Overview of the advanced feature set of the Yeastar P-Series IP PBX
In the previous article of the series, we talked about what functions of the Yeastar P-Series IP PBX are available without purchasing a license. In the second article, we will consider the capabilities provided by the Standard, Enterprise and Ultimate licenses.
A short list of functions can be found in several sources: for example, in the “Plan” section of the IP-PBX web interface, on official website of Yeastar or in specificationsIn this article, each function will be discussed in more detail.
Standard License
The Standard license, unlike Enterprise and Ultimate, is available only for the hardware version of the IP PBX. Standard includes all the basic functions of the IP PBX, and also provides the ability to easily and securely connect to the IP PBX from remote workstations.
Remote access to IP-PBX
The remote access feature is only relevant for the hardware and software version (in Enterprise and Ultimate licenses), since the cloud version is accessible from anywhere in the world by default.
Custom Domain Name (FQDN) | Custom FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) allows you to establish a secure remote connection to the IP PBX using a selected domain name (for example, device.example.com), even if the devices are not on the same subnet or the IP address of the IP PBX is unknown. |
Remote API access | Remote API access allows developers to integrate IP PBX with other systems and applications. |
Remote access to the web interface | Remote access to the web interface allows you to work with IP-PBX at any time and from any location. |
Remote connection of Linkus UC clients | To connect to an IP PBX, users only need to know the domain name, which significantly simplifies the process of connecting remote users. |
Remote access to LDAP server | The ability to remotely connect to an LDAP server via a domain name does not directly affect functionality (account management, authentication, etc.), but it simplifies the work with LDAP and increases the level of system security. By default, users do not have access to the function, but the administrator can configure access for specific users. |
Enterprise License
The Enterprise license, like the Ultimate license, is available for hardware, software, and cloud versions of IP PBX. In addition to the full set of functions of the Standard license, the Enterprise license includes the following features:
remote access (SIP, WebRTC);
integration with other platforms (Microsoft 365, call centers, CRM and ticket systems);
multichannel communications (SMS, chats, messengers);
additional phone book management options;
Telecommunications Cost Analysis;
remote archiving.
Remote access
Remote access to SIP | The function allows you to register SIP devices remotely using a fully qualified domain name (FQDN), as well as connect to an IP PBX and make calls from home or on a business trip. It is important to note that remote access to SIP only works for SIP devices, but not for SIP peer-to-peer lines (a direct connection between two devices without the participation of an IP PBX). |
Audio call via WebRTC | WebRTC technology allows you to make calls directly from your browser without installing any programs or plugins. Supported browsers: • Google Chrome 87 and above; • Microsoft Edge 87 and above; • Opera 72 and above. |
Port Forwarding & NAT | By using FQDN features, there is no need to configure port forwarding and NAT for remote access. |
Call center functions
Advanced Call Routing | Incoming calls are routed to employees with specific skills or qualifications. For example, a call with a technical support question can be automatically routed to a technical support specialist. |
Callback | The client can leave their contact information, and the system will automatically call back as soon as the operator is free. |
Queue Control Panel | From the queue control panel, you can monitor the status of the call queue, as well as redirect calls if necessary, view the status of agents, and configure call distribution. |
Real-time data visualization | Real-time data visualization allows you to view key indicators of various metrics and statistics related to the operation of the IP PBX and call center. |
SLA monitoring and threshold notifications | IP PBX automatically monitors the quality of service according to pre-set standards (for example, the call response time should not exceed 30 seconds). When the indicators reach critical values, the system automatically sends notifications. |
Call center performance reports | Call center performance reports include information on call statistics, agent productivity, queue wait times, and other important metrics. |
Multichannel communications
Centralized message collection | All incoming messages (SMS, chats, messengers) are stored in one place – users can view messages and work with them regardless of the channel through which they were received. |
Automatic matching | To simplify customer identification, IP PBX automatically matches incoming messages with existing contacts. |
Message queue | If all operators are busy, incoming messages are automatically added to the queue. |
Assigning and transferring chats | Chats can be assigned to specific employees or groups, and can be transferred to other employees as needed. |
