Use Desktop Pop-up Application with Asterisk PBX

Reminders, alerts, pop-ups, etc. are very important in this busy running world. Multi-tasking is what all of us do and so chances of overlooking certain alerts is likely. But what if we overlook something which is really significant? Not done, right? Yes! As a result, to avoid this confusion, desktop screen pop-up was introduced. Desktop pop-up application delivers integrated web searches with GoogleMaps and GoogleSearch to locate, dial and save new contacts.

Desktop popup application combines the power of the Microsoft, the power of Google, and the power of your Asterisk PBX based phone to speed up and simplify all your phone communications. Desktop applications use Asterisk AMI link to control any phone connected to a hosted Asterisk server, or control any phone connected to a Broad Soft server.

Possible instant messaging and other Asterisk call notification tools you could utilize: include the following:

1. smbclient (SAMBA)
2. YAC (windows & TiVo listener)
3. YAACID (open source in .NET/C#): Yet Another Asterisk Caller ID
4. Jabber (various methods), ICQ, MSN, ...
5. Covide (CRM software)
6. FOP (Flash Operator Panel)
7. HooDaHek (collection of CallerID scripts and tools for Asterisk VOIP PBX)
8. App_notify network caller notification. Mac OSX client available (3rd party tool)
9. app_broadcast: Works with YAC etc. (3rd party tool)
10. asteroid (Open source, JAVA)
11. iBCallMan (Windows Desktop Call Manager)
12. PL Call Notify
13. MythTV OSD
14. NetCID (talking callerid)
15. Emerald Caller-ID Search
16. ADM - Asterisk Desktop Manager
17. U-Rang II (Screen Pop Utility for Windows)
18. Asterisk Dial & Announce Tool (ADAT). Free call-notifier (Outlook/CRM integration, event handling, click-to-dial, BLF panel and more).
19. Pbx Screen Popper (Opens a web page on incoming calls based on specific matching criteria)
20. StarJunction Free Edition Caller ID pop. Integration with Salesforce and SugarCRM
21. OutCall (Pop-Up as well as Outlook integration, free and open source)
22. Email
23. CallerIDpop Perl Script
24. DialApplet, Windows, Mac & Linux
25. AsteriskCallNotification Mac
26. Asterisk+Twitter
27. VoIP Operator Free Windows call notification and dialer for Asterisk. Very easy to use and install.
28. InGenius Connector Search-and Dial PC Application, Caller ID pop, integration with MS Outlook, Active Directory and Google. Optional Softphone.
29. Thirdlane Dialer Free dialer and screen-pop application for Asterisk based PBXs. Integrated with Thirdlane PBX and Thirdlane PBX MTE, MS Outlook, any web based CRM, dual-mode - floating or Outlook toolbar, supports call to URLs.

To add to all this, Apps4Rent offers you the best application hosting solutions, such as, Microsoft Exchange Services, SharePoint Web Services, etc. These software hosting solutions has become the preferred way for companies to implement business software.

Sync O2 XDA Atom Pur with Exchange account

O2 launched a fair version of its Atom PDA-phone named O2 Xda Atom Pure. This novel wireless device is similar to the original Atom black with regards to price, form factor and features. The only difference, besides the casing color, is in the accessories. The Atom Pure comes with an additional white calfskin leather case and Atom platinum mobile sling.

O2 XDA Atom Pure is the Windows Mobile 5 Operating System that includes the Messaging and Security Feature Pack and Microsoft Push Email technology. Atom Pure can also be configured with Microsoft Exchange Server, thus enhancing the business communication feature of the phone.

Check out steps to sync O2 XDA Atom Pure with Microsoft Outlook Exchange or MS Exchange Email

• If you want to connect via Infrared, you need to click on Menu - Connect via IR
• Go to Status (Here's the options for desktop synchronization with ActiveSync 4.0)
• Tick the things that you want to synchronize. For instance, Contact, Calendar, Email
• Then Click on Settings Button
• Enter a friendly name for your PC and select the options for how to handle conflicts.
• Then go to the Calendar Settings
• Then go to the Connections where you can select the ability to sync via USB or serial.
• Then go to Exchange 2003 Server Settings. These are entered when you select Menu - Add Server Source.
• Enter the domain name and password. If you store the password, you can choose to remove it later
• Then select what you sync with the server. Note that Tasks will not be synchronized with Exchange until you have installed Service Pack 2 for Exchange.
• Go to Menu Options after you have created both an Exchange Server and desktop partnership. This is the place to delete partnership by using click and hold.
• Then Schedule which is only available after you configure the Microsoft Exchange on line.

