ESI Business Telephone Systems

About ESI
ESI Phone Systems
ESI Digital and VOIP Phones
ESI Hardware and Software Accessories

About ESI

Company Information

• Founded: 1987

• Business Type: privately held corporation

• Headquarters: Plano, Texas USA

• Certification: ISO 9001:2000

Financial Strength

• profitable every year since the company was founded in 1987

• no outside investors, no venture capital, no debt

• consistent sales growth

Product Development History

• 1987: ESI founded - introduced voice mail products

• 1995: introduced IVX All-In-One Digital Phone System - first telephone/voice mail system based on a single processor

• 1999: introduced larger and more fully featured IVX 128 phone system

• 2001: introduced IP-only phone systems and IVX model that could be IP enabled

• 2001: introduced Remote IP Feature Phone

• 2002: Introduced Esi-Link - provides networked communications to multi-location customers

• 2004: introduced first of the VIP family of software applications - allows users to manage voice mail, contacts and programming in conjunction with Microsoft Outlook

• 2005: introduced Presence Management - Radio Frequency Identification option that allows access control, timekeeping and automatic management of employee presence settings

• 2007: introduced Communications Server line of hyrbird digital/IP phone systems

• 2008: introduced Bluetooth cellular management product

Reasons to Consider ESI

• customer-focused product development

• commitment to total customer satisfaction - products available only through ESI-trained and certified resellers - conduct quality surveys with end users to track reseller performance

• financial stability and strength

• product innovation - invented the first combined business phone/voice mail system - hold numerous patents

Corporate Web Site
www.esi-estech.com

ESI Phone Systems

ESI manufactures a full line of both digital and VOIP telephone systems. Starting with the very affordable yet feature-rich ESI C-Plus and running all the way through the top-end ESI-1000 Communications Server, you can be confident that there is a system that will meet your capacity, feature and growth requirements. The following summaries provide some basic information about each phone system.

ESI C-Plus
ESI-50L
ESI-50
ESI-100
ESI-200
ESI-600
ESI-1000

ESI C-Plus

The ESI C-Plus is designed for small business that need voice mail as well as basic and intermediate call handling capabilities but that do not anticipate a need to grow beyond 8 lines/16 phones or require VOIP capabilities. This is an ideal entry level system for smaller businesses that need powerful telecommunications features but at a very affordable price.

ESI-50L

The ESI-50L is the first product in the ESI Communications Server line. Standardized operating system software across the various system platforms helps to ensure high reliability and ease of maintenance and support. The ESI-50L is designed for small businesses and can be upgraded via a software update to an ESI-50, providing PRI compatibility, VOIP capability, and multi-tenanting. This makes it well-suited for business that need flexibility to accommodate future growth.

ESI-50

The ESI-50 is the 'big brother' of the ESI-50L. It utilizes the standard operating software and features available with the entire ESI Communications Server product line. The ESI-50 is designed for small businesses that need 'big system' features like PRI compatibility, ACD (call queuing), VOIP and multi-tenanting.

ESI-100

The ESI-100 provides more capacity than the ESI-50. It utilizes the standard operating software and features available with the entire ESI Communications Server product line. The ESI-100 is designed for small to medium businesses that need 'big system' features like PRI compatibility, ACD (call queuing), VOIP and multi-tenanting.

ESI-200

The ESI-200 provides the capacity for up to 192 phones. It utilizes the standard operating software and features available with the entire ESI Communications Server product line. Designed for small to medium business with the need for advanced capabilities, the ESI-200 is also the first system in the Communications Server line to utilize a rack-mountable system cabinet and hot-swappable port cards.

ESI-600

The ESI-600 provides the capacity for up to 408 phones. It utilizes the standard operating software and features available with the entire ESI Communications Server product line. The ESI-600 has the same capabilities as the ESI-200 but is designed for larger businesses.

ESI-1000

With the capacity for up to 816 total stations, the ESI-1000 is the largest system currently available from ESI. It utilizes the standard operating software and features available with the entire ESI Communications Server product line. The ESI-1000 has the same capabilities as the ESI-200 and ESI-600 but is designed for large businesses.