Click to call from chat | If the issue requires a more detailed discussion, you can switch from a chat conversation to a call with one click. |
History of correspondence | Information about all incoming and outgoing messages is automatically saved in the call log. Messages are registered together with additional technical information, such as the time of sending and the status of the message. |
API for integration with ITSP | API for ITSP allows you to integrate IP-PBX with the systems of communication service providers (ITSP) for sending and receiving SMS messages. |
Messaging via online chats, SMS, messengers | To communicate with clients in real time, you can use SMS, online chats and instant messengers. |
Phone book
Built-in contact management system | With the built-in contact management system, users can store and manage contact information directly within the system without the need for external applications or databases. |
Managing access to phone books | Users and administrators can set access rights for each phone book individually. |
Analytics
Setting up tariffs for outgoing calls | The administrator can set different rates for outgoing calls, for example, for calls to different countries or regions. |
Telecom Expense Reports | IP PBX generates detailed reports on telecommunication expenses. |
Voicemail
Group voicemail | If a message is left on a group's shared voicemail, all members of that group will receive a notification of a new message. |
Listening to messages from your phone | Users can listen to voice messages from their phone. |
Callback from voicemail from phone | After listening to the message, the user can immediately call back from the same phone. |
Integration with CRM
Sync contacts | Contacts from CRM are automatically synchronized with the IP-PBX address book. |
Click to Call from CRM | Users can make calls from CRM by clicking on a phone number. |
Pop-up windows on incoming calls | When a call comes in, a pop-up window appears on the user's screen with the caller's contact information. |
Call log | Information about all incoming and outgoing calls is automatically saved in the call log. Calls are registered together with additional technical information, such as the time of the call and its duration. |
Support for Hubspot, Zoho, Salesforce, Bitrix24 and Odoo | For IP-PBX, integration with popular CRM is available: Hubspot, Zoho, Salesforce, Bitrix24 and Odoo. |
Integration with the ticket system
Sync contacts | Contacts from the ticket system are automatically synchronized with the IP-PBX address book. |
Automatic ticket creation | When a customer makes an incoming call, leaves a voice message or sends a message (e.g. via chat, SMS or messenger), a new ticket is automatically created in the ticketing system. |
Click-to-call from the ticket system | Users can make calls from the ticket system by clicking on a phone number. |
Pop-up windows on incoming calls | When a call comes in, a pop-up window appears on the user's screen with the caller's contact information. |
Call log | Information about all incoming and outgoing calls is automatically saved in the call log. Calls are registered together with additional technical information, such as the time of the call and its duration. |
Zendesk and Zoho Desk Support | IP PBX can be integrated with popular ticketing systems Zendesk and Zoho Desk. |
Microsoft 365 integration
Microsoft Teams integration | Users can use Teams to make and receive calls. |
Outlook integration | Contacts from Outlook are automatically synchronized with the IP-PBX address book, and Outlook can also send reminders for upcoming meetings and automatically record all calls made or received through Outlook in the call history. |
Real-time data visualization | Real-time data visualization allows you to view key indicators of various metrics and statistics related to the operation of the IP PBX. |
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) | Integration with Microsoft Entra ID provides greater security and centralized management of Microsoft identity and access. |
User data synchronization and Single Sign-On (SSO) | Integration with Microsoft allows automatic import and synchronization of user data between Microsoft and the IP PBX, and with single sign-on (SSO), the user can log in to the IP PBX with Microsoft credentials. |
Remote archiving
Remote archiving function In the cloud version, it is supported only when purchasing an Ultimate license.
Archiving to an external server | The function allows you to archive various files on an external server. |
Archiving call recordings | The function allows you to archive call records. |
Archiving a system backup | The function allows you to archive system backups. |
Support for FTP and SFTP protocols | Data can be archived using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol). |
Cloud storage support | Data can be archived in Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) and Google Cloud Storage cloud storage. |
Ultimate License
The Ultimate license is available for hardware, software, and cloud versions of IP PBX. Ultimate includes all the features of the Standard and Enterprise licenses, as well as:
integration with Windows Active Directory;
a set of tools for embedding Linkus functionality into third-party applications;
video conferencing and content sharing;
backup and automatic recovery of IP-PBX in emergency situations.