Configuring Alltel UTStarcom PPC-6700 with Exchange account

The Alltel UTStarcom PPC-6700 is a full-featured Windows Mobile smart phone that should be a good fit for Alltel's business customers. The all-in-one device offers a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and the Microsoft Office Mobile suite. Specifications of this phone 2.3 in x 0.9 in x 4.3 in. dimension, 0.4 lbs weight, short Messaging Service (SMS) capability, internet browsing, messaging / data features text messages, cellular technology CDMA, CDMA 800/1900 band mode, PDA phone style, intelligent typing (T9) , TTY compatibility, and up to 222 min talk time.

Being a Windows Mobile 5.0 based phone, Alltel UTStarcom can be configured with Microsoft Exchange Account on the Pocket PC.

Steps to configure Microsoft Outlook Exchange on Alltel UTStarcom PPC-6700

• If you want to connect via Infrared, you need to click on Menu - Connect via IR
• Go to Status (Here's the options for desktop synchronization with ActiveSync 4.0)
• Tick the things that you want to synchronize. For instance, Contact, Calendar, Email
• Then Click on Settings Button
• Enter a friendly name for your PC and select the options for how to handle conflicts.
• Then go to the Calendar Settings
• Then go to the Connections where you can select the ability to sync via USB or serial.
• Then go to Exchange 2003 Server Settings. These are entered when you select Menu - Add Server Source.
• Enter the domain name and password. If you store the password, you can choose to remove it later
• Then select what you sync with the server. Note that Tasks will not be synchronized with Exchange until you have installed Service Pack 2 for Exchange.
• Go to Menu Options after you have created both an Exchange Server and desktop partnership. This is the place to delete partnership by using click and hold.
• Then Schedule which is only available after you configure the Exchange Server hosted.

Configuring Alltel UTStarcom PPC-6700 with Exchange account

The Alltel UTStarcom PPC-6700 is a full-featured Windows Mobile smart phone that should be a good fit for Alltel's business customers. The all-in-one device offers a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and the Microsoft Office Mobile suite. Specifications of this phone 2.3 in x 0.9 in x 4.3 in. dimension, 0.4 lbs weight, short Messaging Service (SMS) capability, internet browsing, messaging / data features text messages, cellular technology CDMA, CDMA 800/1900 band mode, PDA phone style, intelligent typing (T9) , TTY compatibility, and up to 222 min talk time.

Being a Windows Mobile 5.0 based phone, Alltel UTStarcom can be configured with Microsoft Exchange Account on the Pocket PC.

Steps to configure Microsoft Outlook Exchange on Alltel UTStarcom PPC-6700

• If you want to connect via Infrared, you need to click on Menu - Connect via IR
• Go to Status (Here's the options for desktop synchronization with ActiveSync 4.0)
• Tick the things that you want to synchronize. For instance, Contact, Calendar, Email
• Then Click on Settings Button
• Enter a friendly name for your PC and select the options for how to handle conflicts.
• Then go to the Calendar Settings
• Then go to the Connections where you can select the ability to sync via USB or serial.
• Then go to Exchange 2003 Server Settings. These are entered when you select Menu - Add Server Source.
• Enter the domain name and password. If you store the password, you can choose to remove it later
• Then select what you sync with the server. Note that Tasks will not be synchronized with Exchange until you have installed Service Pack 2 for Exchange.
• Go to Menu Options after you have created both an Exchange Server and desktop partnership. This is the place to delete partnership by using click and hold.
• Then Schedule which is only available after you configure the Exchange Server hosted.

Review on Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100)

How to set up Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) to sync with Hosted Exchange Server?

Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) is Acer's first Smartphone to use Android Operating System backed by Google. Acer Inc Liquid A1 can be configured to sync with Microsoft Exchange Server using Apps4rent's hosted exchange plan. To sync or configure Acer Inc Liquid A1 with hosted microsoft exchange follow the below steps: (Note: Microsoft Exchange Services settings are case sensitive. Be sure to enter uppercase and lowercase letters properly.)

Specifications of Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) include 115 x 64 x 12.75 mm dimension, 135g size, 8250 768 MHz Qualcomm processor, 2.1 clair Android OS, 5 MP Autofocus / VGA * Camera/Video recording, 3.5" WVGA Capacitive Touch LCD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth Class 2.0, GPS, Micro-SD slot (supports up to 32 GB), Mini-USB, and 3.5mm stereo audio jack. Android Browser; Google Search, and Li-Po 1350 mAh battery.

Steps to configure Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

1. From the Applications Menu, Touch Email.
2. Type in your email address and password. Check the box only if you want this to be your default email account. Touch Next.
3. Touch Exchange Account.
4. Enter your Exchange Server information and Touch Next. Note: Do not select "Accept all SSL certificates" unless instructed by your IT admin.
5. Your phone will check the incoming server settings.
6. If everything is correct the Account Options screen will appear allowing you to customize your account settings.
7. Finally, you will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Touch Done when complete.

Note: If you are able to successfully connect an Exchange account on your phone, but your email and contacts are not syncing with your device, your company may have a security policy that prevents syncing.

Manage Knowledge Bases with SharePoint Hosting Template

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 hosting providers provide easy-to-use templates free with their SharePoint hosting service plans. The SharePoint hosting templates are meant to meet the challenging needs of your day-to-day business operations. These application templates implement scalable business solutions which require minimum administrative effort and speed up operations. These templates take into account common functionalities, roles and requirements for a specific business operation and can be applied to business tasks for creating useful web-based applications.

The Knowledge Base Moss SharePoint Services hosting template is one such template that helps in efficient Knowledge Base management by standardizing and categorizing information. With the basic hosted Microsoft Office SharePoint Server price plan, you get access for unlimited users at a cost as low as $8.95 per month, from hosted solution providers such as Apps4Rent. Additionally available, is a free package of Microsofts 40 SharePoint hosting templates.

Organizations often strive hard to manage volumes of vital information and share it with all members across the organization. The Knowledge Base SharePoint Portal hosting template helps teams to efficiently manage information within their organization. Using this template, you can create new documents with the help of web-based content creation tools and also upload existing documents. It is also possible to tag documents with the intent that others can find and refer to these documents with ease.

The template can be utilized in two ways - a top down approach or a bottom up approach. In the top down approach, a central department passes down appropriate information to the specific members concerned. In the bottom up approach, information from the knowledge base is captured by all team members as a standard business process, and this information can be further dispersed to others within the organization. Thus searching information turns out to be simpler than ever with the Knowledge Base SharePoint hosting template.

SharePoint Service Architecture with a renewed feel in 2010!

With changing times and technologies, there have been a lot of changes to both the logical and physical topologies of SharePoint 2010. Thus, its very important for any developers to know the architecture of the new Windows SharePoint 2010 services.

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 builds on the operating system and database services to add additional features, such as team sites and collaboration features. Specifically, WSS 3.0 provides the following platform capabilities:

* Storage: Through content databases, which are literally SQL databases managed by Moss SharePoint to accommodate the pages, data, and documents stored in the various portals, team sites, and workspaces
* Management: Administration pages with deep configuration options
* Deployment: Web farms, physical servers, and roles
* Site Model: Web application, site collection, and sites
* Extensibility: Features, Web parts, and templates

A well architected logical and physical SharePoint Portal environment tends to revolve around Search. Search drives much of the logical and physical architectures for SharePoint 2007. SharePoint 2010 has not changed from a Tier perspective. There are Web, Application and Database tiers. Whats important is it to understand how to architect those tiers. For SharePoint 2010, the Application tier has changed significantly as it is more sophisticated than what was available in SharePoint 2007. Some things that we will get into within this series are creating service farms and partitioned services.

