This minor release, PBX v16.1.2, primarily addresses bug fixes and is recommended for all users.

Key Updates in PortSIP PBX Release v16.1.2:

• An option has been added to use the last six digits of the IP Phone’s MAC address as the IP Phone web UI password.
• A bug has been fixed that affected the search functionality for contacts by name, display name, and extension number.
• A bug has been fixed that affected the synchronization of instant messages between apps when a user was logged into the mobile app, WebRTC client, and Windows app simultaneously.
• A bug has been fixed that prevented the G.729 codec from being enabled for the provision of SNOM phones.
• A bug has been fixed that caused the BLF key to not work with Fanvil W611W.
• A bug has been fixed that caused one-way audio with some trunks if the PBX server OS had IPv6 disabled.
• The voice prompt for announcing the queue position in Italian has been improved.

Users running PortSIP PBX v16.0.x and v16.1.x are advised to follow the provided guide for upgrading the PBX: Upgrading PortSIP PBX v16.x to the Latest Version.

PortSIP SBC

In addition to the PBX release, PortSIP has also rolled out the SBC v10.0.8. This minor release is focused on enhancing the user experience for WebRTC clients. Users are advised to follow the guide titled Upgrading PortSIP SBC v10.x to the Latest Version for a smooth upgrade process.

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The PBX v16.1.0 is a major release that brings a lot of exciting new features and improvements!

We recommend all users upgrade to this new release.

Changes for PortSIP PBX Release v16.1.0

The following changes are included in this release:

• Improved security; now each extension's IP Phone configuration file is stored in a separate directory with a random name to prevent guessing even if the phone MAC address is leaked
• Integrated Microsoft 365 and enabled Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Introduced skill-based routing for ring groups
• Introduced skill-based routing for queues
• Added support for Last Called Agent Routing for the queue
• Supported setting agent status to Not Ready after agent completes a Non-ACD call
• Introduced Queue Manager Role
• Implemented Contact Center Wallboards
• Changed the CTI menu name to Contact Center
• Implemented custom headers at tenant level, allowing the adding of custom SIP headers for a call and relaying of specified custom headers for a call
• Optimized High Availability (HA) for On-Premise and AWS deployments
• Enabled scaling of the Media server, Queue server, Virtual Receptionist Server, and Meeting server as a cluster
• Implemented Direct Inward System Access (DISA)
• Added support for meeting invitations and joining meetings via link
• Added support for Hotdesking
• Introduced the FAC *70 and *71 for Hotdesking
• Added theme support, allowing customers to adjust the themes of the WebRTC Client, PBX Web Portal, and SBC Web portal to fit their business style
• Added support for Italian and Spanish languages and voice prompts
• Added support for Speed Dial 8 and Speed Dial 100
• Added functionality to resend welcome emails to extensions
• Enabled voicemail PIN authorization by default
• Allowed contact's phone number to be empty
• Refactored the WSI (WebSocket Subscribe Interface)
• Enabled changing the user's presence status via BLF key
• Fixed a bug preventing SNOM phones from picking up calls via BLF key
• Introduced Advanced Routing for inbound rule that allows routing of inbound calls based on years, months, days, weekdays, and any time shifts
• Added a notification template for meeting invitations
• Implemented max concurrent call limits for trunks at both global and tenant levels
• Added functionality to send notification emails when max concurrent calls on a trunk are reached
• Introduced user personal contacts feature
• Implemented the User-Agent blacklist
• Added support for associating IP addresses with CIDR format for a trunk
• Optimized performance for WebRTC, outbound calls, and video meetings
• Introduced Recipients for Shared Voicemail that sends email notifications to them
• Allowed specifying outbound caller ID for the outbound rule
• Supported random routes for an outbound rule
• With the PortSIP PBX setup wizard, the web domain field is now mandatory to enter
• Adjusted the REST API rate to 1,000 requests per minute per IP address
• Added Virtual Group Park in the BLF keys, supporting Fanvil, Yealink, and Dinstar phones
• Added support for more new models of Fanvil IP Phones and intercom devices
• Added support for more new models of Yealink IP Phones
• Added support for more new models of SNOM IP Phones
• Allowed recharging with a negative amount in order to reduce the balance
• Made some other minor changes and improvements
• Fixed some minor bugs

Please follow the guide to upgrading the PBX if you are running the PortSIP PBX v16.0.x.

Upgrading PortSIP PBX v16.x to the Latest Version

For more details, please download the free edition here.

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The PortSIP SBC v10.0.6 is a major release that brings large performance improvements!

We recommend all users upgrade to this new release.