Integration with Windows Active Directory
Synchronization of users | Integration with Windows Active Directory allows you to automatically import and synchronize user data between Active Directory and IP PBX. |
Automatically obtain an internal number | When users are synchronized, employees are automatically assigned extension numbers. |
Single Sign-On (SSO) | Single sign-on (SSO) allows you to log in to the Yeastar system using your Active Directory credentials. |
Video communication
Video conferencing | Upgrading to the Ultimate license enables video calls and video conferences via Linkus in HD resolution. Video communication is available in the Linkus web, mobile (iOS and Android) and desktop (Windows and MacOS) versions. |
Content Demonstration | Video conference participants can show other participants content from the screen of their phone, tablet or computer. |
Chat within the conference | Video conference participants can exchange messages. |
Bulk mailings and sending invitations | Broadcasts simplify the process of organizing events or meetings by allowing you to send invitations to multiple participants at once. |
SDK Linkus
Linkus SDK (Software Development Kit) is a set of tools for integrating and adding Linkus functionality to third-party applications. Linkus SDK supports cross-platform development, so the tools are available for both web implementation and as an application for Android, iOS, MacOS and Windows.
The toolkit includes many ready-made code samples and UI elements that you can use and adapt in your applications. Tokens are used for authentication security.
Below are the main functions that can be implemented using Linkus SDK.
Android | iOS | MacOS | Windows | Web | |
Audio call | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Parallel call | × | × | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Call transfer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Hold and resume a call | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Mute microphone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Call recording | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Call waiting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Audio conference assembled during a call (up to 5 participants) | ✓ | ✓ | × | × | × |
Audio conferencing via conference call (up to 9 participants) | ✓ | ✓ | × | × | × |
Selecting an audio codec | ✓ | ✓ | × | × | × |
Selecting an input audio device | × | × | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Call Quality Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
View call information | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Deleting call information | ✓ | ✓ | × | × | × |
Counting the number of missed calls | ✓ | ✓ | × | × | × |
Incoming call pop-up notification | ✓ | ✓ | × | × | × |
Missed call pop-up notification | ✓ | ✓ | × | × | × |
For correct operation of Linkus SDK, IP-PBX software version 84.12.0.32 (or later) is required.
Geo-replication and disaster recovery
Automatic recovery of IP-PBX thanks to the hot standby function does not require the purchase of any license, but ensures continuity of operation only in case of hardware and software failures.
The Ultimate license for the P-series Software Edition (PSE) IP-PBX allows you to continue working even in the event of an emergency (for example, an earthquake or power outage), since the backup server can be located in any geographic location – in another city or country.
Geo-replication | Geo-replication involves having two or more servers located in different geographic locations. While the primary server processes requests and operations, the other is in standby mode. In the event of a failure, the IP PBX automatically switches to the backup server. |
Automatic failure detection and redundancy | IP-PBX automatically monitors for failures and malfunctions in the operation of the main server. |
Real-time data synchronization | Data synchronization between the primary and backup servers occurs in real time. |
Secure connection via SD-WAN or VPN | To ensure the security and reliability of the connection between the primary and backup servers, SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) and/or VPN (Virtual Private Network) technologies are used. |
Integration with hotel PMS systems
Integration with hotel PMS systems is available in any license, but To activate it, you need to contact Yeastar specialists. Besides, integration with PMS is not supported in the cloud version and in IP-PBX Yeastar P520.
Number status | The room information is automatically synchronized between the PMS and IP-PBX. For example, when a guest checks into a room, the room status changes to “occupied”, and when a guest checks out, the status changes to “available” or “ready for cleaning”. |
Alarm | A guest can order an automatic call at a specific time (e.g. 8:00) as an alarm or notification. |
Calculation of the cost of calls and minibar use | Information about calls and minibar usage is automatically transferred to the PMS for subsequent generation of the guest's bill upon check-out. |
Information about the guest and the room assigned to him/her | Guest information is automatically synchronized between the PMS and IP-PBX. For example, when a guest registers and checks into a room, information about him (name, room number, dates of stay) is transferred from the PMS to the IP-PBX, and when the number is changed, it is updated, and all incoming calls and messages are automatically forwarded to the device in the new number. |
If you have any questions regarding the functions and capabilities of the Yeastar P-series IP PBX, please ask them in the comments.