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Raltron Electronics signs Distribution Franchise Agreement with New Yorker Electronics

NORTHVALE, New Jersey, USA – New Yorker Electronics has announced its new distribution franchise agreement with Raltron Electronics, a manufacturer of a broad range of frequency control products that provide a complete solution for their customers. According to New Yorker Vice President, Barry Slivka, “This agreement gives our customers direct access to Raltron’s high performance frequency management solutions that consistently exceed expectations — particularly in terms of price, quality and high-volume manufacturing.”

Founded in 1983, Raltron Electronics has grown to become one of the most recognized and experienced manufacturers of leading edge crystal and oscillator devices in the world. The ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing and design company has also positioned itself as a complete solution supplier, adding SAW devices and LTCC filters to its crystals and oscillators offering. The company has also developed a complete product range of antennas for the same markets.

Raltron is also pursuing the fast growing Internet of Things and Machine to Machine markets by offering complete passive components packages including crystals, TCXOs, SAW filters, LTCC filters and baluns and a variety of antennas as prescribed by the corresponding IC solutions. Raltron has state of the art manufacturing in both Asia and the United States with lead times that are some of the best in the industry.

Features & Benefits:

ISO 9001:2015 Manufacturing and Design
Metal Can and Ceramic Package Crystals
Precision Oscillator Design & Manufacturing
Class 10K Clean Rooms
Automated Production Lines
Shipping hubs in Hong Kong and United States
Markets Served:

Alarm & Security
Bluetooth, Zigbee
Computer & Storage
Consumer – Entertainment
Fiber Infrastructure
Gigabit / 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Industrial Control
Instrumentation
Medical
Microwave Radio / Base Stations
Solar Technology
Utility Metering and Smart Grid
VoIP
WLAN, WiMax
Wearable Technology
As a franchise distributor, New Yorker Electronics supplies Raltron’s Antennas including RCA Chip, RDM Dome and RDP Diphole Antennas; Frequency Components including Clock Oscillators, Crystals and Crystal Filters and RF Connectors.

Io Audio Technologies Zero Halogen Jacket Cat 6 Wire released by New Yorker Electronics

NORTHVALE, New Jersey, USA – New Yorker Electronics has announced its the availability of the Io Audio Technologies 8 Conductor Multi-Pair Cat6 Cable designed for longer maximum cable runs and increased signal integrity. With four twisted pairs of stranded 23AWG conductors, it’s ideal for structured cabling and transmission of digital/analog signals for data, video and audio applications.

The Io Audio Cat 6 F/UTP wire is fitted with a matte black, flame retardant low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) jacket. This protects the cable’s interior workings from harsh environments and installation stress. The extremely low levels of Halogens in the material also produce no toxic fumes in any extreme heat situation.

The twisted pairs of wire are separated by a four-way divider to maintain proper spacing and reduce crosstalk between pairs. Also, any electromagnetic interference is reduced because of the heavy duty aluminum foil shield and dedicated tinned copper drain wire for proper shield termination.

The LSZH Cable provides an accredited foundation for a commercial or home network. It meets IEEE 802.3ab for 1000Base-T and both IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at for PoE and PoE+ applications. It is also suitable for HDBaseT, AES 50, AES 67, AES/EBU, Digital Video, RS-422 and tested up to 550 MHz.

Features & Benefits:

Temperature Rating: 60°C
Spark Test: 2.5 KV DC
AC Leakage Thru Overall Jacket: ≤ 10mA (1.5KV AC)
Cable Cold Bend: -20°C for 4hr
Conductor DC Resistance: ≤ 9.38 Ω/100m
Characteristic Impedance: 100ω±15
Resistance Unbalance: ≤ 5%
Dielectric Strength: 1.5Kv Ac For 2 S
Applications:

Data
Video
Audio
As a franchised distributor, New Yorker Electronics supplies Io Audio’s commercial, residential, broadcast and stage Cables, Connectors and Bulk Wire.

What is a Softphone, and How does it work?

