3CX Updates Phone System For Windows

3CX, a developer of telecommunications software, has released version 7.0 of 3CX Phone System for Windows.

In line with 3CX’s focus on delivering an easy to manage and use software-based IP PBX, the latest version offers a more user-friendly Management Console and User Interface.

It allows users to configure their own extensions with advanced call handling rules based on caller ID and time of call.

Nick Galea, CEO at 3CX said: “By allowing call rules to be configured based on caller ID, time received and type of call, users can break free from the office and have more mobility. For example, after-hour calls from important customers can be routed to a mobile phone, whereas all other calls can go to voice mail”

Version 7.0 also provides better Windows integration in an IP PBX environment.

Technologies such as Apache and PHP have been replaced with IIS and .NET, adding support for PBX virtualization in Hyper V, resolving inbound calls to MS Outlook contacts, and incorporating Windows management tools for better monitoring.

3CX Phone System is available in five editions, including a free edition which can handle up to 4 simultaneous calls.

The four Commercial editions, Mini, Small Business, Pro and Enterprise, provide more features and expandable call capacity.