.

Pre-Register now to attend the webinar

Snom BBC News story

A story was published on the BBC News website today regarding a vulnerability in snom phones that could allow someone to eavesdrop on you.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35579273

If you read this story earlier today, you should re-read it as it has been substantially edited in the last hour or so.

I would just like to reassure customers that this is not news to either ourselves or snom. It is just a case of setting decent passwords on the phone and using up to date firmware. Devices must be set up correctly to operate in a secure fashion, snom phones actually do more to remind you to do this than any other phone – they have messages on the LCD screens and web interfaces.

Also, ProVu advise customers on security best-practices and we can provision a sensible set of default settings to your IP phones.

Snom publish a best-practices guide here:

http://wiki.snom.com/FAQ/How_do_I_secure_my_phone

The gist of this is to use recent firmware, set a strong HTTP password and leave hidden-tags turned on.

This advice pretty much fits with any SIP phone (indeed, any device you connect to your network).

It’s a shame snom have been singled out here because they do more than many to secure their phones.

Paul.

ProVu Feature in Northern Tech Awards Video

Back in 2015, we were named as one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Technology Companies in the North by the Northern Tech Awards. Since then, the organisers (GP. Bullhound) have produced a short film “Inspiring the next Generation of Unicorns”, featuring us!

We are very proud to have been named among some of the top technology companies in the North of the country and look forward to new announcements in 2016.

Exclusive Collaboration between 2N & Gigaset pro!


Following rigorous testing and collaborative working between Gigaset pro and 2N, both vendors have announced full compatibility between 2N’s door entry intercom units and Gigaset’s Maxwell 10 tablet-IP phone. Having also been tested by our very own technical team, we believe this is a great collaboration which provides the ultimate access control solution.

Gigaset Maxwell 10

Ideal as an access end point, the Gigaset Maxwell 10 is an all-in-one business communication device. With a large 10 inch HD multi-touch-screen, it makes access control safe and easy by displaying clear images, fed directly from 2N intercom units.


2N Verso

Developed as a modular system, the 2N Verso has great flexibility and can be configured to meet individual requirements. Verso modules can be configured to include:

  • Multiple buttons
  • Wide angled camera
  • Keypad
  • RFID reader

The Maxwell 10 and Verso combination offers the complete access control solution and we believe this new collaboration is a great package for both business and home automation applications.

Pricing and stock information is available to view on our reseller portal ProSys. If you are not a ProVu reseller and would like to become one, please complete our reseller application form.

ProVu Sponsor the European VoIP Summit

Having attended the European VoIP Summit last year, ProVu have decided to return as Exhibition Sponsors at the 2016 conference. Taking place in London on the 1st March, the summit offers visitors the opportunity to hear from thought-leaders of the VoIP industry covering a range of topics including; the trends, dynamics and future of the industry.

Established in 2015 and developed by the Cavell Group, last year’s European VoIP Summit brought together 110 people, from 7 countries and over 40 service provides to discuss the opportunities and issues that the industry face. One year on, and the Summit is set to become even bigger.

As part of the conference, the ProVu team will be demonstrating their world-class reseller portal, ProSys and how it gives service providers and resellers the power to take control of their orders both pre and post deployment.

Limited tickets are still available on the European VoIP Summit website, don’t forget to drop by and say hello to the ProVu team!