Communication methods and the technology behind them have constantly been evolving. The latest iteration of VoIP softphone allows users to leverage the faster speeds for carrying voice signals. In addition, it will enable people to make or receive calls without being bound by the geographical location. Under a softphone system, you get a familiar-looking interface to a regular phone and is bundled with VoIP phone service.

This article shall look into the basics of a softphone and why it is vital for every business.

What is a SoftPhone?
Functionality-wise, the softphone can be considered the traditional phone’s digital counterpart, enhanced with VoIP features. It is a software-based phone that allows you to make phone calls over an internet connection without needing designated physical hardware such as a dialer phone or dedicated telephone line. You can install it on desktops and mobile handheld devices. The software also displays additional information about the caller’s identity, contact information, client history, and more.

Let’s look into the features in detail.

Key Features of a Softphone
Drag and drop call transfers
Remote call forwarding & Voicemail to email
Incoming call and voicemail notifications on their smartphone
Calls and conferences (Audio & Video)
Instant and call bridging
Presence (shows employee availability)
Real-time chat messaging
Video calls and screen sharing
Easy Call recording
Call Management (forwarding, waiting, mute, hold)
Do Not Disturb
Caller ID
Intelligent call routing
CRM integration
Drag and drop call transfer
Installation of Softphone Software
Since a softphone is simply software on your device, installation is surprisingly simple. However, it requires specific pre-requisites for operating smoothly. The entire softphone can be divided into three basic components:

Correct Hardware
The softphone software
Internet connection (DSL or Cable enabled)
Correct Hardware
There are two primary pieces of equipment you need for softphone operation

A desktop computer or Internet-enabled handheld device
A VoIP headset (or access to a microphone and speaker combination on your device)
While a mobile device has a dedicated microphone and speaker, a VoIP headset eliminates the ambient sound and picks up the voice signals well. Moreover, an over-the-head VoIP headset is more comfortable for extended calling sessions and ensures proper posture during a video or conference call.

The Softphone Software
Once the hardware is finalized, you need to install the software that acts as the user interface for the softphone. Installation is as simple as running an executable file for the PC dialer or installing from the Android Store or Apple Store for handheld devices. Setting up your account is as simple as following a step-by-step process displayed onscreen and implementing your phone settings. After the initial set-up, the app is ready to make calls in a matter of minutes.

Both parties require a working internet connection to make a VoIP-based call. Depending on the call type, the internet bandwidth requirement changes. All you need is a reliable internet connection with enough bandwidth to ensure you don’t experience dropped or disjointed calls.

How it Works
A Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server initiates real-time Voice over IP sessions. It converts analog voice impulses into digital signals across an Internet connection. These systems don’t require an on-premise PBX and can instead rely on a cloud-based PBX. However, softphones can only connect to another device if both the caller and the receiver share at least one codec and use the same Voice over IP Protocols.

Why consider using a Softphone? Shared contact lists
No more do you need to maintain a contact list and manually update it. Instead, multiple users can access a shared company contact list or share contacts between coworkers. This is a tremendously useful feature as it allows users can simply search for a client’s phone number that their colleague may have.

Accountability and Presence
Softphone systems can show the status of your team. Any internet downtime can be detected from the online/offline status of a team. When they are busy or in a meeting, the status changes, and you can make the correct communication decision. Presence can severely boost productivity and improve internal communications.

Instant messaging Support
A softphone allows file sharing and instant messaging (IM) capabilities. Using the message thread feature, it becomes easy to find, search and collaborate. This completely eliminates the need for browsing different communication channels such as emails, IM, SMS, social media chats to find a specific client detail. Instead, you’ll have all your work messages and communication in one place.

Video calls
VoIP isn’t limited to only voice-over IP. People can use a softphone’s video call features if they have enough bandwidth. Video calls provide you the freedom to interact with your team and engage with them in the most appropriate medium at any time. You may check their availability and then initiate a video conference using the same service using the Instant Message function. This improves the efficiency of your team’s communication.

Portability
You can carry your communication with you everywhere you go using softphones. Calls may be made using your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Your team is not chained to your desk, waiting for a crucial phone call. You can also keep track of communication from wherever you are and answer colleagues immediately through text or video calls – no matter where you are. Moreover, the call can be transferred to any associate in just one click.

