What is ASTERISK?

[Belinda Frick]

What is Asterisk and what can it do for you and your company?

Asterisk is a PC based Voice system.
It is a Network-based , Non-proprietary VOIP PBX with all the features
and functions of a Traditional PBX.
The BIG difference is that YOU can build it - which means YOU control
not only the cost of the system but all it's features and functions.
Asterisk is an Easy and Inexpensive way of adding Voice Mail and IVR
to an existing PBX system.
Asterisk can replace or work in conjunction with VOIP routers and
gateways.
Asterisk can also interact with your network , and do automation via
interactive voice response ( IVR ).
Asterisk , being IP-based can work across a Wireless Network.