Architectural changes in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

1. Shared Service Providers (SSP) which was used to host services in SharePoint 2007 have been completely removed from SharePoint 2010. Thus, the services are run independently in SharePoint2010

2. Some services in SharePoint 2010 will be referred to as Service Applications. Not all services in Central Administration are Service Applications. Service Applications tend to map to major features of SharePoint rather than services which could be considered part of the infrastructure of SharePoint

3. Service Groups have been introduced to logically manage Service Applications. When Service Applications are added they will be included in a Default Group. Web Applications can use that Default Group or use a Custom Group of Service Applications

4. SharePoint 2010 services can be reused within and across farms. This was not available in SharePoint 2007 and provides a significant amount of scalability options.

5. SharePoint 2010 supports Service Partitioning. If you are familiar with database partitioning, think of it is horizontal partitioning of data within a SharePoint service. Not all services support service partitioning; partitioning is only used in services that are data driven. A typical scenario is that a centrally managed/cross farm service with data that should not be exposed to all subscribing farms. If that is the case, a farm would subscribe to a partition of centrally managed service. In SharePoint lingo each partition is referred to as a tenant.

Thus, having a glance at these changes before diving deep into SharePoint 2010 would be really helpful!

Configuring N75 to sync with Mail for hosted exchange 2010

Nokia N75 is a Smartphone by Nokia. It uses Series 60 3rd Edition on Symbian OS. Nokia N75 can be configured to sync with Microsoft Exchange Server, thus enabling the users to synchronize updates from your email, calendar, contacts and tasks content on your mobile device with the content of your Microsoft Exchange account.

Configuring N75 to sync with Mail for hosted exchange 2010

In Nokia N75, the Mail for Microsoft hosted Exchange Server comes pre-installed (built into the firmware), so no files need to be downloaded and installed (.sisx files). You have to just perform the following steps to create a Mail for Exchange mailbox:

1. Press Menu.
2. Select Email.
3. Select New.
4. Select Start.
5. Enter your Email address for your corporate email account.
6. Enter Password.
7. Select Mail for Exchange.
8. Enter User name.
9. Enter Domain.
10. Enter Mail for Hosting Exchange server name (web address for Exchange server).
11. Select Ok.

The PIM data (Contacts, Calendar and To-dos) synchronization is disabled by default perform the following to enable:

1. Select Menu.
2. Select Email.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Personal Information Manager.
5. Select Applications (the following steps will give a general configuration for any of the 3 items).
6. Select each of the items (Calendar, Contacts, To-do) that you desire and change as needed.
7. Select item sync change to Yes if desired.
8. Select Initial sync - delete from phone will erase all items from the device and replace with those on the Exchange server.

So if you carry the prestigious Nokia N75, then you know how to sync it with Hosted Exchange Server and get access to your Outlook mails hassle-free, right?

How to configure Motorola Milestone XT720 to synchronize with Exchange Server?

How to configure Motorola Milestone Xt720 to synchronize with Exchange Server?

The Motorola Milestone XT720 is again an Android OS-based smartphone that makes high-definition video recording and playback easy, with HDMI and wi-fi connectivity. The 3.7-inch touch screen also is home to a 8 MP digital camera with Xenon flash, all in a thin and elegant design. Motorola Milestone XT720 also syncs with Hosted Exchange 2010

Setting up Motorola Milestone XT720 to sync with Microsoft Exchange Email

If you did not set up an Exchange Server email account, follow the steps below to set up your Motorola Milestone XT720 to sync with Microsoft Exchange Server. Work with your Corporate IT department to gather the following info:

• Mail server address
• Domain name
• Whether your company or email provider requires an encrypted (SSL) connection to the mail server
• Your username and password

Note: The Exchange Server settings are case sensitive. Be sure to enter uppercase and lowercase letters properly.

1. From the Applications Menu, Touch Email.
2. Type in your email address and password. Check the box only if you want this to be your default email account. Touch Next.
3. Touch Exchange Account.
4. Enter your Exchange Server information and Touch Next.

Note: Do not select "Accept all SSL certificates" unless instructed by your IT admin.

