'VoIP Enabler' Phybridge Chosen by MiCTA as Endorsed Vendor

In order to be selected as an endorsed vendor, MiCTA has candidates undergo a "rigorous competitive bidding process." Those who are chosen are "highly qualified vendors for telecommunications and technology-oriented products and services."

Phybridge says its UniPhyer allows for quick deployment of IP telephony and provides Ethernet, PoE and Quality of Service over a single wire pair. It also complements the existing data network.

One webinar participant, Jeanne Eicks of Vermont Law School, explains that the law school – which is one of the world’s foremost centers for the study of environmental law – was interested in a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution for its phone service. However, the school was unable to have disaster recovery for power, except in its main building. Using the Phybridge Uniphyer, the school successfully moved to IP telephony eliminating the Local Area Network readiness barriers.

The data network with many service issues

And Shaunna Kaminsky of Mohawk College said that school "initially deployed IP phones on the data network with many service issues." But after finding out about the Phybridge UniPhyer, it was selected, and installed quickly and professionally. Kaminsky calls it an "exciting and effective solution moving towards a VoIP environment."