Voicemail
Voicemails are an excellent upgrade on softphones since they allow you to get an audio file through email or as a push notification on your mobile phone. In addition, you may receive a transcript of the audio file’s contents. So, if you’re at a meeting, you can quickly scan the message to see if it’s essential and worth interrupting or if it’s something you’d like to follow up on later.

Easy Installation and Modularity
Adding a new phone line no longer necessitates purchasing new gear, calling customer service to install it, and programming a new extension into all of your current phones. Instead, a new phone line may be added with a few mouse clicks on a web interface. You can configure a cloud server system with the appropriate login credentials from anywhere. You may add or remove lines and change information from anywhere, with no need for technical staff.

Benefits of a Softphone
The UI is simple to use and straightforward.
Compatibility with existing hardware (No need for a dedicated phone line)
Compatibility across numerous devices and browsers
The low-cost tier-based pricing system
Geographical flexibility
Client information is kept in one central area.
simple to upgrade Software
Integration of CRM software
Futureproof
Advanced features for team participation
The setup process is quick and effortless
Increased confidentiality of phone numbers (no need to provide a physical number)
More efficient customer service
Make video calls from a compatible device
Wrapping Up
Softphones are an excellent alternative for enterprises that want scalable, flexible communications that can be used from any location. Softphones offer all of the functions of traditional telephones, plus additional services like video conferencing, chat, and SMS.

Suppose you want all of the benefits of a traditional desk phone with the added ease of portability and integrations. In that case, VSPL’s softphone solution development services can design integrated softphone apps that are just what you need.

Top Applications of Business Intelligence in the Banking and Finance Industry

Today, technology is fast transforming all industries and the banking and finance industry is not an exception. With the rise in the use of the internet and the high penetration of mobile devices, financial institutions are now facing the mounting pressure of meeting the evolving demands of their clients in a dynamic environment. However, there are now some powerful tools driven by technology. Business Intelligence (BI) tools are one of such tools that the banking and finance industry is leveraging. Let’s have a look at the top applications of BI in this industry.

Enhance operational efficiency: To overcome the pressure of an ultra-competitive marketplace, banks and financial institutions are using BI for analyzing their operational processes and to remain efficient as far as possible. This also helps them to reduce their ongoing costs and maximize their available resources.

Improve products and services: BI tools analyze the voluminous amount of customer data and offer useful insights about the customer behaviour, their needs and expectations that in turn help the banking and finance industry to improve their products and services. For example, after analyzing the customer data if a BI tool offers this insight that customers desire more timely alerts or the less complicated loan application process, it becomes easier for organizations to make desirable improvements accordingly.

Improve marketing: With business intelligence, marketers in the banking and finance industry ably analyze their customer relationship management (CRM) data to identify the profiles of their most profitable customers. Analyzation by BI also helps in revealing up-sell opportunities and executing more targeted marketing campaigns.

Boost customer retention: BI applications can excellently identify the most profitable customers by analyzing the voluminous data of banking and financial institutions. This helps these institutions to pursue those customers and take measures to retain them. They have now quite understood that expectations of customers have changed over the years and now in-person meeting is not the most preferable way to reach or engage their clients. They must devise new ways to engage them by using technology.

Develop new strategies: Banks are now increasingly developing new investment strategies based on the rare data insights offered by business intelligence solutions or tools. In fact, some financial institutions are inventing a whole new category of investment strategies based on these insights.

Reduces risk: It is well-known that the financial world is witnessing a continuous change and by using the actionable information revealed by business intelligence, banks become more empowered to reduce possible risks by identifying fraudulent activities.

Thus, there are several applications of business intelligence in the banking and finance industry. As tools driven by BI usually features an intuitive dashboard that helps in visualizing the data, it becomes a lot easier for institutions to improve their overall operational processes and track their performance. Many of these business intelligence tools are now affordable and user-friendly even for small and medium-sized industries. So, no wonder, financial institutions are now widely adopting business intelligence and getting benefitted by the same in myriad ways to get a competitive edge.