On the edge

The NOMAD Incident Command Platform fromFortified Holdings Corp. delivers instant infrastructureproviding secure, reliable IP-based voice,video and data communications anywhere andunder virtually any conditions.If power is out, cell service is interrupted andphone lines are down, NOMAD establishes satelliteconnectivity or cellular backhaul through anintegrated broadband cellular router.Then, in less than three minutes, support dataand communications can be accessed, the companysaid.NOMAD features an integrated rechargeablepower supply that lasts as long as 24 hours on asingle charge; digital print, fax and copy capabilities;broadband Internet access; GlobalPositioning System location and mapping technologies;digital imaging and high-resolution scanningcapabilities; and other features.A new version of 3CX's phone system for Windowsmakes it easier for remote workers to connect toan organization's private branch exchange.Version 5.1 of 3CX Phone System for Windowshas an integrated tunnel that simplifies firewallconfiguration by channeling all voice-over-IP trafficvia a single port.This makes it easy for remote workers and networkmanagers to connect different remote PBXsystems to one another, 3CX officials said.Traditionally, firewall configuration for remoteSIP/VOIP systems and/or extensions can representa challenge, because it requires many openports.The 3CX Tunnel, a tunneling protocol, is notproprietary and can be used with popular VOIPsoft and hard phones.The system features easy firewall configuration.And remote workers do not need to edit the firewallconfiguration to connect to the IP PBX fromany location, such as at hotels or airports.