Voice over IP Norstar Solution

[Tigerrco]

I'm proposing a Nortel MICS with latest software to a client of mine. He's a MIS guy & would like to be sure that he has Voice over IP capability(portable extensions for multi-locations)in the future with the Norstar.

My question - Is MICS compatible now & will it be in the future for VOIP applications? Or should I quote a BCM KSU?
I've never installed a BCM before. Thanks for your input.

RCO

 

[aragon]

VoIP is severely limited by Norstar.
BCM is a far superior product in many respects.
BCM 3.6 looks to be a real up and comer.

 

[archie819]

You will definitely need to go to BCM platform..

 

[hawks]

what about the NORSTAR VoIP Gateway? Has anyone used it and if so what do you think?

 

[senk1s]

norstar voip gateway can be considerd as voip modem, in the sense that they work in pairs ...

norstar >ls/ds>voipgateway ::: IP :::: voip gw>ls/ds > n*

if you need IPO clients/ phones ..then bcm is the nortel small business solution

 

[aragon]

The Norstar IP gateway is a switch to switch gateway for IP trunking.
It's only application is to provide a private dialling plan for site to site toll bypass.
It is not a converged application.
Invest in a BCM and wait for 3.6 to become GA.

 

[senk1s]

if you order a bcm now ...it is a 3.6 ..they send u a 3.5 and a free pgrade to 3.6

 

[aragon]

I would still wait for 3.6 GA late May.
Upgrades do not always go smoothly.
It wouldn't hurt to wait a month.