Changes for PortSIP SBC Release v10.0.6

The following changes are included in this release:

• Added theme support, allowing customers to adjust the themes of the WebRTC Client and SBC Web portal to fit their business style
• Improved the performance

Please follow the guide to upgrading the SBC if you are running the PortSIP SBC v10.0.0/v10.0.1/v10.0.2/v10.0.4.

Upgrading PortSIP SBC v10.x to the Latest Version

For more details, please download the free edition here.

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The PBX v16.0.4 and SBC v10.0.4 is a minor release that focuses on fixing security issues and feature bugs.

We recommended all users upgrade to this new release.

Changes for PortSIP PBX Release v16.0.4

The following changes are included in this release:

• Fixed a security issue.
• Fixed a bug that can't hear early media when launching the call by REST API.

Please follow the guide to upgrading the PBX if you are running the PortSIP PBX v16.0.0/v16.0.1/v16.0.2/v16.0.3.

Upgrading PortSIP PBX v16.x to the Latest Version

For more details, please download the free edition here.

Changes for PortSIP SBC Release v10.0.4

This release includes the following changes:

• Fixed a security issue.
• Fixed a bug where sending DTMF from a WebRTC client caused the timestamp of the RTP event to be incorrect. This may have caused some sensitive servers/trunks to determine repeated DTMF tones.

Please follow the guide to upgrading the SBC if you run the old version.

Upgrading PortSIP SBC to New Versions.

For more details, please download the free edition here.

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The PBX v16.0.3 and SBC v10.0.3 is a minor release that focuses on fixing bugs.

Changes for PortSIP PBX Release v16.0.3

The following changes are included in this release:

• Fixed a bug that caused SNOM phones to fail to download configuration files when auto-provisioned using a custom template. The issue was due to the configuration file name being in lowercase instead of the phone’s MAC address. For more details, please read the article on Custom IP Phone Templates.
• Fixed a bug that caused mobile app push notifications to expire after 1.5 days. The expiration time has been changed to 60 days.
• Improved compatibility with 2N devices. 2N devices appended a non-standard server port to the TO and FROM headers in REGISTER and INVITE messages, causing calls to ring groups to return a 480 error.
• Fixed a bug that the video meeting recorded is not working.
• Fixed a bug that caused the media server to hang when video call recording was enabled in the PBX.
• Fixed a bug that screen sharing does not work during meetings when the PBX was running on a Linux server.
• Automatically determine if the server’s IPv6 is disabled, and if so, do not attempt to bind the service to the IPv6 interface.
• Added support for configuring the first BLF as a speed dial for Fanvil i series intercom devices via auto-provisioning.

Please follow the guide to upgrading the PBX if you are running the PortSIP PBX v16.0.0/v16.0.1/v16.0.2.

Upgrading PortSIP PBX v16.x to the Latest Version

For more details, please download the free edition here.

Changes for PortSIP SBC Release v10.0.3

This release includes the following changes:

• Significant improvement in performance, with support for up to 2,000 simultaneous WebRTC audio calls or 500 simultaneous WebRTC video calls.
• Enhanced screen-sharing performance in WebRTC with reduced latency.

Please follow the guide to upgrading the SBC if you are running the old version.

Upgrading PortSIP SBC to New Versions.

For more details, please download the free edition here.

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Interoperability and connectivity were put through rigorous testing to ensure optimal service quality and superior user experience.

"We are thrilled to announce that PortSIP and M5 Technologies have entered into a long-term partnership and will work together to develop Unified Communication solutions aimed at optimizing its customers' experience", said Roberto Roman, Product Line Manager at M5 Technologies. “All Sentinel SBC platforms were tested, including our upcoming addition to the series, the Sentinel CS, a software based high-performance Session Border Controller for SMBs to be deployed in a local or cloud-based virtual environment, and features the same, Microsoft Teams certified DGW software as our hardware-based Sentinel SBCs.”

M5 Technologies’ Sentinel SBCs are designed to carry out SIP normalization, network demarcation, survivability, and security, and offer QoS monitoring for cost-effective network maintenance and customer service. 

About PortSIP:

PortSIP is a leading provider of VoIP and Unified Communication solutions around the globe. More than 5,800 companies and institutions worldwide defy distances with video, audio, and content solutions from PortSIP.

PortSlP and its partners provide flexible Unified Communication solutions to deliver extraordinary communication experiences and universal investment protection in any environment.

About M5 Technologies:

M5 Technologies is Canada's leading IP solutions provider, well-known for its reliable, carrier-grade Mediatrix gateways. With a focus on innovation and superior customer support, M5 Technologies delivers highly adaptive hardware and software components for business multimedia communications and collaboration. 

M5 Technologies is present worldwide with local representatives in North and Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Contac M5: sales@media5corp.com or

Contact PortSIP: sales@portsip.com

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