SIEMENS HiPATH 5000
The HiPath 5000 Real Time IP System consists of a central IP networking server that enables companies with between 10 and 1,000 users and up to 32 locations to enjoy reliable voice communication with full feature access coupled with exceptional ease-of-use. The software is shipped on CD-ROM and can be installed on any commercially available Windows 2000/2003 server. It supports a variety of functions, such as simple connection of branch offices and home workers and connection of applications that can be used across the network.
Future-proof and cost efficient
As an end-to-end IP-based solution, HiPath 5000 is a cost effective system that leverages the benefits and flexibility of IP technology. This is because the same network is used to carry voice and data communications. Having just one network to manage means lower administration expense and a substantial reduction in operating costs. HiPath 5000 is a scalable communication platform which, thanks to the breadth of solutions that run on it, can be tailored to meet companies' individual needs.
In a HiPath 5000 solution, HiPath 3000 is used as a gateway to the Wide Area Network. This also provides a highly secure solution which guarantees the maintenance of communication if a breakdown ever occurs in the company IP network.
HiPath 5000 Benefits:
Functionality
- purely server-based real-time IP system with a distributed architecture supporting as many as 1,000 users at up to 32 locations in a single, end to end IP phone network
- central administration of distributed components (remotely, if necessary), and simple rollout, configuration and maintenance
- feature-rich software manager with support for centralised backup and software updates for all components
- supports a wide range of terminal equipment and applications.
Cost savings
- substantial reduction in costs for intra-company, inter-location communication by using IP; reduction in connection costs through IP trunking, IP payload switching and least-cost routing
- lower maintenance, management and operating costs
- works with tried-and-tested existing analogue and digital terminal equipment
- once configured, user profiles and settings are loaded automatically wherever a user logs on to the LAN. Moves and temporary relocations incur no administrative expense.
Productivity gains
- teleworking function for external access by authorized persons to central IT applications and information resources. This gives users access to the same LAN services (data, e-mail, fax, and PC software) when working from home as well as in company offices
- universal call distribution (UCD) offers even small departments call-centre functionality to improve contactability of company employees and customer service
- team function for project groups to ensure fastest possible call connection to the next available employee.
