axis diplomat 2008 Modules
Telephony Interface
Want to know who's calling before you answer? Want customer and supplier information brought up on your screen
the instant you answer a call? Like to have the system dial a customer or supplier contact for you? The VoIP
Telephony interface provides these facilities and more.
Key Features
- Identifies inbound callers using the axis diplomat CRM database of customer and
supplier contact 'phone numbers.
- 'Screen-pops' directly into the customer or
supplier enquiry for the caller (optional).
- Dials for you when you click on a contact name
within the customer or supplier enquiry contacts
screen.
- "Call" buttons within CRM functions provide
one-click customer dialing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VoIP?
Voice over Internet Protocol is a method of transferring voice over an IT network and the intranet using the same
mechanism used to transfer data. The principle benefits are that voice can share the same infrastructure as data and
that applications software can be written to integrate tightly with the voice related functions.
Which ‘phone system(s) does the telephony interface module support?
The module supports Avaya’s award winning IP Office system. Avaya is a global telephony specialist and its IP Office
product is a market leading VoIP solution specifically designed for use in small and medium sized business and
scales from 2 to 360 extensions across one or multiple geographically separate sites.
What about other systems?
There are many different telephony systems on the market all with varying software interfaces. Developing
comprehensive integration with a system and then testing and supporting the interface is an expensive and time
consuming exercise. Although it is possible that other systems will be supported in the future axis first does not
currently have any plans to extend support beyond Avaya IP Office.
If you are interested in commissioning integration work with an alternative system then please discuss your
requirements with us. It may however prove more pragmatic (and significantly less expensive) to deploy an Avaya IP
Office system.
Does the functionality work over remote links, for example with home workers?
Where a user is connected from a remote site then, providing that they are connected as a terminal services (RDP)
client, the telephony integration module will function in the same way as if they were working locally to the axis diplomat system. Home workers can therefore be an extension onto the office ‘phone system and share the same
benefits from the telephony integration module as their office based colleagues.
How is the telephony interface licensed?
Any axis diplomat 2004 system (or later) can have the telephony interface added. You’ll need the telephony
interface module license and a telephony client license for each of your licensed axis diplomat users.
Can I license just some of my axis diplomat users for the telephony interface?
No. The number of telephony integration client licenses must match the number of licensed users on your axis diplomat system.
What versions of Microsoft Windows are supported?
For full functionality you will need Windows XP Professional (or later) on workstations and Windows Server 2003 on
your axis diplomat server and/or your Windows Terminal Server(s).
The module is also supported with reduced functionality under Windows 2000.
Does the telephony interface work with thin clients (Windows terminals)?
Yes. The module was specifically designed and tested to work with Windows terminals on Windows Terminal
Services. You will however require the Avaya third party TAPI driver software license, a chargeable addition to the
Avaya IP Office system.
How does axis first provide support for the telephony interface module?
The telephony module is simply added to the list of licensed modules on your axis diplomat software support
contract. The support contract provides unlimited helpdesk telephone support as well as access via email and web
to assist in using the functionality the module provides. axis first is an Avaya Business Partner and Microsoft
Certified Partner enabling us to escalate any issues outside of our control to a third party software vendor.
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