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Gateway Solutions
Gateway Solutions Overview
The industry move to IP telephony has seen vast improvements in the number and quality of
voice-related applications and cost savings. Many end customers see the benefits of these
enhancements but are sensitive about replacing their entire voice infrastructure for what may
be localized benefits. This is where the Mitel model of utilizing the 3300 ICP as a gateway into
the world of IP Telephony can be highly advantageous
By integrating a 3300 ICP into an existing third party PBX, customers retain their previous
investment in communication equipment while also taking advantage of the benefits of a
superior IP telephony solution. The 3300 ICP can connect to the third party PBX in a variety of
methods, building the gateway to IP telephony. For customers, following this model means
starting to use features like IP Networking, Collaboration, Mobility, Unified Communications
and virtual Contact Centre applications. The diagram below illustrates these various solutions.