ESI Digital and VOIP Phones

ESI 48-key Digital Feature Phone
ESI 48-key IP Feature Phone
ESI 24-key Digital Feature Phone
ESI 12-key Digital Feature Phone
ESI Cordless Digital Phone
ESI Cordless IP Phone
ESI 60-key Expansion Console

ESI 48-key Digital Feature Phone

• 3-line LCD display

• available with or without backlight

• 30 programmable buttons

• 3 distinct button status colors: green, red, amber

• dedicated headset jack

• speaker phone

• wall-mountable

ESI 48-key IP Feature Phone

• 3-line LCD display

• available with or without backlight

• 30 programmable buttons

• 3 distinct button status colors: green, red, amber

• dedicated headset jack

• speaker phone

• wall-mountable

• integrated 2-port 10/100 switch

ESI 24-key Digital Feature Phone

• 2-line LCD display

• available with or without backlight

• 12 programmable buttons

• 3 distinct button status colors: green, red, amber

• speaker phone

• wall-mountable

ESI 12-key Digital Feature Phone

• 1-line LCD display

• 9 programmable buttons

• 3 distinct button status colors: green, red, amber

• one-way speaker phone

• wall-mountable

• suitable as a break room or shop phone

ESI Cordless Digital Phone

• 900 MHz technology

• 2 models: compact and heavy duty

• 4 programmable buttons

• separate charging base

• hands-free headset jack

• range 200 ft. (compact) or 400 ft. (heavy duty)

• can use Quick Switch with desk phone

ESI Cordless IP Phone

• 900 MHz technology

• 2 models: compact and heavy duty

• 4 programmable buttons

• separate charging base

• hands-free headset jack

• range 200 ft. (compact) or 400 ft. (heavy duty)

• can use Quick Switch with desk phone

• can be used locally (via LAN) or in a remote location (via Internet connection)

ESI 60-key Expansion Console

• attaches to ESI 48-key phone (digital or IP)

• adds 60 programmable buttons

• up to 2 expansion consoles may be attached to one phone

• 3 distinct button status colors: green, red, amber

ESI Hardware and Software Accessories

ESI continues to develop add-on hardware devices and software applications that further enhance the capabilities of their telecommunications platforms. These products provide additional functionality beyond what would typically be expected from a phone system and can often add significant benefits to almost any business.

ESI VIP (Visually Integrated Phone) Software Applications
ESI Presence Management, Access Control and Time Tracking Applications
ESI Bluetooth Voice Integration Devices

ESI VIP Software Appications

Not to be confused with VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), VIP (Visually Integrated Phone) is ESI's suite of software applications designed to provided Computer-Telephony Integration (CTI) capabilities for ESI users. VIP, which integrates with (and requires) Microsoft Outlook, comes in several different versions: VIP Basic, VIP Professional. VIP ACD Agent, VIP ACD Supervisor, VIP PC Attendant and VIP Softphone.

VIP Basic

VIP Basic provides advanced call and message handling capabilities for users of ESI 48-key phones. VIP integrates with Microsoft Outlook, which is required for its use. Key features include:

• unified messaging - voice mails appear and can be managed through email inbox

• conversion of voice mails to WAV files - allows voice mails to be transferred or stored electronically

• point-and-click call handling through a pop-up call control window on the user's PC

• TAPI integration - call contacts directly from MS Outlook contact list (or other TAPI-compatible software)

• simplified station programming - point-and-click phone settings and drag-and-drop button programming

• station call logging - historical list of inbound and outbound calls

VIP Professional
VIP Professional has all of the same capabilities of VIP Basic but takes it one big step further by adding text messaging capability for VIP Professional users. This can provide significant advantages for internal call management in offices or locations with high call volumes.

