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Hello,

I am interested in what systems are available for voice mail on the IPS2000. I have seen the NEC units and the one of interest is out of support life. IM 16 lx was a fit for what I need however what outside of NEC product would fit? I could go with the UM series but price is not in the same ball park. I guess I am looking for a VERY cost effective basic no frills VM system to tie into a IPS 2000. Any comments are welcome.

I would go with the AVST Repartini

I may not be entirely current, but:

NEC AD-16 in-skin,
NEC AD-40 separate PC (digital or analog integration options available),
NEC AD-64 separate PC with IP integration to MS Exchange,
Activoice Repartee (analog version of AD-40),

All of these are very similar in configuration and user-interface. Active-voice is wholly-owned by NEC, so integration with NEC is a slam-dunk.

Non-NEC:
Baypoint Innovations* NuPoint Messenger Models 70, 120, or 640 (the 640 would be serious overkill). All were tested to integrate with NEC 2400IMS, and will thus also integrate nicely with the IVS/IVS2/IPS line.

This line is QNX or Linux-based (depending on the vintage)and are extremely stable, with nearly 100% uptime. Mitel revived this line because of its strong customer base and customer demand.

a point of contact would be [email protected].

On the other hand, I would strongly avoid Baypoint's One-Point Messenger, which IMHO nearly killed Baypoint Innovations entirely due to a fatal memory leak. This product was discontinued at release 2.0 in mid-2001.
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*Baypoint Innovations was formerly known as Centrigram CPE and is now wholly owned by Mitel. A NuPoint may be branded as "MitelMail," which should not be confused with the Mitel Express Messenger line.

Active Voice is now owned by AVST.

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NEC sold them off? Wow. That's one of the least-bright business moves in telephony since Mitel merged with Intertel.

Wow. Okay. Anyway, the entire AV line should integrate nicely with the IPS.

Yes, a few months ago I believe.

I am disappointed as well. The tech support is now basically non-existent.

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Thanks guys. I was misled by NEC. I can use my license and not have to purchase a new VM system. Yes the Repartini looks like a winner.