1. Your phone will check the incoming server settings.
2. If everything is correct the Account Options screen will appear allowing you to customize your account settings.
3. Finally, you will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Touch Done when complete.

Note: If you are able to successfully connect an Exchange account on your phone, but your email and contacts are not syncing with your device, your company may have a security policy that prevents syncing.

Be in touch with your mails even when in Belarus

Be in touch with your mails even when in Belarus

Whether you are travelling to Belarus or live and work there, it is extremely important that you can access your business email, whether hosted on an in-house Microsoft Exchange Server, or with an Exchange provider. Server with low-cost shared Exchange hosting and integration with hosted Blackberry becomes useful! You would also like the ability to access your email on a mobile device or from an internet caf©.

The ability to access your hosting exchange server on a mobile phone depends on whether you are carrying a mobile device that can access the local wireless provider, the data plans offered by the provider, and the proper configuration of your device.

Belarus is a country with a population of 9.85 million. The spoken language of Belarus includes Belarusian, Polish and Yiddish. Language is never a barrier for people using Exchange 2010 hosting. When you buy Exchange server you can choose from different language packs Thus, allowing residents of Belarus to enjoy the use of MS exchange server in their own language.

The three biggest wireless providers in Belarus are Belarusian Telecommunications Network CJSC, FE VELCOM and JLLC Mobile TeleSystems (MTS). You should check their web sites to see the variety of pre-paid and post-paid data plans. If you are travelling from another country, you will have to check with your home country wireless provider if they have data roaming arrangements with Belarus carriers. Also, check with your country's telephone providers about their compatibility with the Belarus' wireless providers.

If mobile access is too expensive or not available, you can always access your exchange emails from a browser or in an internet caf© using Outlook Web Access or Outlook Web App . If you are carrying a laptop, you can get WiFi or landline connections at Hotels, Internet cafes and Airports.

Where MobileMe Missed the Business Exchange?

"Exchange for the rest of the world" that is how MobileMe has been praised by its maker Apple. Precisely speaking, MobileMe is developed by Apple as a cost-effective solution for emailing options and group effort. This may be right for customers who are entirely dependent on Apple products. Nonetheless, for users with an assortment of desktop and mobile devices options, Exchange gets a hands up.

Like any other devices or services, this new Apple product has its own share of pros and cons. For example, MobileMe is developed on push technology which enables synchronization of emails, calendar and contacts in all your devices, be it PC or Mac. Nevertheless, users that need to sync their PC and other Microsoft products have sometimes complained about errors.

Some of MobileMe's features, however, have endeared the service to many Mac users, such as iDisk, that allows users to share files online, and Find My iPhone, which helps you find other Apple devices. As well, it let's you create and share a web photo gallery with other MobileMe users. In short, it's a wonderful service for Apple users. What about those that have more than one device and those devices are built on more than one platform?

MobileMe is a great little service, but leaves businesses relying on a hosted exchange 2010 network behind. As many know, though, Apple has grown as a family and personal use platform, but Microsoft still rules in business. The differences between the two services point out why:

• While some individuals use smart phones as their main information holder, many use their desktop platforms. Microsoft Outlook Exchange allows desktop calendar and contact sync, allowing people on the move to sync with their main information for updates or information retrieval.
• Although Apple has the possibility of adding shared mailboxes and multiple accounts, they don't currently support this feature. For Enterprise level businesses, this Exchange capability is priceless, allowing employees and management to send company-wide information from anywhere.
• Exchange provides Global Address List access to a shared, corporate directory, a feature that allows a company employee to search and find any available company email address for easy reference and retrieval. This feature also provides scheduling abilities for a group or groups, rather than scheduling with individual employees or management.
• Apple MobileMe has limited junk mail filtering. Exchange offers more robust antivirus and spam filters.
• Exchange allows the set up of server side mail rules
• Used in conjunction with Blackberry, it includes mobile messaging features such as voice memos and voice-to-text (voicemail transcription).

Do you think MobilMe is a good option for personal use?? If you use nothing but Apple products, absolutely. However, for those that use multiple platforms, Exchange is still the clear winner.