• users on the phone can be notified by text message when they have another call or issue to address - elminate the need for distracting 'barge-in' or 'whisper' features

• Quick Reply buttons allow uses to respond to text messages with pre-set phrases such as "Take Message" or "You Handle"

• text messaging is only available to VIP Pro users - reduces the likelihood of text messaging being used for non-business purposes

VIP ACD Agent
VIP ACD Agent is designed to further enhance the ESI Communication Servers' ACD (call queuing) feature. VIP ACD Agent users get all the benefits of VIP Professional (see above) plus the ability to view the login and activity status of other agents assigned to their particular ACD group. This combination of real time agent status display, point-and-click call handling, and text messaging between agents allows for effective and efficient call handling.

VIP ACD Supervisor
VIP ACD Supervisor is intended for use by a manager, supervisor owner to monitor in real time the status of one or more ACD (call queue) groups. This software includes all of the benefits of VIP Professional plus:

• real time display of ACD agent status (logged in, oncall, idle, etc.)

• real time ACD queue status and statistics (number of calls in queue, wait time, etc.)

• database capture and historical reporting of summary and detailed call statistics

VIP PC Attendant
VIP PC Attendant is designed for phone attendants or receptionists who are tasked with handling an organization's inbound calls. It turns the attendant's PC into a tool for answering inbound calls, for transferring calls to other stations or mailboxes, and for monitoring the status of calls placed on hold. Features include:

• all VIP Professional features

• real time view of all incoming calls

• real time view of all calls currently on hold, including Caller ID information

• drag-and-drop transfer and retrieval of calls

VIP Softphone
TheVIP Softphone is a PC-based virtual phone that provides the functionality of a desktop ESI IP Feature Phone. It is particularly useful for road warriors who can benefit from office phone connectivity from remote locations, such as hotel rooms and wireless hotspots. The VIP Softphone includes:

• all VIP Professional features

• local (LAN) or remote (Internet) connectivity

• zero footprint - runs on Windows XP or Vista-based PC or laptop

ESI Presence Management

Presence Management is a hardware and software solution that incorporates an innovative combination of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) scanning technology with ESI's business telephone systems. ESI's RFID readers function as a Door Phone, an Access Control Device, a Presence Management system and, with the addition of ESI Timeline, as an employee time and attendance tracking device.

Door Phone

• 2-line LCD display

• CALL button

• customizable ring destination

Access Control

• interfaces with door strike release

• door can be released fom any ESI phone, including Remote IP phones or Esi-linked location

• staff access can be allowed by swiping key fob or plastic card in front of RFID reader

• up to 7 different access schedules can be programmed to allow staff access only when they need it

Presence Management

• staff status (present or away) is tracked by phone system

• Do Not Disturb status, voice mail greeting, and call routing/forwarding settings automatically updated based on presence status

ESI Timeline

• add-on software

• records entry/exit times based on key fob/card swipes at ESI RFID reader

• maintains database of entry/exit records for historical reporting

• can be exported to spreadsheet or standard formats for Quickbooks or ADP payroll

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ESI Bluetooth Voice Integration

With the increasing popularity of Bluetooth cellular devices, ESI has worked to develop two products that will combine the mobility of Bluetooth technology with the power of the ESI Communications Servers.

ESI Cellular Management
Taking business calls on your cell phone while in the office just got easier. ESI's compact Access Device directs incoming cellular calls to your ESI phone. These cell calls are handled just like any other call coming in on your ESI Communications Server land lines, allowing you to take advantage of the features of your office phone system. Here are a few ways this can help:

• place and receive your cell calls on an ESI 48-key phone

• route unanswered calls to ESI's voice mail system or leave them on the cellular carrier's voice mail - the choice is yours

• route incomng cellular calls to a department or group mailbox

• access your cell phone's voice dialing feature directly from your desk phone

• share access to your cell phone minutes with others in your office

• transfer cell calls from your desk phone to your cellular phone so you can continue a conversation even as you leave the office

ESI Bluetooth Headset Interface
This technology provides the capability to 'pair' a Bluetooth headset with your ESI 48-key phone, allowing you to answer and terminate calls directly from your headset. This eliminates the need for costly add-on devices (such as handset-lifters) that are required to provide the same functionality with traditional headsets.

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