Convergia, an and international voice and data service provider Convergia has added new IP PBX office phone services and systems from Avaya.

“Convergia’s IP PBX solutions from Avaya enable smaller and medium sized businesses to enjoy all the advantages of unified communications traditionally used by large corporations,” Alejandro Bitar, president of Convergia, said in a statement.

Bitar said that as an authorized reseller, Convergia has partnered with Avaya in offering simple, powerful IP office unified communications systems in a single, easy-to-use device.

He said that the companies can save money and increase productivity, by combining the features of traditional telephony networks and VoIP into one user-friendly device that streamlines business phone system communications.

Earlier this year, Convergia had announced it had become an authorized seller for Positron Power business phone systems, services and technologies.

IPsmarx Technology announced today that it will be releasing a new SIP-Based VoIP hotline solution. According to the company, the IPsmarx Hotline Solution supplies service providers with the technology to support the delivery or collection of:

• Expert Advice (legal, tax preparation, insurance, financial)
• Dating Services
• Psychic or Tarot Card Reading Services
• Medical/Health Hotlines
• Psychiatric Services
• Crisis Hotlines
• Translation Services
• Business Hotlines (reporting fraud and unethical behavior)
• Technical Support Hotlines
• Embassy & Government Hotlines

According to the company, IPsmarx’s solution provides a convenient alternative to traditional methods of managing hotline services. The IPsmarx solution delivers an automated VoIP billing system that streamlines the order and payment process, so that service providers are able to manage their business more efficiently. Hotline service providers are supplied with a cost-effective management system that permits them to reduce their costs through VoIP rates and pass along the savings to the end user, according to IPsmarx.

“Here at IPsmarx, our goal is to develop feature rich solutions that are truly unique in the marketplace. We strive to help our clients differentiate their businesses through distinctive modules such as, Bill to Credit Card or Postpaid. We are excited to see the reaction to this new and unique solution,” Arash Vahidnia, President and CEO at IPsmarx, said in a news release.

According to the company, the IPsmarx hotline solution is now available to its existing clients as an add-on to IPsmarx’s Softswitch and Calling Card Platforms. It is also available to new start ups looking to offer VoIP services or existing hotline service operators in need of a better management system.